After being cajoled and hoodwinked by Chu Jingxian, Huangfu Sheng finally relented. Chu Jingxian was thrilled inside; the fish had finally taken the bait. Yet, he could not show his excitement, for his scheme was only halfway done, and a crucial step still remained before success could be assured. Without completing this vital step, everything would be in vain.
Chu Jingxian said, "You must understand that martial cultivation always demands hardship. Physical and mental torment are simply part of the daily routine..."
What Chu Jingxian said made complete sense, and Huangfu Sheng agreed. Practically his entire life up to this point had been spent this way. Martial cultivation was never a joyful experience for body and mind. But as he heard these words spoken by Chu Jingxian now, Huangfu Sheng somehow felt a strange shift in tone, and he frowned as he asked, "What do you mean?"
Chapter 661