The improved female villains regained their memories.

I'm back today. Everything is the same as before, but it also seems like a lot has changed.

The familiar atmosphere remains the same, but everyone's attitude towards me is different.

Over the past decade, friction between the righteous and demonic factions has intensified, and the Void Spirit Sect has placed great importance on the Cultivation Bureau, which has consequently elevated the status of the Cultivation Bureau.

The cultivation center is like an official's residence; you can't afford to offend an official.

Although the young girl had little influence in Yunxi City, back in the tribe, her status seemed to rise to the highest.

The clan chief was all smiles, and the clansmen greeted her with smiles. Several distant relatives surrounded her, showering her with compliments and saying that they had always thought she was destined for greatness since she was a child.

She killed the person who had bullied her under the cover of night. However, the clan leader acted as if he knew nothing about the disappearance of such a grown person, and her colleagues from the cultivation academy showed no intention of investigating. Apart from the person's family, everyone assumed that nothing had happened.

My boss once told me that people's hearts are unpredictable, and gossip is a powerful force; favors are hard to refuse, but good relationships are hard to cultivate. She also advised me that so-called social skills are simply about properly managing the relationship between one's heart, mouth, face, and feelings. I didn't understand these things, so in Yunxi City, everyone always teased me. Now that I'm back, I find that things are no different here than they were back then.

Nothing seems to have changed, yet something seems to have changed as well.

She had actually thought of countless ways to deal with the investigations by the cultivation mansion or the clan leader, just like she had done in her childhood. But when the sun rose as usual the next morning, she realized in a daze that she no longer needed to do so.

Now, she doesn't have to do anything.

I harbor hatred, but I never felt that what I did was righteous. I was narrow-minded and prepared to die for it, yet no one cared.

They care more about the purpose of my return, the news from Yunxi City, and whether I am satisfied with their hospitality.

That's all they care about.

She thought of the previous clan leader, Lan Yanshu. If she were still alive, today's revenge would not have been so easy.

So, what is human sentiment?

What were those things the boss was talking about?

[My benefactor, I don't know]

I don't understand these things.

I feel lost, empty inside, and can't find my way.

Why set rules but not enforce them? Why know the answers but refuse to speak up? Why be resented for not answering questions?

[My benefactor, I don't understand]

I've taken my revenge. What should I do next?

Can I come to you?

I want to repay your kindness, no matter what.

Human relationships are too complicated; repaying kindness is much simpler.

The girl thought wearily.

During her ten years at the Cultivation Palace, she had to consider what her colleagues and superiors said. Even Lan Xiu sometimes liked to be a riddle teller. It was too tiring, and she couldn't think too much.

She only wanted to repay the kindness she owed, if her benefactor were here.

call.......

She put down her pen, closed her eyes, and drifted off to sleep, soothed by the warm sunlight.

Chapter 431 Testing

The sun's rays grew stronger day by day. Looking at the blazing sun and then at the outer disciples diligently practicing their basic skills in the training ground, Xiao Geyun couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing feelings, thoughts, and reflections).

Without anyone protecting you, it's quite difficult to make it in a large sect like the Kongling Sect. Many people have been stuck among the outer disciples for years, and those techniques that are commonplace for inner disciples are often rarely seen by them.

The scorching sun slanted down, and sweat soaked through the unique training methods of the Kongling Sect. Yet, these outer disciples maintained a neat formation and continued to practice their boxing and martial arts under the guidance of their leader.

After each segment, the leader would make them stop and say something inspiring. When he spoke of the evil of the Demon Abyss and the righteous path of the Void Spirit Sect, the disciples below were all filled with fervor.

This is probably what youth looks like, as the school song goes.

She was quite moved, and Bai Nanrong, who was next to her, couldn't help but laugh and tease her when he saw her like this: "What's wrong, are you feeling sorry for your senior brother?"

"Senior sister, what are you saying?"

There were many leaders, probably from a speech given by the sect leader after he came down from the mountain. The disciples of each peak master needed to organize the outer disciples and take the lead. The outer disciples in the square were divided into teams, and Xiao Qitian and Ye Chufei were the two in charge.

"Don't worry, your senior brother's cultivation level is not low either, this little bit of scorching sun is nothing to him." Bai Nanrong said with a smile, "But you, be careful not to get too deeply involved."

"Senior sister has no right to criticize me, does she?" School Song Cloud retorted.

"Didn't you come here with me because you felt sorry for your second senior brother?"

“I’m different from you. You feel sorry for him unconditionally, but I fully support him,” Bai Nanrong winked at her and said slyly.

"What do you mean, Senior Sister? Do you think I'm one of those stupid heroines from a romance novel?!"

"Hahaha, isn't it?"

The two joked with each other, then, as if they had thought of something at the same time, they stopped laughing.

"Master went to see the sect leader and then went out again," Xiaogeyun said softly. "Senior sister, do you know where Master went?"

"I don't know, do you need to see him for something?"

"Senior sister, I want to..."

"It's best not to."

Bai Nanrong suddenly became serious and warned her, "And never."

The school song cloud looked back at the square, at the person she cared about under the sunlight, and softly asked, "Then, will my senior brother and I always..."

“Yes, you can never say it, you can never mention it,” Bai Nanrong said. “Just like your second senior brother and I.”

The Kongling Sect has many rules and many unspoken rules.

Some rules can be circumvented with personal connections, but others are red lines that must never be crossed.

