For five hundred years, I have been bound in this forbidden land, and yet here you are, dear Independent Cultivator, shedding tears for what reason?

Summary

Qin Mo Ran emerges from Wan Bao Lou, visibly troubled after her meeting regarding Mo Han Lou. Her disciple, Tang Bi Zhu, notices her distress and recalls their long relationship, prompting Qin Mo Ran to reflect on the passage of time and lost optimism. Memories of a former junior, Gu Xiu, haunt her, revealing her guilt for not supporting him as he faced adversity. Tang Bi Zhu mentions seeing someone resembling Qin Mo Ran in the city, reigniting her hope of finding her long-lost teacher. Meanwhile, a middle-aged scholar struggles with his search for truth in Yun Xiao City, frustrated by his failures. In a different location, Gu Xiu prepares to fish again, sensing a significant event as a celestial gate reappears, indicating someone has reached a pivotal milestone in their cultivation.

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