Chapter 367: The Three Alter Egos Must Advance and Retreat Together
Miss Kirin couldn't hold it in anymore.
What on earth was the Imperial Alter Ego doing? Earlier, she had deliberately secluded herself to allow time and space for memory synchronization. And yet, she refused to sync memories with her at that moment… But now, with the two Demon Sect prodigies following her out of the Imperial Palace, she suddenly chose to sync the memories?
Has "I" finally lost my mind?
That thought did flash through Miss Kirin's head just a moment before the memory transfer.
But she wasn't particularly bothered by it.
She had undergone professional training. No matter what kind of memories were synchronized over, she was confident she could maintain her character setting.
After all, she possessed the vast and turbulent life experiences of three persons. What situation hadn't she encountered before?
Even if the Demon Sect Holy Saint told the Imperial Alter Ego inside the Imperial Pool that the Netherkin would be at their gates tomorrow, she wouldn't so much as frown.
Not to mention, she still had her mask to hide her expression.
And since the Imperial Alter Ego chose to sync memories knowing her current circumstances, it probably meant it wasn't anything serious… As for why it happened just now, it was likely because the "Heart Mirror" session in the Imperial Pool had just ended.
In any case, it couldn't be a problem.
Surely "I" wouldn't sabotage myself, right?
Having thought all this through, Miss Kirin confidently accepted the incoming synchronized memories.
And then—she crashed and burned.
Who would have thought that just receiving a piece of information from the person she trusted most would lead to her purity vanishing without a trace…
(I got sabotaged by myself!?)
The memory synchronization was extremely thorough, it included every fleeting thought that the Imperial Alter Ego had while withholding memories earlier. It all got bundled up and forced onto her.
In just an instant, she understood everything.
The Imperial Alter Ego's intent to sabotage her Mortal Alter Ego was blatantly obvious.
And she had definitely fallen into the trap.
Even though she now had the Imperial Alter Ego's experience of having seen it all and calmed down afterward, it was simply impossible to remain composed upon witnessing those kinds of things herself, it's at least impossible to do so right away.
Especially since the main character from those scenes was still slowly following behind her.
(I can feel his gaze… Did he notice something's off?)
(No, my emotional fluctuation just now was huge—it would be strange if he didn't notice… But I can't turn around. Stay calm, think how I usually act…)
(Nope. I can't calm down at all!)
(He's still looking at me? What's he thinking…? In his impression, my identity is the Imperial Alter Ego's hidden sister, the real target of his engagement… Could it be that he's still thinking about those things?)
Miss Kirin had never before experienced a moment where her mind flooded with so many improper thoughts at once.
Her entire body was starting to feel uncomfortable.
But luckily, she was still barely hanging on.
Only her breathing was still somewhat unsteady, and her footsteps were gradually speeding up—both revealing the storm raging inside her.
At that moment, she was endlessly grateful for the mask still on her face… The Imperial Alter Ego probably knew that too, which was why she had no hesitation in syncing those damnable memories.
That way, while the emotional reaction was noticeable, it wouldn't be too out of line.
And now, she still had to maintain composure and escort Luo Wusheng, all while pretending nothing had happened.
As expected of "me"… I really know how to torment myself.
"Um, Miss Kirin—"
"Silence!"
A sudden remark from the Demon Sect Holy Saint—already enough to nearly snap her fragile mental string—pushed her to the edge. She instinctively snapped back with a sharp shout, cutting off the voice that now made her skin crawl.
Her tone was clearly a little off… It was just one word, but there was a faint tremble hidden within them. If she hadn't forcibly suppressed it, it might have sounded a little like a coquettish scolding from a shy young maiden.
Miss Kirin quickly realized this herself and forcefully steadied her voice despite the discomfort in her heart.
"...No talking here."
Just those three words seemed to drain the last of her strength, and her breathing grew chaotic again.
On the other side, Luo Wusheng—who had been silenced by a single sentence—stroked his chin thoughtfully.
He was now certain: Miss Kirin had just learned everything that happened in the Imperial Pool.
To be honest, he could kind of understand how she was feeling right now.
When he had just decided to leave and first saw Miss Kirin, his mind had also instinctively recalled what had happened in the pool. For a while after he started following her, his thoughts were full of those scenes. It was indeed a little awkward.
But after realizing that she didn't seem affected at all, he gradually relaxed.
Now, however… seeing Miss Kirin looking even more flustered and on the verge of breaking down, Luo Wusheng became even calmer—he even felt like laughing a little.
(No, I mustn't laugh… If I do, I might be greeted with a righteous three-on-one beating from the Empress.)
Similarly, any urge to tease her was quickly suppressed.
Meanwhile, Bai Xiaoyao—still clinging to Luo Wusheng's right arm—blinked her eyes.
The clever little demoness, naturally skilled at reading people, instantly saw that something was wrong with the Six Gate Bureau Golden Ranked member who is leading the way… But the problem was so inexplicable that even she couldn't quite make sense of it.
This sudden change in temperament…
Did she… get her period?
No, that couldn't be it. Female cultivators could sever such bodily cycles as early as the Foundation Establishment realm. The woman in front of them was already at the Nascent Soul Realm—such issues shouldn't exist anymore.
Unable to figure it out, she glanced suspiciously at her Senior Brother.
She suddenly got the feeling… that her Senior Brother seemed rather pleased.
(Back in the Immortal Life Pool's pavilion, Senior Brother seemed oddly dazed for a while—that was strange already… Then after leaving the pool and meeting Miss Kirin who had been waiting outside, he felt off again… And now, right after all that, she's acting weird too… something's definitely up.)
Bai Xiaoyao sensed something was off, but she couldn't figure out exactly what had happened between them.
"Senior Brother, did you really only talk to Her Majesty about the Netherkin inside the Imperial Pool?"
Unable to contain herself, Bai Xiaoyao sent her Senior Brother a voice transmission.
"Not just the Netherkin… we also talked about some of our cooperation plans with the Immortal Nation. Why?"
"You didn't talk about the engagement?"
"Of course not. Silly girl, didn't I already tell you that matter isn't that simple? We haven't even figured out our master's true intentions yet. What's the point of bringing it up?"
Luo Wusheng responded openly and confidently.
Bai Xiaoyao fell into silence.
She could tell her Senior Brother wasn't lying at all.
But… why did something still feel off?
While she was deep in thought, the three of them, without realizing it, had already followed the increasingly quick pace of their guide and reached the gates of the Imperial Palace.
Miss Kirin's footsteps came to a halt, as if she was considering something.
"Ahem, Miss Kirin must be very busy. From here on, we can—"
"I'll escort you."
Luo Wusheng's sentence was cut off, and the next moment, he felt his whole body being wrapped in a surge of spiritual energy.
Under the mask, Miss Kirin's eyes flashed as she completed the teleportation preparations.
All three of herself will advance and retreat together.
"I" will definitely come to understand that.
The three figures vanished from outside the Imperial Palace.
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