[Author's Notes: This chapter is dedicated to Nosliw, a great and kind person who helped me remember the deets of this book and has led me to finish this book with the help of her suggestions. Thank you so much for reading my outlines and for giving feedback! ^^ You're indeed a blessing to a writer like me who experienced an intense writer's block. :') I'm really happy to know you and brainstorm with you~!]
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In the murky haze of dawning consciousness, Shu Xian's senses gradually stirred, pulling her from the abyss of unconsciousness. Her body felt foreign, as if it had borne an unbearable strain for an eternity. Weakness gnawed at her limbs, making movement a distant dream.
As her eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the dimness surrounding her, she struggled to make out her surroundings. A vague image materialized before her, a chilling realization settling in as she recognized the dimly lit space and the unsettling circumstances she found herself in.
