Little Book watched Menglan Jun leave, and at last, a trace of relief appeared on his young-but-worldly face. Turning to Chanjia, he said:
"Pack up. We're preparing to leave Central Immortal City."
Chanjia had long grown accustomed to such instructions, but this time, she still tried to negotiate:
"Little Book, before we leave, I want to meet Ranxi."
Little Book's tiny brows immediately furrowed. Clearly, he did not want Chanjia to see Ranxi.
Although Chanjia did not know why Little Book was so resistant to Ranxi, there were certain positions she still had to make clear:
"Little Book, although I don't know why you dislike Ranxi, she and I both came from the Weiling Realm, and we are friends. I cannot cut off contact with her.
"Besides, Ranxi has always been able to provide us with firsthand information. I do not think cutting off dealings with her is a wise choice.
"If you insist on doing this, I will not oppose you, but I will choose to leave. I was a Rogue Cultivator to begin with, and I only partnered with you to open the 'Inquiry Pavilion' in order to earn cultivation resources. After we part ways, I can simply hang up a sign at the Loose Immortal Alliance and still be a 'Know-It-All.'"
After hearing Chanjia's words and seeing the earnest expression on her face, Little Book knew she was not joking. He deliberately put on an angry face and said:
"Hmph! You really don't know good intentions when you see them. Why do you think I avoid her? Isn't it because she herself is a walking bundle of trouble? Of course she can provide you with firsthand information—because she experienced all of it personally.
"If you get too close to her while your own strength is insufficient, sooner