Severin put two and two together after hearing the conversation. 'Is Gilda sick?' Severin wondered.Though Gilda had a smile on her face when she saw Wuhlricht, Severin observed that the smile appeared forced. It was likely a conscious effort to prevent Wuhlricht from worrying too much about her.Before Wuhlricht could say anything else, Gilda said, "But I've gotten over it, Dad. All humans eventually die. If I can't be cured, then so be it.""Are you sick?" Severin frowned and observed Gilda's body intently. He could only frown after attempting to diagnose the issue because Gilda appeared entirely healthy. His medical knowledge proved scant in identifying her ailment, but there had to be an explanation as to why she would faint thrice in a day. Severin was puzzled as a result."Who is this?" Gilda wanted to shift the focus away from her health, so she turned her gaze toward Severin and asked about him.Wuhlricht introduced Severin with a smile, "This is my senior's disciple, Seve
Wuhlricht, however, dismissed the idea. "I'm more than thankful that you're willing to show such a kind gesture, but I know the nature of Gilda's illness. No one can cure it. There's no need for you to go through all the trouble of examining her. I'm confident that she suffers only from occasional loss of consciousness. It won't be severe enough to end up being fatal.""I see," Severin responded with a frown. He did not understand why Wuhlricht had abruptly rejected his offer without giving him an opportunity to help. However, that reaction did not seem that out of place if he took into account the failed endeavors of countless experts in the Skyblue Sect. If they failed, then there was probably not much he could do either."Severin is slightly older than you, but you can just call him Severin. He's one of us now, so I hope you can spend some more time with him in the future. It'll be good for you two to talk to each other and go on walks," Wuhlricht proposed with a warm smile."Un
Wuhlricht, however, continued to scrutinize him and asked, "I'm not looking for a politically correct answer. I'm asking what you think. Do you find her attractive?"Severin felt awkward and tried to avert his gaze. "Yes, I do. Who wouldn't? But I only just met her. It doesn't seem like the right time for you to ask such a question."Wuhlricht then explained, "As long as you find her attractive, the appropriateness of the question doesn't matter. I don't have time to beat around the bush. There's something I need your help with."Severin was stunned for a moment. "What could I possibly be able to help you with? What else is there that someone of your high attainment can't do? Is this related to the black tower?"Wuhlricht shook his head and responded, "My daughter possesses a unique negative-energy constitution known as the Ice-Blood Constitution. I'm sure you've heard of it before."Severin exclaimed in shock, "I didn't think that people with such a constitution existed."He kne
Severin's heart skipped a beat when she heard that. "So, what I'm getting from you is that you know how to treat it and you need my assistance to execute it? If that's true, then let me know what I can do to help. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to help her, even if it means having to descend into a sea of fire."Wuhlricht nodded with joy. "You're aware that individuals with the Ice-Blood Constitution cannot live beyond the age of thirty. Their thirtieth birthday marks the end of their lives. At that point, their bodies will undergo a complete transformation from the inside out, freezing them into an ice sculpture from which they'll never awaken. Gilda is currently just over twenty-nine years old, so please lend me your hand and save my daughter. I don't want to lose her."After a pause, Wuhlricht gazed at Severin earnestly and implored, "I'm begging you, Severin."Severin promptly responded, "You and I are like family, and you've shown immense kindness to me already. You don't
Wuhlricht then looked at Severin all of a sudden and addressed him, saying, "I can tell that you're a responsible person, Severin, and I'm glad you're willing to take responsibility for Gilda." Following a pause, Wuhlricht continued, "I do hope that you'll both be together eventually, but I'm afraid it's not very likely to happen. Winning her heart in a short time will be a herculean task, especially since she's already engaged and loves a young prodigy very much. That being said, you're the only one who can save Gilda."Severin nodded and finally understood everything. "I see. No wonder you're keeping your plans a secret. She will never agree because she's in love with someone else, but you, as her father, cannot bear to watch your daughter's demise."Wuhlricht sighed. "Do you understand my dilemma now? I have no other option. No parent would stand by and do nothing when they know that there's a way to save their daughter's life. Besides, a lot of men and women do not save themselve
Severin's heart was filled with excitement. He had expected it, but he was not going to turn down any potential benefit in his pursuit to save Gilda.Wuhlricht continued, "Many people opt to secure an immediate breakthrough though, but you shouldn't. Advancing to a royal saint means that you will not be able to enter the Paradise Secret Realm. You must, therefore, store it in an energy sphere in your body's energy core. Once you're inside the Paradise Secret Realm, you should be able to make a safe breakthrough. Your attainment level will be elevated when you're inside, and you won't be able to leave the realm until the time it closes."Severin smiled and replied, "My demands aren't very high. I would be very content if I could elevate my attainment by a single level, but as we all know, it's difficult to do so when our attainment reaches this level."Wuhlricht then said, "None of us can predict the degree of advancement that this will facilitate for both you and Gilda. The ancient
Severin chatted with Wuhlricht for a while, returning to Severin's residence. Once there, Wuhlricht asked the misuses, "Sheila, Diane, would you like to join us at the Treasure Pavillion? I've arranged for the great elder to bring Larry's group there. They're going to choose some combat techniques and weapons. Come along and see if anything tickles your fancy."Sheila responded in excitement, "Your generosity is very much appreciated! This is an offer we can't refuse!"Sofia then smiled. "We wouldn't miss it for the world!"Wuhlricht laughed heartily. "Then it's settled! You're all Severin's companions, so you will all accompany him to the Paradise Secret Realm too. The combat techniques and weapons will enhance your combat capabilities and ensure your safety."Sheila then added confidently, "We have nothing to be afraid of as long as we're with Severin."Wuhlricht then cautioned, "Perhaps not, but do remember that Severin will have to face various dangers of his own too, includin
The group could not contain their laughter when they saw Selene's reaction.Not far away, some disciples began to doubt if they were hallucinating."Are my eyes working? Who are these people? Why would they be chatting so cordially with the sect leader?""Yeah, and who is that little girl? She's still a child. Could she be a fellow sect disciple?"Another inquired, "There must be more to them if they could converse so casually with the sect leader."One of them, Marek, who was familiar with Severin's background, informed the puzzled disciples, "Don't bother coming up with all those nonsensical guesses. That man is the disciple of our sect leader's senior."A startled disciple exclaimed, "Our sect leader has a senior? That's the first I've heard of it. In that case, that person's disciple must be very talented. I'm super jealous of him. What's with those gorgeous ladies surrounding him, by the way?""They're all hotties!" A fat man gulped when he saw Severin's wives. Those who la