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  Aphrodite was stunned by Feng Junzi's words, she really didn't understand much and hadn't expected to see him again in such a scene, everything that happened was like the most wonderful fantasy in this world - if the person in front of her wasn't Feng Junzi.

  Feng Junzi claimed that he wanted to forget everything about his extraordinary abilities and seal his divine consciousness. Aphrodite understood the two words "seal" because she was also a master of magic, and in this world, sealing was only used when dealing with demons that could not be eliminated, putting them into eternal slumber. However, Feng Junzi wanted to seal himself, and it wasn't just his powers or memories; for him, forgetting the method of using his powers voluntarily would be equivalent to losing the basis of his extraordinary abilities. This left Aphrodite perplexed - did he think he was evil and needed to atone?

  For the past three years, Aphthita has been gritting her teeth and diligently practicing martial arts and magic whenever she thinks of that person, hoping to one day wash away the shame. Aphthita had always idolized the legendary hero who defeated darkness, and yearned to be able to eliminate the powerful demons in the unknown dark world. Feng Junzi had unknowingly become a representative of such demons in her subconscious, mixed with her heroic dreams.

  But when she saw him again, she found that he had no hint of evil aura, standing in front of her seemed ethereal and mysterious, not only would he not make people afraid, but even if you wanted to hate him, you wouldn't know how. Aphrodite was taken here by such a former devil, the scene was still so romantic, she even felt a little nervous and excited. To say that at that time, Aphrodite was still a maiden in heart, even if she vowed to dedicate all her glory to God - she was still a maiden.

  Feng Junzi asked if her head still hurt. Aphrodite reacted after a while, Feng Junzi was referring to the incident three years ago when Hei Ruyi hit her on the head with a bundle. Never seen anyone ask like this before, of course, her head didn't hurt anymore, but this matter had been tormenting her for three years. After reacting, she subconsciously touched her forehead and didn't know how to answer.

  This night, the sky was clear with stars and moon shining brightly. On the silver beach, they stood facing each other, clearly visible to one another. Aphrodite wore a sleeveless white gauze dress that was extremely thin and almost semi-transparent under the starlight. She raised an arm as crystal clear as glass and placed it on her forehead, standing opposite Feng Junzi. Her figure was slender and tall, her height almost equal to Feng Junzi's. Under the light gauze, her body was elegant and seemed to be visible, like a beautiful white marble statue.

  Aphrodite found that Feng Junzi was not speaking, but staring at her with wide eyes, his gaze enveloping her, and a feeling of being touched all over her body. His eyes also had an appreciative look. When she lowered her head, she discovered that her current appearance was almost ***, and wearing thin gauze in the night wind made it even more enticing. No wonder Feng Junzi looked at her like this. Her instinctive surprise caused her to cover her chest with both arms, and her legs also closed together unconsciously.

  She had just hugged her chest, when Feng Junzi suddenly stretched out his hand to touch her chest, looking like a typical indecent move. Aphrodite let out a cry of surprise and before she could react further, she was stunned again. All she saw was Feng Junzi's hand grasping at the high place on her chest, lifting up the collar, but it wasn't the collar of the nightgown she was wearing, rather it was a white long gown that suddenly appeared.

  This was the sacred robe she had placed in her bedroom, and the long gown suddenly appeared on her body. Feng Junzi grasped the clothes with one hand and put them on! Feng Junzi let go of his hand and said: "I'm sorry, I should have let you wear your clothes before coming, although you won't feel cold now, but it's not good to disturb your mood with the cool night air. This is the clothes in your bedroom, I'll help you put them on, follow me, there are things for you to see."

  He finished speaking and turned to walk towards the foot of a nearby mountain, Aphrodite followed him subconsciously as if in a dream. At the foot of the mountain, amidst the canopy of two tall trees, there was a small wooden hut. Inside the hut, there was a wooden bed and a wooden partition. Feng Junzi stood at the door of the hut and said: "The Spring of Youth is located here, if you come often, you need a place to rest, this is also a good place for cultivation, so I thought about it and built this hut. The materials used in this hut are made from the fragrant wood that has been refined by my magical powers, not only will it last forever, but the aura it emits also has a calming effect on the mind."

  "Is this house also a gift for me?" Aphthea asked foolishly.

  Feng Junzi turned around again, with a smile on his face, looking like a big boy with a hint of embarrassment: "I'm not a carpenter and I won't build a house, so it's a bit simple and doesn't even have a door. Just make do with it... Are you still satisfied with these two gifts?"

  Aphrodite walked into the wooden hut, sat on the wooden bed and stroked the intricately carved wooden board with her hand. She didn't know how to respond, but nodded lightly instead. Feng Junzi stood outside the door, saw her nodding, and let out a soft sigh: "You're satisfied, I should leave too. Remember! Don't wander around Zhixu Continent in the future, although I'll forget what happened before, you are still dangerous to me. Say goodbye, actually it's better not to see each other again."

