Hán Lì listened carefully to Ào Xiào Elder’s question, his face slightly pale, his eyes subtly narrowing as he fixed his gaze upon the elder. "Do you think I’ve succeeded?" After a pause, Hán Lì finally asked with a composed tone. "Though the Washing Spirit Pool and the Pure Spirit Lotus are renowned throughout the realms, and many powerful figures from various sectors have expressed interest in them, I’ve personally never heard of many who actually managed to secure their wishes. In theory, even if you managed to return safely from the Demon Realm, your chances of obtaining this opportunity should still remain modest. Yet somehow, upon seeing you, I suddenly feel that your chances are not as slim as I originally expected. You must have succeeded, haven’t you?" Ào Xiào Elder hesitated before speaking, his voice gaining a touch of seriousness. "Then, if you believe I have succeeded, let us count this as my entry into the Washing Spirit Pool." After mentally reviewing several times, Hán Lì finally smiled and replied. In the past, he certainly would not have readily disclosed such information before a powerful being. But now, having reached the second stage of Nirvana Body cultivation and able to summon the Xu Ling Sword, coupled with Crab Daoist standing beside him, he possesses the strength to stand against even a typical Great Transcendence cultivator—thus, he no longer feels so constrained. Moreover, Han Li is even more curious about what reaction the great Great Transcendence being of the demonic lineage will display upon hearing his response. "Very well. Indeed very well. Since you have already entered the Xilan Pool and consumed the Jingling Lotus, your chances of advancing to the Great Transcendence stage are now quite promising. Yet, if so, then all my prior arrangements for Yin Yue have been superfluous—most regrettable. Had I known this earlier, I should have allowed her to meet you sooner and encouraged her to cultivate that specific technique." Upon hearing Han Li's words, Old Master Ao Xiao's expression grew strangely puzzled, and he added with a tone of regret. "Superfluous? That specific technique?" "Heard this, Han Li's brows slightly furrowed. After a quick glance at Yin Yue's calm and graceful features, he suddenly felt a weight settle in his heart. 'The cultivation of the Forgetting-Emotions Technique was my own choice—how could I blame my grandfather for it? Moreover, without this technique, how could I have repaired the fissures in my inner state and advanced to the Consolidated Body stage? After practicing it, Ling'er came to realize that all worldly love and hatred were merely superfluous—only the Great Path truly mattered to us cultivators. As long as I continue to diligently and tirelessly cultivate, this current bottleneck will surely be broken at some point.' Yin Yue spoke with unwavering composure. 'The Forgetting-Emotions Technique! A bottleneck? Master, what exactly is going on? Could it be that the technique I've been practicing has encountered a problem?' Han Li finally couldn't hold back and asked. 'Even if you don't ask, I will explain it in detail to you.'" However, this place is not suitable for a long stay, and my mission to penetrate the magical race's territory has nearly been completed. You and your friend Crab shall accompany me back to the Allied Army's camp. On the way, I will explain all the relevant matters in detail." Old Ao Xiao spoke slowly. "Since it is the senior's kind invitation, I shall gladly comply." Han Li suppressed his inner doubts and promptly agreed after a brief thought. The silver moonlight flickered several times, and she remained silent. "Excellent! Attendants, bring tea and immediately proceed to 'Mucian City.' The two of you may now sit and continue our conversation." After giving a satisfied nod, Old Ao Xiao immediately issued a command to the hall's outer servants. "Yes, Master!" Several stiff voices echoed from outside. The silver pavilion trembled slightly and then emitted a resonant hum as it swiftly broke the air and began to glide through the sky. Seeing this, Han Li and Crab sat down at the nearby seats as instructed. At the same time, several silver-haired attendants, dressed in flowing silver gauze robes, entered the hall with light, graceful steps, each carrying tea trays and respectfully presenting a cup of vibrant, emerald-green spirit tea to the guests. Han Li, whose mind was occupied with matters concerning the Silver Moon, naturally had no appetite for this seemingly extraordinary spirit tea. He merely touched the tea to his lips with a gesture of courtesy, set the cup aside on a nearby table, and then waited silently for Old Ao Xiao to speak again. To his surprise, Cai Dao, took a moment to glance at his cup before drinking it all at once, then tilted his head slightly, expression composed, and said: "Indeed, the unique spirit energy in this tea appears to offer me some benefit. Does Old Ao have more?" "Ah, Cai brother is truly straightforward! Rest assured, although this Jade Dragon tea is rare, I still have several more at my disposal. Should you like, I'll