"How could that be acceptable?"
Upon hearing Bibi Dong's words, Ghost Shadow immediately objected.
Although Sunset Forest did not have as many powerful soul beasts as Star Dou Great Forest, nor were they as strong, there were still quite a few soul beasts capable of threatening Bibi Dong's life in her current state.
If anything happened to Bibi Dong, he would have no way to answer for it.
Leaving Bibi Dong at the outskirts and coming alone to search for Moon Guan had already been a risk. Not to mention that some unknown, terrifying presence might still be lurking in the shadows.
He absolutely could not leave Bibi Dong here by herself!
"Why not? The fact that I found you already proves that I can keep myself safe, doesn't it? You should take Moon Guan back to Heaven Dou City and get some proper rest. As for hunting soul beasts, I already have my own plans."
Bibi Dong pursed her lips and waved a hand.
As though she had completely forgotten how disheveled she had looked before Ye Qiu, all that remained was her usual proud confidence.
"But, Your Highness—"
Before Ghost Shadow could finish,
Bibi Dong cut him off.
"No buts. If anything happens, I'll take responsibility myself."
"Your Highness the Saintess!"
Ghost Shadow frowned and spoke in a low voice.
How could Bibi Dong possibly bear responsibility for something like this herself?
Even if something did happen,
even if Bibi Dong could plead for mercy on their behalf,
that would depend on her still being alive by then, wouldn't it?!
At that thought,
Ghost Shadow hurriedly warned, "Your Highness the Saintess! Earlier, this subordinate clearly felt a terrifying aura lock onto me. The reason Your Highness was able to find me may have been because the other party