"I can't help it. Until recently, I thought things like cultivators and monsters only existed in stories. But now they're suddenly real. Of course I'd be excited."
"Haha~ That reaction is normal."
Zhu Shan's tone softened slightly.
"Don't worry. Soon enough, you'll come into contact with this world properly. Of course…" His eyes narrowed slightly. "That depends on whether you possess talent for cultivation or not. Otherwise, even I won't be able to help you much."
Ye Chen quietly clenched her fists.
Her expression became unexpectedly serious.
"Don't worry, Uncle Zhu. I won't disappoint you."
"Oh? You are quite confident."
"Because I trust myself." Ye Chen's eyes carried determination. "No matter whether I have talent or not… I'll definitely become stronger."
For a moment, Zhu Shan looked at her with slight surprise.
Then he slowly nodded with admiration.
"That's the spirit."
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