Zhu Zhuqing, standing to the side, did not say much.
Yet her resolute gaze and slightly clenched fists had already made her stance clear.
"That's right. We don't want to always be the ones being protected. We want to face things together with you too," Ah Yin said softly.
Faced with the three women's insistent request, Di yihong was deeply moved, but he was still reluctant to let them continue accompanying him.
"I understand how you feel, but Sea God Island is very far away. I truly don't want you to suffer through all this traveling with me," Di yihong tried to persuade them.
"First, don't forget that we're strong too. Besides, one more person means one more source of strength," Ning Rongrong said—
"Even if we can't help much, having us with you will at least keep you from feeling lonely."
"We'll take good care of ourselves, and we can look out for one another as well. I hope you can understand us," Zhu Zhuqing said, nodding slightly in agreement.
"Besides, being together will make us feel more at ease," Ah Yin said, looking at Di yihong with gentle yet firm eyes.
Di yihong looked at their determined expressions and knew that he could no longer change their minds.
After a long while, Di yihong could only let out a helpless sigh, though a faint, gratified smile appeared on his lips.
"All right. Since you've made up your minds, then we'll travel together," Di yihong said with a smile.
The three women immediately cheered with delight. Ning Rongrong jumped up excitedly.
"Great! We can finally go to Sea God Island together!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed.
Anticipation shone in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes as well, while Ah Yin smiled at everyone, her gaze filled with warmth.
After several days of preparation, one