Lin Mu stored every remaining crystal securely within the ring.
He intended to study them later. For now, there was no need to expose anyone else to them.
"Let's head back."
"Okay!" Little Shrubby happily returned to his full size.
His body expanded into his majestic form within moments, crimson fur shimmering beneath the moonlight. Lin Mu climbed onto his back as the great beast crouched slightly before launching himself forward.
Unlike earlier, he deliberately restrained his speed. The journey back remained incredibly fast, though no longer so overwhelming that the surrounding scenery disappeared entirely. The forests beneath them rolled by like endless green waves under the pale moon.
Immortal beasts occasionally lifted their heads after sensing Little Shrubby's presence, though by the time they reacted he had already disappeared beyond the horizon. Several powerful roars echoed from distant mountains.
