Although according to reports, some of the disciples who returned from the extermination mission were injured, Elysia never expected Bai Yuchen, the young spear hero, would be wounded to the point that he had to be wrapped in spirit bandages like a living mummy.
Upon closer look, she noticed it wasn't an unhealable injury, but the lingering debuff that slowed one's recovery. Even the healing elixir would receive a drastic reduction in effect if the debuff was not lifted. The spirit bandage did its job to weaken the debuff, but the slowed-down recovery caused wounds that had been partially healed by healing magic and potion to leave behind spiritual pain and wounds.
"Hiss, please forgive me for appearing in this pathetic state, Lady Kitsune." Bai Yuchen hissed in pain as he moved to the courtyard, assisted by his muscular grandfather.
When people think about reparations, they sometimes think about people who've been dead.