Outside the dilapidated house.
Mu Anxiao, listening to Lin Yan's resolute words from inside, thought about her past interactions with the dagger. She said, "I am an immortal."
The dagger replied, "You are an immortal, but... your heart is beating really fast."
"I know," Mu Anxiao said, taking out the dagger from her embrace. "Do you think... I've really fallen for him?"
"This," the dagger flew from Mu Anxiao's hand, transforming into human form, "whether you like him or not, wouldn't you know yourself?" It looked at Mu Anxiao's face.
Mu Anxiao also looked at the dagger's face, raising her hand to cover her chest. "I really..." Before she could finish, she suddenly remembered Gu An.
Next, Gu An's disappointment from waiting for Shen Yan in vain inexplicably washed over Mu Anxiao's heart. Lowering her eyelids slightly, she then recalled the experiences of Yatou, Alun, and many other women. She realized that those involved with matters of the heart seemed to have no truly fulfilling endings.
Conversely, those who kept solitude as their companion lived freely and unrestrainedly. Just like her former self.
Thinking about these issues, she dared not like Feng Qishi anymore.
The dagger, seeing Mu Anxiao pause mid-sentence to ponder, knitted its brows. "What are you thinking about?"
Mu Anxiao said, "Never mind, I'll just..." She hesitated, truly unwilling to speak words against her heart.
The Heavenly Realm.
Zhang Yan and Shi Yi stood together by the Immortal Lake. Zhang Yan waved his arm, looking at Mu Anxiao's reflection on the lake, and frowned.
Upon seeing Mu Anxiao, Shi Yi became agitated. "Why does she look so dejected?"
Zhang Yan glanced at Shi Yi, who insisted on following him, and sighed. "Be quiet." He then put his hands behind his back and attempted to converse with Mu Anxiao. "Disciple, you're back."
Shi Yi did not dare to speak.
Shen Xian proactively walked to Shi Yi's side, glancing at Mu Anxiao on the lake, his eyes darkening.
The Mortal Realm.
Mu Anxiao heard Zhang Yan's voice simultaneously. Following the sound, she tilted her face up to the sky and said mentally, "Yes, I'm back."
Zhang Yan asked, "Why do you seem to have something on your mind?"
Mu Anxiao replied, "Master, I have some news for you, don't scold me."
"Speak," Zhang Yan's heart sank.
Mu Anxiao took a deep breath, glanced at the dagger standing opposite her, and said mentally, "I think I've fallen for Shen Fengzi, the one just now..." She trailed off again.
Beside Zhang Yan, as Mu Anxiao spoke, Shi Yi's eyes flashed with disappointment. He quickly raised his hands to cover his ears and closed his eyes.
Shen Xian glanced at Shi Yi and said nothing.
Zhang Yan was also hit hard. "Disciple, why did you stop talking?" he said, restraining himself from scolding Mu Anxiao.
Mu Anxiao sniffled. "I... I don't want to say it anymore. In short, Master, can you tell me if there's any medicine that can stop me from having feelings? I don't want to feel this way."
However, Zhang Yan wanted exactly this kind of response from Mu Anxiao. Hearing her say this now, a smile reappeared on his face. But just as he was about to speak, Shen Xian spoke first, "Mu Anxiao, feelings cannot be avoided."
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao's brow furrowed. She guessed, "Are you Shen Xian?"
Shen Xian replied, "Yes. I believe feelings cannot be avoided. If you speak clearly face to face, the effect will be more potent than any medicine."
"Really?" Mu Anxiao was also worried about the side effects of medicine, and Shen Xian's words served as a reminder.
"Really."
"Alright, I..." Mu Anxiao said mentally halfway through, then suddenly remembered her state when facing Feng Qishi. She shook her head. "No, my heart races the moment I see him. I simply cannot communicate with him."
"That is your own matter," Shen Xian said calmly.
Mu Anxiao's eyes darkened.
The Heavenly Realm.
At the same time, Shen Xian waved his arm, retracting the spell on the lake, and turned to Zhang Yan. "Senior, there's something I don't know if I should say."
"Speak," Zhang Yan glared at Shen Xian, thinking that if his disciple truly developed feelings for Feng Qishi, he would be the first to deal with Shen Xian.
Shen Xian saw through Zhang Yan's intentions and smiled faintly. "Immortals are all supposed to have a certain degree of self-control. Mu Anxiao's feelings for me... for my senior brother, are just the beginning. Perhaps," he smiled, "once things are spoken, it will end."
"My disciple likes him a lot. Can liking him just disappear instantly?"
"Disappearing instantly is impossible," Shen Xian smiled. "But I think there's no one who can teach someone about feelings; it all depends on their own understanding. If they understand it, it's growth."
"My disciple doesn't need such growth," Zhang Yan refused.
Shen Xian smiled. "With growth, spiritual energy can be enhanced."
In his previous life, Shen Xian knew that Gu An liked Shen Yan. At that time, he told Gu An that if she chose Shen Yan and left him, he would surely fulfill her wish.
But in the end, Gu An still chose him.
In this life, he didn't want Mu Anxiao to miss out on a relationship because of external factors.
Therefore, he also understood clearly that Zhang Yan's only desire was for his disciple to improve her spiritual energy. So, to prevent Zhang Yan from interfering with Mu Anxiao's judgment, he devised this plan.
As for the outcome? He did not know.
Zhang Yan's eyes lit up. "Really?"
"Yes."
"Then I hope my disciple faces setbacks in this matter."
"..." Shen Xian smiled helplessly at Zhang Yan's reaction.
Shi Yi continued to cover his ears and close his eyes, trying not to accept it all.
The Mortal Realm.
Shen Xian's words, to Mu Anxiao, also seemed irresponsible. This feeling of heartache from being moved, how could he possibly understand it?
But since he had spoken to this extent, if she chose to evade Feng Qishi, it would also be impossible. With no other choice, she had to brace herself and clarify things with Feng Qishi.
A moment later, Mu Anxiao dismissed the dagger and shook off Hei Feng and the others. She followed Feng Qishi to a corner not far from the dilapidated house and stopped.
Feng Qishi stood behind Mu Anxiao, looking down at the back of her head. "Hey, Mu Shazi, do you really like me?"
Mu Anxiao was speechless. She crossed her arms, feeling extremely awkward, and didn't know how to answer Feng Qishi's question.
Seeing Mu Anxiao's reluctance to respond, Feng Qishi cleared his throat and said again, "Mu Shazi, you..."
"Do you really like me?" Mu Anxiao suddenly retorted.
Feng Qishi paused, then said seriously, "I like you."
"You like me," Mu Anxiao took a deep breath, steadying her heartbeat, and then turned to look at Feng Qishi. "Then, do you have feelings for me?"
"Always," Feng Qishi admitted readily.
"Always?" Mu Anxiao looked up at Feng Qishi, and for some reason, her heart felt less nervous.
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