Xu Chunniang was startled. Just as she released her divine sense to search for Little Golden Carp's whereabouts, she heard a strand of divine will.
"Don't worry, it's with me."
It was the Treant King.
The Treant King had successfully passed the tribulation and would soon be greeted by auspicious clouds.
The auspicious clouds contained abundant auspicious energy, perfect for the weakened Little Golden Carp to consume.
Xu Chunniang sighed in relief. Little Golden Carp had been raised by the Treant King and had rendered her great service. With the Treant King watching over it, its life was in no danger.
Now that the Treant King's injuries had healed and she had successfully advanced to the Mahayana Stage, Xu Chunniang had finally fulfilled what she had promised back then. She could leave with a clear conscience.
When Wu Chen learned that she intended to leave, he earnestly urged her to stay.
"Fellow Daoist Xu, if you wish to leave, there is no need to rush. Thanks to you, His Majesty was able to overcome her tribulation and enter the Mahayana Stage in one stroke.
"Now that our Treant Race has gained a Mahayana Venerable, the whole kingdom is celebrating. Even if Fellow Daoist Xu insists on leaving, you must at least attend the celebration first."
The old cypress tree also joined in persuading her. "His Majesty has only just completed her tribulation and still needs time to consolidate her cultivation. Once she emerges from seclusion, she will certainly thank you personally."
Just as Xu Chunniang hesitated, Gui Zhi spoke up.
"Didn't you ask me earlier to help you gather maps of the areas surrounding the Treant Race? His Majesty traveled to many places in her youth. The maps she possesses are far more complete than the ones we collected."
Xu