The memories of all humanity are awakening, except for mine.

As Jiang Chuan's perception deepened, he seemed to be able to see the enormous energy contained within the nipple, flowing slowly inside the bead like tiny streams.

That energy seemed to contain endless milky power, as if it could nourish all things, causing subtle fluctuations in the surrounding aura.

Jiang Chuan could sense that this energy contained not only powerful milking power.

There is also a mysterious purifying power that seems capable of washing away all filth. Carrying it with you can help cultivators improve their physique and purify their minds.

This kind of power is undoubtedly precious to cultivators.

"I have other things to attend to, so I won't bother you any longer."

Jiang Chuan bowed to the beastwoman and took his leave.

Back at Jonghyun's resting place, he and the hermit were already exhausted, and the battle with the beast was over.

Looking at their exhausted figures, Jiang Chuan pondered whether he should strike while the iron was hot and finish them off.

After all, he and the Qingyun Sect were mortal enemies, and Zhong Xuan was the vice sect leader of the Qingyun Sect. He had provoked him three times, but in the end, he thwarted them all.

Jiang Chuan clearly had an easier time succeeding this time with his disguise.

Jiang Chuan walked to Jonghyun's side, his eyes slightly strange, making the latter very uncomfortable.

"Young Sect Master, what's wrong with you?" Zhong Xuan asked in confusion.

In the end, Jiang Chuan smiled, knowing in his heart that it wasn't the right time yet.

“Let’s go back. We’ve suffered heavy casualties. If we want to deal with the Diviner Alliance, we need to plan carefully,” Jiang Chuan said.

Upon returning to the Qingyun Sect, Jiang Chuan arrived at the place where Duoduofei and Lingjuan lived.

This place is filled with a warm atmosphere, as if it were the most peaceful corner in the entire sect.

Duoduofei was sitting by the window, holding an ancient book in her hand, reading it intently.

Ling Juan, meanwhile, was cultivating on the side, her aura calm and composed, as if she were one with her surroundings.

Jiang Chuan gently pushed open the door. Duo Duofei looked up, saw him, and immediately a warm smile appeared on her face.

"You're back!"

Duoduofei put down the book in her hand and stood up to greet her.

Jiang Chuan smiled and walked to Duo Duofei's side: "How are the family matters being arranged?"

"The relocation is in progress and will take some time."

Duoduofei answered softly.

Jiang Chuan nodded, walked to the tea table, took a small sip of tea, and let the aroma of the tea fill his mouth. He continued, "While I have this time, I will use my position as the young sect master of Qingyun Sect to restore the remaining soul of Ling Juan."

"Well, that's fine too." Duoduofei knew she couldn't keep Jiang Chuan, so she simply stopped trying to persuade him.

The commotion caused by Jiang Chuan's return brought the spirit scroll back from its cultivation. It sprouted wings on its back, flew to Jiang Chuan's shoulder, and sighed, saying, "Alas, I thought you had forgotten about this."

Jiang Chuan pinched the little head of the spirit scroll that had its arms crossed, his eyes full of affection.

"What are you saying? Listen to you, as long as your soul is restored, you can help me improve my unparalleled mythical sword technique, and I can increase my strength faster. I am really looking forward to it."

Jiang Chuan's words were full of anticipation.

Lingjuan looked smug upon hearing Jiang Chuan's words, and its little wings fluttered gently: "Don't worry, I will recover as soon as possible."

After saying this, Jiang Chuan and Ling Juan left Duo Duo Fei's residence and headed to the Xuan Mei Pavilion of the Qingyun Sect.

This is a mysterious and secluded place within the sect.

Some special beings are imprisoned here, and a part of the spirit scroll's body is also carefully preserved here.

Jiang Chuan came here under the pretext of investigating whether the person's behavior was proper.

As the young sect leader of the Qingyun Sect, he has the right to enter any place, even the forbidden areas within the sect.

"Who goes there? Get out of here at once!"

When the guards of Xuanmei Pavilion saw Jiang Chuan arrive, they immediately stepped forward to stop him, scrutinizing him warily. His unfamiliar face made them suspicious.

Jiang Chuan calmly took out the Qingyun Token that Qing Yinyan had given him. It was a jade tablet engraved with the sect's symbol, representing his identity and status.

Upon seeing the token, the guards' expressions immediately became respectful.

"I am blind and did not know that the young sect leader had graced us with his presence."

They quickly bowed in greeting.

"Summon the Pavilion Master of Xuanmei Pavilion to come out and see me," Jiang Chuan said sternly.

As soon as he finished speaking, one of the guards stepped out of Jiang Chuan's sight.

