Bai Yu resolved to keep a close watch on the Plant Spirit. All things considered, he was still a loyal servant to His Lordship and would never allow him to be cuckolded! He stayed in his spot and steadily observed the pair, scrutinizing their every move.
In the meantime, Li Meirong and Chou were unaware of Bai Yu's speculations. Shortly after, they went to seek for Feng Huang in various parts of the garden. Li Meirong walked a bit further ahead, to the barren field where she had practised the fire barrier techniques prior to ascending the volcano.
Chou lingered in the garden, hefting boulders aside and peeking behind bushes.
It didn't take long for him to find the self-indulgent turtle, hiding in a dark damp area beneath a decorative arched bridge, built between a collection of rocks and pebbles.
