Chapter 185: Chapter 118: Memories of the Past (Part 3)

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They intentionally left through a small path at the back of the valley, to avoid being surrounded and having to socialize.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they exited the rear gate of the mountain, two beautiful women were already waiting there.

One was dressed in a long red dress, and the other in a sky-blue palace robe. They were Xi Hongzhuang and Lan Cai’er from Hehuan Sect.

Lan Cai’er pitifully said, "Mr. Chu, about what I mentioned last time, I hope you will remember."

Xi Hongzhuang smiled and nodded at Chu Xuan, "Our Sect Leader has a good thing to share with you, Mr. Chu. We hope you can visit us at Hehuan Sect when you have time."

Qingqing and Haitang simultaneously showed wary expressions. A good thing? Dual cultivation, right? Truly shameless wanton women, inviting for such things.

Chu Xuan calmly nodded, "Understood, I’ll visit when I have time."

The two women beside him immediately showed a look of disbelief. Had he been stimulated by Primordial Monarch Taixu earlier?

But Chu Xuan wasn’t thinking too much about it. From now on, his focus was not on Ji Mingyu; he only wanted to continue cultivating to grow stronger and retrieve all his past memories.

He felt like he was in a fragmented state now, and it made him very uncomfortable.

Since Celestial Evil Demon Venerable had been involved with the Sect Leader of Hehuan Sect and even helped them complete their cultivation technique in the past, maybe there might be some clues left there, hoping to evoke his past to help recover his memories faster.

Xi Hongzhuang and Lan Cai’er were somewhat surprised; they didn’t expect Chu Xuan to agree so easily, but Xi Hongzhuang still showed a charming smile and said:

"Then we will prepare wine and await your arrival, Mr. Chu."

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The three left through the back mountain gate and hadn’t gone far before four black-clad cultivators emerged from the nearby forest, silently following them.

Yes, they were indeed Hidden Guards from the Demon Sect.

Chu Xuan immediately stopped, turned around, glanced at them, and then looked at Qingqing, "Do you want to go back with them?"

Qingqing clutched the hem of her clothes tightly and hesitated, her face full of struggle.

At this moment, Gu Haitang "thoughtfully" said, "You go without worry; I will take care of Chu Xuan."

"I, I..." Qingqing stuttered for a long while and finally blurted out:

"I won’t go."

Gu Haitang’s expression immediately changed, "What do you mean?!"

Qingqing had said before that she would part ways with Chu Xuan after attending the Hundred Flowers Banquet, which was why Haitang had endured until now. And now you say you won’t go?

Seeing this, Chu Xuan didn’t know what to say; mainly because he had previously told Haitang, "It’s almost time to part; let Qingqing be a little wilful." Such a scoundrel’s remark.

At the time, he hadn’t thought much of it, just spoke instinctively. Upon reflection, he realized he had neglected Haitang’s feelings.

So now that Haitang was angry, Chu Xuan could understand.

Under this questioning, Qingqing felt guilty. She quietly whispered, "Sister Gu, listen to me. I estimate that with the opening of the Ruo Wood Secret Realm being such an important event, my sect will surely send people too."

"I will follow Chu Xuan on the journey. At the entrance of the secret realm, the higher-ups won’t let me wander outside anymore."

"By then, naturally, we will be separated..."

Qingqing spoke with a somewhat downcast tone.

Only then did Gu Haitang’s anger dissipate somewhat. She also couldn’t understand why she was so angry, clearly, she was only approaching Chu Xuan because of a family task, not because she genuinely liked him.

Haitang turned to Chu Xuan and softly said, "What do you think?"

Chu Xuan simply said, "You decide."

Gu Haitang felt his respect, and her heart was slightly happy.

Considering she wasn’t yet anyone to Chu Xuan and had no right to control him strictly, she kept a stern face and reluctantly said:

"Then what about these four? I don’t want them shadowing us all the way."

Qingqing quickly said, "I’ll talk to them, make sure they leave and don’t follow us."

Gu Haitang then nodded expressionlessly, as if agreeing.

Qingqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief, telling herself: I had long decided to part ways; it’s not something I can’t let go of.

It’s just clear that something significant happened to Chu Xuan earlier, and although he seems unaffected now, his heart must be pained.

If I were to leave him suddenly, allowing Haitang to seize the opportunity on the road, a single man and woman alone... who knows what could happen?

Qingqing ran over to the four Demon Sect Hidden Guards, whispering threats, intimidation, using any means necessary, but these four guys were as if dead, unresponsive.

Qingqing was furious. She hadn’t wanted to use this move, "Yao Yufei..."

This name was spoken, and the Hidden Guards’ eyes immediately changed, showing deep fear and reverence.

After bringing up this name, Qingqing casually said a few words, and they all bowed and retreated.

Chu Xuan silently watched this scene, secretly noting: This Yao Yufei is also a notable figure, definitely not to be underestimated in the future.

As for what’s next, first go to the Ruo Wood Secret Realm to search for the blood of the Four Monkeys of Havoc, to initiate the next divine technique with the Divine Command.

Then there’s a sect mission to complete, needing to repair an important node in the East Sea.

As for visiting Hehuan Sect, that’s scheduled last, after Chu Xuan returns to the sect, he’ll plan carefully.

After all, his current cultivation isn’t enough, rushing there might result in being trapped by Chen Yunqi as a dual cultivation furnace, daily exploitation, nightly pleasure.

Chen Yunqi is the current Sect Leader of Hehuan Sect, known as "Miaoyu Bodhisattva", able to exchange blows with Ji Mingyu back then, at least in the seventh realm of cultivation. Chu Xuan wouldn’t underestimate her a bit.

After Qingqing returned to Chu Xuan’s side, she secretly whispered with Gu Haitang again.

"You ask."

"You ask."

In short, both were curious about what major event Chu Xuan experienced in the cave mansion earlier but dared not ask, fearing upsetting him.

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