personally present you with a few upon return." Old Ao Xiao's eyes sparkled, and he replied without hesitation. It seemed he also harbored strong intentions to win over the Golden Crab. "Thank you," the Crab Daoist merely nodded and then remained silent. Ao Xiao, the senior elder, observed both expressions carefully, his face filled with a deep, wry smile. Only after the silver moon truly vanished from the hall did he speak again: "Friend Han, regarding Linglong's origins and the events before we first met, I'm sure you've already gathered some information through others." "I have indeed heard some details, though since she returned to the spiritual realm, it seems she's been consistently accompanied by senior figures." "That's correct. When she first returned from the human realm, she did not go back to her clan immediately. Instead, she directly came to my meditation pavilion and knelt outside the sealing array for seven days and seven nights. I still clearly remember her frail appearance when, finally, I broke the seal and allowed her in." Ao Xiao sighed and then began to recount the story in a notably low, solemn tone. Han listened intently, his eyes gently glowing with subtle light. Time passed slowly, and Ao Xiao's narration unfolded with remarkable slowness. Sometimes, an ordinary matter seemingly connected to the Silver Moon is described with extraordinary care. Yet, Han Li subtly sensed something beneath the surface, his inner emotions constantly rising and falling, though his expression remained utterly unchanged. "When I felt something was amiss, it was already too late. Ling'er has refined the Forgetting Heart Technique to a small degree of accomplishment—though she still far from having completely severed all emotional ties. I dared not let her leave my side easily. Therefore, even on such perilous missions as infiltrating the demonic realm, I had to bring this young girl with me to feel at ease. I never expected that my friend Han would not only survive his journey back from the demonic realm but also happen to be encountered by me just at this moment. It truly seems that there is a subtle, destined harmony woven into the very fabric of events." Only after a full quarter of an hour did Old Master Ao Xiao finally conclude his tale, then sighed deeply and fell silent. Han Li's face grew gloomy, and after a moment of thoughtful silence, he slowly asked, "So it seems that Linglong's growing coldness toward me is entirely due to the Forgetting-All-Feelings Technique. Upon entering the Consolidated Stage with this technique, the senior master discovered that Linglong's body constitution is actually not well suited to it. In fact, once the technique is fully refined to its peak, it will eventually cause a reversal of her inner energy, leading to a complete loss of cultivation progress. Moreover, this Forgetting-All-Feelings Technique is one that, once stopped, will inevitably decline—progressing only if continuously practiced. Even if Yin Yue abandons further cultivation of it, she will still suffer from lasting consequences, with her inner energy remaining stagnant thereafter." As the cultivation of this technique deepens, the time Linglong can maintain her original nature will only grow shorter, eventually vanishing entirely. After a moment of silence, Old Master Ao revealed another matter that startled Han Li. "What? According to your statement, Yinxue still regains her original form each day. When I faced Yuan Sha earlier, Yinxue's expression upon first appearing was completely different from her later demeanor—she seemed like a different person altogether." Han Li expressed his delight. "Do you think it is a good thing that a person's inner state and emotions change dramatically every day? For someone with a slightly weaker will, even routine meditation and cultivation would be impossible; they might soon suffer from spiritual fragmentation and madness. I have to apply a specific stabilizing technique every few days to heal the wounds in Linglong's spiritual awareness. This is precisely why I haven't allowed her to leave my side easily." Old Master Ao shook his head and explained. "This Forgetfulness Elixir, having been prepared by the elder for Linglong, surely must have some means of resolution, right? After all, the elder is a Mahayana existence, possessing unimaginable powers—such a matter should surely not pose any difficulty for the elder." Han Li's face changed instantly, and he quickly asked. "Linglong is my direct bloodline descendant. If I have any method, I would certainly have employed it. Yet, to be honest, it was only because Ling'er awakened her innate Seven-Moon Body constitution that, even after practicing the Forgetfulness Elixir, I found myself truly unable to resolve it. Now, with the Elixir and this constitution mutually opposing yet complementing each other, they have become deeply intertwined. Even with my boundless capabilities, I find myself utterly helpless." Elder Ao Xiao's eyes flickered twice, hesitated slightly, and then revealed the secret that had been deliberately kept hidden from everyone.