Thinking of his decision back then, Elder Gong felt somewhat conflicted.
Judging by the strength Xu Chunniang had displayed these past few days, she was stronger than other Human Immortals who had only just ascended.
But among those confident enough to enter the Fighting Arena, who did not possess some real ability? The immortal crystals in the arena were not so easily earned. Nearly every victory had to be bought with blood.
Still, this was ultimately someone else's choice. He had already tried to persuade her, so it would not be appropriate to interfere too much.
"Since you have already made up your mind, I will not say much more. I can only wish you all the best."
Seeing Elder Gong's grave expression, as though she had set foot upon a road of no return, Xu Chunniang said in a deliberately relaxed tone, "Don't worry. I won't die so easily.
"I still owe you quite a few immortal crystals. No matter what, I have to repay them first."
Elder Gong shook his head speechlessly. "If you cut Snow-Accumulating Pines with me, you could earn a thousand or eight hundred immortal crystals over the course of a year. Work hard for a few years, and you could leave Zhangwei Mountain. Why take such a risk?
"Look at me now. I've already attained the body of an Earth Immortal, and I have a well-paid official post. I can even earn a little extra immortal crystal money on the side. Isn't that quite good?"
"I know Elder Gong is persuading me for my own good, but I want to become stronger. I want to settle somewhere with an immortal vein and continue studying formations."
Longing and anticipation shone in Xu Chunniang's eyes. "All of that requires a great many immortal crystals. How could