What Good Was It Having One?

"Hm? What? Senior Sister, you're coming with me?"

For a moment, Ji Yuan couldn't quite process it.

Feng Zhitáo accompanying him—admittedly, that was a path he had never considered. He had never thought to rely on anyone else for something like this.

When he traveled, he was used to going it alone.

Take this trip, for instance. On his own, he had the Form-Changing Talisman and the Breath-Concealing Formula.

If he needed to flee, he had a Talisman Treasure and a Peak-Grade Spirit Artifact.

And if there was absolutely no escape, he could still teleport to a fixed point far away. One way or another, he would survive.

But bringing Feng Zhitáo changed things. He wouldn't dare use many of his methods. At the very least, he couldn't comfortably act as a Demonic Cultivator. If something happened, he might even have to look after her.

In short, Feng Zhitáo believed that, having reached Peak Foundation Establishment, she could keep Ji Yuan safe.

But to Ji Yuan, she might be a burden. "That's right. Don't underestimate me! I'm strong."

Feng Zhitáo stepped forward with her head high and chest out, her brows drawing together. She thought Ji Yuan was looking down on her.

"Of course you're strong, Senior Sister. It's just—I still want to go alone. I'll make it quick, so I won't trouble you." Ji Yuan gave her an apologetic smile.

"I'm used to traveling on my own."

"Master, look at Junior Brother!"

Seeing Ji Yuan refuse her even over this, Feng Zhitáo had no choice but to appeal to Hua Yaoyue.

Reclining in her soft chair as though dozing, Hua Yaoyue couldn't even be bothered to open her eyes. "Let him go alone. He's grown up. You can't protect him forever."

"Exactly."

Ji Yuan hurried to add, "I appreciate