“Come, come, everyone, don’t just talk. Eat more of the dishes,” Nie Kuang urged everyone to start eating. The group then began to eat together, and after a few dishes, Nie Kuang suddenly put down his chopsticks and looked directly at Shang Bieye.
“I heard from Shiyun that you’re here for the mirror?” Nie Kuang asked directly, without beating around the bush.
“Yes, we are here for the Time Mirror,” Shang Bieye replied, seeing Nie Kuang’s straightforwardness.
“Time Mirror? Is that the name of the mirror? Ah, no wonder it has the twelve hours inscribed on it,” Nie Kuang thought about the appearance of the Time Mirror.
“Shiyun mentioned that only you know where the mirror is hidden, so only you can help us with this matter,” Shang Bieye continued.
“I understand you’re not here for martial arts secrets, but can you tell me why you need the Time Mirror?” Nie Kuang was curious.
After exchanging glances with his companions, Shang Bieye explained, “Our master said the Time Mirror has the power to turn the world upside down. To prevent it from falling into the wrong hands and causing chaos, our master instructed us to retrieve it.”
“I see,” Nie Kuang understood their reason for coming to the Black Gate.
“And there’s another story, told by my wife, that the Time Mirror can also affect the course of the world, though we’re not sure if it’s true.”
“Really?” Nie Kuang was surprised.
“Why do you say that, Brother Nie?” Shang Bieye asked, intrigued by Nie Kuang’s reaction.
“Actually, after I retrieved the Time Mirror, I initially thought it was just an ancient mirror, maybe worth selling for a good price, so I placed it in my room. But that night, I dreamt of a man named Niu Qi, who claimed the mirror belonged to him. Strangely, his figure was clear, but his head was blurry. He said the mirror isn’t ordinary and could influence the world’s fate, insisting I return it to him. At first, I didn’t take it seriously, but then I had the same dream for a whole month, which made me think there must be something special about this mirror,” Nie Kuang recalled the scene.
