Though everything had happened so suddenly that the Nason King and most of the Nason Guards were busy dealing with the divine tree's golden branches, at least the other side had kept its word. Even in the midst of everything, they'd found time to have Elijah Jones teleport Annie, Feng Baobao, and the rest of their well-fed group to a remote part of the island.
"All right!"
The Seventeen you're looking for is just ahead. But someone got to him before you did, so you'd better move quickly when you get there.
After teleporting them to the location and greeting the two ordinary Nason Island guards who'd been keeping watch there to let them know their duty was done and they could leave, Elijah Jones turned to Zhang Chulan and the others.
"You can see for yourselves. Things on the island are getting more and more complicated. Someone's even stolen every last branch from the divine tree..."
"The situation's growing more and more complicated."
"So..."
"Zhang Chulan, I'm afraid this is as far as we can help you."
"Remember!"
"From here on out, unless you agree to the King's request and join us, you'll have to fend for yourselves. We definitely won't have time to look after you."
"Good luck!"
Before Zhang Chulan could say anything, Elijah Jones's figure began to warp. It was as if the space around him had been rolled up by something, and in an instant he disappeared without a trace. He'd teleported away without even bothering with another pleasantry.
"Elijah..."
"Good luck to you, too."
Watching the spot where he'd vanished, Zhang Chulan sighed and murmured those words.
"Phew!"
"All right, he's finally gone."
"I really didn't expect someone to do something as ridiculous as strip every golden branch off the tree..."
"It just doesn't