He was scared that if his father separated from his mother by accident then what would happen to him in that situation? What if he happens to chance upon pure blood Nocru with bad intentions? Won't they grab him to bend Ji Yao to their will?
This was also the reason why Ji Yao didn't want anyone in the Concord to cross over with him to Niuq. He was terrified that some malicious Nocru would take advantage.
"What if someone with evil intentions holds him hostage or something?" he asked his mother with a look of concern on his face. Qilin Hao naturally understood but she felt ill at ease not having Ji Wen by her side.
She wanted to be there for her son but she was also afraid of leaving her husband by himself. It's only if she had him by her side will she feel a sense of ease.
"He is safer by my side," she said only for Ji Wen to wrap his arms around Qilin Hao and say,