  Feng Junzi said he was going to leave, and Aphrodite raised her hand saying "Wait!" However, before she could finish speaking, Feng Junzi's figure suddenly vanished into thin air. It wasn't until then that Aphrodite remembered there were still many things she hadn't asked clearly, and with a sudden surge of anxiety, she woke up - it turned out everything was just a dream! She had been dreaming all along, and now she realized it was indeed a dream.

  She was still lying in her own bed in the Tulip Kingdom, everything was just like when she had just fallen asleep, and there was no shadow of Feng Junzi in front of the bed. Aphrodite's first reaction was - how could I have such a dream? The second reaction was to jump up and look at the bedside - the sacred robe that should be hanging there was gone! She sat on the bed with a blank mind, could this dream be true? If it were true, it would be too incredible, but if it were just a dream, where did the sacred robe go?

  This dream Aphrodite didn't tell anyone, a month later she finally found that small island in the Atlantic Ocean, and saw the Spring of Youth placed there as well as the small wooden house at the foot of the mountain. The sacred robe that had mysteriously disappeared from her bedroom was on the wooden bed, everything before her eyes told her - that dream had really happened!

  This was Aphrodite's inner secret, and she didn't know why she didn't want to tell anyone, including her most respected and worshiped father. From then on, she often came alone to this island, sitting in the small wooden house, staring at the Spring of Youth in contemplation. The precious sacred robe, Aphrodite left it in the wooden house and never took it away again, because the Spring of Youth and the small wooden house might be a coincidence, but the appearance of the sacred robe was the only evidence that Feng Junzi had been here with her.

  She had prayed to God countless times, hoping that none of this would have happened, including the battle in the sky above the island and the subsequent encounter in her dreams. But did she really hope that none of this would have happened? It seemed that God's voice had also asked this question in her heart, and Aphthita herself couldn't answer. She very much wanted to know about Feng Junzi's later situation, was it like what he said in his dream? Had he sealed the divine memory in the mortal world?

  A few years ago, when her student Gu Ying was about to return to Zhigu Country, Aphthite saw him off and wanted to ask him about Feng Junzi's recent situation, but she swallowed the words on the tip of her tongue. She did tell Gu Ying the story of the Spring of Youth, however, omitting the fact that Feng Junzi had already found it for her and placed it on an island. Her intention was not for Gu Ying to find the Spring of Youth, but rather for him to follow its clues and find Feng Junzi instead. If Feng Junzi still remembered, he would surely understand Aphthite's inquiry about his news.

  What's the point even if they found Feng Junzi? Aphrodite didn't quite understand either, as Feng Junzi had warned her in a dream not to come to Zhixu Continent again. Gu Ying hadn't found any leads on the Spring of Youth, so she naturally didn't understand what Aphrodite meant, but later Aphrodite herself managed to find out where Feng Junzi was. It wasn't hard to figure out Feng Junzi's whereabouts - he was just an ordinary person in the mortal world, and not completely unknown either; a simple online search yielded results. In Zhixu Country, there was a securities analyst named Feng Junzi living in Wuyou, and upon searching for his photo... it was him!

  The Holy See attaches great importance to this last continent in the world that has not been fully illuminated by God's glory. It has established five major dioceses in Zhìxū Country and sent five Temple Knights from among thirty-six to assist local bishops in spreading the Gospel and combating possible pagan dark forces. Aphthene volunteered to go to Wuyou, with a surface identity as the investment director of the Roba Alliance Financial Group.

  At the charity ball, Aphrodite finally met Feng Junzi again. He was still as handsome as in her dreams, more elegant and refined than when he was a young man, except that his temples had already turned white, but occasionally when he smiled, he still showed the same mischievous look as before. Feng Junzi obviously recognized her, because she was the host of the charity ball reported by the media, but he also seemed to have forgotten her, and when they met, it was completely impossible to tell if he still remembered what had happened back then.

  What did the words in the dream mean, and what happened to Feng Junzi now? In fact, such a situation may not be a relief for Aphrodite, it's best if Feng Junzi forgot, but Aphrodite always wanted to ask clearly. Unfortunately, she had not yet found an opportunity to meet with Feng Junzi again before being drawn into the Qingchen incident and mutual accusations with Bishop Laxi.

  She rescued Qingchen and put her on that island, perhaps with a hint of hope deep in her subconscious mind. She hoped that Feng Junzi hadn't really forgotten, but was just pretending not to recognize her. So the events that occurred at Wuyou might still shock him, bringing him out, and as long as Feng Junzi had even a shred of memory about past events, he would find this island. Then all the things they didn't finish saying back then could be clarified in person. But the result was far beyond her expectations - Feng Junzi never showed up, but instead brought Mei Ye Shi and others to the island, triggering an even greater conflict.

