Hu Qi looked at the others and said, "I wish to teach Su Yu some weaponsmithing techniques. Can you give us some privacy?"1

Zhu Tiandao grinned and said, "What's the rush, Teacher Hu? You have plenty of time to teach Su Yu in the future. He won't be going anywhere. Am I right, Su Yu?"  1

Su Yu nodded.1

Hu Qi smiled, "To be born, to grow old, to get sick, and to die. This is the way of life. There is no need for you to act like this. I have lived for five hundred years. Back then, countless humans were killed. All my friends and family were gone. My close childhood friends were all dead before they were twenty. Meanwhile, I have lived until now. I have no regrets."0

Niu Baidao said, "The myriad races invaded four hundred years ago. You were already an old lady back then. Even if your childhood friends weren't killed by the invaders, they would be dead at nearly one hundred years old. You can lament about your life, but don't lie."9

"..."0

Silence descended.0

The myriad races invaded around four hundred years ago. After decades of war, the era of prefectures began. Meanwhile, Hu Qi was five hundred years old. She was already old during the start of the invasion.0

Hu Qi stared at Niu Baidao. After a while, she coughed violently and said, "I-I'm going to die soon. Why are you provoking me?"1

"..."0

Niu Baidao smiled, "We need to be honest....1