Hearing Yi Feng's question, Gu Daofang repeatedly waved his hands.
"Senior, you misunderstand, you misunderstand..."
"How could this junior dare harbor such excessive thoughts?"
"That shadow was far from ordinary in strength, and its origins are unknown. Rashly engaging it would be anything but wise. This junior came shamelessly to seek your help only because I wish to ask Senior to send word and inform Boundary Star of this matter."
"Boundary Star governs many subordinate stars, including our Origin Star, and it has countless mighty experts. If Boundary Star learns of this matter, it will surely send people to investigate it thoroughly."
"Many formidable auras have now appeared on Origin Star. This junior must remain behind to oversee the investigation and cannot stay away for long. After much thought, I could only shamelessly ask Senior to deliver the message. There is no risk involved in this matter, and it should not be difficult for Senior. I beg you to show mercy to the myriad living beings of Origin Star and agree to this."
"This junior, Gu Daofang, offers thanks to Senior on behalf of all Origin Star!"
After his grave explanation, the long-bearded middle-aged man rose again, bowed, and cupped his fists.
Yet Yi Feng listened with doubt in his eyes and did not agree at once.
"Boundary Star?"
"If all it takes is sending a message, then this is naturally not difficult. Why must I be the one to go? Even if you cannot leave Origin Star, couldn't you send someone else?"
As soon as his words fell, Gu Daofang slowly raised his eyes and sighed.
"Alas."
"Senior does not know. This junior has also sent people to deliver messages, and even invited several experts to set out. Yet not one succeeded. The messengers sent out time and again