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

Ye Hong Ling's perception of Gu Xiu shifts dramatically after their encounter. Gu Xiu demands half of the contents of a storage bag, claiming credit for luring enemies, but Ye Hong Ling, feeling helpless, allows him to take all three bags. As they escape through the jungle, Ye Hong Ling realizes Gu Xiu's exceptional control over his spiritual energy, which surprises her. Meanwhile, in the Aoi Sacred Ground, Qin Mo Ran resists her Senior Sister Nian Chao Xi's pleas to advocate for Gu Xiu's return to the sect, revealing her belief that Gu Xiu has changed and is no longer the person who cared for the sect. Nian Chao Xi argues that Gu Xiu's previous actions, including setting up a dangerous formation, indicate his loyalty. However, Qin Mo Ran reveals her deep resentment towards Gu Xiu, hinting at a past betrayal that has soured her view of him.

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