The Golden Staff National Master did not believe Ning Chen's words. Likewise, Ning Chen did not trust the Golden Staff National Master. Neither of them could be called honorable gentlemen; both were the sort who could tell barefaced lies with their eyes wide open without even blushing.
"Golden Staff Senior, how long have you been trapped at the First Calamity?" Ning Chen asked, seemingly casually.
The Golden Staff National Master narrowed his eyes. "Boy, why are you asking that?"
"Heh, I merely heard that among the few Three Calamities experts of the Divine Continent, National Master seems to be the most senior. I was just asking."
There was meaning beneath Ning Chen's words. Being senior in years meant having lived longer, and naturally, being closer to death. The path of cultivation was cruel. If one could not break through, one could only wait for one's lifespan to run dry.
"Boy, you had better make yourself clear." A chill flashed through the Golden Staff National Master's eyes as he threatened.
Ning Chen paid it no mind. He glanced at Xin Yu beside him, revealing a troubled expression. "These matters cannot be explained in just a sentence or two, but my friend's condition cannot be delayed for long."
The Golden Staff National Master gave a cold snort and stepped aside. "Let her enter. But what you have to say had better not disappoint me. Otherwise..."
"Many thanks, Golden Staff Senior."
Ning Chen clasped his hands in salute, then turned the wheelchair and brought Xia Xinyu to the Heavenly Pool. "Xin Yu, go in."
Xia Xinyu nodded and moved forward on lotus steps, entering the Heavenly Pool. At once, an incomparably frigid chill invaded her body, causing piercing pain throughout her entire body, as though she were being pricked by countless needles.
"Bear