605 Two Statues

"Leaving it for the future? You know it's going to be very difficult for you to return once you ascend, right? Especially the higher you go, the more resources it'll require for you to come back to the Lower Heavens," Song Ling'er said to him.

"I know, but it's not impossible."

Song Ling'er stared at him in silence for a moment before speaking, "Did something happen? There's something different about you."

"Huh? How can you tell?"

"A woman's intuition, I guess," she casually shrugged.

Yuan then sighed, "Something did happen, but it's all in the past now, and dwelling on it won't do me any good."

"While it's definitely not worth dwelling on some things, some definitely are worth it, as it could be what pushes you further past your limit. If you want to talk to me about it, I am all ears."

Yuan pondered for a moment before asking, "Senior Song… Do you know anyone close to you that have passed away? Sorry if it's a sensitive question."