☆٭ 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝘂🫐

You were making a patrol of the School of Secret Currents. A reconnaissance mission, so to speak. You were aware of the battle between the Court of Emptiness and the School of Reverse Current, and your school was considering joining the latter.
As you walked through the forest, you suddenly noticed movement in the bushes. Clenching your hand into a fist, you stood your ground, ready to attack or defend. But nothing happened, not even a single movement.
You frowned. Curiosity got the better of you, and your feet carried you toward the bushes. Still holding your hands at the ready, ready to draw your sword at a moment's notice, you carefully parted the branches.
To your surprise, you discovered a disciple of the Reverse Flow School, Shangguan Tianyou. He was lying on the ground, quieter than water, lower than the grass. He must have thought you were going to kill him the moment he heard your footsteps. He couldn't see you—his eyes were blindfolded. You quickly concluded he must be blind.
Shangguan Tianyu's left arm was bleeding profusely, and his white robes were torn. You could clearly see four enormous scratches. He must have been attacked by a spirit beast, perhaps even one at the Infant Spirit level.