She had stolen my divine lamp but dared not take the opportunity to attack me. Clearly, she feared the forces of Sky City behind me. I could still forgive her for that much. After all, in a dangerous place like this, only by staying alive could we discuss anything else. Otherwise, there would be nothing left to discuss.
Ji Dongkui had no other choice. She could only return the lamp intact, though she still held on to a sliver of hope as she said, "I've returned the lamp to the City Lord. I wonder whether the City Lord might have a chance to take this old woman out of here?"
I took back the divine lamp and could not be bothered to argue over the matter any longer. However, I certainly was not going to let her have things her own way, so I said, "Fellow Daoist Ji Dong, if you want to leave, it isn't particularly difficult. However, you'll have to pay a certain price—for example, the situation right before us. I ask that you serve as my protector and keep me safe from the danger of being possessed by the Void Spirits."
Ji Dongkui said, somewhat unwillingly, "If that's the case, when will this old woman be able to leave? You can't expect me to protect the City Lord until my body and soul perish, can you?"
"Heh heh. Given the situation now, if I couldn't be bothered with you, do you think your physical and virtual bodies would remain intact? I'm afraid not even dregs would be left. At least if you protect me, I can send you out immediately before you undergo Liberation by Violence. As for whether you want to accept this task, that's entirely up to you." I sneered.
Ji Dongkui had no other