Receiving a solemn promise from the Willow God, Jiang Che felt quite gratified in his heart.

Although this time he helped out entirely because the Willow God was his employee, if anything happened to the other party, it would also be his own loss.

However, this does not mean that he doesn't care about the attitude of the person seeking help. Now, with the Willow God's expression of gratitude, it brought him a sense of relief.

This also proved that this time, Jiang Che didn't save the wrong person.

After all, the pressure from the four ancient sects isn't easy to withstand. Having paid such a price, Jiang Che naturally hoped the ones he helped would be grateful towards him.

Even though, with Jiang Che's strength and cultivation, the other party might never be able to repay this kindness, Jiang Che wasn't very concerned about that; he only cared whether the other person remembered his kindness.

Just as the Willow God had just promised to stand together with Tiger King Ridge unto life and death, upon hearing these words, Jiang Che felt a warmth in his heart.

"Willow God, my friend, from now on, you must be careful. These ancient sects may not let this go easily. I will also keep a close watch, and if they cause trouble again, I will intervene once more."

Feeling satisfied, Jiang Che thought of the elders of the four sects who had escaped and quickly reminded the Willow God.

These ancient sects held themselves in high regard. First, the Willow God injured four of them, then they were frightened away by himself, losing face. Having suffered such losses, they shouldn't be expected to give up so easily.

"Understood, Thunder Tiger, my friend, you too must be cautious and not fall for any tricks by these ancient sects."

Upon hearing this, the Willow God solemnly nodded and said seriously.

If there's anyone these ancient sects resent most, it's definitely Thunder Tiger.

After all, she merely injured a few people from the ancient sects, causing them to lose some face, while Thunder Tiger directly killed an elder of the Shushan Sword Sect and disrupted their joint action.

Such repeated provocations against the ancient sects would clearly make Thunder Tiger a thorn in their side, given that his actions hit directly at their prestige.

"If there's nothing else, Willow God, my friend, I'll take my leave now."

Jiang Che responded earnestly.

Having chosen to help the Willow God, offending these ancient sects was inevitable. However, he wasn't too worried. With Little Purple's support, unless these sects sent stronger individuals, their mere elders couldn't possibly be his match.

Currently, the elders of the four sects had scurried away, so for the time being, the Imperial Capital should be fine, and Jiang Che prepared to depart.

Upon seeing that Jiang Che was leaving, the Willow God's eyes flickered. After a moment of thought, he stretched his hand towards the Willow tree not far away.

Immediately, a jade-green willow branch broke off from the treetop, about a palm's length, shimmering with a green glow, quickly flying into the Willow God's hand.

The Willow God handed the branch to Jiang Che, saying, "Thunder Tiger, my friend, if Tiger King Ridge faces danger, you can wield this willow branch. No matter how perilous, I will come."

Although he knew that with Thunder Tiger's cultivation, the odds of needing his help in the future were almost nonexistent, this was the best way the Willow God could think of to repay Thunder Tiger's kindness at the current time.

Just after taking the jade willow branch, Little Purple, on Jiang Che's head, chirped, its big eyes staring unblinkingly at the jade willow branch in Jiang Che's palm.

This willow branch is truly beautiful!

"Squeak~ Master, Little Purple can hold it for you!"

The next moment, Little Purple trotted with its four tiny legs up Jiang Che's arm, reaching his palm to cuddle the willow branch and sniff it.

"It smells so nice!"

Immediately, its big eyes lit up.

Little Purple smiled with delight, eyeing the willow branch like a cherished treasure, reluctant to part with it.

Then, seemingly having thought of something, Little Purple clutched the branch in its arms and turned to scamper off.

"Little rascal, what are you doing? Give the willow branch back."

Jiang Che watched Little Purple's actions, quite helpless, and said.

"Master, this... can you gift it to Little Purple?"

Little Purple hid the willow branch behind its back, speaking a bit sheepishly.

"No, give it back to me quickly!"

Jiang Che glared at Little Purple. This was a gift from the Willow God, and it couldn't just be given away in front of someone else.

"Thunder Tiger, my friend, it's alright. It seems the vitality of the Wood Spirit on the branch attracted Little Purple. Just let her have it!"

The Willow God laughed and, seeing Little Purple, his gaze was gentle. Soon, he procured another willow branch and handed it to Thunder Tiger.

"Squeak, Little Purple thanks the Willow God!"

Upon hearing these words, Little Purple grinned joyfully, stuck out its tongue at Jiang Che, proudly retrieving the willow branch from its back and waving it unabashedly in front of Jiang Che.

"Just be smug! See how I'll deal with you once we're back!"

Jiang Che rolled his eyes. This little guy was just asking for trouble.

"Willow God, my friend, farewell!"

No longer paying heed to Little Purple, Jiang Che took the willow branch, nodded to the Willow God, and then transformed into a stream of light, flying towards Tiger King Ridge.

In the secluded courtyard, the Willow God watched Jiang Che's departing figure, his expression incredibly complex.

"Thunder Tiger, my friend, I owe you more and more!"

This wasn't the first time Thunder Tiger had helped him. He truly didn't know when he could repay the kindness.

Because Thunder Tiger's strength was too powerful, no matter what happened, he could resolve it on his own. Even if she wanted to repay him, there was no opportunity.

"Sigh~"

With a long sigh, the Willow God's true body illusion instantly shattered, turning into a plume of green mist, which slowly merged back into the Willow tree.

...

Tiger King Ridge.

A stream of light quickly flew from the horizon and landed in Peach Grove Valley in Nangong Luo's view.

The spiritual light dissipated, revealing the figure of Jiang Che.

"Squeak~"

Having successfully returned home, Little Purple let out a joyful cry, leaping off Jiang Che's head, biting the jade willow branch, and swiftly climbed up the Bodhi Tree, not to be seen again.

"Third Sister, why are you looking at me like that?"

Jiang Che was just about to walk back to his sleeping area when he noticed Nangong Luo, immersed in the Cyan Stone Pool, gazing at him with a peculiar look full of playful teasing.

After speaking, Jiang Che looked around bafflingly.

He didn't find anything unusual, though?

"Big Brother, did you help out our sister-in-law, Willow God?"

Nangong Luo smiled warmly at her big brother, her tone teasing.

Earlier, after waking up from her cultivation, she turned her head to find her big brother missing at some point, vanishing silently. Soon, she noticed Little Purple was also gone.

Thinking of how the Willow God had sought help before, Nangong Luo immediately understood.

Big Brother must have gone to back up the Willow God.

"??? "

Hearing this, Jiang Che paused mid-step, looking at Nangong Luo with a face full of bewilderment.

What on earth?

What sister-in-law, Willow God?

"Third Sister, what nonsense are you spouting?"

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