When Li Yan had released him from their contract, Qianji had initially felt there was no need. His death would not implicate Li Yan, and at certain times, he should still have been able to help him.
But after coming into contact with the outside world in Saint Demon City, Qianji came to understand the strength of the Immortal Spirit Realm more and more clearly. He also learned what a terrifying existence the Void Refinement Realm truly was, and he felt utterly unworthy of signing another contract with Li Yan.
Not to mention now—even over the long years to come, what help could he possibly provide? To put it bluntly, if he insisted on doing so, he would instead become a burden!
His master was already absurdly powerful. Even if all those so-called top Spirit Transformation cultivators from the lower realm were added together, they probably would not be enough for his master to poke with a single finger.
Such an enormous contrast had also gradually forged a strong heart within Qianji. In the past, he had only been willing to cultivate because Li Yan had forced him to, or because Zi Kun had provoked him into it.
After living in Saint Demon City for a time, Qianji felt that he had to grow stronger. He had to become like his master and eventually stand among the highest ranks of the cultivation world.
Li Yan saw every change in Qianji, and he was deeply gratified. He had always hoped that those around him would not so easily pass away again. He hoped they could accompany him all the way forward, to see broader heavens and earth, to tread across more mountains and rivers!
And so, as the two traveled onward, Li Yan once concealed himself in the air and watched