Qing Xuan hadn't expected the little tea tree to see things so clearly. In the end, he didn't refuse her. He simply opened the folding fan in his hand and drew the Innate Enlightenment Tea Tree inside.
Then he asked the little tea tree, "What do you plan to do now? Will you continue cultivating here on Wuyi Mountain, or seek out a renowned teacher?"
The little tea tree glanced at Wuyi Mountain, then at Qing Xuan. "If Senior doesn't mind having me, I'd like to stay by your side."
Truth be told, Qing Xuan was genuinely worried that the little tea tree might turn into a green tea bitch. If that happened, there'd never be a moment's peace on his Fangzhang Island.
Still, he wasn't comfortable abandoning the little tea tree and leaving her here on Wuyi Mountain. Her cultivation was simply too low.
He figured that as soon as he left, she'd be forced to join the Demon Race. She might even become cannon fodder during the Witch-Demon Great Tribulation.
After all, the little tea tree no longer had her innate foundation. She was now nothing more than an ordinary postnatal member of the Demon Race.
Of course, the Great Dao Enlightenment Law she had mastered was something no other demon possessed. That alone was enough to let her strength grow rapidly.
But because of her origins, her potential was already limited. Unless she came across some tremendous opportunity, Great Luo Golden Immortal would be as far as she could go.
After thinking it over, Qing Xuan said, "In that case, stay by my side. You can come to my Daoist abode and keep Bai He company."
"By the way, Bai He is a Pure World White Lotus. She gained human form after I enlightened her; she isn't