Bao Fang and Su Nian were walking together once again. Su Nian still wanted to know that secret from Bao Fang, so he kept pestering him. Making a face, he pleaded with Bao Fang:

  "Brother Bao Fang, don't say that...! Tell me, what is that advice?"

  Bao Fang had been listening to his pleading for a long time. He didn't even believe that Su Nian could fall in love with anyone, because he was the only disciple who followed the rules most strictly; how could he indulge in such absurd behavior? But now, it seemed true because Su Nian had changed somewhat. Previously, he used to be very sad and quiet, but now he remained quite agile and full of energy. He was always smiling. So, there was no doubt that his talk of love could be true. Finally, after much thought, acting dramatically disappointed, Bao Fang said:

  "Fine, fine. I'll tell you. There is no need for so much drama."

  Saying this, Bao Fang went and sat under a tree. Su Nian followed and sat down beside him. Then Bao Fang spoke, but calmly and relaxed this time:

  "If you want to speak your heart to her, just ask her this one thing: 'Can you compose a melody for me?' If she is wise, she will either answer you later, or play a tune for you right then, or simply say yes on the spot. But... if she is stupid... which she is... then she won't understand anything and will start asking you what you meant. But that is also an answer. Everyone knows the meaning of this question. So if she makes an excuse like 'What do you mean by this?', then understand that it's a no from her side."

  Su Nian thought for a moment and asked:

  "But why? Why can't I just say it directly?"

  Bao Fang explained with a long sigh:

  "That is exactly the point, my dear brother. Centuries ago, when people expressed their love directly, some were too shy to answer, and some mocked their feelings in return. And some didn't answer at all. Seeing all this, the Goddess of Love was heartbroken. Then she created a secret method... a gentle question: 'Can you compose a melody for me?' This gave the other person a chance to answer in their own way, without any pressure.

  And since then, from ancient times until today, lovers have been using this question to speak their hearts. And do you know who used it first?"

  Su Nian suddenly looked at him and asked:

  "Who!?"

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  Bao Fang replied with a smile and a hint of shyness:

  "Master Jeyong did."

  Before Su Nian could ask more about Master Jeyong, Bao Fang stood up and walked away. And Su Nian had to follow him.

  Walking ahead, Su Nian had become quite quiet. He was very silent, and Bao Fang instantly caught this silence. But since Su Nian had asked, he had to answer.

  Su Nian spoke in a voice filled with seriousness, yet he was happy, excited, and sad all at the same time:

  "Brother Bao, where did you learn all this?"

  Hearing this, Bao Fang laughed a little and then said:

  "Do you remember when we went to study at the Tao Hua Chuan Academy in the Xuemo Sect? There, I found a book in the Great Library that contained the story of the Goddess of Love. I read it there. But you know, I found out just a few days ago that there is a book in our library too, titled 'The Goddess of Love', and it has the same story written in it. And yes... if these stories exist in the elite libraries of two great sects, I don't think our ancestors would lie about such things, right?"

  Hearing this entire explanation, Su Nian was surprised at how this information had escaped his notice.

  Searching for all the disciples once again, evening had fallen. Su Nian and Bao Fang also returned to the others, as it was time for them to leave as well.

  That same night...

  The night had deepened. The sky was filled with the moon and stars. Disciples were patrolling the corridors as usual. And in the room, Mo Yan sat alone, silent. Mo Yan was preparing to continue writing the sacred scripture.

  But suddenly, the Su Tao Jue Spell Seal on his wrist began to glow faintly. So faint, like a tiny, slender thread shimmering in the dim moonlight. But even this dim glow was caught by Mo Yan's eyes. Mo Yan saw that the Su Tao Jue had awakened. At first, it seemed like an illusion, but when it flashed a second time with a bright light, he was certain.

  Without wasting a single second, opening the door with a sound like a thunderclap, he ran out. His twenty disciples were stunned. Because Mo Yan never stepped out of his room after the second watch of the night. It was his strict rule. But tonight... not only did he come out, but he was also searching for something like a madman. Sometimes running to the roof, sometimes to the corridor, sometimes near the pond, sometimes up the trees. His disciples were completely baffled as to what their Master was doing.

  Just then, without any warning, Mo Yan summoned Bai Long and commanded him. He was out of breath. His eyes were moist and longing to see someone. He said softly:

  "Find Yu Sui."

  Bai Long roared and went towards the sky, doing exactly what he did every day. Su Nian, of course, understood what was happening. After all, he was the only person who knew the whole truth from the beginning. Not just him, perhaps someone else too.

  Panic spread among the disciples below. Some thought a powerful enemy had infiltrated the sect. They searched everywhere but found nothing.

  Bai Long returned... and, once again, he spoke the same words he had repeated countless times before:

  "Young Master... forgive me. I could not find Master Yu Sui."

  But this time, Mo Yan's hope was ignited. Because that Su Tao Jue Spell Seal never lied. Mo Yan's rapidly beating heart, the restlessness in his breath, and the awakening of the Su Tao Jue were telling him that Yu Sui was nearby. The Su Tao Jue Spell Seal only awakened when Yu Sui was truly close.

  Which meant... Yu Sui was right there.