Watching her, Xiao Yifeng felt an impulse surge within him. He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and cupped his fists.

"Master's Wife, this disciple is unworthy, but I implore you to allow Senior Sister and me to travel together."

"My strength may be meager, but I will stake my life on it. As long as I am here, I will not let Senior Sister come to any harm."

"Anyone who wishes to harm Senior Sister will have to step over my dead body first. I beg you to grant my request, Master's Wife."