Some time later, the Fire Tribulation Fruit and the Crimson-Gold Dragon Egg were placed together on the Star-Talk Tree, absorbing energy as they waited to hatch.
"So you're saying you used to be human, and now you've become the guardian of the Fire Tribulation Fruit?"
Di Qiu'er lounged against the Star-Talk Tree, chatting with the Flame Witch beside her through the Psychic Element.
"That's right. My real name is Jiang Feng. I was caught in the flames of the heavenly tribulation, but the previous Queen Yan Ji saved me. That was how I survived."
"I see. So you're hatching the egg to repay her?"
"You could say that... Mostly, I have nowhere else to go. Looking like this, I'd be hunted down by the Guard Mages the moment I entered the Safe Zone..."
Jiang Feng curled up into a ball. After so many years away from home, she clearly missed it dearly. Di Qiu'er considered her words, then offered a suggestion.
"Why don't you come with me? I have a way to get you home."
"What way?" Jiang Feng's curiosity was piqued. She wanted to hear what Di Qiu'er had in mind, and Di Qiu'er explained.
"My Master can take you back to the Zhao Family without anyone noticing. We won't restrict your freedom, either."
Di Qiu'er thought bringing a Fire Spirit like this back with her would be a good idea. Now that Jiang Feng was a Flame Witch, she was much like the Flame Princess and could possess someone to support them in battle, just like the Snow Empress.
"Would... would that really work?"
Jiang Feng was tempted. She desperately wanted to go home and see her husband and daughter.
"Of course. I remember Su Miu has a human friend named Zhao Manyan. Do you know him?"
Di