"But could I really do that? I couldn't. The soul beasts are on the verge of extinction; if they lose me, then they'll have nothing left, and soon, there will be no soul beasts left. The Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape are two of your father's closest friends, but they chose to stand with me as they share the same concern. If we don't save the soul beasts, then they'll go extinct; I couldn't just stand by and watch as that happened to my people! I tried to escape my duties; that period of time when I had suffered from memory loss was actually a result of an intentional jolt that I allowed to my brain.

"At the time, I knew that you would stay by my side to protect me, and having lost my memories, I wouldn't be able to do anything for my people, so perhaps I could be with you. However, you sought out the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and healed my self-inflicted brain trauma."

A wry smile appeared on Gu Yuena's face as she continued, "Even so, I tried my best to pretend that I was still suffering from amnesia, hoping to fool both you and myself. However, you were then attacked by the Holy Lord, and your life was under severe threat, so I had to step in; only by unleashing the Dragon God Transformation with you could you possibly be saved. After that, I thought of countless more plans, and I was constantly wallowing in pain and conflict, but I couldn't think of anything in the end.

"For a very long time, I was in despair. I tried to forget you. During the Joust for a Spouse event, I truly considered marrying Qiangu Zhangting, marrying a man I didn't love so I could forget you, or hurt you so deeply that you would leave me once and for all. However, you came, and I couldn't forget you anyway. I haven't allowed anyone else to touch me aside from you; how could I possibly marry someone else? After the Joust for a Spouse event, I finally gave up....