After the two had walked some distance, Uchiha Madara increasingly felt that the evil aura was very close.
Uchiha Madara thought the Magic Stone should be nearby. If they went any farther, it might become dangerous.
With Ximaida still at his side, Uchiha Madara felt that the first thing he had to do was ensure her safety.
This girl had followed him because she wanted to see the sights of this world and broaden her horizons.
She had been out for less than three days. If she encountered any danger now, Uchiha Madara would feel terribly sorry for her.
"You wait here," Uchiha Madara said to Ximaida. "I can already sense an extremely evil aura not far ahead."
"If you come with me, you'll definitely be in danger," Uchiha Madara said.
"So just wait for me here. Once I get it, I'll come back for you. It shouldn't take long," Uchiha Madara said after thinking for a moment.
"You know why I came here, don't you?" Ximaida said.
"I came all this way—could even be considered running away from home to follow you. Are you going to abandon me now?" Ximaida asked, looking at Uchiha Madara.
"I'm so young, and you lured me out, made me run away from home, and now you're heartlessly abandoning me," Ximaida said quietly.
"Don't make yourself sound so pitiful," Uchiha Madara said helplessly to Ximaida. "Do you know what we're about to face?"
"It's the Magic Stone. The moment you look at it, you're finished," Uchiha Madara said.
"I'm not saying you can't come along, nor am I trying to abandon you here. It's just that it's truly too dangerous ahead. It's not suitable for someone of your level yet," Uchiha Madara said.
"But aren't you here?" Ximaida asked, looking at Uchiha Madara. "I've