After descending the mountain, my aloof fiancée became completely devoted to me.

Lin Ping placed his fingertips on Shen Aoxue's brow, his sharp and piercing gaze concealed in his eyes.

His face still wore a deliberately feigned weakness and paleness, his breath was weak and feeble, and he looked like he had suffered a severe loss of his vital energy and was on his last legs.

The dense forest behind the mountain served as a temporary stronghold for the Illuminati.

The crisp sound of mechanical gears rubbing together echoed continuously. Little Fish stared at the signal transmitted back to him. His cold mechanical right eye flashed with a scarlet light, and a wild, cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"A fool is a fool."

She kicked the stone table in front of her, shattering it into pieces, her ferocity overwhelming.

"Knowing it's a dead end, he still insists on staying at the manor, depleting his life essence every day. Within three days, Lin Ping will be a cripple!"

The group of sacrificial monks beside him stood bowing respectfully, not daring to utter a word.

A black-clad henchman whispered, "Young Master, Lin Ping's vital energy is continuously depleted, and he is no longer able to attend to external affairs. Can we initiate the sacrifice plan ahead of schedule?"

"certainly."

Little Fish stood with his hands behind his back, gazing towards the main building of the manor, his eyes filled with chilling murderous intent.

"His preoccupation with his own problems has given us an opportunity. Issue the order to search the entire region for rogue martial artists and skilled fighters. Anyone with a cultivation level of at least Dark Force should be forcibly captured and taken back to the Earth Vein Array."

"Having gathered the essence of a hundred martial arts techniques and their divine souls, we can complete the earth vein sacrifice ahead of schedule! At that point, even if Lin Ping has a sliver of strength left, it will be too late to turn the tide!"

The deputy clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, accepting the order: "Yes, sir!"

A large number of Illuminati monks immediately scattered, and in the darkness of night, a bloody manhunt targeting martial arts cultivators quietly unfolded.

Inside the manor bedroom.

The candlelight flickered, and all was quiet.

Lin Ping sat upright on the edge of the bed, continuously channeling his essence and true energy, imbued with his profound cultivation, into Shen Aoxue's body.

He appeared to be growing weaker, but in reality, his body was filled with hidden power, his foundation was as solid as a rock, and all his losses were quietly made up for by deep-seated foundation-strengthening techniques.

This disguise was solely for the purpose of wiping out all the wolves lurking in the shadows.

Time passed slowly, and the night was over in the blink of an eye.

As dawn broke, Shen Aoxue, lying on the bed, suddenly felt a slight tremor in her fingertips.

Then, those long, slender eyes that had been closed for many days slowly opened.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, her eyes were innocent and clear, devoid of their usual cool and lively spirit, leaving only pure bewilderment.

"Well……"

A soft, sweet hum rang out, weak yet obedient.

Lin Ping instantly withdrew his strength, and the feigned fatigue in his eyes vanished, replaced by extreme sharpness and joy.

"Aoxue, you're awake?"

Shen Aoxue slowly turned her eyes, scanning Ade and Alu in the room. Her gaze was completely unfamiliar, without the slightest ripple.

The moment her gaze returned to Lin Ping, a glimmer of light instantly appeared in her empty eyes, like a child finding their only refuge.

She struggled to sit up, her body weak and aching, and grabbed Lin Ping's sleeve tightly, as if afraid he would disappear.

"husband……"

Her soft, sweet voice was slightly hoarse from just waking up, but those two words were crystal clear.

Inside the room, Adele and Arlene's expressions changed simultaneously.

Shen Aoxue has lost her memory!

She didn't recognize anyone except Lin Ping, and she only recognized her fiancé.

Lin Ping paused slightly, then asked softly, "Ao Xue, do you still remember me?"

"Remember."

Shen Aoxue nodded vigorously, gently nuzzling her head against Lin Ping's arm. She was docile and clingy, completely unlike her usual aloof and arrogant self, and looked just like a little child who depended on someone.

"You are my husband, and you are the only person I know."

As she spoke, she threw off the covers and, disregarding her weakness, insisted on getting out of bed, her small hands tightly gripping Lin Ping's clothes, not letting go for a moment.

Lin Ping helplessly raised his hand and gently supported her shoulders: "Your body is still weak, you should lie down and rest for now."

"I do not want."

Shen Aoxue shook her head, stubborn yet charming, her eyes fixed on Lin Ping, never leaving him for a moment, "Wherever my husband is, that's where I'll be. I want to follow you forever."

