At this point, Qin Luo looked at her with a meaningful expression.

However, Xia Zihan only heard the term "female alchemist" in the conversation, and she immediately became worried.

Various images flashed through her mind, worrying about whether the female alchemist and Qin Luo would have too much contact. She knew Qin Luo's actions were for her cultivation, and she couldn't completely control her thoughts.

Xia Zihan lowered her head slightly, a hint of unease flashing in her eyes. She bit her lip, trying to calm herself down.

"Fellow Daoist Wang Wu, that female alchemist... is she reliable?" There was a hint of doubt in his voice.

Qin Luo looked at her like this and sighed inwardly. He shook his head slightly and said:

"Fellow Daoist Xia, rest assured. I saved her life in Spirit Mist Valley, which is why she agreed to refine the Spirit Gathering Pill for me. Moreover, my relationship with her is purely transactional, nothing more."

At this point, Qin Luo's tone turned slightly cold.

"If Fellow Daoist Xia is really worried about me, you can come along with me."

Xia Zihan's heart skipped a beat when she heard Qin Luo's slightly cold tone. Although she wanted to go with him, wouldn't that mean she didn't trust him enough?

Moreover, she had just promised Qin Luo that she would cultivate diligently. If she were to follow him because of this unfounded worry, wouldn't she disappoint him again?

Thinking of this, Xia Zihan bit her lower lip tightly, trying hard to suppress the urge to go along. After taking a deep breath, she slowly said:

"Fellow Daoist Wang Wu, go ahead, I trust you. I will cultivate diligently here and wait for your return."

After saying this, Xia Zihan slowly stepped forward and reached out to straighten Qin Luo's slightly wrinkled robe.

Her fingers gently traced Qin Luo's shoulder, the movements soft and delicate, smoothing out the slight unevenness, just like a virtuous wife.

"Be careful on the road, and remember...do not have too much contact with that female alchemist."