Chapter 58: Time to Leave
Aldrian looked at Xin Haotian's hand, then into his eyes.
"I'm not done yet. If you chose me just because I'm strong, you could have chosen others with stronger cultivation than mine," Aldrian said.
"No, they are not stronger. I trust my own eyes; you are the strongest. Even now, while you're still at the Low Earl stage, that alone is an impossibility at your age, even with divine techniques. But even if someone stronger than you exists, I would still choose you."
"You're quite the optimist. What if I refuse to help you and simply tell others what you've shared with me? Is it okay if others find out about this? You're taking quite the risk," Aldrian replied.
"No, you won't refuse my offer. Even if you tell others, you won't tell anyone you don't trust. I can see it in your eyes, in your mannerisms, you're just like me," Xin Haotian responded.
"You're certainly confident in yourself."
"Aren't you?" They stared into each other's eyes before Aldrian showed a small smile.
"You're truly an annoying person, I see. Fine, I'm quite interested in this mystery of the Everlasting Silent Forest. Maybe I should take a trip to your secret realm." Aldrian then accepted Xin Haotian's handshake, making Xin Haotian smile.
"I welcome you in advance."
"Now, I need to speak with His Majesty about my journey. You'll have to wait until I come to visit you," Aldrian said, to which Xin Haotian responded with a shrug.
"Fine by me. You can find me at the luxury inn at the end of this road," Xin Haotian said, pointing in the direction of the inn. Aldrian simply nodded and sipped the tea in front of him before replying,