"Fellow Daoist, why not rest for a few more days before setting out?" Zhongshan, seeing that Li Zhirui was about to leave immediately, spoke up to retain him.
"Thank you for your kindness, but having been away from home for many days, I'm uneasy in my heart and wish to return sooner."
Zhongshan wanted Li Zhirui to stay because it meant having an additional combatant to help out in case of danger, but he had led his clanspeople out of Xuanfa State precisely to avoid getting involved. How could he consider staying now?
Seeing that he couldn't persuade him to stay, Zhongshan had no choice but to personally see off Li Zhirui and his group.
"Uncle Shiling, why did you tell them about the situation in Xuanfa State?" Li Chenghuo asked somewhat puzzled aboard the Spirit Boat.
"We were passing by anyway, so we might as well remind them in passing, to prevent them from suffering heavy losses due to the Demon Cultivator and being unable to fulfill the trade with our family."
