Hearing Li Shun spout nonsense from beginning to end and dodge the issue by looking left and talking right,
Shang Qingqiu's brows drew together slightly.
Yet she said nothing and simply turned to leave.
Li Shun watched Shang Qingqiu depart, casually activated the restrictions around the residence, then returned his mind to the Square Inch.
Without bothering to care that Ancient Web was observing and searching for a target world, he directly roused it.
Then he hurriedly asked, "Below the Sage realm, is there any way to retain one's memories during a Threefold Self-Reflection rewind?"
Ancient Web was still steeped in Mystic Yellow Qi, its attention seemingly lingering in the depths of outer Chaos. It remained dazed for quite a while before coming back to itself.
Li Shun repeated the question.
Ancient Web shook its head, and the Mystic Yellow hue in its eyes gradually faded.
"Why did you suddenly ask that? You've used Threefold Self-Reflection more than once. The origin of this divine ability can be traced back to the gods of the Primordial Continent; even the great Dao of Heaven and Earth cannot escape its effects. Below the Sage realm, it is absolutely impossible to remain unaffected. Even retaining memories is impossible." Ancient Web's answer was decisive.
"Could some Dharma treasure or strange technique possibly avoid it?"
Li Shun asked again.
He then recounted Shang Qingqiu's visit just now.
"Hm?" Even Ancient Web hesitated this time.
"That woman could actually retain her memories from that time?"
"She cultivates Yin-Yang techniques. Could she truly be protected by some extraordinary treasure?"
Ancient Web did its utmost to reason things out.
Ancient Web, which had once seemed to know nearly everything, had actually been stumped by this matter.
Its brows remained tightly furrowed. Even after pondering bitterly for most of the