"Yes, sir."
Chen Wen spoke at once.
"It's like this. Tianxu has an unwritten rule."
"Every so often, an Honored Son of Heaven would lead a group to explore a secret realm as a form of guided training."
"It just so happens that this time, it is the Honored Son of Heaven from our Asura Faction's turn. Think about whether you want to go with them."
Luo Nanchen looked at Chen Wen as he spoke.
Chen Wen's heart stirred, but he still asked, "Is that appropriate?"
"Strictly speaking, as a newcomer who is not even an Inner Ruins disciple, you do not have the qualifications."
"But this time, one of our own is leading the team. No one would dare utter a single word if there were one extra spot."
"Still, exploring secret realms comes with danger. You can think it over."
"The operation is a month from now, so you do not need to give me an answer in a hurry."
Luo Nanchen spoke again.
Chen Wen took a deep breath. "Since it won't put you in a difficult position, I truly want to give it a try."
"You're not changing your mind?" Luo Nanchen could not help asking.
Chen Wen nodded. "You have already gone to so much trouble for me. If I keep thinking it over, it really would be inexcusable."
"As for danger, shutting oneself away to build a cart behind closed doors is indeed safe, but what use is that?"
"Fine. Since you've made up your mind, I'll start making arrangements for you."
"You should also use this month to cultivate diligently. That way, you'll have a bit more confidence when the time comes."
Luo Nanchen patted Chen Wen's shoulder, his words carrying deeper meaning.
"Understood."
Chen Wen nodded heavily.
How could he fail to