Fellow disciples cannot become Daoist partners; at least until Li Yaoyang dies or passes away, this is a red line that must never be crossed.

For these disciples, as long as they are not powerful enough to fight against all the heroes in the world, the Void Spirit Sect is their greatest reliance. If one day, this reliance falls, they will be like rootless duckweed, easily dying.

The school song cloud gazed intently at Xiao Qitian.

His face was handsome, with an ethereal quality emanating from his brows. His eyes were bright and deep, seemingly able to see through everything. His nose was high and straight, and his lips were tightly closed, revealing a sense of determination and confidence. His fair skin seemed oblivious to the sun, giving him a gentle and refined appearance. He was tall and upright, with smooth and powerful muscle lines. His long hair flowed in the wind, and his simple yet stylish attire, especially his snow-white robes, added to his otherworldly charm. His unique temperament possessed both masculine strength and gentleness, making him irresistibly captivating.

She could always spot him at a glance.

She had spent many years with her senior brother and knew him almost inside and out—his vulnerabilities, his sadness, everything about him…

Bai Nanrong glanced at her and knew what she was thinking.

"Xiaoyun, some things are beyond your control, you can't force yourself to do them." She couldn't help but advise her again and again.

The school song goes: "I know, senior sister, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

In the face of such a behemoth, one must conceal all one's thoughts.

On the square, the training was almost over. The last thing was for the team leaders to give a speech to their respective squads. It has to be said that Xiao Qitian and Ye Chufei were indeed very different. Ye Chufei was full of youthful energy and was arrogant and domineering. Every move he made could cause cheers like a landslide. On the other hand, Xiao Qitian was refined and gentle. He spoke with a warm and powerful voice. Although the outer disciples below were not excited when they heard him speak, they could feel a kind of firm strength flowing through their hearts, as if they had found a pillar.

"Senior Brother."

After finishing his speech and dismissing the group, Xiao Qitian was about to leave when Ye Chufei called him back.

He turned around and saw Ye Chufei already standing in front of him, and couldn't help but smile slightly: "Junior brother, is there something you need?"

Ye Chufei clasped his hands in greeting: "It's been a long time. I would like to ask my senior brother for some guidance."

“You have made rapid progress in the past ten years, while I have been stuck on the path of immortal artifacts.” Xiao Qitian sighed helplessly, “Junior brother, I can no longer beat you.”

Ye Chufei pretended not to hear and gestured with his hand: "Senior brother, please!"

Xiao Qitian looked on, his smile unchanged in the sunlight.

In the lush forest, the gusts of wind whipped up by the fighting tore apart the surrounding trees, the spiritual energy became chaotic, and bursts of air explosions could be heard between punches and kicks.

When Xiao Qitian and Ye Chufei clashed, neither of them used any of the killing moves they had learned. They relied solely on their spiritual energy and physical skills. Gradually, Xiao Qitian found himself at a disadvantage.

It was probably because of a lack of spiritual energy. Although Xiao Qitian was skilled in martial arts, his spiritual energy was weaker than Ye Chufei's. Ye Chufei seized the opportunity and held on tightly, not even giving Xiao Qitian a chance to catch his breath.

boom!

They exchanged another palm strike, the spiritual energy rippled outwards, and the trees trembled.

The two separated, and Xiao Qitian steadied himself and said, "Junior Brother's spiritual energy foundation has increased again. Senior Brother is not as good as you."

Ye Chufei frowned as he looked at Xiao Qitian.

Bai Nanrong and Xiao Geyun, who had been waiting for a long time, stepped forward at the same time. The two ran towards one of them. Bai Nanrong walked to Ye Chufei's side, while Xiao Geyun pounced over like a puppy and hugged Xiao Qitian's arm.

"Senior Brother, you're bleeding!"

She saw the bloodstains at the corner of Xiao Qitian's mouth and glared angrily at Ye Chufei not far away.

However, as soon as she looked over, Xiao Qitian took the initiative to raise his hand, press down on her head, and stroke it firmly but gently.

Then she heard Xiao Qitian say, "Don't blame your second senior brother, it was my own carelessness."

Ye Chufei narrowed his eyes slightly, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Senior Brother, I apologize for any offense."

"We are fellow disciples, why be so polite?"

Bai Nanrong leaned against him and said softly, "You've been testing me a bit too obviously. Let's go."

Ye Chufei understood, but remained calm and continued to clasp his hands in greeting to Xiao Qitian, saying, "Senior Brother, I still need to stabilize the Spirit Pool area. Would you like to come along?"

"Let Xiao Nan go with you," Xiao Qitian replied. "My talent is what it is; going to the Spirit Pool won't be of any use to me."

"Okay." After saying that, Ye Chufei looked at Xiao Yun and smiled: "Xiao Yun, your senior sister Bai and I will be leaving now."

School Song Cloud puffed out his cheeks and muttered, "Second Senior Brother is bad," but didn't stop him.

Only after the two had walked away did Xiao Geyun take out a handkerchief and tiptoe to wipe the blood from Xiao Qitian's mouth.

She asked softly, "Does it hurt?"

Xiao Qitian shook his head: "I'm used to it."

With mixed feelings, Xiao Geyun said indignantly, "Second Senior Brother has gone too far. For the past two years, he's been trying to cause you trouble every day."

Xiao Qitian sighed and patted her head again: "Don't say things that are detrimental to your fellow disciples."

Yun's eyes immediately welled up with tears.