The small, overburdened wooden door was opened, and a person sneaked in.

Huo Jingmo frowned, looked at Ruan Qian'an, and then at Qian'an.

Huo Jingmo stepped forward and tore at Qian An's cheek: "I originally thought Qian An was you too, after all, her appearance in my life was too sudden, but now it seems she isn't."

Ruan Qian'an lay on the rock and said, "Ruan Qian'an, of course it's me. If I'm not Qian'an, then who is Ruan Qian'an?"

Huo Jingmo pointed at Qian'an and said, "I'm talking about her, not Ruan Qian'an. You two have the same name."

Ruan Qian'an: "Name clash? What a coincidence! I think she has ulterior motives. Stay away from her."

Ruan Qian'an looked at Huo Jingmo's hand tearing at her cheek with hostility.

Qian An looked completely bewildered as her cheek was being ripped apart: "Why are you pulling my face?"

Huo Jingmo looked at Qian An and asked, "How did you get in?"

Qian An: "I came in since there was no one guarding me."

Ruan Qian'an looked at Qian'an with hostility: "Who are you?"

Qian An gave a strange smile and walked up to Ruan Qian An: "I'm Qian An."

As Qian'an approached, Ruan Qian'an realized that the dress was very familiar.

Ruan Qian'an sneered: "You're really something."

Qian An sneered in return: "An eye for an eye."

As Qian'an spoke, she accidentally stepped on Ruan Qian'an's hand. She covered her mouth and said exaggeratedly, "I didn't mean to."

"Did I step on you and hurt you?"

Tears welled in Ruan Qian'an's eyes as she was stepped on, her swollen hand trembling as she gripped it. She wanted to seek comfort from Huo Jingmo, but before she could say anything...

Huo Jingmo pulled Qian'an back and said to Ruan Qian'an, "She didn't do it on purpose, don't hold a grudge against her."

Ruan Qian'an: "How could I hold a grudge against her? In such a large area, how could she still step on me? It must be because I am too conspicuous that she could step on me with such precision."

"Right?"

Huo Jingmo wanted to laugh at Ruan Qian'an's sarcastic words and wanted to tease her.

Huo Jingmo squatted down, grabbed Ruan Qian'an's wrist, and threw it aside: "With your wrist stretched out so long, who else would I step on if not you?"

Ruan Qian'an almost spat out the mouthful of blood she was holding back. She sneered, "You mean don't let my hand rest on her foot?"

Huo Jingmo's eyes held a hint of a smile: "Mm." That "Mm" trailed off, seemingly reaching deep into Ruan Qian'an's heart.

Ruan Qian'an instantly lost her temper. Yet, she couldn't help feeling wronged, burying her head in her arms and swallowing the bitterness in her heart. She'd rather die now.

Ruan Qian'an's body slid down an inch as if dragged by the water. The light in Ruan Qian'an's eyes grew dimmer.

Qian'an was like a victorious peacock. She loved Ruan Qian'an's attitude of not fighting back or arguing back. Her mouth was practically stretched to the back of her ears.

Huo Jingmo asked Qian An, "Your presence here proves that you are not an ordinary person. Who exactly are you, and what is your purpose in being by my side?"

Qian An crossed her arms and looked at Huo Jingmo, saying, "I am Qian An."

A sharp glint flashed in Huo Jingmo's eyes: "Since you're unwilling to talk about it, I won't force you."

Qian An turned to look at the door and then around, realizing that everything here was fake except for the pool of water.

She plunged into the water with lightning speed. The water seemed to be alive; her jump didn't create a single ripple, it was as heavy as a lake.

Wu Qing pushed the door open and came in from the outside. Looking at Ruan Qian'an, whose eyes were gradually becoming vacant, he said to Huo Jingmo, "It seems that your work is very effective."

Wu Qing said in high spirits, "Soon Ruan Qian'an's soul will be completely annihilated."

Huo Jingmo: "Soul Annihilation?"

He chuckled twice, half-jokingly, and said, "Aren't you a scientist? How can you believe such a thing?"

Wu Qing: "When a person's soul is worn away, leaving only a shell, isn't that all they can do for me?"

Huo Jingmo finally understood that Wu Qing wanted to become Ruan Qian'an, to become a monster like Ruan Qian'an.

Wu Qing stared at Huo Jingmo's belly and said, "But there's an unexpected situation."

Huo Jingmo met Wu Qing's horrifying gaze directly, his heart sinking. He instinctively clutched his stomach and took a step back, calmly saying, "Is that so? I hope this helps."

