The Dragon Girl was still swimming within the Flowing Sand River, pleading outside the Formation. Sha Chen had already learned of her identity and her plea for help, but he did not immediately see her. He still needed to ensure safety and ascertain whether there was a trick. Secondly, even if he wanted to help the Dragon Girl, he had to make her despair to the utmost. Otherwise, if just anyone could come in easily, this place would become a tourist attraction.
It was only when the Dragon Girl had cried enough outside, reached the peak of despair, grown cold-hearted after three days, and was preparing to leave, that Sha Chen finally spoke up, "Who weeps outside my cave, disturbing my peaceful dreams?"
