"Great tides will rise, the Sect Hierarch unstoppable,
Sanctification's chance, now brewing in this realm,
Jade Pool, you must make a choice, is it Li Dazhi, or Li Ping'an? Or is there another option?"
Hope flickered in the old Daoist's eyes.
The girl transformed by the Queen Mother whispered, "Do I have to choose now?"
"Indeed," the old Daoist sighed, "This is my third-to-last visit to this world, and also our last meeting."
Conflict stirred within the Queen Mother's gaze.
Her hesitation was not about whom to choose.
"Teacher, I wish to observe a while longer; if forced to choose, I naturally prefer the younger and more handsome one. Li Dazhi's personality is not to my liking, but this Li Ping'an is far too young. Disciple has spent long years in this world, he is but a youth of the Human Race."
"Does the Heavenly Emperor insist on them?"
"Before Li Dazhi lectures, there could be someone else."
The old Daoist shook his head slightly:
"Just tell me your answer now."