Wu Qing withdrew his gaze and said with his hands behind his back, "This matter really can't be left unresolved without your help."

"Hahahaha." The voice was shrill, and the pleasant tone sounded extremely harsh because of the high pitch.

Ruan Qian'an laughed out loud, propped her head up and looked at Wu Qing, saying, "Wu Qing, Wu Qing, your greedy look is really hilarious."

Wu Qing didn't take Ruan Qian'an's provocation seriously: "You look beautiful when you're putting on a brave face."

"You probably can't even lift your hand right now."

Ruan Qian'an looked at Wu Qing with a quiet gaze.

Wu Qing manipulated the object in his hand and tapped it, causing sharp, thin water spikes to leap out of the water.

Qian'an, who was hiding in the water, was almost stabbed.

Ruan Qian'an tried to move her body but couldn't move at all. The sharp spikes quickly attacked Ruan Qian'an's palm.

He held her hand firmly in place.

Ruan Qian'an bit her lip tightly to keep from making a sound, and blood gushed from her mouth; she had actually bitten herself until she bled.

Huo Jingmo's eyes widened slightly, his eyes red-rimmed, and he took a step forward.

Wu Qing: "Mr. Huo, this way please."

Huo Jingmo abruptly stopped his other foot from taking another step. He turned away from Ruan Qian'an and followed Wu Qing out.

The moment the door closed, he heard a shrill scream. He turned to look again but could only see a wooden door and hear no sound. The scream seemed like an illusion.

The moment the door was hung up, it vanished from the world, and Qian'an leaped out of the water.

Weakly, it crawled out and escaped the pool.

Qian An cursed, "What kind of thing is this that's so powerful?"

No one answered her. Ruan Qian'an's consciousness gradually became hazy. Qian'an looked at Ruan Qian'an like this.

She reached out to touch the object pinned to Ruan Qian'an's hand. At that moment, Ruan Qian'an spoke, her voice rough: "Don't touch it, get out of here."

Upon hearing Ruan Qian'an say this, Qian'an's rebellious spirit was immediately aroused.

Qian'an held the tail end and stabbed downwards fiercely, Ruan Qian'an felt her soul trembling.

Qian An grinned: "You think I'm going to save you?"

Ruan Qian'an merely scoffed at Qian'an's arrogance.

Suddenly, a sharp spike emerged rapidly from the water and hurtled towards Qian'an, pinning him firmly to the shoulder.

Qian'an had just come out of the water and hadn't recovered when he was easily pinned down.

Ruan Qian'an calmed down, let go of all inhibitions, and treated herself as an ordinary person, slowly pulling out the thorn.

As Ruan Qian'an crawled forward, he actually tore off the fish's tail, leaving the beautiful tail covered in blood.

This is the fastest way out, and even if it will cause her the most harm, Ruan Qian'an will choose the optimal solution.

Ruan Qian'an lay on the ground: "I told you not to touch it, but you still used your power. Aren't you just asking for death?"

Qian'an was stabbed and turned pale, unable to utter a word. Ruan Qian'an's hand, which had a large hole in it, touched Qian'an's face.

Qian An's face slowly transformed into Wu Ying's appearance.

Ruan Qian'an said with a grin, "Wu Ying, you've come at just the right time."

This time, Wu Ying climbed onto the rock and said fiercely, "Ruan Qian'an! You tricked me!"

Ruan Qian'an smiled and said, "How can this be called setting a trap? Wasn't everything you did voluntarily?"

Without the suppression of the medicinal pool, Ruan Qian'an's injuries were healing at an extremely fast pace.

Before long, all of Ruan Qian'an's injuries were healed.

Ruan Qian'an squatted down to the side and looked at Ruan Qian'an with a smile: "How about it? Your father's potion is powerful enough, isn't it? You can't move at all now."

Wu Ying sneered and was about to say something when Ruan Qian'an gently shushed her: "Time is limited, the surveillance will be restored soon, I have to go."

Wu Ying roared, "Ruan Qian'an! I didn't expose you! Is this how you repay me?"

Ruan Qian'an, still fumbling for the door, said, "You're so proud! If you want my help, just say so!"

She opened the door and went out: "Even if you lose your memory, you can't change your bad temper. Don't worry, if you want me to help you, just do me this little favor first."

Wu Ying: "You'd better not let me down."

When she discovered that Qian'an was actually Ruan Qian'an, she intended to tell Wu Qing, but for some reason, she didn't.

"Otherwise, I'll cut you into a thousand pieces!"

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