Peng Ku knew his position in the Heavenly Demon Hall very well. Although he was a Deputy Hall Master, he was really just someone sent out to handle affairs, and his standing fell short of Chao Jue's. Since Chao Jue had said so, he could hardly disobey.
Naturally, Peng Ku worried about Chao Jue's safety. During the Imperial Province Ranking Contest, any expert above the Void Martial Realm who took action would certainly face condemnation from all the other sects, but that still did not guarantee complete safety.
"Yao Qiu, I don't care whether you avenge your son. That isn't important. What matters is that you keep Young Master Chao safe and sound!" Peng Ku could not demand anything of Chao Jue, but he could give Yao Qiu orders.
Whatever else, Yao Qiu was a Void Martial Realm expert. His strength was somewhat below Peng Ku's, but overall, he should still have been stronger than Chao Jue.
If they really encountered trouble, having such a helper would provide another measure of protection.
Since Chao Jue would not let Peng Ku follow, naturally, he did not want Peng Ku's other subordinates following either. In truth, even if they followed, they would not compare to Yao Qiu, since they were mostly at the half-step Martial Realm.
Yao Qiu had not expected Chao Jue to have such an idea. Having him come along posed a risk, but it was also an opportunity.
This would let him draw somewhat closer to Chao Jue, though the risk was enormous too.
Chao Jue's status was extremely high. If anything happened to him, Yao Qiu would have to bear the consequences.
Still, he was willing to accept this task. In Imperial Province, experts above the Void Martial Realm generally would not act, so Chao Jue was essentially