Suddenly, a metal door appeared in front of Master Wen. At the same time, the surrounding scenery began to change, forming a spacious room with a cold light.

Wen Shenshi's heart sank. If Zhong Muyu could conjure something to block him, it would prove that Zhong Muyu's deep consciousness was clear and that he could already use dream magic.

The seal on those memories has most likely been broken.

Just as Master Wen was about to break through this place, a cold voice rang out: "Mind intruder, please leave immediately!"

Master Wen was quite surprised. He never expected that there was another consciousness in Zhong Muyu's deep consciousness. This was absolutely impossible. How could they coexist?

"What are you? Why are you in her consciousness?"

However, 4601 would not answer any questions from anyone except Zhong Muyu, and would only repeat the message of driving away Wen Shenshi.

After three warnings went unheeded, it shifted its position, attempting to forcibly expel Wen Shenshi.

But the Divine Master was no ordinary sorcerer. He repeatedly broke through the dream traps created by 4601. Now, he just wanted to find Zhong Muyu as soon as possible.

Just then, a voice came from not far away: "Stop."

Upon hearing this command, 4601 ceased its attack, and a path appeared in the void, leading to an unknown future.

That was Zhong Muyu's voice. Upon hearing this voice, Master Wen stopped pursuing the mystery of 4601 and quickened his pace along the path.

The road wasn't far, and before Master Wen had walked for long, the scene before him instantly transformed into a dreamlike courtyard.

Master Wen recognized this courtyard. It was originally transformed by Zhong Muyu based on the fairyland of the Prince's Garden and the Crimson Bamboo. This place was considered the center where her consciousness converged.

Zhong Muyu stood there, not angry at his arrival, but instead asked bluntly, "Why did you seal my memories?"

Chi Xuanzhu didn't know how to speak, and Zhong Muyu continued, "Without the Dream Technique, it seems I, as the Holy Maiden, am of no other use. What exactly do you want to do?"

Master Wen thought for a moment and then said, "Zhong Muyu, regardless of whether the Holy Maiden is useful or not, it is a fact that your bloodline belongs to the Spirit Clan. Everyone has different thoughts, but they all just want to keep you here and have no intention of harming you."

"Is that so? Is it worth going to such lengths just to keep a useless saintess?"

Zhong Muyu clearly didn't believe it, but Wen Shenshi could tell from her expression that he knew something.

"I'm afraid you're after 4601, and my things, aren't you?"

Zhong Muyu pointed it out directly: although she had never witnessed their conspiracy, 4601 was still operating normally even when she forgot everything.

Everything is documented.

"You knew everything..."

Zhong Muyu said, “Your thoughts are not hard to guess. You want me to forget everything, accept the identity of the Spirit Clan, and when the time is right, I will be familiar with this place, and the child will be born. If Lu Ziyuan can’t find me, he may remarry. I will then accept my fate, recognize your kindness, and become loyal to the Spirit Clan.”

But you're oversimplifying things.

Zhong Muyu chuckled lightly: "I will not go back to an old friend, but I will not let you deceive and manipulate me, and spend my life trapped on a small island."

Although Master Wen had no intention of controlling Zhong Muyu, he had no choice but to keep Zhong Muyu calm under Dongshan Yi's orders.

“We don’t intend to keep you tied down for life, but at the very least, you need to give birth to the baby safely first.”

When the topic of children came up, Zhong Muyu couldn't help but touch her belly.

Now that she's further along in her pregnancy, everything is becoming difficult. But if she gives birth, she'll have a weakness, making it easier for them to control her.

At this moment, Zhong Muyu already had an idea.

“I will not give birth to my child here, Master Wen. Considering your past help to me and the kinship of the Spirit Clan, I will not harm you or do anything to my clansmen, as long as I can return to Yuanqi. But if you do not agree, I will find a way to get rid of you.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding mist rose, a sign that Zhong Muyu was about to exit the dream.

Before Master Wen could say anything, he was forcibly taken away and woke up.

Upon seeing him return, everyone hurriedly asked, "How is she? Has she recovered?"

Master Wen nodded and looked at Dongshan Yi: "She insists on leaving, what are you going to do now?"

Upon hearing this, the elders began to discuss in hushed tones. Some said that they absolutely could not let her leave, while others said that they could not damage the image of the Spirit Clan in her mind, and that it would be better to keep her calm for the time being and arrange for people to send her away.

Everyone had different ideas, but on the other side, Zhong Muyu had already woken up. Ning'er and the others who were guarding her didn't know what they had talked about. Zhong Muyu planned to deceive them, first try to contact Chi Xuanzhu, and then steal a boat to escape, making preparations for both scenarios.

However, Dongshan Yi and the others had made preparations in advance. They not only interfered with her communication with Chi Xuanzhu, but also had her forcibly taken to the main hall.

For the sake of her child, Zhong Muyu had no choice but to go with them. Her pregnancy was advanced, and her large belly would only be a burden if she tried to escape.

Upon seeing her arrival, the people discussing fell silent. Zhong Muyu looked at the group of men and women. She had only seen Master Wen and Dongshan Yi here before. She hadn't expected that there would be so many elders of the Spirit Clan.

"Please sit down."

Dongshan Yi asked her to sit down. Seeing their demeanor, Zhong Muyu wanted to hear what they were up to, so she sat down with them.

After some discussion, Zhong Muyu realized that they all had different thoughts and that Yuan Qi was currently at war. However, there were still some people who, like Master Wen, were very friendly to her, which put Zhong Muyu at ease.

Yuan Qi's current situation is indeed not suitable for returning, but is the Spirit Recognition Island really safe?

From the moment they sealed her memories, no matter how well they explained it, Zhong Muyu still dared not believe them completely.

Just then, a commotion arose outside. Someone came to report: "Chieftain, the islanders outside have heard about the Holy Maiden and all want to see her."

Zhong Muyu didn't know why they wanted to see her, but Master Wen said, "You spend the most time with them, so go and see them."

After much deliberation, Zhong Muyu decided to go out.

A large crowd had gathered outside, all familiar faces from the market. Upon seeing Zhong Muyu, they swarmed around her, asking, "Holy Maiden, we heard you're leaving. Are you really going?"

"Isn't our island wonderful? Don't you like it here and you like us too?"

"Your Holiness, we truly do not wish for you to leave..."

Zhong Muyu's feelings were very complicated. When she lost her memory, she did treat them like family and even had the idea that she was a part of this place. But that was all due to her amnesia.

“I…I’m sorry. Although everyone is very kind, my home is not here. They sealed my memories and tried to keep me here, but I have a real home, and my child is not some former clan chief. He has his own father.”

The crowd fell silent.