Qing Luan lifted her chin slightly. A faint determination flickered in her eyes.
"My mother was from that town. Her family has an old estate there. It has been empty for years, but I believe she might have gone there. Or someone in the town might know something. I thought… if I reached there, I might find clues. Or at least survive long enough to understand what happened."
Han Yu remained silent.
Qing Luan lowered her head.
"That is why I asked you to travel with us. Not because I expect charity, but because it is the only way I can live long enough to find answers."
She raised her eyes to him.
"If honored disciple wishes, once I am safe, I will do anything required to repay this kindness. Even if I might not have my clan's resources I'll still try." She stated. "Forgive me for not stating it clearly before." She added with a flare of fear energy.
Han Yu looked at her for a long, silent moment.
In that moment, he made his decision.
He would travel with them.
