Peach Demon and the other two traveled westward together for quite some time, but it was time for Peach Demon to leave as well.
Peach Demon had now led the Peach Blossom Clan back to managing the Peach Orchard. There was far too much to handle there, and she could not remain away from the Peach Orchard indefinitely.
Especially lately, matters in the Peach Orchard had become even more numerous. It was difficult for her to spare even the time it took to drink a cup of tea.
Thus, Peach Demon could not stay in the mortal realm for too long.
"Great Sage, Master Xuanzang, I need to return to the Heavenly Court as well." Peach Demon stopped and spoke to the two of them.
If she truly had ample time, Peach Demon would certainly have been willing to accompany Goku and the others westward all the way, but she could not do so.
Uchiha Shin had told her before that she could not keep following Xuanzang and the others. After all, this westward journey was a quest to attain the Dao, and outsiders should not deliberately involve themselves.
"Alright, return to the Heavenly Court first. Once we complete our mission, we'll go find you there." Goku smiled faintly.
Xuanzang smiled as well. "Miss Peach Demon, take care on the road."
Peach Demon nodded to the two of them, then left and returned to the Heavenly Court.
"Goku, I think Miss Peach Demon is quite nice. She treats you very well," Xuanzang said with a smile as he rode atop the white horse.
Goku cast Xuanzang a cold glance. "Master Xuanzang, you talk too much."
"Wasn't man given a mouth to speak? If it were only for eating, what would be the point? Besides, this mouth is on my own