Amon feigned hesitation. He asked Di Ying, "Are you sure? I have mentioned before that the bond is a sacred thing between a cultivator and a spirit beast. It is not something to be taken lightly."
"I don't mind if it is you. I trust you," Di Ying said.
Amon displayed a contemplative expression before saying, "Very well. If that is your wish, let's do it. We will save your mother together."
"Yes!" Di Ying exclaimed. She felt excited. Being involved in a quest or a noble mission was something she had only experienced in stories. She was thrilled to experience one in real life.
"The bonding process would take some time and cannot be interrupted. I worry that your uncle might intrude on us. You should check first whether he…"
"He won't bother us," Di Ying said before Amon finished his sentence. "He won't come up here for at least another five hours."
"How can you be so sure?" Amon asked.
