Nustien nodded. "That's right. I rarely make losing deals, so it was precisely because I foresaw it that I signed a contract with you."
"Otherwise, how could your tiny Sanctuary at the time have caught my attention? Besides, life in this Death Plane was truly far too dull."
Nustien continued, "As for why I invited you again after you became a Legend, it was actually for the same reason."
"At the time, I wanted to see you again, calculate and prophesy your future development, and, if possible, sign another contract."
"Unfortunately, you seemed to have become rather busy and did not accept my invitation."
"When you came to the Death Plane to observe its underlying laws and the River of Corpses, I also discovered your traces. But judging by your manner, you probably would not have wanted to come here, so I did not call for you."
After hearing Nustien's words, Huo Ling chuckled. "What a coincidence of fate."
At Huo Ling's level, there was no longer any need to conceal such things. He said directly, "It wasn't really because I was busy. I had only just become a Legend back then, but I could already sense how powerful you were."
"I was worried that if I came here, I would never be able to leave again. That was why I had never dared to come."
Nustien nodded as well. "It is only natural that you had such concerns. After all, only the cautious can live longer."
Huo Ling asked curiously, "Master Nustien, there is something I do not understand and would like to ask you."
Nustien said readily, "Ask away. So long as it is not an especially secret matter, I will tell you everything I know."
Huo Ling said, "You are a powerful Sun-tier lich. Normally, you should