A moment later, a woman came into his view; she was Xuanxuanxue, the owner of Xuanmei Pavilion.

Xuanxuan Xue has a graceful figure and light steps; every step she takes seems like a dance.

Her posture made Jiang Chuan very uncomfortable; she walked on the ground with erratic, swaying movements, as if deliberately trying to attract his attention.

As she approached, Xuanxuanxue took out a handkerchief she had just embroidered and gently brushed it across Jiang Chuan's face with a soft touch and a hint of teasing in her eyes.

"What fine weather could possibly warrant the young sect leader's personal visit to my humble abode?"

Xuanxuan deliberately drew out her voice to test Jiang Chuan's depth of understanding.

"Master, I have urgent business to discuss with you. Please come out immediately."

Jiang Chuan would not allow Xuanxuan Xue to delay any further.

The figure before Jiang Chuan was graceful and alluring, but in his perception, it was not the real person, but an avatar.

Suddenly, Jiang Chuan's eyes flashed, obliterating him into nothingness.

"Young Sect Master, please."

Xuanxuan Xue finally stopped her ambiguous behavior and turned to walk into the inner room. Although her steps were still elegant, they no longer had the casualness and provocation of before.

She opened the door and gestured for Jiang Chuan to come in.

Behind the door was a long corridor with exquisite murals on the walls on both sides, each telling a legendary story of the Qingyun Sect.

These murals are brightly colored and have smooth lines, as if telling the story of the sect's history and glory.

At the end of the corridor, a carved wooden door slowly opened, revealing a spacious room.

The room was elegantly and solemnly furnished, with a large mahogany table in the center, upon which various sect documents and account books were laid out. Portraits of sect elders hung on the surrounding walls, creating a dignified atmosphere. Jiang Chuan did not immediately follow him inside, but stood still, his gaze sweeping across the entire Xuanmei Pavilion with keen intensity.

"The sect leader sent me here to investigate this month's financial records. Something seems off; you're suspected of pocketing the money," Jiang Chuan asked tentatively, his tone devoid of any emotion, yet every word struck Xuanxuanxue's heart like a heavy hammer.

Xuanxuanxue paused, not expecting Jiang Chuan to directly point out the problem.

After all, this kind of thing happens frequently in the Qingyun Sect, and the sect leader, Qing Yinyan, usually turns a blind eye. As long as it's not too outrageous, he generally won't pursue it too much.

Xuanxuanxue sensed something was wrong, her expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

As the young sect leader, Jiang Chuan's words represent the sect leader's will, and the investigation means that this matter cannot be ignored.

She tried to calm her inner turmoil before slowly speaking: "Young Sect Master, what you said is true. I did have some selfish motives regarding the accounts, but it was all for the benefit of the sect. I..." Her voice gradually lowered, and her eyes revealed a sense of helplessness and bitterness.

"What? Go on."

Jiang Chuan stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an extraordinary air, his voice echoing in the spacious room.

Every word was clearly conveyed to Xuanxuanxue's ears.

Xuanxuan bit her lip, knowing that Jiang Chuan's patience was limited, and his silence at this moment made her feel even more pressured.

“I…I kept it for the sect’s secret funds. These funds were originally intended to deal with emergencies or to support the cultivation of young disciples within the sect, but I was worried that the sect’s higher-ups were too conservative and dared not use them easily, so I kept a portion of them privately,” Xuanxuanxue said.

Jiang Chuan listened quietly, understanding Xuanxuanxue's worries.

He could sense the sense of responsibility and loyalty to the sect in her words.

However, as a pseudo-young sect leader, his identity and position prevented him from showing even a trace of sympathy.

"How dare you!" Jiang Chuan suddenly roared, his voice booming like thunder, causing Xuanxuan Xue's body to tremble slightly.

"Are you challenging the sect's rules, or testing my limits?"

Jiang Chuan took a step forward, getting closer to Xuanxuan Xue, making her feel an invisible pressure.

Xuanxuanxue involuntarily took a step back, never having seen the young sect leader so serious and angry.

“I…I didn’t mean any harm, it’s just…” Xuanxuan Xue wanted to explain, but Jiang Chuan interrupted her before she could finish speaking.

"No malicious intent? You misappropriated sect funds without permission, what a heinous crime that is! Do you know what kind of impact this behavior would have on the sect if it got out?" Jiang Chuan's voice grew louder and louder.

Xuanxuan lowered her head, her hands clenched tightly together, her nails almost digging into her palms.

However, she knew that her actions had crossed the sect's bottom line and could not refute Jiang Chuan's words.

Jiang Chuan took a deep breath, knowing the time was right.

"As the young sect leader, I am not unreasonable."

