The two of them found themselves in the same location as in reality: Gu Yun's second-floor bedroom.
The room was empty at the moment, the sky slightly dim.
"September third... ten days before the actual timeline? Weren't we supposed to go further back in the memory?"
Zhong Yi glanced at the calendar on the wall and couldn't help but pause in surprise.
According to the effect of the dream-weaving technique, the two of them were supposed to reach Gu Yun's childhood years, planting hints through the art to alter the course of his life.
"Old Master's breath is weak; we can't push the technique too hard. Building too many memories at once would overwhelm him... We'll have to push forward little by little within the dreamscape."
Qin Li'en replied casually as she looked around for any sign of Gu Yun.
"Besides, we still need to ask the Old Master about his reason for wanting to go to the moon realm, don't we?"
"You're right... Thank you for the clarification, Senior Sister!"
Zhong Yi nodded in agreement, cupping his hands toward Qin Li'en with a smile.
Though Qin Li'en never minced words, she was a responsible senior sister, and he held her in deep respect.
Zhong Yi went down to the first floor.
The layout of the old house was unchanged from reality. In the center of the first floor stood an exquisitely crafted seven-stringed zither.
Beside the zither lay a sheet of sheet music.
【"Recalling the Forest Stream": a composition by Gu Yun, with a melodious tune.】
"Forest Stream? The Old Master really loved his late wife deeply..."
Zhong Yi thought of the modest tombstone he had seen beneath the lighthouse, and a flash of insight struck him.
"Senior Sister! I think I know where Old Master Gu is!"
...
This time, there was no need for them to run.
As the architects of this illusion, they simply focused their thoughts—and instantly arrived at the base of the lighthouse.
Just as Zhong Yi had guessed, Gu Yun was sitting on a bench beneath the lighthouse, accompanied by his servant Chen Lili. He stared vacantly at the bright moon in the night sky.
"Good... At least we've found him now."
Qin Li'en let out a sigh of relief. Tracing her finger through the air, she recorded Gu Yun's presence.
This way, they could track Gu Yun's movements at will from now on.
"Who might you two immortal masters be?"
Startled by Zhong Yi and Qin Li'en's sudden appearance, Gu Yun shot up from his seat on the bench.
"Hello, Old Master Gu. I believe this is our first meeting."
Qin Li'en smiled gently, signaling for him not to be alarmed.
"I'm Qin Li'en, and this is my junior brother, Zhong Yi. We're disciples of the Dream-Weaving Sect."
"The Dream-Weaving Sect?! What a coincidence—I was just about to commission you..."
Gu Yun stared at the pair in astonishment.
Qin Li'en glanced back at Zhong Yi and said in a low voice, "Junior Brother Zhong, why don't you take this chance to get more familiar with using the dream-weaving technique?"
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【Demonstrate the dream-weaving technique to Gu Yun to convince him of your abilities.】
On Zhong Yi's skill interface, several abilities suddenly lit up.
Having seen a fair share of techniques, Zhong Yi quickly realized that this was a tutorial stage designed to teach him how to use the dream-weaving skills.
After skimming the skill descriptions, he gained a rough understanding of the technique: it allowed him to alter the state of anything within the illusion.
"Lili, please brew some tea for our guests... Lili?"
Gu Yun called out a few times before realizing something was off.
Chen Lili, who had been standing beside him, was frozen still as a statue.
"In truth, we've already accepted your commission."
Zhong Yi stepped in front of Qin Li'en, letting out a quiet sigh.
He had already “frozen” Chen Lili's state.
To further prove his point, Zhong Yi snapped his fingers, and Chen Lili's figure vanished into thin air.
"?!?!"
Gu Yun staggered back in shock, his eyes wide.
"As you can see, this is your memory—or rather, your dream."
Zhong Yi quickly waved his hands to reassure him.
"...Junior Brother Zhong, I asked you to practice the technique—not to show off like that. What if you frightened the old man to death?"
Qin Li'en rubbed her forehead, genuinely exasperated.
In such situations, a normal show of skill would suffice—shifting the sky's colors, or freezing or accelerating time. But Zhong Yi had to go straight for a vanishing act, probably making Gu Yun mistake him for a demon cultivator.
"Relax—if worse comes to worst, we can restart this memory. I can still do that much."
Zhong Yi replied with a completely serious expression.
"I have to say, you sound like you just finished some training in demonic arts..."
Qin Li'en twitched the corner of her mouth and muttered.
"Honored immortal masters."
Listening to their bickering, Gu Yun seemed to have accepted Zhong Yi's explanation, his expression gradually returning to normal.
"You've come to help me fulfill my wish, haven't you?"
Qin Li'en nodded. "That's right, Old Master Gu."
Hearing that, Gu Yun took a deep breath, turned around, and looked up at the brilliant moon in the night sky.
"Thank the heavens..."
His voice trembled slightly. It took him a moment to turn back, his eyes glowing with hope.
"Can you truly send me to the moon realm?"
"We alone aren't enough—we'll need your help too."
Qin Li'en shook her head, neither confirming nor denying.
Zhong Yi naturally understood what she meant.
What they could do wasn't to create a new world, but to sow causes and harvest effects—planting a "cause" in Gu Yun's childhood that would eventually lead to the result he desired.
Only by knowing why Gu Yun wanted to go to the moon realm could they tailor their plan accordingly.
If they planted a "cause" that young Gu Yun wouldn't accept, it would all be pointless.
"Old Master, why do you want to go to the moon realm?"
Zhong Yi asked.
Gu Yun shook his head. "I don't know."
"Old Master Gu, the Dream-Weaving Sect's arts aren't as all-powerful as you think... We need to understand why you want to go to the moon realm before we can help you achieve that wish."
Qin Li'en said earnestly.
"There has to be some motivation, right? Do you want fame, fortune, or to become a cultivator?"
"I'm sorry, but I truly don't know."
Pressed by Qin Li'en, Gu Yun frowned in deep thought. After a long pause, he let out a bitter laugh and a sigh.
He looked up again at the moon hanging in the sky, his dull eyes suddenly gaining a hint of resolve.
"I just..."
"I must go. No matter what."
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