I, Spirit Pearl Child, Want to Help Too!

Yang Jian had been prepared for those words from Yang Chan, but when the moment truly came, his head still began to ache.

This was what he feared most.

His Third Sister had always seemed gentle and soft since childhood, but when it came to family, no one could stop her.

Yang Jian suppressed the reluctance in his heart, and his tone sank.

"No."

Yang Chan froze.

She had only just seen her second brother again, and she still had so much she wanted to say.

But those two words fell like a wall, blocking every expectation she had.

"Why?"

Yang Jian looked at her.

"Peach Mountain is too dangerous."

"The Heavenly Court will not stand by and do nothing. Haotian has already invited the Two Saints of the West."

"Ten days from now, it won't be as simple as saving Mother."

"Your cultivation is insufficient. If you go, you'll only fall into danger."

Yang Chan bit her lip.

Of course she knew her cultivation was insufficient.

But knowing was one thing; being able to accept it was another.

"So what?"

"So I can only stay in Wa Empress Palace and wait for news from you?"

"Second brother, do you think that's fair to me?"

Yang Jian frowned.

"This isn't a matter of fairness."

"This is life and death."

"Jieyin, Zhunti, Haotian, the immortals and gods of the Heavenly Court, and the people of the Western Teachings will all have their eyes on Peach Mountain."

"At that time, one misstep will mean eternal damnation beyond redemption."

Yang Chan's eyes reddened again.

"Then what about Mother?"

"When Mother was pinned beneath Peach Mountain, did she have a choice?"

"When we were forced apart back then, did anyone ask whether I was willing?"

Yang Jian fell silent.

He had no way to