"Yes, that's correct," he confirmed, maintaining his disguise as Ni Yang's friend. "We've been close for quite some time."
Her doubts lingered, and she couldn't help but question this newfound information. "I'm just... I'm having trouble wrapping my head around this," Monica admitted. "You're telling me that you, Nexus, a healer we've always known, are close friends with Ni Yang?"
Nexus remained composed, aware that he needed to convince her. "Appearances can be deceiving," he responded. "Ni Yang and I go way back. We've shared many experiences together."
Monica's disbelief only seemed to grow as she processed the information. She stammered, "I mean... Ni Yang, he's a guru, a powerful master. What would he have in common with... you?" Her words, though not intended to be disrespectful, carried a note of condescension.
