"No particular reason!" Second Better shrugged indifferently, casually tapping the buttons...
"Huh? Didn't we agree earlier that you'd visit the other sects of the Huaxia Human Race before deciding?" Li Xiaoya asked in puzzlement. After a pause, he continued, "I once helped a sect called the Heartmind Pavilion. I could introduce you to them, Brother Second Better. Or you could visit our Heavenly Dao Sect in the Thirty-Three Star Realm!"
"Ah, you misunderstood, Brother Li!" Second Better shook his head, then explained, "I don't mean I'm worried about having nowhere to go. I've changed my mind!"
"Changed your mind?" Li Xiaoya asked in surprise. "What are you planning, Brother Second Better?"
"I've decided to stay in this secret realm, both to cultivate and to study this Skyvault Flying Boat. It'll be extremely useful for my future research into the Artifact Refining Dao!" Second Better explained. He paused and looked into the distance. "Besides, I have a physical body now. It wouldn't be convenient for you to take me to those dangerous places, would it?"
"..." Li Xiaoya gave Second Better a searching look, but saw only openness in his eyes. Something suddenly stirred in his heart, reminding him of Senior Brothers Liu Qingshan and Liu Hang, whom he had remembered during that moment of qi deviation not long ago. Had he not stubbornly insisted on venturing into dangerous places back then, he probably would not have lost those two closest friends. It would be good for Second Better to remain in the Skyvault Secret Realm. He might as well leave the Two-Headed Purple Phoenix Beast behind to guide and look after him, too. That would be much safer... With that thought, he quickly said, "In that case, all right! Brother Second Better, stay here!"
"Brother Li! You agree?" Second Better