Feng Yuxiang shuddered just from recalling her unfortunate encounter with Bai Xutao.
"You should know that I don't value my companions for their usefulness," Yuan continued. "But if you want to keep walking this dangerous path with me—one still full of unknowns—you'll need the strength to do so. Of course, I won't abandon you for being too weak or having trouble catching up, but if it comes down to your safety… I will leave you behind in a secure place until everything is over."
"After all, as your master, your companion, and your friend, it's my responsibility to ensure your safety. There's a reason I'm not traveling with Meixiu and the others right now, no matter how much I want to and how much I miss them. I can't put their lives at risk just to satisfy my own selfish desires."
"You don't have to say any more, Yuan. We'll do our best not to disappoint you," said Lan Yingying. "Unfortunately, I don't know where to start."
