Xu Qingtong pondered for a moment, then said, "Master, I would like to go away for a while. Worryfree Valley has already torn away all pretense, openly killing people everywhere and gathering yin souls, wreaking havoc on all sides. I have reached Foundation Establishment now. As long as I don't encounter a Golden Core cultivator, I can protect myself."
After a pause, he continued, "I still have relatives in the mortal world. I thought I could take this opportunity to go out, both to protect them and to gain some experience. Would that be permissible? Please advise me, Master!"
Yu Tiancheng hesitated, then said, "Since you've made up your mind, I won't say any more. I have nothing to give you, either, except these words: put caution first in everything!"
"There's one more thing you must remember! You must never let outsiders know that you achieved Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment. The same goes for you, Siwen. You must not tell anyone about Qingtong's Foundation Establishment!" Yu Tiancheng instructed.
"Master, I've reached Foundation Establishment too. Can I go out with Little Junior Brother to gain some experience?" Du Siwen asked.
Yu Tiancheng said nothing, instead turning his gaze toward Xu Qingtong, as if to say, You decide what to do about this!
Xu Qingtong had wanted to refuse, but he could not find a suitable reason just then. On top of that, Du Siwen was staring at him with a burning gaze, her face full of anticipation. He truly could not bear to disappoint her, so he braced himself and agreed.
Du Siwen jumped high into the air, slapped Xu Qingtong hard on the shoulder, and said, "Thanks, Little Junior Brother!" Judging by how happy and excited she looked, she might well have hugged Xu Qingtong and planted a kiss on