The group traveled continuously for dozens of miles in one direction.
Along the way, they encountered quite a few exotic beasts, but Xu Chen and the others fended them all off.
Time and again, Xu Chen displayed his tall, mighty, and imposing figure. Before Ji Yinyin, he was like the most dutiful guard, slaughtering the exotic beasts until they fled at the mere sound of his name.
The Profound Body Ninth Layer was already the pinnacle of the Profound Body realm. In Yuanwu Kingdom's cultivation world, such cultivation could be considered first-rate. He had every right to be proud.
Yet what puzzled him was that Ji Yinyin showed not the slightest sign of admiration for him. She was completely different from the girls he had pursued before.
On the contrary, Ji Yinyin spoke kindly to the servant carrying the bundle behind her, as though they were rather close.
This woman would not be easy to win over...
Xu Chen sighed inwardly.
She had no intention of joining the Beast Hunting Sect. When he tried to probe into her background, she refused to say anything. On the surface, she was courteous to them, yet she kept them at arm's length at all times. She was the very image of an icy beauty.
Xu Chen glanced at Ji Yinyin's flawless face, while maintaining his gentle, courteous smile.
"Yin Dragon Pool is up ahead. Miss, you must be careful. Even we would not dare set foot in that place." Xu Chen pointed toward the forest ahead, where blue mist drifted upward, carrying a strange air within its cold gloom.
"Alright, since it's dangerous inside, you can escort us this far." Ji Yinyin smiled.
"No. For your safety, please allow me to escort you." Xu Chen spoke earnestly. "You are only at the Profound