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Chapter 27: Gratitude ✨

The library nestled in the mountains was serene, with dappled shadows of trees filtering through wooden windows, casting swirling patterns on the stone floor, a stark contrast to the heat outside. Luo JinXiao often visited, knowing it was usually deserted, which only heightened her wariness as she tightened her grip on her sword hilt.

Turning deeper into the library, light diminished, leaving only a few luminous pearls embedded in the walls casting a soft glow. Wooden shelves lined with scrolls, some worn with age, exuded the scent of decaying bamboo.

In the shadows ahead stood a tall, thin figure—not Elder He. Luo JinXiao raised an eyebrow, turning to leave when a gust of wind brushed her face, and the figure appeared before her, blocking her path.

"Elder Qu," Luo JinXiao stepped back cautiously, recognizing him.

As expected, it was a trap. Knowing her interest in the Yin Meridian, they used Elder He's name to lure her here. Truly cunning and shameless.

Qu Chengzhou smiled benevolently, his right hand behind his back. "Luo JinXiao, we meet again."

Luo JinXiao forced a smile, "If Elder Qu wished to meet, you could have said so directly. Why bother using Elder He's name? What is your intention in going to such lengths?"

"Merely a pretext, nothing to worry about," Qu Chengzhou waved dismissively. "After all, you're curious about your celestial vein. I'm just here to clarify."

"I'm all ears," Luo JinXiao replied, subtly tightening her grip on her sword.

"You've apprenticed under Elder Liu. Did he ever explain what the Yin Meridian is?"

"Not in detail," Luo JinXiao shook her head.

"Obtaining a strand of the Yin or Yang Meridian can significantly boost one's cultivation. Two strands even more so, until the soul is drained. This method is forbidden but highly effective, especially post-Nascent Soul stage," Qu Chengzhou explained slowly, his eyes deep and partly shadowed, sending a chill down one's spine.

Luo JinXiao couldn't help but widen her eyes, but Qu Chengzhou suddenly laughed heartily. "No need to fear; I won't harm you. If I intended to, you couldn't escape anywhere."

These words were even more unsettling, sending a chill down Luo JinXiao's spine.

"Did you summon me just to clarify my doubts?" Luo JinXiao maintained her smile, though her body was tensed, calculating her chances if they fought.

She evaluated—a Gold Core against an Ascension stage—deciding escape was the best option.

"I've noticed you've been close with WeiYin lately," Qu Chengzhou noted.

"Elder jokes. Little Martial Aunt Qu is as aloof as autumn frost, pure as jade. I merely admire from afar," Luo JinXiao replied dryly.

"WeiYin has always been peculiar. We elders guided her strictly to prevent her from straying. Be cautious if you associate with her," Qu Chengzhou sighed, shaking his head slightly.

As he spoke, he stepped forward. Luo JinXiao instinctively retreated, feeling a soft breeze with a powerful aura behind her.

Realizing danger, Luo JinXiao prepared to summon her divine sword to escape when another burst through the wall with such force that several large sandalwood shelves toppled, filling the room with choking dust.