Hua Yunfei could naturally tell that Yue Ning Progenitor was trustworthy, but the safest option was still to make her one of his own.
"You want to win me over?" Yue Ning Progenitor blinked her beautiful eyes and looked at Hua Yunfei with a smile.
"That's right." Hua Yunfei admitted it openly. "It's not only because of the Lifebound Dao Weapon. It's also because you look a lot like one of my elders."
"You mean Tian Ningyue?" Yue Ning Progenitor said.
"It seems Brother Gai has already mentioned her to you."
Hua Yunfei spoke frankly. "In that case, I won't beat around the bush. I do think you're trustworthy, senior, but I like to play it safe. So I'd like to win you over. Would you consider it?"
"You really don't mince words." Yue Ning Progenitor shook her head with a smile. Hua Yunfei's direct way of speaking had instead won her favor.
"What's your answer, senior?" Hua Yunfei asked expectantly.
"Since I married into the Ancient Clan of Strength, I can only belong to the Ancient Clan of Strength." Yue Ning Progenitor shook her head and frankly refused.
"Ah." Hua Yunfei couldn't help sighing.
"You have a fine temperament for someone so young. You're bold when the moment calls for it, and kind when that's called for. You're genuine."
Yue Ning Progenitor said, "Don't worry. I'll keep your Lifebound Dao Weapon safe. When the day comes that you need it, I can personally deliver it to you."
"With your word, senior, I can rest easy." Hua Yunfei smiled.
There was nothing he could do if Yue Ning Progenitor wasn't willing. He would just have to come back to her when he needed the World Spirit Fragment.
The outcome of this journey wasn't perfect, but it was acceptable at least.