Ye Shikai was uncertain if He Linghan understood the concept of a cultivator. He could only hope that this secret might offer her some peace of mind.
"In fact, if it weren't for the meteorite helping me recover my Inner Strength, I would have long since perished with those five thousand brothers in East County," Ye Shikai sighed bitterly. The scenes of the Battle of Dongjun flashed through his mind, the most brutal battle he had experienced since arriving in the Qin Dynasty. All five thousand brothers he personally led perished in the battle, none surviving. At that moment, he too felt certain of his death, but it seemed like fate was playing a cruel joke on him. Instead of dying, he was restored with Inner Strength, left to bear all responsibilities alone.