  After Kreigen's death, she returned to the Vatican and left Gumboldt once again stripped of her honor as a Temple Knight. The only choice left before her was to go to Uyu and kill Fūjinshi! If she still wanted to remain loyal to her family, the Vatican, and God, there was no other way out, at least in everyone else's eyes. Fūjinshi had predicted twenty years ago that today would bring hardship for Aphthita, and had apologized long ago, never thinking the prediction would become a reality in this way.

  Aphrodite must have killed him, or found a way to make him die, could she really do that? Aphrodite, lost in memories, suddenly felt the plane shaking, and it had already landed on the runway of Uyu Airport and started taxiing, she was back here again.

  The well-informed Marquis of Linton had already learned that Aphrodite would be arriving on this flight and was waiting at the airport exit with a bouquet of red roses. The Vatican's decision to deal with Aphrodite initially caught the Marquis off guard, but he soon understood and even felt a little pleased. Now he and Aphrodite had a common enemy, Feng Junzi, a formidable opponent from legend who was said to be unbeatable.

  How many great loves have blossomed in the midst of side-by-side battles and burst forth with resplendent flowers? Aphrodite's heart must be very fragile at this time, needing a broad chest to rely on, which is God's best opportunity for her. Killing Feng Junzi can help her restore her reputation, right? There is no need for Aphrodite to take action alone, the Marquis of Lingdun can help her complete this task, even if the Vatican has an attitude and does not provoke a direct conflict. The Marquis of Lingdun can completely use his private identity to do this, for the sake of great love, for the sexy and beautiful goddess Aphrodite in his heart, killing a heterodox expert is nothing?

  Lington had no entourage, personally holding the flowers and waiting at the airport exit. When Aphthita's figure appeared in the distance, he opened his arms and shouted: "Ana, I'm here!" His mood was very excited, already waiting for the usually proud and serious Miss Ana to come with a pleading look in her eyes and hug him.

  Aphrodite walked up and stood in front of him, looked at him and said lightly: "Ling Dun, hello! Who are you here to pick up?"

  Marquis Lington: "I came especially to wait for you, and I got the news that you didn't take a private plane but took an airline flight. Don't worry, I know everything, and I'll help you with whatever."

  Aphrodite: "Thanks, no need!"

  Marquis Lington: "I'm sincere, please don't refuse again. I've arranged everything for you in Wuyou, come with me and rest first, we can discuss anything slowly later."

  Aphrodite: "Thank you again for your kindness, I have my own destination, please go back, if there's anything I'll contact you." After finishing speaking, she bowed to him and turned around to walk towards the outside of the hall.

  The Marquis of Linton's enthusiasm was suddenly doused with a bucket of cold water, and he stood there for a moment, his expression frozen in embarrassment. Just as he was about to turn around and call out to Aphrodite again, a man emerged from the entrance and patted him on the shoulder: "Sir, are you selling flowers? How much per flower? I'll buy them all!"

  "It's you!" The Marquis of Lingdun was stunned to see this person, his body stiff and his pupils shrinking. The person in front of him had a wicked smile on his face, and it was none other than Feng Junzi, the enemy he was supposed to deal with together with Aphrodite!

  Feng Junzi returned to Wuyou today after attending a finance lecture in the capital of Zhixu Country, and unexpectedly arrived on the same flight as Aphthea. Aphthea was seated in first class and boarded through the VIP line, so she didn't see Feng Junzi sitting in economy class. However, when Feng Junzi got off the plane, he saw Aphthea's back from afar and was about to rush over to greet her when he coincidentally witnessed an awkward scene involving Duke Lingdon.

  The young master recognized the Marquess of Linton, having seen him in newspapers and magazines. Recently, there have been many reports about him in the news. He found this scene somewhat amusing and played a prank on him with a mischievous mind. This sudden tap on the shoulder startled the Marquess of Linton, who almost jumped out of his skin. Although they couldn't start a real conflict in such a public setting, the young master's keen senses made him feel like he had been punched in the gut. He was so frightened that he couldn't speak for a moment, staring at the young master with wide eyes.

  "If you're not selling, then don't sell. What's with the staring?" Feng Junzi patted his shoulder again and walked away with his bag, and when he looked back, Aphthita was nowhere to be seen outside the hall door.

  Aphrodite did not go to the hotel, nor did she go to the residence prepared for her by Lord Linton. She beckoned to Luo Xue through a gesture and hoped to be a guest at Luo Garden. Luo Shuihan was very pleased to hear this and warmly welcomed her, reminding Luo Xue and others in Luo Garden to treat this Western noble financier well.