Lin Ping was usually decisive and calm, but when faced with the soft and clingy girl, he felt nothing but tenderness and couldn't muster any anger.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door.

After finishing with the manor's defenses, Zhu Xiaohan pushed open the door to the bedroom and quickly stepped forward, asking with concern, "Sir, what about Aoxue's health..."

Before he could finish speaking...

Just as they took half a step closer!

Shen Aoxue, who was originally gentle and obedient, suddenly became violent!

She suddenly stepped to the side, blocking Lin Ping's path, her eyes reddening, her whole body tense, baring her teeth at Zhu Xiaohan like a young animal guarding its food.

"Don't touch my husband! Stay away from him!"

The sudden change made Zhu Xiaohan pause in her tracks, her face filled with astonishment.

Adele quickly stepped forward to explain, "Xiaohan, Aoxue has lost her memory. She only remembers the Master and won't allow anyone to get close to him."

Zhu Xiaohan frowned, her heart filled with even greater chill.

The amnesia is too strange!

She only recognizes Lin Ping, and her possessiveness is extremely domineering. This is not like amnesia caused by ordinary damage to the soul. Instead, it seems that someone deliberately tampered with her soul's memories and planted a paranoid obsession with possessing her!

At this moment, Ake slowly entered the room carrying a cup of warm water, feigning a gentle smile, and said softly, "Sister Aoxue is finally awake, that's wonderful, I'll come..."

"roll!"

Shen Aoxue suddenly shouted angrily, her eyes fierce and piercing.

She held Lin Ping tightly, radiating intense hostility: "You're not allowed near my husband! You're not allowed to look at him!"

Ake's gentle smile froze instantly, a sinister glint flashed across her eyes, and she quickly put on a wronged and worried expression.

"Sister Aoxue, I'm just concerned about you..."

"I don't need your fake kindness!"

Shen Aoxue refused to budge, tightly wrapping her arms around Lin Ping's arm and pressing her entire body against him, revealing her possessiveness.

Throughout the entire room, anyone who tried to get even half a step closer to Lin Ping would instantly become furious, mad, and domineering. Only towards Lin Ping was she gentle, clingy, and extremely obedient.

Lin Ping gently patted the back of her hand and soothed her softly, "Aoxue, don't be silly."

Upon hearing Lin Ping's voice, the girl, who had been bristling with anger, instantly became docile, obediently leaning on his shoulder. The fierceness in her eyes vanished, leaving only dependence and softness.

Such a stark contrast left the group with mixed feelings.

Zhu Xiaohan spoke in a deep voice, her tone grave: "Sir, this is extremely abnormal. Not only has her soul been corrupted by evil energy, but her memories have most likely been deliberately altered. This is clearly a trap set by the enemy!"

Ake immediately chimed in, feigning concern: "But Sister Aoxue has just woken up and is still disoriented. We can only take good care of her and absolutely cannot upset her. Brother Ping, your body is already severely weakened, and having Sister Aoxue clinging to you all day long will probably take a toll on you even more."

She seemed considerate, but in reality, every word she said was provocative, deliberately reminding everyone that Lin Ping was still weak and a burden.

This was all to solidify the illusion that Lin Ping was exhausted and weak, waiting for the little fish to close the net and encircle him.

Lin Ping's gaze was indifferent, taking in A Ke's little thoughts, but he didn't show it on his face. He only gently comforted the clingy girl in his arms.

"It's alright, I'll stay with her."

Meanwhile, in the dense forest behind the mountain.

Upon receiving the message from his subordinates that Shen Aoxue had awakened and was now clingy and obsessed with Lin Ping due to amnesia, Xiaoyuer burst into laughter.

"Heaven is helping me!"

Her fingers clenched tightly, the mechanical arm clicked and clacked, and her face was filled with manic ecstasy.

"Amnesiac and paranoid, he's clinging to Lin Ping every step of the way! Now Lin Ping is completely tied to the manor, without even a chance to recuperate!"

"Being worn down day and night, his vital essence is constantly being depleted. Within two days, he will surely be exhausted and die!"

"Order all cultivators to expedite the capture of martial arts masters. At midnight tonight, gather all available souls to sacrifice, and activate the full array!"

"At that time, we will trap Lin Ping, who is no longer able to fight, and sacrifice everyone to completely shatter his martial arts foundation, thus unifying the Southern Frontier!"