Ye Qingchen fell silent.
He and Xiao Xiao had depended on each other since childhood, so he naturally wanted what was best for her. However, he had only met Yao Yue once. Although she seemed well-intentioned, he was uneasy about entrusting Xiao Xiao to her so readily.
With a thought, Ye Qingchen quietly activated his Dual Pupil Martial Soul and focused his gaze on Yao Yue's eyes, hoping to hear her innermost thoughts. To his disappointment, he couldn't hear even a hint of them, seeing only her smiling face.
Frowning, Ye Qingchen reconsidered. It was true, just as Yao Yue had said; many other sects and powers would likely come looking for Xiao Xiao. Their strength might not rival the Wuji Immortal Palace, but their methods would almost certainly not be as gentle as Yao Yue's. The six major sects of the Northern Desolate Country were the perfect example. When that time came, protecting Xiao Xiao with his current abilities would be impossible.
