"So, what's your next move? Why not stay at the Jiangnan base? We'll be discharged soon, have already found a residence, and will start working immediately. Supporting a young girl won't be an issue."

Li Yunxi, with teary eyes, smiled, "Dr. Zhao, what nonsense are you spouting? I'm already of age. Why would I need you to support me?"

"Sigh, the world can be so unfair to young women. It's not safe for you to work alone. Listen, we'll find you a suitable job later when it's safer." Dr. Zhao was concerned that without family backing, she might face undue hardships—a young and beautiful girl venturing out could be risky.

"Did you forget? I'm an advanced martial artist. No, a junior martial artist now. Ordinary people can't bully me."

Recognizing familiar faces, Li Yunxi's emotions stabilized. After exchanging a few words, she left, leaving her contact for the hospital, instructing them to notify her the moment Wu Yang wakes up.

Shao Qi and Zhou You accompanied Li Yunxi back to the Heavy Sword Sect, a place she'd been before. Although her previous visit was brief and rushed, she remembered it.

"You live here?" she asked in surprise.

Wanting to avoid triggering unpleasant memories, Zhou You simply responded, "Staying in a guest house for long isn't convenient. So, we moved here. The place is vast and vacant inside. You'll see once you enter."

Miao Miu and the others stayed in an adjacent courtyard with many empty rooms. Zhou You told Li Yunxi to choose one. Soon, she noticed a tiger head peeking over the courtyard wall, seemingly recognizing her and giving a soft call.

At the sight of the mutated beast, Li Yunxi nearly screamed but covered her mouth in time, holding her breath. After a while, she asked, "Is that... a baby white tiger?"

"Yes, isn't it adorable?"

"This..." Li Yunxi hesitated to admit. Before the apocalypse, she would have adored furry creatures, but a decade since that cataclysmic event has dulled her affection for any mutated beasts.

"I'm sorry." Zhou You momentarily forgot that her family and friends were killed by such creatures. Even if it's unrelated to the little white tiger, holding a grudge seems natural.

"It stays within my yard and doesn’t venture out."

"It's okay, I know it's harmless." Li Yunxi's trust was not in the little white tiger but in Zhou You. If he dared to keep it, he surely can control it.

"It's getting late. You should rest too. Today, Miao Mie and the others have left the city on business. Are you brave enough to sleep alone?" Zhou You expressed concern for her nightmares, but Shao Qi grabbed him and said, "Don't worry. If she can't handle this, revenge might not be in her future." With that, he pulled Zhou You back into their yard.

As they entered, Shao Qi teased, "What, can't the young lady sleep alone? Planning to keep her company?"

Zhou You shot him a glance, "Stop talking nonsense, I was just asking."

That night, Zhou You brought a cooked meal to Li Yunxi, only to find her already asleep. She probably hadn’t slept for days. She wasn’t resting easy; the moment he approached, she jolted awake in a defensive stance. It was only when Zhou You held her arm that she fully woke.

"I'm sorry..."

"It's alright. Now that you're awake, eat first. I don't have women's clothes on my side. Maybe borrow a set from Miao Mie's room, take a shower, and I'll return it tomorrow."

Li Yunxi handed over her ID card, "I have some savings here. It’s not much, but consider it my living expenses for the time being."

Zhou You shook his head, "With me, there's no need for formalities. Taking care of yourself is paramount."

The next morning, Shao Qi left early. At precisely 10 AM, the citywide broadcast announced, "Attention all citizens. Starting today, the Southern Martial Arts Association will begin live-streamed lessons. If interested, log onto our platform, select your desired course, and follow the homepage instructions to register and verify... This message will now repeat..."

The broadcast covered the entire base, ensuring all awake could hear. The first time, many were confused. By the second, they grew skeptical. By the third, they were logging onto the platform, only to be met with bolded "Live Streaming Guidelines" and an eye-opening statement.

"The platform allows everyone to register and link personal data. Each course costs ten points, with installment payments available. We recommend students focus on mastering one martial art before switching. For personalized guidance, you can apply to tutors who'll charge based on levels and difficulty. These fees are individual actions, and the platform is not responsible for any disputes. Use wisely."

"Furthermore, the last day of every month is assessment day, focusing on that month's teachings. Anyone can submit videos. Those passing will be graded in four levels, each with rewards. If you consistently achieve the highest rank for three months, a tutor will personally guide you once..."

"This is insane! How can there be such a thing? Let's show everyone to see if there's a catch!"

"A martial arts live-streamed tutorial... Isn't this like those online scams?"

"Oh my God, Iron Sand Palm, Subduing Tiger Fist, knife techniques, Gentle Breeze Swordsmanship... what are these?"

"Look, aren't these techniques from our major southern base sects? Are they seriously teaching these to us, the common folk?"

"Impossible! I still can't believe it. There must be a catch!"

"Well, the guidelines did say to choose only one course and not be fickle. Let's each pick one to test it out."

Many registered with skepticism, choosing their desired courses - some picking knife techniques, others the sword. They soon realized that the viewer count in each live stream was multiplying rapidly.