Chapter 530: Chapter 507: Severing Emotions "Qingyi has already reached the ninth level of Qi Cultivation?" Lou Yi was somewhat surprised. It had only been about three years since her last breakthrough to the seventh level of Qi Cultivation. Reaching the late stages of Qi Cultivation is different from the early and middle stages; each level breakthrough is quite difficult, and many people get stuck for a lifetime. After all, not everyone has a unique advantage like Lou Yi, passing through without any bottlenecks. "Yes, Qingyi is really amazing. And she’s not just entering the ninth level; she’s already at the peak and can plan for Foundation Establishment. Ah, I must work harder too. Even you are catching up quickly." Bi Yaoyao wrinkled her nose with some discontent, feeling a sense of crisis. In fact, she was only two years older than Lou Yi and You Qingyi, and her current cultivation was also at the eighth level of Qi Cultivation, which wasn’t slow at all. But people fear comparison, especially with geniuses. The two of them hurried to You Qingyi’s cave dwelling and found a circle of people already gathered outside. It seems that the impact of You Qingyi’s breakthrough was much greater than imagined. But when Lou Yi and Bi Yaoyao approached, they found the atmosphere quite off. Everyone present had serious expressions, and several looked visibly angry. "You Qingyi, you’ve gone too far!" shouted a round-faced girl in the crowd, clad in a light blue Daoist Robe, her chest heaving with anger. "Senior Brother Han came to congratulate you out of kindness, and you actually attacked him!" Next to the round-faced girl was a familiar male cultivator, tall and pale-faced, barely able to stay upright with the support of several people. He had a fresh wound on his chest that was still bleeding. He was none other than Han Taomeng, the True Disciple who previously completed missions with Lou Yi and You Qingyi. "Why did you suddenly strike?" the round-faced girl continued to question. Lou Yi and Bi Yaoyao drew closer, dumbfounded. Facing them, You Qingyi seemed like a completely different person, expressionless, with a cold air like a sword about to be unsheathed, so close that it almost pricked the skin. Han Taomeng, standing next to the round-faced girl, weakly said, "Forget it, Junior Sister You probably didn’t mean it." 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮 "I don’t like men getting too close to me," remarked You Qingyi indifferently. "You!?" The round-faced female cultivator was furious. Han Taomeng’s face grew even paler. "Qingyi!" Seeing the situation getting out of hand, Bi Yaoyao quickly called out her good friend’s name. "Yaoyao?" Upon seeing Bi Yaoyao, You Qingyi’s extremely cold expression instantly softened a bit. "I’m sorry, this is a healing elixir." Bi Yaoyao hastily offered an excuse for her friend, though the round-faced girl’s face remained displeased. "Junior Sister You just made a breakthrough; her state of mind might not have stabilized yet." Han Taomeng provided another excuse for You Qingyi. The round-faced girl kept stomping her feet out of frustration but was helpless. She wanted to drag Han Taomeng away, but he stubbornly stayed, as if hoping for some turning point. At this moment, Bi Yaoyao approached You Qingyi with some surprise in her eyes, "Qingyi, what cultivation technique have you been practicing? You’ve changed so much, I barely recognize you." "Perhaps I’ve arrived at a realm-breaking checkpoint, becoming a bit impatient." You Qingyi deliberately slowed her voice, yet it remained icy and stiff, causing Bi Yaoyao to frown deeply. "Lou Blockhead, come see what’s going on with Qingyi..." Lou Yi stepped closer. Unexpectedly, You Qingyi directly frowned and asked, "Who is he?" Lou Yi was startled and froze in place. "You don’t recognize Lou Blockhead?" Bi Yaoyao was stunned, suspecting You Qingyi was joking. "Who is Lou Blockhead?" "It’s Lou Yi." "Who is Lou Yi?" This left Bi Yaoyao completely bewildered. Lou Yi’s eyes narrowed as he examined You Qingyi’s eyes, finding no emotional fluctuation, only a sense of unfamiliarity and detachment. She didn’t seem to be lying? Lou Yi found it absurd and tried to approach. ’Swish swish swish!’ A series of three-foot-long ice arrows landed in the area two steps ahead of Lou Yi, penetrating the ground and forming a row of deep, neat holes. "I don’t like men getting this close," You Qingyi’s voice was filled with coldness and indifference. As if Lou Yi were just a passerby, to be gotten rid of at will. "You really don’t remember me?" Lou Yi frowned. "Who are you? Are you important?" You Qingyi replied coolly. Even Han Taomeng nearby, who stubbornly stayed, looked sympathetically at Lou Yi. At least he was injured, but Junior Sister still remembered him. Junior Brother Lou wasn’t even acknowledged... Realizing someone was worse off than himself, Han Taomeng suddenly felt his chest wound didn’t hurt so much. "You Qingyi." At this moment, friends like Rong Xuejian and Dai Xiang came over, wanting to congratulate her on her breakthrough. You Qingyi nodded in greeting to them, still cold but evidently recognizing them. Only Lou Yi... seemed completely forgotten, with not a hint of memory. Lou Yi couldn’t help but use a probing skill: [Name: You Qingyi] [Age: 25/?] [Realm: ???] [Cultivation Technique: Taiyin Emotion-Cutting Profound Ice Technique] [Magic: Taiyin Silence Divine Wind, Profound Ice Formless Finger...] [Attributes: Upper Grade Yin Element Spirit Root, Upper Grade Water Element Spirit Root, Lower-Grade Wood Element Spirit Root] ’Taiyin Emotion-Cutting Profound Ice Technique...’ Lou Yi noticed the words ’Emotion-Cutting.’ He knew You Qingyi had feelings for him, possibly deeply. Could this be why she forgot only him? But her personality had drastically changed. The original You Qingyi, though appearing indifferent, was inwardly proud and kind, never hurting someone just for getting close. No matter how emotionless one becomes, such a drastic change in nature shouldn’t occur, should it? Lou Yi instinctively used his divination talent to deduce You Qingyi’s condition. But the information was vague, seemingly shrouded in a layer of mist. Could it really be related to Master Han Yue? Lou Yi immediately thought of rumors in the cultivation realm, his face turning somewhat grim. As You Qingyi’s friend, he must investigate this thoroughly. Feeling the atmosphere was a bit strange, Bi Yaoyao began to change the topic, asking, "Qingyi, where will you train?" "Pan City," You Qingyi replied indifferently. "Then I’ll go with you." Bi Yaoyao tentatively wrapped her arm around her friend, noticing a slight stiffening of You Qingyi’s body, but it quickly returned to normal. "Alright." You Qingyi’s words were noticeably fewer than before. "See you then." As Bi Yaoyao turned to leave, she discreetly asked Lou Yi, "Will you come with us?" "Okay." Lou Yi nodded. Watching Lou Yi’s back, a puzzled expression suddenly appeared on You Qingyi’s face. "Strange, why do I feel empty inside?" "Who on earth is this man; could I really have known him before?" You Qingyi pondered for a moment before turning back to her cave. On the way back. "What’s really going on with Qingyi?" Bi Yaoyao showed a worried expression, "Could it be a cultivation obstacle resulting in memory loss?" "I have an unpleasant suspicion." After pondering briefly, Lou Yi decided he needed to tell Bi Yaoyao. "What suspicion, no riddles!" Bi Yaoyao raised her little fist, threateningly. "Have you heard of possession?" Bi Yaoyao’s face drastically changed upon hearing that. ...