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

This library was once the cultural center of Qing City, but now it looks like a forgotten ruin.

The door was ajar, and a sliver of dim light shone through the crack, seemingly extending an invitation to them.

Jiang Chuan pushed open the door, and a musty smell hit him, the air thick with the scent of mildew and the weight of history.

The library was dimly lit and quiet, with only the occasional creaking sound breaking the silence.

The bookshelves were piled high with dusty books, each one containing countless stories and knowledge.

"How can we find the evil magic here to cure the Ghost Face Plague from the bodies of the citizens of Qing City?" Jiang Chuan asked.

His gaze was fixed on the silent spirit scroll above him, awaiting its answer.

The spirit scroll lowered its head slightly, deep in thought, its figure appearing mysterious and unpredictable in the dim light.

After a moment, Qing Yinyan slowly spoke, her voice like heavenly music, carrying an irresistible power: "In this library, there is an ancient book that records the secret to breaking the evil spell, but that book has been sealed. Only by breaking the seal can we find a way to break the evil spell."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan's heart stirred, and a flame of hope ignited within him.

As the goddess of Qing City, Qing Yinyan's understanding of such mysterious matters far surpasses that of ordinary people, and her words are like a guiding light to him.

After saying that, Jiang Chuan, Ling Juan, and Qing Yinyan did not hesitate at all and continued walking slowly through the library.

Their figures moved among the bookshelves, each turn reflecting a thirst for knowledge and an urgent desire to rescue the citizens.

Qing City is now shrouded in the Ghost Face Plague, turning this once prosperous city into a gloomy and terrifying place, where citizens live in fear.

"Are you sure the library would have such books?" Jiang Chuan asked.

Qing Yinyan stopped in her tracks, her gaze sweeping across the library's dome and walls, searching for some clue.

She slowly replied, "According to ancient records, the Qing City Library was once a place of study for ancient scholars. Many lost secret manuals and forbidden books were once stored here. Although it is a long time ago, such books may indeed still exist."

The spirit scroll did not answer; its lifeless eyes searched for a certain rhythm among the bookshelves, trying to decipher some secret of the library.

They walked for a while, their footsteps echoing dully on the wooden floor, but there was no sign of anything unusual in the library.

Although the books on the shelves are old, they are all carefully preserved in glass cases to prevent them from getting dusty and damaged.

Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan carefully examined each row of bookshelves, but apart from thick dust and the occasional yellowed book, they found no clues about how to break the evil spell.

The library's interior is spacious, but the dim lighting makes the space feel even more secluded.

The murals on the walls are now blurred and indistinct, with only some ancient patterns and characters vaguely discernible.

Jiang Chuan couldn't help but recall the seal Qing Yinyan had mentioned earlier. He began to suspect that perhaps the book recording the method to dispel evil spells wasn't placed in a prominent position, but rather hidden by some special mechanism or magic.

"Perhaps we need to change our search strategy."

“We can try looking for possible mechanisms in the library, or unusual books.”

Qing Yinyan suggested.

Jiang Chuan nodded, deciding to stop checking the bookshelves in the usual order and instead carefully observe the placement of each book and the spacing between the bookshelves.

The scrolls continued to hover in the air, reminding them that the library was far more complex than they had imagined.

As time went on, Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan's patience gradually wore thin.

“You can combine your powers and maximize your perception; there might be a pleasant surprise,” Ling Juan said.

As soon as Ling Juan finished speaking, Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan put their hands together, closed their eyes, and their spiritual power began to surge, forming an invisible energy field that enveloped every corner of the library.

Their perception reached an unprecedented level at this moment, capturing any slight anomaly.

After a minute of their observation, they still found nothing unusual.

This made them somewhat anxious, but Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan both knew that they could not give up because of a temporary setback.

Lingjuan appeared much calmer, gently stroking her chin as she considered her next move.

Suddenly, it flicked its finger, and white energy surged from its fingertip, merging into the energy of Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan.

"Found it!" they exclaimed in surprise almost simultaneously.

