When Ninth staggered back to the tree hollow, three hours had already passed.
Tenth had returned. Only a small piece of Guiding Incense remained in her hand, replaced by half a bowl of golden honey.
Guiding Incense could designate a location and send its owner back once lit. However, each use consumed quite a bit, it could not cross realms, and the distance had to be within thirty kilometers.
Staggering into the tree hollow, Tenth collapsed by the entrance and panted, "Why are those hairless bugs so damn annoying? We only burned their home and stole their honey. Was that really necessary?"
"Say less and have some water."
Ninth took the water Tenth handed her. After one sip, she forgot all her troubles.
The murky rainwater became clear and sweet with just a little honey added to it. This special honey, impossible to enjoy in the outside world, left behind a lingering sweetness that made one forget everything else.
After another gulp, Ninth was instantly immersed in it and began wondering what kind of awful garbage all the honey she had drunk before had been.
After draining the first bowl of sweet water, Ninth set down the wooden bowl and licked her lips as she looked at the others.
There was no light in the tree hollow, but she had reached Perfected Qi Refining, so she could still see in the darkness.
Aside from herself and Tenth, only Eighth among the others could barely remain conscious.
Eighth was currently feeding honey water to the others, wearing a silly grin as she did so.
She had previously had her soul hooked away by the mysterious voice, but she was occasionally able to regain consciousness and help Ninth and Tenth with whatever tasks she could manage.
As for First, who was ill,