Xuandu appeared lost in thought. He asked no further questions, simply giving a slight nod.
"Very well."
Immediately after, Lu Xuan spoke with Zhang Liang for a moment longer before saying gravely,
"Senior Brother Zhang, I can see Tribulation Qi coalescing within you. It seems your tribulation in this life is at hand. You should return to Xianyang with Eldest Senior Brother first. I will come find you after I've dealt with the matter in the Nine Nether."
"Very well." Zhang Liang nodded with a faint smile.
After Xuandu departed, taking the True Saint of the North Pole with him, Lu Xuan turned his gaze to the Little Peach Tree, whose canopy now blotted out the sky. A sense of wistfulness washed over him.
'The tree I planted with my own hands has grown so lush and verdant.'
As Lu Xuan was lost in his feelings, the Little Peach Spirit grew a bit shy and muttered,
"Daddy, why are you staring at me like that?"
