Investigating at the Door

Yunxi looked at the Dreamy Pink Crystal in her palm and asked,

"Why have you returned to your original form? Can't you stay by my side in human form?"

Yan Meng explained,

"Yan Shi Village is our clan's ancestral land. There is a natural formation here that allows us to take human form without using any power. But once we leave this place, maintaining human form consumes power. Those of our clan below the ninth rank cannot conceal the aura on their bodies.

My sister believed that male cultivator's honeyed words and left our ancestral land. In the end, she failed to hide her aura, and he discovered her true form. That was how her 'Rock Heart' was taken from her. That is also why the village chief would not allow me to leave the ancestral land alone.

Most importantly, that male cultivator has seen me before. If I were to follow openly at your side, not only would I be in danger, so would you. That is why I returned to my original form. This way, it is safe, and I can conceal my aura as well."

After explaining the reason, Yan Meng continued to shrink until she was no bigger than a thumb. Only then did she slowly float before Yunxi, press herself against her forehead, and transform into a pale pink forehead ornament.

Yunxi conjured a water mirror and examined herself. Finding it acceptable, she touched the Glazed Jade Mask and changed into a strikingly beautiful face, one that suited the forehead ornament even better. Then she turned in a circle and changed into a red dharma robe before leisurely leaving Chong'an Mountain.

Haoran Sect, Chuyue Mountain Range

While True Venerable Haoran was studying a chess manual in his courtyard, a Message Talisman flew before him. He