Jiang Chuan's voice softened slightly, "I can pretend I didn't see this, but you must grant me one request."

Xuanxuanxue raised her head, her beautiful eyes sparkling with contemplation as she looked at Jiang Chuan.

She didn't know what request Jiang Chuan would make, but she felt a vague unease and guessed that it wouldn't be a simple request.

Jiang Chuan met Xuanxuan Xue's gaze, his eyes revealing a hint of seriousness as he said, "I hope you can return all the funds you have been keeping without permission, and from now on, strictly abide by the sect's rules and refrain from any further transgressions."

Upon hearing this, Xuanxuanxue breathed a long sigh of relief.

"I...I promise you."

Xuanxuan Xue answered without hesitation.

"More than these."

Jiang Chuan's voice rang out again, remembering that he was the young sect master of Qingyun Sect and needed to do something for the sect.

"I hope you can take the initiative to shoulder the responsibility of cultivating young disciples within the sect, especially those disciples from impoverished families who have potential. As a member of the sect, you should set an example and use your own strength to help them so that they can also have the opportunity to cultivate and serve the sect," Jiang Chuan continued.

Upon hearing this, Xuanxuanxue's face turned pale. She came to Qingyun Sect seeking peace and quiet, but now that she heard Jiang Chuan's request was so heavy, she didn't know how to answer for a moment.

“This…this is a huge challenge for me,” Xuanxuanxue hesitated.

Jiang Chuan smiled, his eyes full of encouragement: "I believe you have the ability. You have extraordinary wisdom and courage. As long as you can persevere, I believe you will definitely do very well."

After saying that, Jiang Chuan remembered that his main purpose in coming here was to go to the place where the Spirit Scroll was sealed, so he said, "I have something else to say."

Xuanxuanxue's heart, which had just been at ease, was once again filled with suspense.

Jiang Chuan's words must contain important information, which made her nervous.

“I need to go to the sealed land of Xuanmei Pavilion,” Jiang Chuan said.

"The sealed land?" Xuanxuanxue asked in confusion, her brows furrowed.

His eyes revealed a deep fear of that mysterious place.

They knew that the sealed area of ​​Xuanmei Pavilion was a taboo place within the sect.

Rumors say that the place is full of unknown dangers, and some even say that it is one of the most dangerous forbidden places in the world.

After a moment of silence, Xuanxuanxue finally spoke: "That place is extremely dangerous, filled with lightning, and sealed with ancient, unknown creatures. Their auras are powerful and strange, and we cannot easily provoke them. Young Sect Master, you are the future of the sect, and your safety is related to the fate of the entire sect. I still advise you not to act rashly, lest the sect suffer losses."

Jiang Chuan stopped and turned to look at Xuanxuanxue, but he did not hide his worry as he said, "You are right, the sealed land of Xuanmei Pavilion is indeed full of dangers, but you know that what is sealed there is not only ancient creatures, but also a treasure that is related to the life and death of the sect. This treasure is of great significance to us. It can help our sect to remain invincible in future competitions."

Xuanxuanxue fell silent, weighing Jiang Chuan's decision repeatedly in her mind.

Finally, she spoke, saying, "Young Sect Master, it's not that I doubt your determination, but I'm worried about your safety. If possible, I hope you can take me with you into the area. That way, we'll have one more helper. After all, it's a sealed place, full of unknowns and dangers. With me there, I can at least share some of the pressure for you."

Jiang Chuan listened to what Xuanxuan Xue said.

“Uh…” He was speechless for a few seconds. “I appreciate your kindness, but I can handle it on my own. The environment there is complicated, and I need to concentrate on dealing with all kinds of emergencies. With you here, I can do what I should do with more peace of mind.”

"Young Sect Master, I understand your concerns, but I won't be a burden to you. I will make all the necessary preparations here, and I will rush to your aid immediately should you encounter any danger. Please trust me, I will protect myself and won't distract you." Xuanxuanxue had taken a liking to Jiang Chuan at first sight, which is why her attitude changed so quickly.

“No!” Jiang Chuan said.

Just as Xuanxuan Xue was about to say another word of advice, Jiang Chuan suddenly leaped forward, as if propelled by an invisible force. His figure drew a graceful arc in the air and finally entered the portal at an astonishing speed.

A hint of surprise flashed in Xuanxuan Xue's eyes; she hadn't expected Jiang Chuan to be so decisive.

The portal's light became dazzling the moment he entered, as if it were a gateway to another world.

Jiang Chuan's figure flashed by in the light, and then the portal closed, restoring calm.

"Young Sect Master!"

A strange sense of loss welled up in Xuanxuan Xue's heart. (End of Chapter)