Chapter 36: Memories Erased
“Some people, after their death, have souls that are too burdened by resentment. By chance, they traversed through time and returned to the past, possessing their former selves.”
People were continuously progressing, and naturally, those in the present could not compete with their future selves.
Moreover, they were originally the same person, so there would be no repulsion.
Lan Feng’s words opened Ying Tong’s mind, giving her a sense of sudden enlightenment.
She felt that what Lan Feng said made a lot of sense.
“If that were the case, then the original soul should not have been completely erased but rather fell into a deep slumber from being unable to bear the weight of the future self and the resentment.”
This could be considered a form of self-protection.
Knowing that she was no match for the other, she could only protect herself in this way to prevent being devoured or erased.
…
Upon returning to Lingxiao Sect, Ying Tong first checked on Ying Shaoan’s condition.
“Why won’t you let me in?”
As she approached, she heard a familiar voice.
Upon getting closer, she saw the girl who had been reborn earlier.
The light yellow skirt had been replaced with a red one, vibrant and flamboyant, like a burst of flame, but…
“This person really didn’t suit red at all; the yellow suited her much better,” Lan Feng interjected with a comment.
As for why this person was here, Ying Tong already had a slight suspicion in her mind.
It was likely that she had learned of Ying Shaoan’s identity and wanted to curry favor.
However, in her memories from her past life, there was no such scene.
After all, according to the original plan, she should already be in the immortal realm by now.
“Go, go! Do you know where this place is? You, a mere outer sect servant disciple, actually think you can enter the inner sect? I think you’re looking for trouble.”
The person responsible for guarding the entrance wore an impatient expression as he drove away the woman in red.
“Also, what’s the deal with your outfit? The disciples of Lingxiao Sect always wear a uniform. Since you’re young and this is your first offense, I won’t report you to the Discipline Hall this time, but you need to change your clothes immediately.”
The girl didn’t dare to speak in response to the reprimand.
For her, memories of Lingxiao Sect were things from long ago, and she had naturally forgotten them by now.
Moreover, she had come today specifically to leave a deep and even stunning impression on that person, which was why she had chosen this outfit, hoping that he would fall in love with her at first sight and develop deep feelings.
Suddenly reminded, she recalled that the rules of Lingxiao Sect were quite strict.
However, as an outer sect servant disciple, she was essentially just a handyman. No one really cared how she dressed in her daily life, but if she wanted to enter the inner sect, this outfit was absolutely unacceptable.
Faced with the authoritative person in front of her, the girl didn’t dare to retort. Instead, she silently resolved in her heart that a gentleman would take revenge, even if it took ten years.
But was Ying Shaoan really that valued in her past life?
At this moment, she only remembered that Ying Shaoan had suddenly appeared in Lingxiao Sect. At first, no one knew his identity, and they thought to treat him and then send him away.
However, during the treatment, Lingxiao Sect discovered that he had an exceptionally strong talent for alchemy, and they took him as a disciple, even training him as the next sect master.
Even later, when it was revealed that Ying Shaoan was actually a member of the Ying family, he didn’t return to the Ying family but continued to stay in Lingxiao Sect.
She wanted to take advantage of the fact that Ying Shaoan’s talent hadn’t been discovered yet to leave a good impression on him ahead of time.
However, having died before achieving any success, she hadn’t even seen the other person’s face.
“I heard that someone found a severely poisoned person not long ago. I have some detoxification pills and spiritual herbs here. Please help me pass them along; it’s my small contribution,” she said.
The person guarding the entrance merely glanced at the items in the girl’s hands and immediately showed a look of disdain. “This is Lingxiao Sect. How dare you bring such low-quality pills here? Get lost! Go and take those pills with you. If you don’t leave, I will have to notify the Discipline Hall.”
Hearing these scornful and contemptuous words, the girl’s face revealed a look of indignation. These arrogant lowlifes!
Ultimately, under the urging of the guard, the girl left reluctantly.
However, from the look in her eyes, it seemed she had not given up.
Once she was gone, Ying Tong leisurely revealed herself.
“Greetings, Venerable Yunhuang.”
“Hmm.” Ying Tong nodded slightly. “Who was that person just now?”
The guard hadn’t expected that Venerable Yunhuang had witnessed the scene earlier and felt grateful that he hadn’t let her in due to a moment of softness.
“She was just an outer sect servant disciple. It seems she heard about Young Master Shaoan and wanted to help out, to contribute her meager strength.”
“I see. What is her name?”
“Lin Xian’er.”
Since Lin Xian’er had introduced herself upon arrival, he remembered her name clearly.
“Since she wants to help, let her in next time she comes. Autumn has arrived, and there are many fallen leaves in the yard.”
“Understood.”
As Ying Tong approached the courtyard, Ying Shaoan had already awakened but had lost all his previous memories. Aside from his own name, he remembered nothing, as if he were a blank slate.
After Ying Tong’s examination, it was confirmed that he had not lied.
However, he had not lost his memory; unlike someone with amnesia, who might eventually recover their memories, his memories had been directly erased from his mind.
The person who erased his memories had no malice towards Ying Shaoan and did not harm his intelligence.
Fortunately, after Ying Xuechen’s introduction, he accepted his identity quite well and showed no signs of rejection.
Ying Tong was also quite accepting of Ying Shaoan’s amnesia and even felt a bit happy about it.
As long as nothing unexpected happened, Ying Shaoan should not turn dark and commit heinous acts.
Perhaps due to their bloodline connection, even after knowing that he was saved by Lingxiao Sect, Ying Shaoan felt closer to Ying Tong and Ying Xuechen.
Especially with Ying Xuechen, he had become a little follower.
Seeing Ying Tong walk in, both Ying Xuechen and Ying Shaoan stood up and saluted, saying, “Greetings, Venerable.”
Ying Tong nodded. “The antidote research by the sect master of Lingxiao Sect is almost done, and it’s all thanks to Shaoan.”
Upon hearing this, Ying Shaoan shyly lowered his head. “I didn’t do much; I just pointed out a few obvious mistakes they made.”
“You don’t need to be humble. The obvious mistakes you mentioned are things those old folks didn’t notice even after studying for a long time.”
Ying Shaoan’s talent was even more terrifying than she had anticipated; if properly nurtured, his future achievements were limitless.
