Zhou Hao pondered for a moment, then asked hesitantly, "Will it be painful?"
"Yes." Murong answered with certainty. "The path of body refinement will definitely be painful. Thus, anyone who reaches the pinnacle through body refinement possesses immense perseverance."
Zhou Hao thought about it, nodded, and laughed. "We're already here. Can't chicken out now, right?"
Murong smiled and nodded. "You can try it first. If you can't hold on, you can give up. With your talent, after all, you don't need to take the path of body refinement."
"Wouldn't that be pretty humiliating for me?" Zhou Hao said jokingly.
"It has nothing to do with pride. What suits you is what matters most," Murong said softly.
Zhou Hao chuckled and shook his head. Then his gaze hardened. Looking at Murong, he nodded lightly and slowly breathed out two words:
"I'll refine."
But Murong dispersed the white mist in her hand. "Next time. My time is almost up."
Zhou Hao froze slightly, only then remembering that Murong would soon have to return. He quickly said, "Send me back first."
He did not want to be left inside this secret chamber.
Murong looked at him in amusement. "Don't worry. I won't leave you here."
Zhou Hao rolled his eyes and grumbled inwardly, You left me here before.
Unaware of Zhou Hao's inward complaint, Murong waved her sleeve, and the two of them appeared before Zhou Yuanbao and the others.
Wang Yue reacted swiftly, immediately bowing and greeting, "Senior."
Murong said nothing. She merely looked at Zhou Hao and waved. "I'll be leaving first. See you in three days."
With that, she vanished.
Zhou Hao waved as well. Once her figure was gone from sight, he withdrew his gaze and turned to Wang Yue and the others.
"Have you figured anything out about