He was, of course, perfectly aware of the young woman's situation. Her Spirit Root Talent was actually quite good, and she was more than diligent in her Cultivation—she just lacked a bit of luck.
This was why Liu Xiuyan's two previous attempts to break through to the Golden Core Master Realm had both ended unsatisfactorily. The first time, she had only formed a Pseudo Core, and her second attempt had also failed to produce a True Pill.
Now, Liu Qianlan had secured a third chance for her—quite possibly her last—which was why she was so hesitant.
'If I fail again this time... Master will be so disappointed in me, won't she?'
Liu Xiuyan hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. "I... I want to..."
Beside them, Yu Yalan said with a beaming smile, "Sister Xiu Yan means she wants to wait until after she becomes your Dao Companion to attempt her breakthrough to Golden Core Master. It'll be a sure thing then!"
"Sister Yalan, how could you..."
