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

Wan Xiao Bei learns from Ying Zi that Gu Xiu, the Sword Immortal of Qing Xuan, has left the sect, a fact known only to a few disciples. Despite his past dedication to the sect, rumors suggest he abandoned it due to jealousy and loss of cultivation. Wan Xiao Bei vehemently rejects this notion, questioning why the sect wouldn't support him in his time of need. Ying Zi reveals that many disciples don't even recognize Gu Xiu's contributions, referring to him as a "useless uncle." They discuss the possibility that the sect is covering up the truth of Gu Xiu's past heroics. Wan Xiao Bei is outraged by the sect's ingratitude and decides to stop any investigations into Gu Xiu's situation. Just then, Su Ru Mei announces the return of Feng Bu Gui, causing Wan Xiao Bei to become anxious about her appearance, suggesting a shift in her admiration.

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