You are not. [Zishu snaps, regretting the harsh whisper almost immediately. But it's true. Xiao Xingchen could never be a burden - even if he tried to be one!

In the cave, they have some time to breathe. Pushing Xingchen's tattered sleeve out of the way, he narrows his eyes, quickly engineering a plan.]

Yes, it's attached. Your tendons have been severed. Don't try to lift your arm. I'm going to make you a sling until we can get back to a proper healer.

[Baiyi cuts through Zishu's robe with ease and he quickly fashions a sling, tying the material around Xingchen's neck.]

I'm going to give you some healing now to help ease the pain. Are you ready?