Humans have a saying that’s quite accurate: when Heaven is angry, there will be rain; when humans are arrogant, there will be disaster. And when these spirit monsters act recklessly, they’re not far from being obliterated! Xia Mian gently toyed with the Hellfire dancing at her fingertips, her gaze landing on the little sapling continuously begging for mercy. "With your level of cultivation, you cannot develop spirituality even after decades of receiving incense from the Ji Family, let alone for another hundred years." Xia Mian paused, her tone suddenly shifting, "Who assisted you?" Although Xia Mian was quite accomplished in Xuanxue, she always believed that most abnormalities were human-made. So, even if she discovered that this tree was abnormal, she wouldn’t think that everything about the Ji Family was caused by this tree. The Tree Demon hung its crown down like a child who had made a mistake, stammering, "It was a woman..." Xia Mian squinted, "A woman? What woman?" The Tree Demon’s crown shook slightly. The air in front of it shimmered, and then a screen-like thing appeared out of thin air. A woman’s face slowly emerged on the screen. The woman had gentle brows and eyes, her smile was like a blooming flower, every move she made was naturally enchanting. Xia Mian stared at this face and was stunned, "Gu Zhi..." Upon hearing this name, the faces of Ji Changxing and Mu Keying changed instantly. Ji Hua lowered his head with a complex expression. "Master, I’ve told you everything you wanted to know. Please show mercy and spare me!" The Tree Demon was utterly submissive, being both flexible and adaptable. Xia Mian glanced at it, "It’s indeed not easy for you to develop spirituality, but harming others is where you’re wrong!" The Tree Demon immediately admitted its mistake, "I won’t dare anymore, I will never dare again!" As the Tree Demon spoke, its gaze swept toward Lu Zechuan behind Xia Mian, letting out a light "eh". "This noble’s aura is very similar to that woman’s!!! I like it!!!" The Tree Demon clasped its branches together, showing a bashful and coy posture like a human. Excitedly, its leaves started rustling again... The Ji Family members were suddenly chaotic like leaves in the wind—did this Tree Demon not understand its own gender?!!! Its previous voice and the face it showed were both male!!! It likes Lu Zechuan, serious? Xia Mian’s eyes turned slightly cold, and she kicked the flirty little Tree Demon away, "Who the hell wants your affection?" Lu Zechuan was hers. How dare a little Tree Demon covet her man?! And a male Tree Demon, no less! The Tree Demon was kicked away, struggling to get up from the ground. It dared not show anger but looked pitifully, shrinking its branches while slowly shifting toward Lu Zechuan, "Master, can I leave now?" Though very unyielding, the truth is that strength matters. It couldn’t defeat this woman, so it must endure! "Leave? Don’t you like him? Stay by his side then!" Xia Mian’s eyes shifted, a sly smile appearing. Just as well, Lu Zechuan was plagued by misfortune, and she couldn’t be with Lu Zechuan all the time. With this little Tree Demon secretly protecting Lu Zechuan, she could feel more at ease. "Can I really?!" The little Tree Demon was immediately thrilled, showing a greedy expression on its extremely silly face. "No, you cannot!" Lu Zechuan replied with a sullen face, his voice deep. This thing was drooling over his body—he definitely didn’t want such an entity following him. Xia Mian gently patted his hand, whispering in his ear. Lu Zechuan’s expression improved slightly, but his gaze toward the little Tree Demon still carried deep disdain. "Being by his side comes at a cost." Xia Mian lightly curled her lips, "You must be responsible for his safety. If there’s even a slight mishap, I’ll burn you to ashes!" The little Tree Demon shivered in fear at Xia Mian’s ice-cold glance, but the temptation from Lu Zechuan’s aura was too great, so it bravely agreed, "Alright, I promise you!" As soon as the Tree Demon said this, an invisible Contract Curse descended upon its head. Xia Mian smiled faintly, "Now, your every move is under my surveillance. If you dare harm him, I’ll kill you first!" The little Tree Demon wouldn’t dare harm Lu Zechuan. The aura on Lu Zechuan’s body allowed it to quickly gather spiritual elements. With enough time, it could transform into a human form! For a plant spirit monster, being able to transform was a fantastic fortune, and it certainly wouldn’t neglect its benefactor! "Is it, done?" Ji Changxing blinked, glancing once more at the sapling before Xia Mian, then craned his neck to look at the deep pit to the west. Well, this tree took the initiative to leave the pit, saving them from cutting it down. "Tonight, the three of you should be able to have a good night’s sleep." Xia Mian turned around, offering Ji Chenggong and his two sons a slight smile. Ji Chenggong and his sons exchanged glances, each of their eyes filled with astonishment. "Miss Xia, what about the fortunes of the Ji Family..." Ji Chenggong asked again. "No rush, I need to meet her first." Xia Mian said softly, then signaled to the little Tree Demon, "Transform into whatever you like to make it convenient for him to carry you." The little Tree Demon perceptively shook its body again, transforming itself into a miniature plant pendant. Lu Zechuan picked up the pendant, finally feeling a little less disdainful. Well, this little Tree Demon turned itself into quite a good-looking little pendant. "Let’s go! Down the mountain!" Xia Mian turned to look at the numerous graves; as night fell and the Yin energy rose, if they didn’t leave soon, the ancestors of the Ji Family might really want to chat with these younger generations. Ji Chenggong also sensed the subtle changes in the air and dared not linger any longer. Although they were his ancestors, people tend to fear certain things more as they age! With the group descending the mountain, much of the Ji Family’s issues were resolved. Ji Chenggong was full of gratitude toward Xia Mian, and before leaving, he sincerely offered Xia Mian a check worth over a hundred million. What a generous gesture! Xia Mian didn’t stand on ceremony with the Ji Family. Saving a life is better than building a Seventh Level pagoda; she saved an entire Ji Family! Ji Chenggong was very happy today. After all, the sword hanging over the Ji Family was at least a bit further away, and his longstanding leg ailment seemed closer to being cured. "Miss Xia, my leg..." Ji Chenggong, seated in the car, anxiously turned back to ask Xia Mian. Xia Mian glanced at Ji Chenggong’s leg, "Mr. Ji’s leg ailment is longstanding. To have you stand on your feet today, you’ll likely endure some discomfort in the coming days. I’ll prescribe some warming and nourishing medicine for you to take. In ten days, I’ll visit for treatment." Ji Chenggong quickly nodded. As long as Xia Mian was willing to treat him, waiting a few more days was nothing! After all, hadn’t he endured for so many years already?