You had Sang Yi invite Deng Wanshu to the main hall, and Sang Yi respectfully acknowledged before leaving.

You then casually strolled over to the main hall.

Shortly after, you strode into the main hall.

Deng Wanshu, who had been sitting in the guest chair on the left, immediately stood up. Seeing your utterly unconcerned demeanor, she guessed you must be Shangguan Gousheng.

Facing you, the world's number one martial artist, Deng Wanshu appeared slightly nervous: "Palace Leader Shangguan, I apologize for this intrusion!"

Your expression remained calm as you walked over and took the seat opposite Deng Wanshu, separated only by a tea table. Sang Yi had already poured you a cup of tea placed on the table.

You smiled: "You must be Lady Deng. Please, sit."

Only then did Deng Wanshu sit down somewhat stiffly, simultaneously handing over the letter of introduction you had given her.

You casually glanced at the self-written letter of introduction, not even bothering to open it.

"I've heard Young He Yu mention Lady Deng. What brings you to seek me out?"

Deng Wanshu's smooth forehead slightly furrowed as she hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Palace Leader Shangguan, there's something I must first ask your forgiveness for!"

You took a light sip of tea: "Go on."

"I read the Mind Evolution Art you bestowed upon my elder brother without your permission!"

After speaking, Deng Wanshu carefully observed your expression.

You smiled: "It's of no consequence."

Deng Wanshu quietly let out a sigh of relief.

With a gentle smile, she continued: "After studying Palace Leader's Mind Evolution Art, I was utterly astonished, unable to help marveling that someone like Palace Leader exists in this world—a talent of monumental proportions possessing wisdom that makes others look up in awe, inspiring feelings of profound reverence..."

You coughed twice to interrupt: "Ahem, Lady Deng, no, no, don't speak so... quietly—no, hold the compliments for now. Let's discuss the main matter."

Deng Wanshu reined in her flowing literary thoughts, her gentle gaze showing hesitation.

After two breaths, her pink lips finally moved as she asked: "Palace Leader's achievements in mental cultivation are unmatched. May I ask... could Palace Leader seal or erase memories from someone's mind?"

Your gaze sharpened as you realized what Deng Wanshu wanted to say.

You asked for confirmation: "Lady Deng, what exactly do you mean?"

Deng Wanshu's eyes suddenly dimmed: "If Palace Leader Shangguan can do this, I would like to request that you erase... erase a portion of the memories between me and my two senior brothers!"

Your eyebrows furrowed as you remained silent for a long time.

You understood Deng Wanshu's meaning—she wanted you to erase the memories the three of them shared of each other.

Apparently, the entanglement between the three of them wasn't as lighthearted and pleasant as it appeared on the surface.

More often than not, the three experienced pain and inner conflict.

Their relationship was too complex, and none of them wanted to see the other two trapped in miserable circumstances.

This decades-spanning tangled web showed no signs of reaching a perfect resolution.

So much so that they had come up with such an extreme solution.

"I've heard about your story. Is this memory erasure idea yours alone?"

Deng Wanshu seemed surprised that you knew about their triangular relationship story.

Then, her expression became solemn and determined, though her eyes concealed misery: "Palace Leader Shangguan, this is the result of mutual discussion between me and my two senior brothers!"

You recalled their earlier travels through the martial world.

Probably the three had been searching everywhere for ways to erase memories while simultaneously reliving their youthful days together, making those once beautiful memories clearer still.

They must have gone through immense struggle and pain before finally reaching this decision.

They wanted to use the powerful force of "forgetting" to eliminate all their entanglements.

You turned your gaze to Deng Wanshu: "After erasing the memories of you three, then what?"

Deng Wanshu raised her beautiful eyes, looking at you with confusion: "Then what?"

"Afterward, the three of you might separate, each falling in love with other people, each having your own families and children. You might truly become like strangers. Have you considered this?"

As you spoke each sentence, Deng Wanshu's expression grew increasingly moved. She clearly hadn't considered—or dared to consider—those possible outcomes before.

Her eyes filled with confusion and pain: "I... I don't know..."

"Forgetting is difficult to achieve, but making the decision to truly forget is even harder. I don't think you've fully considered this."

