Facing Ji Ziyue's somewhat reluctant gaze, Ye Fan did not answer. Instead, he smiled faintly and reached out to rub her head.
"Cultivate well. Strive to surpass your brother someday!"
"..."
Ji Ziyue pouted, looking rather aggrieved as she said, "Kid, you don't actually need to run away..."
"Who said I was running away?"
Ye Fan retorted, then shook his head. "I possess the Primordial Sacred Body. The road ahead will be exceedingly difficult. The journey is long, and I must press forward bravely. How could I remain here?"
As soon as he said this, a lofty spirit surged skyward. The girl stared at him blankly, speechless for a moment.
"Oh, right!"
Ye Fan slapped his forehead and carefully took out a silver sphere from his Storage Ring.
At the sight of that sphere, Ji Ziyue shuddered in alarm. She hurriedly circulated her divine power, blooming with rosy clouds as she stared fearfully at the metal sphere. "Kid, what are you doing?!"
"I won't stop you anymore, all right? Why do you have to scare me with that thing?"
"What are you even talking about?" Ye Fan said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Shaking his head, he said, "Don't worry. This thing isn't as dangerous as you think. As long as you don't press this button, it won't explode."
As he spoke, he showed Ji Ziyue the button, then smiled and handed it to her.
"I still have quite a few of these. I'll give you one!"
"If you encounter danger in the future, press this button and throw it out. Even some Holy Lord or mighty expert will be in for a rough time!"
Ji Ziyue definitely believed him!
She carefully accepted the sphere and placed it among her treasures.
When she raised her head again, intending