Leave people behind to guard the door? Qu Jianlei blinked twice, genuinely unfamiliar with this custom.
Such a practice existed only among aristocratic clans and great families. Those Small Families truly did not qualify.
It was not impossible to forcefully imitate it, but that often caused even greater trouble. Better not to learn it at all.
In any case, Qu Jianlei had never encountered any similar information. This showed just how difficult it truly was to integrate into a society.
Fortunately, Qu Jianlei was patient and could barely be considered well-traveled. "Two Golden Core Realm cultivators?"
You really aren't holding back! Ji Xiaohua muttered inwardly. You want the Ji Family's Golden Core Realm cultivators to guard your door? But in truth, that had been his own plan as well. Otherwise, how could they demonstrate the Ji Family's sincerity?
The only difference was that it would have been more appropriate for him to offer it voluntarily. With the other party saying it, it felt somewhat presumptuous.
But considering the Ji Family's current situation, and then looking at Red Leaf Ridge... presumptuous it was. At least it could be considered a sign of familiarity.
So he nodded. "Exactly."
"They definitely can't be treated as servants," Qu Jianlei said without hesitation. "They can just sit around by the entrance. Consider it a way to pass the time."
"However, we can't absolutely guarantee food and lodging. The two True Persons... should preferably have somewhere to stay themselves."
There was not the slightest hint of embarrassment when he said this.
Whether in his previous life or earlier in the Empire, he had seen plenty of people bringing their own provisions.
Besides, he had not proposed this arrangement himself, and there was also the risk of being infiltrated by the other party. It was better to