Xiao Jian said, "Its true form has been sealed by a strange secret art. No one can tell how strong it really is, but I can sense that it is very dangerous to you."
The black sheep stood there quietly without saying anything.
Su Yi said, "She came from the River of Destiny and was turned into this by Old Lord Gouchen."
"Old Lord Gouchen?"
Xiao Jian's gaze turned subtle. "I've heard of that old guy. They say he likes setting stars loose and herding sheep as well. His temperament is strange, and he ranks among the Three Purities and Four Royals."
Su Yi seemed thoughtful. "So you know about these things too."
Yes, when he had spoken of Old Lord Gouchen earlier, he had been testing Xiao Jian.
The result proved that Xiao Jian's knowledge was far greater than Su Yi had imagined!
Xiao Jian smiled. "I know far more than you imagine."
"It is not because I am particularly formidable, but because I stayed at the end of the Road of the Past for far, far too long. I met many old guys who had long since vanished from this world, and I read a great many books."
"The knowledge of those old guys became my own knowledge."
"And the books I once read broadened my horizons as well."
As he spoke, he pointed into the distance. "Come. Let's find somewhere to have a drink. Once the Battle of Establishing the Dao begins, I'm afraid there will be no more chances."
"Fine."
Su Yi agreed.
A cave.
A stone table, a jug of wine, and two cups.
Su Yi and Xiao Jian sat facing each other.
The black sheep stood outside the cave.
It had once pricked up its ears, wanting to know what those two were