Especially with so few people sent by each sect—just this handful of dates and nuts—a trusted disciple to lend a hand was exceedingly precious. Coming to offer thanks was only proper.
He thought it was only proper, but Niu Youdao was dumbfounded. Once he recovered, he realized there was this coincidence as well. This man probably could not avoid misunderstanding him even if he tried.
He had already felt the other party had misunderstood him, and now this was added on top. Niu Youdao muttered with a bitter smile, "I'm afraid there's no explaining this clearly now."
Chao Jing did not know what he meant and tentatively asked, "What does my brother need to explain?"
"Nothing." Niu Youdao waved a hand. "Nothing."
He had nothing, but Chao Jing had come for something. He immediately lowered his voice and asked, "Brother, what exactly is going on with this trial? I must ask you to give me some advance warning."
After the Sacred Realm trial roster was changed, he had wanted to go to Purple Gold Cave like Yu Cang and speak with Niu Youdao. Some matters could not be discussed in letters. Yet it was truly inconvenient for him to meet Niu Youdao, and fortunately Niu Youdao was also on the roster. Since they were both coming anyway, he was no longer in a hurry. That was why he had gone to such lengths to arrange this meeting.
Niu Youdao sighed. "Elder Chao, I truly don't know what this trial is about. Think about it—how could I possibly have inside information about the Sacred Realm?"
Chao Jing did not believe him. "Brother, you had me prepare reliable personnel to enter the Sacred Realm in advance!" His words carried deep meaning. He was plainly saying: Did it really make sense for him