  Luoyuan usually doesn't accommodate external guests, it's Luoxue's private residence, but Aphthea is an exception. Firstly, she's a woman; secondly, she's Gu Ying's teacher; thirdly, she's a celebrity that Luoxue must get in touch with in the business world. Being able to stay at Luoyuan for a period of time is an opportunity that can't be missed. Aphthea lives on the second floor of the Luoyuan villa, and her room is even adjacent to Luoxue's bedroom, which makes Luoxue very happy, often going to find this Ana sister to chat and ask questions.

  In fact, she should call Aphthita "Aunt", but Aphthita looks very young, and Luo Xi has gotten into the habit of calling her "Sister" with a sweet mouth. Luo Xi is a student of Gu Ying, and Gu Ying is also a student of Aphthita, so to speak, they are two generations apart, but Luo Xi doesn't have these distinctions in private. Luo Xi can call her "Sister", while Gu Ying has to respectfully call her "Teacher Vina". Aphthita was able to come to Luo Garden and live with them, which made Gu Ying very happy, but she discovered that Teacher Vina's eyes were always filled with unspoken worries, even when she smiled and spoke with Luo Xi.

  Aphthita actually came for Gu Ying, this time she arrived in Wuyou without the identity of a temple knight. She didn't want to have any contact with people from the church, nor did she have the mood to deal with so-called official business. In this place, the only person she could say heartfelt words to was Gu Ying. With so many things bottled up in her heart, Aphthita felt like she would suffocate if she didn't find someone to talk to.

  On the third morning in Luoyuan, Luo Xue had not yet gotten out of bed. Aphrodite went for a walk alone by the sea and saw Gu Ying standing on the reef, gazing out at the ocean. This was her daily routine. To others, it seemed like she was admiring the view, but in reality, it was also a form of cultivation. Aphrodite did not disturb her and stood far away. Gu Ying, however, immediately sensed her presence and jumped down from the reef, calling out from afar: "Teacher Vina, good morning!"

  Aphrodite walked over: "You're up early too, I didn't disturb you, did I?"

  "Of course not, actually I was just waiting for you, Teacher has always had something to say to me, right?"

  Aphthita: "It seems my concerns haven't escaped you, indeed there are some things I'd like to discuss with you and hear your opinion. You're my student, not only knowledgeable in Western magic but also well-versed in Eastern mysticism, and I've heard you're skilled in the ancient numerology of Zhiguon. I wanted someone to talk to, and here, it seems I can only find you."

  Gu Ying: "I figured it out a long time ago, teacher just say what you want to say, there's no one else here."

  Aphrodite: "Sit down, it's a long story. Gu Ying, do you still remember the story of the Spring of Youth that I once told you?"

  "Remember, but I heard you found it on an island in the Atlantic Ocean."

  Aphrodite was somewhat surprised: "Who told you?"

  Gu Ying: "I also know about the battle that took place on the island, do you remember Bai Shaoliu? The girl named Qingchen was a friend of Bai Shaoliu's and had also been to that island. I heard these things from him. He told me he saw a high-footed crystal plate filled with clear water on the island, I'm guessing that must be the Spring of Youth... Congratulations, Teacher Weina, you've finally found it!"

  Aphrodite: "It wasn't me who found it, but someone else gave it to me. He found the Fountain of Youth and placed it on that island. When I told you this story before, I didn't tell the truth. In fact, I had already found the Fountain of Youth twenty years ago."

  "Who is that person? He's so powerful!"

  Aphrodite: "You've seen this man, we met him together at that party, he's Feng Junzi!... Things between us are complicated now, it needs to start from 23 years ago."

  Aphrodite didn't intend to say much, but once she started talking, she couldn't stop. She began with the battle twenty-three years ago, then talked about the dream twenty years ago, and finally mentioned the recent dispute between the Vatican and the Zixu Kunlun people. As for the island incident, Gu Ying had already heard about it. After Aphrodite finished speaking, she asked in a low voice: "Gu Ying, do you think he is my enemy?"

  This story is too wonderful and too strange, if it weren't for Gu Ying already knowing a bit of the inside information, I'm afraid no one would dare to believe it. Afutena asked questions, she reacted after half a day, thinking deeply and replied: "I am not a disciple, some things cannot be spoken. But about the personal grudges between Weina teacher and Feng Junzi, let me describe it, see if what I say is right or not?"

  Aphrodite: "How would you describe it?"

  "Gu Ying: 'When he was a young man, he hit your head with a black ruler. Three years later, he grew up and remembered the incident, so he came to apologize to you and gave you this lifelong youth as compensation... If this happened to someone else, I believe countless women around the world would stretch their necks in front of Mr. Feng and shout 'Please hit my head!' The queue would go all the way from here to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.'"