Yunxi looked over the messages delivered by the mountain-guarding disciples, but not a single one was useful. She waved a hand and dismissed the disciple beside her.
Dian Dian hopped onto the table and said:
"Master, Dian Dian has already contacted friends within the sect and asked them to keep watch for that Shadow Gray Python's whereabouts. They said that if they find anything, they'll notify Dian Dian."
"Good, I understand. If they really can find that Shadow Gray Python, I'll give them a gift of thanks."
"Thank you, Master. Dian Dian will tell them. They'll definitely work even harder."
Dian Dian said happily, rubbing his front paws together.
Yunxi then released the Rosy Cloud Butterfly, which had just recovered, from the space. Looking at its butterfly wings, restored as good as new, she nodded in satisfaction before sending a voice transmission:
"Rosy Cloud, have you recovered to your peak condition?"
Rosy Cloud fluttered her pearlescent wings once and replied:
"Thank you for your concern, Master. With Master's nourishment, Rosy Cloud recovered quickly this time. Otherwise, Rosy Cloud would have had to sleep for at least a hundred years before gathering enough strength to break free of the cocoon."
Yunxi spoke gently to Rosy Cloud, who was perched on her fingertip:
"You suffered such grievous injuries to save me. Of course I had to ensure that you recovered completely. I just wonder whether this has helped your advancement? Do we need to find more Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to assist you?"
After hearing this, the Rosy Cloud Butterfly beat her wings once and said:
"If it is not too troublesome for Master, could Master reward Rosy Cloud with a leaf from the Life-Force Tree? Rosy Cloud wishes to use the Life-Force Tree's abundant vitality to lay eggs."
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