"No, I'm going to drag him back!"
As he spoke, Azhdaha was about to head to the floor Xiao was currently on and bring him back by force.
"That's enough. There's no need for that."
Mo Li waved his hand, stopping Azhdaha from leaving.
"Since this is his choice, let him go."
Watching Xiao's resolute expression on the screen, Mo Li let out a helpless sigh.
"This journey may carry risks, but since he insists... let him do as he wishes."
Mo Li knew that, at this point, even if he went himself, he would not be able to dissuade Xiao from his resolve. He might as well respect Xiao's wishes.
Besides, since Mo Li already knew about this matter, it was impossible for Xiao to come to harm.
Within the Great Underground Labyrinth, on Mo Li's territory, as long as Mo Li did not permit it, even if Xiao wanted to die, he would find it difficult.
After all, with Mo Li's strength, the moment Xiao encountered any danger, Mo Li could teleport directly to his side and resolve the crisis for him.
The reason Mo Li was angry was merely because Xiao insisted on taking risks and did not treat his own life seriously.
It was not because Mo Li lacked the power to save Xiao.
But... that was precisely why Mo Li admired and took pride in Xiao so much!
Within the Demon Country Federation, Xiao was the junior Mo Li appreciated most—without question. Everyone else combined could not compare to Xiao alone.
Even Rimuru was no exception.
Even if Xiao failed this time, it would not matter much. As long as Mo Li was there, the losses could be reduced without limit, perhaps even to nothing at all.
But if Xiao succeeded... Mo Li would not