Old Scoundrel sat across from Long Aotian.
Old Scoundrel wore a sincere expression.
"Aotian, you and I are actually the same kind of people. Even now, I still believe that you and I can become very good friends."
Long Aotian nodded. "You are my senior, and I respect you. That little misunderstanding before was merely the beginning of our acquaintance. Besides, as they say, no friendship without a fight. Being able to receive your guidance carries profound significance for me. In my future life in the martial world, perhaps your appearance will prove to be a landmark event, even an important turning point that changes the course of my life."
"Oh my, Little Long, you really know how to talk!"
Old Scoundrel said, "This place is called Heaven's Punishment Pool. It is vast, with many cave entrances. But the surrounding rock walls are nearly vertical, and years of wind and waves have made them incredibly slick. Ordinary Lightness Skills simply cannot get you up there."
Long Aotian looked around and nodded. "Unless one is an unparalleled expert like you, sir!"
"Hahaha! Of course, these rock walls are nothing to me. But..."
He raised his hand. "See this? It is called the Bone Chilling Chain. Not only is it impervious to blades and spears, even internal energy cannot shatter it. It is quite troublesome. Unless..."
"Unless you have something as tyrannical as an Imperial Fire Seed, which can melt it apart."
"That's right! Wow, Old Long, you're so smart. You understood what I meant before I even finished speaking."
Long Aotian smiled gently. "That is why you and I should not be enemies, senior. We should be friends!"
"Friends!"
"Friends who help each other!"
"Friends who would bare our hearts to each other!"
"Friends bound by loyalty for all eternity!"
"Friends