"Now I'll give you two choices. First, follow me.
"Second, go join your former master."
Lu Xuan looked expressionlessly at the eight-eared strange beast.
The Listening Wind Beast raised its head, its pair of reddish-green pupils studying Lu Xuan.
"The benefits of following me are considerable. The Spirit Fruit you just had could be called the lowest-grade variety. Third- and Fourth Grade Spirit Fruit can be eaten as snacks, and you can often feast on Fifth Grade Myriad Manifestation Grass as well."
"Besides that, there are many kinds of Fourth and even Fifth Grade Spirit Brew."
"And don't you enjoy living in an environment with Strange Wind? This Wind Stabilizing Divine Pearl of mine should be able to meet your needs, shouldn't it?"
Lu Xuan spread open his palm. Wisps of Spirit Wind gathered together, forming a hazy spirit pearl.
The Listening Wind Beast's eyes circled around the Wind Stabilizing Divine Pearl, its desire to claim it for itself written all over its face.
"I am willing to follow at Master's side."
It let out a low growl toward Lu Xuan, conveying a thought to him.
"Good, good, good! You definitely won't regret this decision in the future."
Lu Xuan laughed heartily.
A pure white flower appeared out of thin air in his hand, every scene observed by the Flower Enchantress displayed upon its petals.
"That makes sense. I've already been cautious enough, and I'm much faster than cultivators of the same realm. Without the help of a miraculous Spirit Beast like the Listening Wind Beast, or a movement-type divine ability or secret treasure, it would be very difficult to detect my trail."
Lu Xuan gave a faint, amused smile.
He brought the Listening Wind Beast and all his harvests back to the Defective Grotto-heaven.
The starlight filling the sky