Qin Jishi watched black lines appear across Baihe's forehead.
She could take him away—but not now?
It was like she had said something, yet also like she had said nothing at all.
After a moment!
Qin Jishi frowned. "Baihe, are you afraid I'll become a burden to you?"
A sharp glint flashed through Baihe's eyes. "At least you have some self-awareness."
Damn it!
Qin Jishi rolled his eyes at her.
Seeing how dejected he was, Baihe smiled. "Jishi, you may be unrivaled in the Black and White Domain now, but only here."
After a slight pause, Baihe's smile gradually vanished, replaced by solemn gravity.
"The upper realm is different from this place. And your identity is sensitive. Now that King Yama has appeared, that person's subordinates have likely infiltrated the major forces of the upper realm."
"Until I understand everything in the upper realm, you still cannot go there."
"..."
Baihe's worries extended far beyond that.
Helian Wang had not died, which also pointed to one thing: Qin Jishi's identity had been exposed.
Under such unknown circumstances, it would be especially dangerous for Qin Jishi to head there rashly.
How could he not understand what Baihe meant? He fell into brief thought.
"Baihe, I actually feel that things aren't as complicated as you think... If that person's subordinates truly are spread throughout the major forces of the upper realm, why did King Yama only save Helian Wang? Why didn't he show himself here?"
Baihe said nothing after hearing that, merely looking at him with a rather calm gaze.
Seeing this!
Qin Jishi continued, "Baihe, I will have to go to the upper realm eventually. If you take me away this time, we can keep the commotion to a minimum. If things truly go beyond our expectations then, I might even