Selfless State

"Why help you? You're older than me, yet you're asking something like that."

Miao Xia swayed the wine bottle and said leisurely, "No matter where you are, only by sticking together can you survive."

"Why do nations, clans, sects, and other factions exist? Because only by helping one another can everyone survive better."

"Why do sects recruit disciples? Isn't it to strengthen the sect and give everyone a safe environment in which to survive?"

"The grand reason I'm helping you is for the sect. The smaller reason is that once you grow stronger, you'll be able to help me when I need it."

"You didn't think I had ulterior motives and wanted to harm you, did you?"

Jiang Ping An froze for a moment, then smiled helplessly. "Sorry, Senior Sister. I was overthinking it."

He had encountered too many schemes and intrigues, making him think people were more complicated than they were.

"Stop talking nonsense. Every moment I stay here costs me another Immortal Crystal. Hit me with a punch, and I'll teach you—"

Bang!

Before Miao Xia could finish, a fist slammed heavily into her chest.

"I wasn't finished talking yet!"

Miao Xia roared like a tyrannosaur.

"Sorry, Senior Sister. I didn't know you weren't ready. Senior Sister, stop drinking—it'll affect your reactions."

Jiang Ping An hurriedly withdrew his hand. He had not known she was unprepared. Logically speaking, this woman was only one step from becoming an immortal; her reactions should have been extremely fast.

"Bullshit! You clearly ambushed me!"

Miao Xia refused to admit that the wine had affected her.

She shot the man a glare but did not dwell on it. A Battle Soul identical to her condensed beside her.

The Battle Soul was entirely golden, surrounded by divine radiance, and its aura was incomparably powerful.