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

Gu Xiu's innocent determination surprises Nian Chao Xi and Qin Mo Ran as they realize he has been studying talismans not for personal gain but to help Qin Mo Ran. As Gu Xiu grows older, he learns about the risks of forcibly drawing in spirits and expresses a desire to take on backlash to protect her. When he discovers Qin Mo Ran is attempting a dangerous summoning using the Zha character, he intervenes to prevent her from risking her life. Despite his intentions, Qin Mo Ran feels betrayed, believing he disrupted her only chance to draw divine energy after years of effort. Their confrontation reveals her deep frustration and resentment towards Gu Xiu, who, despite his good intentions, is seen as a hindrance. As the situation escalates, they realize that the backlash from the talisman still poses a threat to Qin Mo Ran's life, leaving her in a precarious state.

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