It now seemed they were wary—even afraid—to get involved. In their eyes, the Emperor Dao National Fate was like poison, so of course they wanted no part in it.
This was another new piece of information for Yang Chan, but he showed no sign of it, remaining perfectly calm.
These people from the Holy Lands knew many secrets that ordinary folk were unaware of, even secrets that were beyond the reach of people like Yang Chan.
"If you're looking for a shortcut, you'd be better off accepting my offer than thinking about the Emperor Dao National Fate. It would grant you a much more promising future!" the Taiyin Saintess said with a smile.
She didn't mind that he was eager to advance his Cultivation. In fact, the more desperate he was to grow stronger, the better it was for her. It meant he would be more likely to join her, saving her a lot of trouble.
"I've never been one to rely on a woman. I prefer to stand on my own two feet."
