The woman heard what I said as well.
She looked at me with confusion in her eyes. "You're actually giving up the chance to leave this place for her? Do you know that once you give up this chance, all of you will be trapped here?"
As she spoke, she glanced at Ye Jinghong and Conan, one human and one beast. She seemed to be saying that because of my choice, neither of them would be able to leave.
Ye Jinghong said coolly, "Don't try to drive a wedge between us with that tactic. Although I don't like this little woman, I respect his decision."
Conan said as well, "Same here. Mr. Jiang's decision is my decision."
I hadn't expected Ye Jinghong and Conan to support me so unanimously. I shot Ye Jinghong a grateful look.
Ye Jinghong said, "What are you looking at me for? Think about how to solve the problem in front of us first."
The young Xu Qiuyan looked at me pleadingly. She truly didn't want to stay, nor did she dare to. Heaven knew what the consequences of remaining here would be, and judging from that woman's tone, she didn't seem to like Xu Qiuyan much either.
"Jiang Xiaobai, you can't leave me here alone. We came together, so we should leave together. Besides, I followed you into this godforsaken place to help you."
I nodded at her. "I know."
Only then did she calm down somewhat.
The woman smiled again. "So you've made your decision? You'll all stay here with her?"
I asked, "Can you tell me who you are?"
"My name is Shadow Demon. I'm the Mei from the ghosts and monsters you call chimei wangliang."
Conan was the first to show surprise. "Y-you're actually a ghost? Ghosts really exist in this world?"