"Master?"

Ji Jue also overheard the conversation between the two and looked at Qin Wan with a similarly serious expression.

"My junior brothers and sisters..." Ling Mubai was not among the people Ji Jue cared about.

"You stay here and lend your senior brother a hand, while I go and take a look."

After saying this, Qin Wan said no more and flew towards the direction of the "Gate of Death".

Seeing this, Ji Jue didn't hesitate at all and immediately chased after Qin Wan in the direction she had left.

As for Qin Wan's instructions, he completely forgot about them.

Seeing Ji Jue's willfulness, Xiao Han hesitated, but ultimately didn't chase after her...

Instead, he vigorously wielded his spirit sword, helping the surrounding sect disciples resist and kill the demons that kept breaking through the seal.

Death Gate.

The moment Qin Wan landed, Ji Jue appeared beside her, gazing at her expectantly.

"Master, your disciple will go with you."

Hearing the noise, Qin Wan frowned and looked at him.

Qin Wan was fully aware of Ji Jue's disobedience, but on the surface she still pretended to be slightly angry.

"Didn't I tell you to stay and help your senior brother?"

Seeing the displeasure in Qin Wan's eyes, Ji Jue lowered his eyes to hide the complex emotions within, and stubbornly explained, "This disciple is worried about Master going alone."

"..." Qin Wan was silent for a moment, then said unhappily, "If you come with me, I will have to take care of you."

"So, Master, do you think your disciple is holding you back?" Ji Jue blurted out.

Qin Wan: "...I don't have any."

“Alright, I believe in Master.” Ji Jue raised his eyes, his burning gaze fixed on Qin Wan.

Qin Wan: "..."

[Ji Jue's affection level increased by 2, current affection level is 42.]

Seeing the fleeting look of frustration in Qin Wan's eyes, Ji Jue's lips curled up almost imperceptibly, and a faint smile quickly flashed across his eyes.

"Senior brother, senior brother, I'm in so much pain..."

As soon as Qin Wan and Ji Jue stepped into the eye of the Death Gate Formation, Nangong Rou's painful voice rang out.

At the same time, Qin Wan looked up and met a pair of terrifying blood-red eyes.

That's not Nangong Rou!

Although Nangong Rou was spoiled by Xiao Han and Jiang Shuyu, she was still innocent and naive, and her eyes did not have such strong murderous intent or seductive charm.

Seeing this, Qin Wan paused in her tracks; she was still a step too late.

Where is Ling Mubai?

Thinking of this, Qin Wan looked around and found Ling Mubai being protected by the elders in a corner.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that Ling Mubai's face was deathly pale, and a dense demonic aura surrounded him.

"Demonic energy has entered her body!" Ji Jue, who was following closely behind Qin Wan, blurted out after seeing this scene.

Qin Wan had already anticipated Ling Mubai's poor condition, so she was not surprised.

"Qin girl, do you have a solution?" Upon seeing Qin Wan's arrival, the eldest elder couldn't help but ask.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Qin Wan.

Qin Wan frowned slightly, her red lips pursed, and she remained silent for a moment before speaking, "I can only try, I'm not sure if it will work."

"This Death Gate is a dead end to begin with. Given Mu Bai's situation, we can only try to make the best of a bad situation."

The crowd made way, and Qin Wan stepped forward, placing her fingertip on Ling Mubai's brow.

A massive vortex of spiritual energy swept towards the two of them...

Qin Wan's consciousness entered Ling Mubai's body along with her spiritual power.

Countless memories flashed through her mind.

It's about the original owner's past with Ling Mubai when she was young...

With Qin Wan's help, the dense demonic energy surrounding Ling Mubai gradually dissipated.

Ling Mubai's pale face regained some color, and his tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, making him look less pained.

"Truly worthy of being the only hope of the Tianyun Sect..."

"Qin girl, you really have a way with things!"

Seeing that Ling Mubai's condition was gradually improving, the elders breathed a sigh of relief, and the solemn expressions on their faces faded slightly.

Ling Mubai's memories were numerous and chaotic. After accidentally reading through all of his memories, Qin Wan also learned the origin of his feelings for the original owner of the body...

My feelings were complicated for a moment, but only for a moment before I returned to calm.

"Master, please save my junior sister!"

Ling Mubai's goodwill prompted Jiang Shuyu, who had previously shown no reaction to Qin Wan's appearance, to react. He stared intently at Qin Wan, a faint pleading look appearing in his usually aloof eyes.

Qin Wan withdrew her fingertip from Ling Mubai's brow and was about to turn around and walk towards Nangong Rou.

Unexpectedly, a long, slender hand suddenly gripped her delicate wrist tightly.

Qin Wan turned her head and frowned as she looked at Ling Mubai, who had somehow regained consciousness.

"Senior brother," Qin Wan said calmly.

"You saw everything, didn't you?"

Ling Mubai asked, his burning gaze fixed on her, his eyes filled with a faint expectation, as if he wanted to see something in her eyes.

"Senior brother may have misunderstood. From beginning to end, I have never had any romantic feelings for you."

Upon hearing this, Ling Mubai's face turned deathly pale.

His grip on Qin Wan's hand loosened involuntarily, and it slipped limply to the floor...

"Never liked him? Not even the slightest bit?"

Seeing Qin Wan turn to leave, Ling Mubai's unwilling voice came again.

Never.

Qin Wan answered firmly and decisively.

Ling Mubai was completely heartbroken. His face, which had recovered somewhat, turned deathly pale again, and the last glimmer of light and spirit in his eyes faded away.

That appearance was even more terrifying than when it was shrouded in demonic energy...

"Mu Bai..."

The older elder frowned, sighed softly, and gently reminded him.

Ling Mubai forced a weak smile, “Elder, I’m fine.”

"You, you stay away!"

"Stay away from me!"

"Waaaaah, senior brother, senior brother, I'm so scared."

"Can you please keep this woman away from me? Her eyes are terrifying! I don't like her! I don't like her at all!!!"

Upon seeing Qin Wan approach, Nangong Rou suddenly lost control of her emotions, struggling and retreating to avoid Qin Wan's advance.

Seeing Nangong Rou lose control, Jiang Shuyu instinctively pulled her into his arms, took several steps back, and distanced himself from Qin Wan.

Upon seeing this, Qin Wan abruptly stopped in her tracks, squinting at Jiang Shuyu's reaction with displeasure.

She could understand that Nangong Rou had been possessed.

Jiang Shuyu's reaction displeased her greatly!

This disciple is exceptionally unlikable!

Anyone with eyes could see that something was wrong with Nangong Rou, but he still ignored right and wrong and blindly protected her.

It was Jiang Shuyu who asked her to save Nangong Rou.

Now, he's the one who's playing along with Nangong Rou's antics and helping her avoid her.

Thinking of this, Qin Wan suddenly curled her lips into a cold smile.

"I never force anyone."

"Although Rou'er is my disciple, I will not force you if you are unwilling."

At this point, Qin Wan's gaze fell on Jiang Shuyu standing to the side, her eyes darkening slightly. "Don't forget, it was you who begged me to save her!!!"

"..." Jiang Shuyu's expression stiffened slightly.