Memory Revival

After seeing Senjumaru off, Cang Nan still hadn't fully come back to his senses.

He carefully put away the gift Senjumaru had given him, left the servants to clean up the aftermath, and returned to his bedroom first.

As he pushed open the bedroom door, the faint trace of drunkenness on his face had already faded. With clear eyes, he shut the door, then raised a hand and opened a Gate of Crossing Worlds leading to the True Dangai within the room.

Before heading to the Dangai, he intended to see Genya.

Back at the Council Chamber, Impermanence Hall had inexplicably felt as though it was being watched. Combined with Shi Tan's attitude at the time, it instinctively put Cang Nan on guard.

Central 46's purpose in sending out this mission would...