Chapter 841: Impatience

After savoring a sip of tea, the Sixth Elder finally set down his cup with satisfaction.

"Alright then!"

"Great."

Zhong Nan nodded eagerly like a pecking chicken, waiting with anticipation.

The mutual teasing and banter between them earlier did not indicate a poor relationship—on the contrary, they were actually very close privately.

It was precisely because of this that Zhong Nan understood the Sixth Elder well.

While the Sixth Elder could indeed be stubborn at times, he never spoke without a purpose.

Since he had brought up the matter of the Supreme Golden Bone, it meant he genuinely had some information about it.

Under Zhong Nan's expectant gaze, the Sixth Elder said calmly, "That Bai Mei from our sect, you know her, right?"

"Bai Mei?"

Zhong Nan thought for a moment, then replied, "I've heard of her. Apparently, because of this female disciple, the Windcloud Sect even sailed their spirit vessel to the gates of your Cloudcalamity Sect."

"Honestly, I really can't understand what Old Guan Ling was thinking. For the sake of an inner sect disciple—someone completely insignificant—was it worth offending the Windcloud Sect?"

"Hahaha!"

Upon hearing this, the Sixth Elder burst into laughter, then said leisurely, "If it were your Southgate Sect, you'd make the same decision."

"Pfft!"

Zhong Nan scoffed dismissively, "My brain isn't that flawed. Only someone as foolish as Old Guan Ling could do something so idiotic."

"What if Bai Mei is the Supreme Golden Bone?" the Sixth Elder said casually.

"Even then, it's not worth offending the Windcloud Sect... Huh?"

Mid-sentence, Zhong Nan froze, his eyes widening as he abruptly stood up.

"What did you say?"

"Bai Mei is the Supreme Golden Bone?"

"How is that possible?"

"She’s just an inner sect disciple. How could she be the Supreme Golden Bone?"

"No way, absolutely not."

"If Bai Mei were the Supreme Golden Bone, the Windcloud Sect wouldn’t have just left her at your sect. News of it would have spread across the heavens long ago."

Zhong Nan shook his head, completely unable to believe it.

After all, the Supreme Golden Bone was an innate gift—signs would appear even at birth. How could it have remained unknown for so long?

Moreover, if Bai Mei truly were the Supreme Golden Bone, the Windcloud Sect would never have let her go.

"Ha, it seems you're uninformed," the Sixth Elder chuckled leisurely. "You only know that the Supreme Golden Bone is an innate physique, but have you ever considered the possibility of it being achieved through nurture?"

"Nurture?"

"What kind of nurturing could possibly create a Supreme Golden Bone?"

"Impossible!"

"You're spouting nonsense."

Zhong Nan waved his hand, utterly unconvinced.

"Do I look like I’m messing with you?" The Sixth Elder’s expression turned serious. "Let me tell you straight: Bai Mei is a Supreme Golden Bone achieved through nurturing. Her cultivation is advancing by leaps and bounds, and it won't be long before she reaches the Dao Mirror realm."

"So, even if it meant offending a sect like Windcloud, or even a Dao sect, it would still be worth it for a Supreme Golden Bone."

"How... How is this possible?"

Seeing the Sixth Elder’s serious expression, Zhong Nan’s face twitched. Given his understanding of the Sixth Elder, he knew the man wasn’t joking around.

"R-really?"

"Yes."

"Then how... how did she obtain the Supreme Golden Bone?" Zhong Nan couldn’t help but ask.

"Well, honestly, I think it’s better if you don’t know," the Sixth Elder pinched his nose. "Because I’m afraid you might not be able to handle it."

"What couldn’t I handle?"

Zhong Nan rolled his eyes. "Just tell me straight—how did she get the Supreme Golden Bone?"

"Are you sure?"

The Sixth Elder asked.

"Tell me, hurry up."

Zhong Nan was already growing impatient.