By the time Pei Qian and the others returned to the medicinal shop, it was already very late at night. Chen Ping'an had been waiting for them at the entrance of the shop the entire time, and she called out to Sui Youbian, telling her that he had something to discuss with her.2

The two of them slowly walked down the alley together, and Chen Ping'an told her about the old man's intentions of inviting her to cultivate as a swordsman in his sect.0

Sui Youbian asked Chen Ping'an if he knew anything about the old man, including his name, his cultivation base, and what exactly this sect of his was.0

Chen Ping'an replied that he would only ask these questions if Sui Youbian agreed to the proposal. In fact, he would even go as far as to send a flying sword letter to Peace and Tranquility Mountain and request the old Heavenly Lord to verify the information provided by the old man. Only after ensuring that nothing was amiss would he allow Sui Youbian to go with the old man.0

Sui Youbian fell silent upon hearing this, and she was silent for a long while. Chen Ping'an could only walk out of the alley with her, making their way out onto the street, which was far less lively than it had been during the day.0

Sui Youbian had perished twice during the battle at the rundown temple, and she met her demise one more time during the battle outside Old Dragon City. Having already died thrice, her martial arts ceiling had been capped at the eighth tier.0

All of a sudden, Sui Youbian stopped in her tracks as she asked, "You must really want me to go with him, don't you? That way, you'll at least be able to earn a treasure or two as compensation, and the old man will also owe you a favor for your troubles, isn't that right?"3

Chen Ping'an shook his head in response.0

"If it isn't for the fact that I have no other choice, I would much rather have you remain by my side. Ideally, I would personally help you scatter your True...0