Chang Xi was startled by his stare. A strange feeling inexplicably welled up in her heart, and her cheeks grew warm. She hurriedly turned her head away, secretly muttered a curse, and forced down her racing emotions before saying calmly, "Since neither of you minds, follow me."
With that, she waved her slender hand. Auspicious clouds surged beneath her feet, and she turned and shot into the sky, speeding back the way they had come. Di Jun and Tai Yi followed close behind. The three of them tore through the air, and amid the tumbling clouds, they soon arrived deep within the Lunar Star.
The scene before them suddenly opened up. Upon the lonely star stood a towering tree, reaching a thousand zhang into the sky. Its branches and trunk were sturdy as iron, silver radiance flowing over them. It was none other than the legendary Moon Laurel Divine Wood.
The tree appeared unremarkable, but it was actually indestructible, possessing an astonishing power of regeneration. Even if it suffered a calamity and was gravely wounded, as long as its roots remained unbroken, it could recover completely in an instant. It truly deserved to be called an undying tree.
"Our residence with my sister is just ahead," Chang Xi said softly.
Di Jun looked up. Beneath the laurel stood a palace that rose from the ground, its golden tiles dazzling and its jade steps shining. A plaque hung high above, three radiant characters written upon it: Guanghan Palace.
"Thank you for leading the way, Dao Companion," Di Jun said, cupping his hands respectfully.
Chang Xi nodded and led the two of them through the palace gates. As soon as they entered the courtyard, she called out, "Sister! Come quickly, we have distinguished guests!"
"Coming, coming. You little girl, what are you