Outside Purple Cave.
The kneeling youth was still pondering. "Why did Sword Immortal Qin smile at me? What profound meaning does his smile have?"
Suddenly—
The youth sensed something as he looked up.
"Dao Brother Pristine Void, there's no need to send me off." Amid laughter, Sword Immortal Qin with the dark green sword on his back flew straight out of the deep recesses of the cave abode. He then vanished after flying high into the sky.
"He's gone?"
The youth was taken aback. "He's leaving just like that?"
He even had thoughts that Sword Immortal Qin had plans for him.
"How can it be that simple to become a mighty figure's disciple?" said the Dao Child with a laugh. "I already told you to leave. Kneeling here to your death won't work."
The youth turned somewhat hesitant, but he shortly clenched his teeth and continued kneeling.
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