“I give up.” “Forget it.” Her voice was hoarse: “I’ll stay.” Closing her eyes, memories of past and present lives flooded her mind. From the first day she arrived in this world to her rebirth, names floated through her thoughts. Guan Yinzi, Du Dizhu, He Liansheng… After experiencing so much, she had long belonged to…

Xing Shuishui lay barely conscious on the ground, the rain soaking through her clothes. The binding rope held her tight. She didn’t reveal why she approached He Liansheng, or why she went to the forbidden mountain that day. She wouldn’t even explain why she killed the right ceremonial official during the mountain sacrifice ceremony. She…

The cold air hit as soon as she approached the Ten Thousand Ice Cave. Xing Shuishui hugged her arms tightly, pressing her legs together. It really was cold, living up to its name as Lingshan’s Ten Thousand Ice Cave. She stirred up the fire within her and hurried inside, spotting from afar a young man…

In the Disciplinary Hall. The ceiling beams rose high, and the light was dim. The Mountain Master sat in the main seat, looking down at those below. This was Xing Shuishui’s first time truly observing him – Master Suixu carried a dignified air, his Taoist robes flowing down. Her celestial bell on her wrist remained…

“Master, but I’m willing to accept this.” He Liansheng spoke these shocking words without hesitation. Under everyone’s watchful eyes, he flew toward the Forbidden Mountain. The Mountain Lord roared in anger: “He Lian!” The young man had already vanished, as if swallowed by the dark sky, leaving the Spirit Mountain disciples dumbfounded. Such an event…

Back at Lingshan, it was almost curfew. Xing Shuishui confirmed no one was around, then channeled spirit power into her celestial bell to locate the scattered spiritual traces. It was hard to tell which belonged to the real person. He was quite bold to have so many puppets right here in Lingshan. The mountain truly…

Li Guanyu’s courtyard was separated from He Liansheng’s place by several mountain peaks. Xing Shuishui climbed until she was exhausted, enduring many criticisms along the way. She covered her ears, wondering if these Lingshan people ever practiced or if they had all gone mad. Fortunately, Li Guanyu sensed her arrival and ended her meditation early,…

“I hope you’re feeling better now, He Lian…” Lingshan. Towering above the clouds like an unshakeable shadow. Xing Shuishui looked up, seeing the tall mountain through the clouds. A waterfall cascaded down its face, mist spreading everywhere, refracting light that from afar looked like stars embracing the moon. Great land. How has this broken place…

Xing Shuishui snapped back to reality and stuffed the pomegranate He Liansheng had peeled into her mouth. The juice made her tongue curl from its tartness. He Liansheng moved the bowl of pomegranates away and said harshly, “My food.” “Stop being lazy,” the young man stared at her, “Xing Shuishui.” This meant… no work, no…

Lingshan people drew attention wherever they went. Li Guanyu and Li Guanxing led their prisoner forward, the group barely exchanging words until they reached the city gates. Shang Guanyue glanced toward Huayulou. Many in the crowd were curious about her appearance but were quickly driven back by Guan Mulan’s stern gaze. Upon hearing Lingshan people…