Deng Wanshu looked sorrowful, remaining silent for a long time.

You suddenly said: "But Lady Deng, no need to be so sad just yet. Perhaps..."

Deng Wanshu immediately turned her head to look at you: "Perhaps what?! Does Palace Leader Shangguan have a solution?!"

"No, I meant to say I don't have the ability to erase others' memories. You'll have to find someone else for that. Perhaps Lady Deng could save her sadness for later."

Deng Wanshu's red lips parted slightly as she stared speechlessly, thinking your thought process wasn't that of a normal human.

You chuckled lightly: "Just joking. But I have an idea that might help solve your problem."

Deng Wanshu was stunned for a moment before hope reignited in her eyes: "Palace Leader Shangguan, you truly have a method?!"

After thinking for a moment, you replied: "It's just an idea. If successful, it could perfectly resolve your situation. But for you, there's extremely high risk—it could even endanger your life!"

"I'm willing to bear any risk!" Deng Wanshu blurted out without hesitation, her eyes filled with determination.

You suddenly remembered Xie Huide and Hu Zhongxuan.

You recalled Xie Huide's fifty years of steadfast devotion, and Hu Zhongxuan trading his life for the Earth Source.

You had seen that same determination in Deng Wanshu's eyes many times before in both Xie Huide and Hu Zhongxuan.

You couldn't help but marvel that perhaps this was what three-way devotion looked like.

You asked: "Aren't you going to ask me what method I have in mind first?"

Deng Wanshu hesitantly asked: "May I ask, Palace Leader, what method do you have?"

After two breaths of silence, you said: "I plan to create another you!"

"An... another me?!" Deng Wanshu's face showed complete astonishment.

"Since one of you isn't enough to go around, we'll just make another one!"

Deng Wanshu looked both shocked and doubtful: "Palace Leader Shangguan actually possesses such heaven-shaking power?!"

"Lady Deng, as I said earlier, this is just an idea. Whether it can succeed remains unknown." Your tone was very calm.

Your so-called creation of another Deng Wanshu was actually based on Dong Zhijie's First Generation Body research—creating another physical body for Deng Wanshu.

The First Generation Body had no consciousness, making it perfect for transferring half of Deng Wanshu's consciousness.

But splitting consciousness wasn't easy—this technical challenge needed to be overcome by you.

You had gained some insights while researching the Mind Evolution Art, but hadn't made significant progress yet.

You couldn't help but marvel that perhaps this was what three-way devotion looked like.

The consciousness-splitting process would require Deng Wanshu to bear enormous risks, even life-threatening dangers, since no one had ever attempted this before.

You didn't dare give Deng Wanshu too definite an answer—for now, it truly was just an idea.

The more important reason you mentioned this uncertain possibility to Deng Wanshu was to give the three of them something to hope for.

To prevent them from pursuing those unorthodox methods, and to help them focus on living their lives properly.

"Palace Leader Shangguan! Wanshu is endlessly grateful!!"

Deng Wanshu looked excited, thinking you were undertaking this attempt specifically for her.

She didn't know that Dong Zhijie's research and your refinement of the Mind Evolution Art had already been underway, and creating a new Deng Wanshu was merely a side project.

Yet Deng Wanshu had no doubts about whether your idea could succeed—if the world's number one martial artist couldn't accomplish this, then practically no one could.

Your use of "practically" was just being precise—in reality, aside from you, there was simply no one who could do it.

As for how Deng Wanshu should interact with the created Deng Wanshu Number Two, or which of Xie Huide and Hu Zhongxuan would get Number One versus Number Two—these weren't matters to consider now.

If you actually placed two identical Deng Wanshus before Xie Huide and Hu Zhongxuan, these two would absolutely jump three feet in the air.

They might even erect a memorial tablet for you and offer incense with three bows daily.

You chuckled lightly: "Lady Deng, this may not necessarily succeed. No need for such formality."

Deng Wanshu looked solemn: "Palace Leader Shangguan, formality is absolutely necessary. Whatever requirements Palace Leader has, please command Wanshu freely—Wanshu will definitely fulfill them!"