"Then... alright."
Fei Xiao accepted.
"I'm glad you can accept it. After all, with your abilities, it seems there isn't much more we can do for you."
"That's right, just consider it a small compensation from us!
Of course, if you need anything in the future, feel free to look for us two old men."
"Mm, although we are old, our influence in the Dragon Kingdom is still quite significant."
"Thank you, but obtaining a General's position probably isn't easy, is it?"
Fei Xiao was truly grateful to them.
Regardless of the outcome, she had received their good intentions.
"Don't even mention it! Some fellows were acting quite high and mighty, being so arrogant that us old men couldn't stand it anymore."
"Exactly, but as soon as we played the recording of your battle!
Hah, those guys didn't dare to let out a single peep immediately."
"Hahaha!"
Even Fei Xiao couldn't help but laugh along with them.
The relationship between them at this moment was like a conversation between peers.
However, Fei Xiao would never admit that she was actually several times older than them, possibly hundreds of years old.
Anyway, she was only 18 in her past life, so if she says she's 18 now, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Click!
"Grandpa, that's enough, mind your image!"
Jiao Xiaoyan rushed in hurriedly to remind him.
Fei Xiao watched Yang Lingfeng, who followed her in with an embarrassed expression.
Clearly, these two had been eavesdropping outside the door the whole time.
As for Zhou Long, he had honestly gone for a re-examination.
"Cough, cough, Xiao Yan, I've told you that eavesdropping is a bad habit."
"Hmph! Who told you to keep us out even after you finished talking?"
"Didn't we just lose track of time while chatting!"
"You two are so old, what topics could you possibly have with Sister Fei Xiao... Eh?"
For a split second, Jiao Xiaoyan seemed to sense a killing intent; it must have been an illusion.
"Actually, there was no need for you to eavesdrop. Although I'm injured, my ears can still hear your sneaky noises."
"So amazing! Wait, then we really should have just come straight in from the start!"
Jiao Xiaoyan didn't expect the other party to have discovered them long ago.
This made her want to touch those fluffy fox ears even more!
"Cough, alright, that's enough joking around. Let's get back to the main topic.
The matter just now was an official notification regarding your status, but next, I want to ask you something as a friend."
"You want to ask about my previous loss of control, right?"
Fei Xiao naturally knew what they wanted to ask. After all, while it could be temporarily hidden before, it was now completely exposed.
It was inevitable that they would ask out of kindness.
"If this concerns your privacy, we won't demand an answer, but you need to give us some basic information."
"Exactly. Will that previous state have any impact on your body, and is there a cure for it?"
Hearing this, Fei Xiao's heart warmed. They truly no longer wanted to rely on her and were prioritizing her physical condition instead.
However, this conversely made it a bit difficult for her to speak up.
...
Jiao Xiaoyan and the others didn't press her. They simply noticed Fei Xiao's silent and dejected expression.
Because she was lying on the bed, her expression couldn't be hidden at all.
"Sister Fei Xiao, so what exactly is the reason?"
"Sigh..."
Fei Xiao couldn't help but let out a sigh.
She decided to ask one thing first.
"How long have I been unconscious?"
"You slept for three whole days. We all thought you might not pull through."
"Then, regarding what happened before, including my loss of control, did you tell Xiao Meng and the others?"
"No... not yet."
The group felt that the atmosphere had somehow become exceptionally heavy.
What kind of special secret did Fei Xiao have?
Fei Xiao understood. "Alright, but please keep it a secret from them for me first. After all, I still don't want too many people to know about this."
...
The others didn't respond immediately. They had a bad premonition in their hearts.
Even those two girls had to be kept in the dark.
Fei Xiao's problem might be much more serious than they thought.
Finally, after a moment of contemplation, they agreed to Fei Xiao's request.
They each promised not to tell others easily unless it was absolutely necessary.
Hearing their agreement, Fei Xiao slowly sat up.
"Be careful, the injuries on your body..."
Several people helped support Fei Xiao, letting her lean against the backrest as she sat up.
"It's fine, I'm no longer in any danger."
Fei Xiao took a deep breath. This was the first time she was confiding in others about herself.
"The reason for the previous loss of control actually stems from a disease of my own—it's called 'Moon Rage'."
"'Moon Rage'? Is the symptom something like losing consciousness? And is there a way to treat it?"
Jiao Wuyan directly asked the questions the group cared about most.
Fei Xiao shook her head with a calm expression.
"This itself is actually a racial talent; I suppose it doesn't quite count as a disease.
You should be aware that I am not human, but a Foxian."
After speaking, the fox ears on top of Fei Xiao's head twitched in coordination.
They naturally understood, but this 'talent'?
According to her, it wasn't a disease but an innate ability, so it was almost impossible to cure.
"The Borisin are a fierce and violent race; they live only for slaughter and battle.
Moon Rage is a transformation ability that accompanies the Borisin. It allows their muscles and bones to expand and their bloodlust to soar, greatly enhancing their strength, followed by recovery through their powerful self-healing abilities."
"So powerful. So, was Fei Xiao forced to use this power back then?"
Isn't this an instant power-up? It's just that afterwards, one becomes unable to distinguish between friend and foe.
"Wait, you just said Borisin? Then what about you, Fei Xiao?"
Ye Jinnian immediately caught the key point in her words.
Fei Xiao gave a self-deprecating smile.
"Compared to Foxians, my own bloodline is closer to the Borisin. This might be why I don't have a Foxian Tail.
Consequently, I also inherited the 'Moon Rage' talent."
"Sister Fei Xiao, wait a second. So what exactly are the consequences!"
Yang Lingfeng anxiously asked the most concerning question about the consequences.
Fei Xiao's expression was exceptionally calm as she spoke in a level tone.
"Although I have a certain degree of self-healing ability, it is far inferior to that of the Borisin.
I cannot withstand the effects brought by 'Moon Rage'.
So..."
Fei Xiao paused, but everyone was tensely waiting for her answer, only to hear...
"So in the near future, I will likely gradually lose myself to 'Moon Rage' and turn into a monster that only knows how to slaughter.
Until I eventually die from my body exploding amidst continuous battle."
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