In a dark corner of the library, an inconspicuous safe lay quietly.

Its surface was covered with a layer of dust, blending into its surroundings. If it weren't for Ling Juan's keen perception, almost no one would notice its existence.

Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan approached the safe, their fingers flying across the combination lock, trying to unlock it, but they couldn't open it after several attempts.

The safe's metal door remained tightly shut, mocking their incompetence.

Jiang Chuan, Ling Juan, and Qing Yinyan looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion.

The existence of this safe was beyond their expectations.

"Why is there a combination lock?" Qing Yinyan frowned, clearly puzzled by this unexpected turn of events.

Jiang Chuan took a deep breath and remained calm.

He looked around, searching for any hidden clues or mechanisms.

The spirit scroll hovered in the air, its sharp gaze searching for any detail that might be overlooked.

“Perhaps the seal on this book isn’t just to protect its contents, but also to test us,” Ling Juan suddenly said. “We need to find the right way to open this safe.”

Qing Yinyan thought for a moment, then suggested, "We can try to recall if we encountered any clues or hints related to this safe in the library."

Jiang Chuan and Ling Juan began to recall, recreating in their minds every corner they had passed, every bookshelf, and every book they had seen.

Suddenly, Jiang Chuan remembered a seemingly ordinary book they had found among the bookshelves, with strange symbols drawn on its pages.

“Look!” Jiang Chuan pointed to the book and said, “These symbols might be related to the safe’s combination.”

Qing Yinyan took the book and carefully examined the symbols.

She discovered that these symbols corresponded to the numbers and letters on the safe. She tried entering the symbols in the order they appeared on the combination lock, and this time, the safe door slowly opened.

Inside the safe, besides the old book, there was a note that read:

True wisdom lies not in acquiring knowledge, but in applying it.

This statement is both a test for them and an affirmation of their courage and wisdom.

As the password was unlocked, the safe door slowly opened, revealing the space inside.

A soft beam of light streamed through the library's skylight, illuminating every corner inside the safe. In the center of the safe, an ancient book lay quietly, its cover worn and tattered, marked by the passage of time, but its pages remained intact, a guardian of time, preserving knowledge to this day.

Jiang Chuan carefully picked up the book, his fingers gently touching the edge of the pages. He felt a faint spiritual energy emanating from the book, an ancient aura that made him feel refreshed and as if he were in a world full of wisdom.

"Is this the book we're looking for?" Qing Yinyan asked curiously.

Jiang Chuan nodded. He opened the book, which contained detailed steps and necessary materials for dispelling evil spells.

The text on the pages was ancient and complex, but Jiang Chuan gradually understood its contents thanks to his extensive knowledge and keen intuition.

"The steps this book outlines for us are a bit complicated," Jiang Chuan said.

He continued flipping through the pages and discovered that to learn how to break free from evil spells, a man and a woman needed to engage in a passionate dance. Moreover, this dance was not an ordinary social dance, but a special ritual that required both parties to unleash the power of passion within them during the dance, allowing this power to surge within them and achieve a mysterious harmony.

The instructions on the pages were simple and straightforward, but Jiang Chuan's expression turned serious.

He realized that this dance was not just a physical activity, but also a spiritual connection, requiring a certain degree of resonance between the two parties.

Such requirements undoubtedly increase the difficulty of the task.

"A hot dance between a man and a woman? This... how is this possible?" Qing Yinyan said with some excitement.

She never imagined that the secret to breaking the curse they were searching for was related to dance, which surprised and excited her.

"Give it a try." Ling Juan's floating body moved slightly, and her voice carried a magical quality.

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan warmed up.

In the moonlight streaming through the library windows, their figures began to appear light and airy.

Jiang Chuan's breathing became even, his body swayed gently to the rhythm, and his fingers drew smooth arcs in the air, making final preparations for the upcoming dance.

Qing Yinyan was even more lively; her movements were full of energy, and each jump was accompanied by a crisp sound.

Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan exchanged a smile.

Although the request sounds incredible, they have to try.

They came together and began trying out simple dance moves as described in the book.

Jiang Chuan gently placed his hand on Qing Yinyan's waist, guiding her forward, while Qing Yinyan gracefully spun around in rhythm with Jiang Chuan.

Their dance is not complicated, but every movement is full of tacit understanding.

Jiang Chuan's guidance was always perfectly timed, and Qing Yinyan's responses were always full of resonance.

Their bodies intertwined in the moonlight, creating a beautiful picture.

As the dance progressed, Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan both felt a connection.

Their heartbeats were in sync with the rhythm of the dance, and their breaths were in harmony with each other's.

This magical experience made them forget the passage of time; the whole world seemed to stand still, leaving only the two of them dancing gracefully on the dance floor.

Their movements became increasingly fluid, each spin more precise, and each touch more affectionate.

Jiang Chuan's fingers gently traced Qing Yinyan's waist, conveying warmth and strength, while Qing Yinyan responded to Jiang Chuan's every move with her dance steps.

"Almost there, give it your all." Ling Juan noticed that the heat energy surging from Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan's bodies was gradually increasing. This energy flowed through their bodies like tiny electric currents, converging into a powerful force.

Ling Juan's body trembled slightly in the air, and its voice traveled through the quiet library, reaching the ears of Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan.

Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan exchanged a glance, both able to feel the increasing power of the dance within each other, a power that excited them.

This is the key to their success, and also the key to whether they can break the seal of the evil magic.

Their dance became more intense, each leap more powerful, each spin faster.

Sweat began to trickle down Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan's foreheads, but they did not stop, because they knew that only by continuing could they bring the power of their dance to its peak.

Just then, Ling Juan's voice rang out again: "Look!"

As soon as they finished speaking, the surging energy of their dance swept through the air, forming dazzling arcs that eventually enveloped the books in the safe.

As the power gathered, the ancient book began to emit a faint blue light, which gradually intensified and illuminated the entire safe.

Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan stopped dancing and walked closer.

"Now all we need to do is summon the Ghost Face Plague and let this light envelop it," Jiang Chuan said.

As he spoke, he summoned the ghostly plague phantom that he had imprisoned in the memory.

The moment the afterimage revealed its body, it tried to escape, but was locked in place by Qing Yinyan's blue and red aura chains.

With a flick of Qing Yinyan's fingertips, the chains wrapped around the Ghost Face Plague as if they were alive, binding it tightly.

The Ghost Face Plague was unable to move, its eyes fixed on the blue light, its body trembling violently. It knew that those were the materials that could restrain it; once it came into contact with them, its body would become uncontrollably at the mercy of others.

Jiang Chuan absorbed the blue light into his palm and slowly covered the Ghost Face Plague with it.

The blue light, like a warm embrace, enveloped the Ghost Face Plague.

The Ghost Face Plague's body twisted in the blue light, its struggles gradually weakened, and finally, amidst the Ghost Face Plague's miserable screams, the blue light merged into its body.

As time passed, the Ghost Face Plague no longer resisted Jiang Chuan, but instead obeyed, saying, "Master."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan realized the time was ripe and said, "Remove the evil source from the bodies of those Qing City citizens who have been infected by you."

“Yes, Master.” The Plague’s voice became submissive, replying like a puppet.

Its body slowly floated out of the library and advanced towards a group of Qing City citizens.

These citizens had distorted faces and empty eyes, clearly controlled by evil magic.

The arrival of the Ghost Face Plague caused their bodies to tremble, and they felt a powerful force.

When it reached these citizens, it slowly opened its mouth and sucked the evil source that was controlling these citizens of Qing City into its mouth.

Black energy was drawn from the bodies of the citizens and merged into the body of the Ghost Face Plague.

The citizens' bodies relaxed, and their eyes gradually cleared.

Jiang Chuan and Qing Yinyan stood by the library window, watching the Ghost Face Plague's actions. (End of Chapter)