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

Xu Wan Qing attempts to convince her Little Junior Brother, Jiang Xun, of her newfound honesty after previously being deceitful. However, when Jiang Xun discovers a white jade fan in her Storage Ring, she panics and tries to deny ownership, claiming it was stolen. Despite her pleas, Jiang Xun remains skeptical, recalling past incidents of theft linked to their sect. As tensions rise, Xu Wan Qing fabricates a story about a powerful enemy targeting them. Jiang Xun, sensing something amiss, learns from the spirit of the fan that Xu Wan Qing is responsible for its disappearance and has drained its power. As Xu Wan Qing faces the consequences of her actions, she experiences a severe punishment that leaves her in agony, ultimately begging Jiang Xun for help. However, he contemplates eliminating her instead.

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