There is really no way to power level but we can always go back to help. Besides I need lower teir crafting stuff anyways.
Not entirely true.
Grouping with him, and doing all the skill/heart/POI/Vista unlocks for each area as a group goes VERY fast - in fact you will probably clear a 15-25 zone in ~2 hours (As opposed to solo, at about 4-5 hrs)