While Zu An was immersed in his own musings, Yun Jianyue was fretting over matters as well. After some hesitation, she said, “You don’t have to worry about me. I don’t want to drag you down.”

Zu An was stunned. “What are you saying? If I was afraid of being dragged down by you, I wouldn’t have saved you back then.”

“I know you’re a chivalrous man, but this is different. I plan to visit the imperial prison. You’ve already helped me enough, and I cannot burden you further.” Yun Jianyue watched him carefully as she spoke. Even though this man was usually too liberal with his words, he was much more reliable than the members in her sect who were always bragging about how loyal they were. It wouldn’t be a disgrace if Honglei ended up with this man in the end. It was just a pity that the two of them couldn’t do anything together because of the technique she cultivated.

Zu An was slightly embarrassed...