"So that's what it is. You needn't worry about that. Once we leave, just stay by my side, and no one will be able to take your life!" Man Huzi said arrogantly.
"But this junior left a trace of his blood essence at the Star Palace. They could come looking for me at any moment. Surely I can't stay by your side for the rest of my life, Senior?" Xiao Yu said hesitantly.
"That's even simpler. The art I cultivate includes a secret technique for blocking such tracking methods. I'll teach it to you when the time comes. As long as you haven't left anything like your divine soul at the Star Palace, there won't be a problem!" Man Huzi laughed heartily.
"Well..."
"Hmm? Enough hemming and hawing. Did you never intend to agree to my offer? Don't think the Star Palace's three Nascent Soul cultivators here can protect you. Believe it or not, even if I killed you outright, they couldn't do a thing to me!" Seeing Xiao Yu hesitate and refuse to agree, Man Huzi threatened him directly.
Xiao Yu's heart jolted. Even among Middle Nascent Soul cultivators, Man Huzi was a formidable figure. If he was determined to kill Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu truly had little confidence in escaping. On second thought, agreeing would do no harm. He only needed to get through these ten-odd days in the Void Sky Hall, then leave ahead of time and make a run for it.
He therefore hurriedly replied, "It is this junior's honor that you think so highly of me, Senior! Your disciple Xiao Yu pays his respects to you, Master!"
"Ha ha ha! Good, good, good!" Delighted that Xiao Yu knew what was good for him, Man Huzi stopped using voice transmission and burst into laughter.
"Here, take