Chapter 2655: Forgetting Everything

"But I don't see any benefit for Priestess Yan," Zu'an asked, still shocked.

"Why wouldn't there be a benefit? Being able to perceive that being's divine power is an immense advantage. Don't you see her cultivation speed now far surpasses her past?" Mi Li answered lazily.

"Are there any dangers or downsides?" Zu'an asked, a little worried.

"There are, indeed. If she's influenced by that being, Priestess Yan might completely lose her human emotions, forget many things, and eventually even forget you." Mi Li's tone seemed to hint at some schadenfreude.

"What?!" Zu'an was startled. "Is there any way to save her?"

"What way could I have? This is influenced by a true god's path. If I could save her, wouldn't I be a true god myself?" Mi Li rolled her eyes.

Zu'an fell silent. After a long pause, he looked back at Mi Li. "Does that mean if I become a true god, I can change all of this?"

"Perhaps," Mi Li said with some uncertainty, while looking at him with amusement. "Normally, you're so carefree, but when it concerns the women close to you, you become desperate. Do you think becoming a true god is that easy?"

"There has to be something to strive for, doesn't there?" Zu'an said seriously.

Mi Li stared at his expression for a moment before snapping back to reality. "It's good that you have such determination. I believe that one day you will achieve that."

Zu'an looked at her suspiciously. "Are you hiding something from me?"

"What could I be hiding from you?" Mi Li yawned. "You've disturbed my rest this time. I need to go back to sleep. Don't bother me unless it's important."

With that, she transformed into a wisp of smoke and vanished.

Zu'an frowned slightly, feeling that Mi Li's expression just now had been a bit strange. Unfortunately, if she didn't say anything, there was nothing he could do.

"Ah Zu, what's wrong?" At that moment, Yan Xuehen's continuous calls reached his ears.

"Oh, nothing."

"You seemed distracted just now. Were you thinking about which true god I encountered?"

Yan Xuehen seemed a little nervous.

Zu'an thought for a moment and decided to tell her some details: "I don't know that true god's name, but I know it's an incredibly powerful entity. Its path seems somewhat aligned with the 'Grand Pure's Forgetfulness of Emotions' that you've always pursued, which is why you received its glimpse..."

He then roughly recounted the information he had just heard from Mi Li.

Yan Xuehen was already one of the world's top cultivators, possessing a steadfast Dao heart. There was no need to hide too much from her; it was better for her to be prepared.

"Are you saying I'll forget many things in the future..." Yan Xuehen's face paled. Although she pursued the 'Grand Pure's Forgetfulness of Emotions,' it only meant shedding some human emotions for cultivation, not forgetting the people or bonds she cherished.

"That should only manifest as you progress further along that true god's path," Zu'an explained.

Yan Xuehen fell into a long silence, finally letting out a soft sigh. "Even if I gain great power in the future, if it means forgetting everything, what's the point? Can I choose not to follow that true god's path?"

"We know too little about true gods, and we don't know if there will be any consequences if you don't. You don't need to be too anxious right now; overall, this is good for you. Just let things take their natural course," Zu'an said, gently patting her hand to comfort her.

"How can this be a good thing? I would forget Chuyan, I would forget you..." Yan Xuehen blurted out, her pale face instantly flushing.

Zu'an's heart swelled with joy, and he pulled her into a hug. "So, Sister Yan cares about me that much."

"I care about you, you big oaf!" Yan Xuehen was both shy and flustered, instinctively trying to push him away.

But Zu'an held her tightly. "Stay close to me, lest the Netherworld pull you away."

"Nonsense! We're already out of the Netherworld," Yan Xuehen chided playfully.

Zu'an then noticed that they were indeed flying over the sea. Without batting an eye, he said, "You're currently in a soul state. If you're not careful, your soul could scatter. Even outside the Netherworld, you can't be careless."

Yan Xuehen bit her lip. This time, she didn't object, allowing him to hold her.

However, when his breath tickled the back of her neck, she couldn't help but speak up. "Don't come so close."

Zu'an sighed. "You might completely forget me in the future. I'm afraid if I'm even a little far, I'll lose you completely."

Hearing his words, Yan Xuehen's heart softened. How could she not fear such a situation herself?

But if she could forget everything, perhaps it would also end this karmic entanglement...

However, her attention was quickly pulled back to reality. "Where are you putting your hands?!"

"I don't want to lose you." Zu'an's single sentence instantly dispelled all her anger.

After a long silence, she replied, "I don't want to either."

Hearing her genuine confession, Zu'an could no longer restrain himself and kissed her directly.

Yan Xuehen's body stiffened, but then quickly softened. An absurd thought even crossed her mind: Chuyan asked me to take care of him, so does this count as a form of care?

However, she was thinking more about something else: the realization that she might forget everything in the future made her want to cherish the remaining days she had with him.

The electric sensation surged through her like a tide. She couldn't help but be surprised: "Why is it so intense..."

"The soul state is much more sensitive than usual," Zu'an explained.

"How do you know..." Yan Xuehen had barely finished asking when she immediately realized that this guy had clearly had such intimate contact with other women before.

Rage value from Yan Xuehen: 222222...

However, her anger quickly dissipated entirely under his tenderness.

Zu'an carried her as they flew above the clouds. Though the clouds were filled with cold, their cultivation levels meant they felt no fear of such harsh temperatures. The continuous warmth emanating from Zu'an made her feel utterly languid.

"How beautiful!"

"How beautiful..."

Both of them exclaimed at the same time. Yan Xuehen suddenly paused; she had been exclaiming at the starry sky.

He, however, seemed to have been exclaiming while looking at her.

She realized her dress had unknowingly been undone by him.

Shyly, she covered her lower abdomen, crossing her long legs, and with the starlight reflected in her eyes, she whispered, "After this, there are only two times left."

Zu'an almost burst out laughing. He never expected her to still be fixated on that. However, knowing her personality, she wouldn't allow herself to be so bold without a legitimate reason.

"Alright." Zu'an, of course, wouldn't argue with her about the fairness of their original agreement at this moment.

Yan Xuehen held the man tightly, gazing at the myriad stars in a daze. She wondered if it was because she was in a soul-out-of-body state that she felt a bit bolder than usual.

All the usual rules and conventions seemed to lose their meaning at this moment.

Her face flushed, she suddenly waved her hand, and wisps of white mist enveloped them both.

Zu'an was a little surprised. "Didn't you think the starry sky was beautiful? Now it's all blocked."

"Being out in the open like this just feels strange..." Yan Xuehen's voice grew quieter. Although she knew no one else would pass by at such a high altitude, she still felt insecure.

Zu'an thought the same. Who knew if other beings in the starry sky were observing them? So, he manipulated the surrounding clouds to construct a special small world.

Seeing the familiar scenery around them, Yan Xuehen was greatly surprised. "This is White Jade City!"

Not only was it White Jade City, but her private chamber had also been recreated in perfect detail.

"Will you be more comfortable in your own room?" Zu'an's face was full of gentle smiles.

Yan Xuehen, however, felt a wave of embarrassment, thinking, 'This environment just makes me more nervous!'

Of course, she knew he meant well, so she couldn't say anything to spoil the mood and just tacitly agreed.

At that moment, Zu'an, also in his soul-out-of-body state, walked beside her. Yan Xuehen immediately felt dizzy. 'This guy has no shame! I'm still dressed in my soul form, but he's...'

"Since you don't want to be in your private chamber, let's go to White Jade City's landmark buildings then," Zu'an chuckled mischievously. He carried her and flew directly out, arriving at the "Sect Main Hall Plaza."