"Don't overthink it. A little missing is fine. You're more important than she is."
The conversation suddenly took a different turn, and Chi Xiao fell silent.
Still, given their relationship, there really was no need for such formality.
"All right, then. I'll put myself into a new state."
"Will a section of her arm be enough?"
"I'm only using it to study energy stability. I don't need much." Chi Xiao waved her arm to indicate that a section of an arm would be quite enough.
Xu Le did not give her any more.
Because, just as Chi Xiao had thought, Forest was also of great use to him.
In fact, it was not just Forest. Every one of the Children of Guyinduo was of great use to him.
"If a section of her arm will do, I'll take her body with me."
"Take her? Where are you going?"
Xu Le pointed downward.
"Somewhere deeper. The roots!"
Roots?
Though they were merely an ordinary part of a plant, Chi Xiao kept feeling that the roots Xu Le spoke of held a different significance.
What lay beneath the roots?
She was a little curious, but did not ask further.
"All right. Do you have a specific timeframe?"
"No. Sorry for the trouble during this time. Keep an eye on that Black Crow. He doesn't seem to have any problems, but you still need to stay somewhat vigilant."
"All right, I understand. Go without worrying."
With Chi Xiao guarding him, Xu Le naturally had no real concerns about his safety.
He glanced at Forest's body, wrapped it in branches, and flew toward the base of the Soul Devouring Tree.
Everything had already been done.
Next, all that remained was to eat!
What sort of abilities would he evolve?
He quickly brought the