"Is that so?"
Nine Nether leaned back tactically at those words, revealing her tall, perfect curves. Then she fixed her gaze on Liu Chen and slowly said,
"But this girl has the courage to stake everything on being with you, while you're still so lazy and scattered. Because you have Master and Mother to rely on, because you always have a way out, you've never had the courage to give it your all."
"You've grown somewhat lax in your cultivation, and your talent and foundation are far too strong. As long as you're willing to cultivate, you can break through realms with ease. That is both a good thing and a bad thing. One day, you will face a bottleneck that can only be crossed by risking everything."
"Do you have that kind of courage?"
"I..." Liu Chen was left speechless. To be honest, he really did not. Ever since he was in the womb, he had been nourished with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. After he began cultivating, he had never lacked cultivation arts or resources. He had never experienced what hardship truly meant.
His journey had been far too smooth, so when faced with Luo Li's Gentle Township, he could not help but sink into it, unable to pull himself free.
Nine Nether crossed her arms and said gravely,
"Luo Li truly is a good girl. Your talent surpasses hers a hundredfold, so in order to catch up to you and stand by your side openly and rightfully, she has never held anything back!"
"This time, she took the initiative to enter seclusion for the same reason—to be able to stand at your side. Luo Li is a proud, independent, and strong girl. If you truly have feelings for her, then you must cherish this relationship..."
Liu Chen's