With the matter settled, Zhao Fu was just about to turn and leave.
The Tree Spirit hurriedly said, "May I ask where you intend to go, sir? This old man has nothing to do at present, and this place is fraught with danger. I am willing to protect you, sir, as repayment for the favor of your help."
He had traded a tree that was of no use to him for an opportunity to break through into the Great Mighty Realm. The Tree Spirit felt that he had taken far too great an advantage and was somewhat ashamed before Zhao Fu.
Moreover, he believed Zhao Fu's identity was terrifying. Perhaps he would need Zhao Fu's help in the future, so he wanted to curry favor with him and build a better relationship with him. That was why he offered to protect Zhao Fu.
A Great Mighty volunteering to be his bodyguard? Zhao Fu was taken aback, but naturally delighted. He had never enjoyed such treatment before.
This place truly was filled with all kinds of dangers, but with a Great Mighty as a bodyguard, there was basically nothing to fear apart from Immortals and Half-Immortal beings. Zhao Fu could swagger through this place without restraint.
However, Zhao Fu was also somewhat worried that his true identity would be discovered. This Tree Spirit might very well kill him.
After careful consideration, Zhao Fu decided to agree. First, the benefits of having a Great Mighty as a bodyguard were simply too great. Second, the Tree Spirit had signed a contract forbidding him from harming Zhao Fu, and such a contract was difficult even for a Great Mighty to break.
Zhao Fu smiled and said, "Alright! I accept your protection."
The Tree Spirit beamed. "Thank you, sir, for being willing to give me