By following Hua Yunfei, they only wanted to walk a steadier, faster path. After all, who did not want to grow stronger?
Having come this far, even if they could advance by only a sliver, they were willing to give it their all.
Both the Left and Right Guardians felt the same.
They wanted to improve too badly.
"It is good that you have goals. What I fear is that you have no goals at all."
Hua Yunfei did not mind the thoughts of the three. Though their journey together had been short, they had never left midway during moments of crisis. Even when they attacked Eastern Ghost Emperor Manor, they had never considered leaving. That was enough to prove their resolve.
As he spoke, he returned all three of their souls, along with Ye Fengliu's Human-Skin Drum.
Having gained Hua Yunfei's trust, Ye Fengliu and the other two were also very happy. The four of them could now be considered true companions.
"Let's go. Find somewhere secluded. We'll have a proper hotpot meal in the Dark World, then leave once we're done," Hua Yunfei said.
"What about Hei Chang and the others?" the Left Guardian asked. "Only the four of them remain in the Dou Spirit Holy Sect. Should we..."
"The bond between those four is truly rare. If they leave with us, they will certainly become trustworthy companions," the Right Guardian nodded.
"Before we leave, we'll visit the Dou Spirit Holy Sect. No matter the outcome, I will respect their choice," Hua Yunfei said.
The reason he had helped Hei Chang and the other three was precisely because of the deep bond between the four martial siblings. In the complicated world of cultivation, especially at their current level, such feelings were far too rare.
"It may be difficult.