Chapter - 2938

Lacey rejected the idea without hesitation, "No way. I must stay with Zeke no matter what."

In fact, Zeke also wished Lacey would remain there as it would be safer for her, but he was well aware of her temperament.

He knew she would never stay behind.

Zeke shook his head. "I'm sorry, but Lacey will never agree to stay behind."

Aged Ginseng tried to persuade Lacey and insisted that if she didn't comply, it wouldn't follow Zeke to the ancient battlefield.

However, it underestimated Lacey's stubbornness.

Even after its incessant persuasions, Lacey still refused to stay behind.

Aged Ginseng sighed. "Fine. I can only respect the decision of the DemiEmperor's descendant. DemiEmperor's descendant, I wish you a safe journey. We, the ginsengs, will pray for your good health."

It seemed to be implying it wasn't planning on following Zeke to the ancient battlefield.

Lacey asked Zeke, “Zeke, you requested Aged Ginseng to follow us to the ancient battlefield earlier. Will it reduce your burden if it comes with us?"

Zeke nodded. "Of course. Its presence could help in protecting our safety."

Lacey said to Aged Ginseng, "Aged. Ginseng, I hereby order you, as the Demi-Emperor's descendant, to follow us to the ancient battlefield and safeguard us."

Aged Ginseng gulped. "That... Ms. Hinton, I'm already old, weak, and can't walk much anymore. I'm afraid I'll only slow you down. So, I think I shouldn't tag along. I'll just wait for your safe return here.”

"What's the matter? Are you defying my order?"

Aged Ginseng hurriedly replied, “I dare not do that. You must be joking, Ms. Hinton. How would I dare to disobey the command of the DemiEmperor's descendant? I'm just worried I'll weigh you down."

Lacey uttered, "It's disobedience if you don't listen to me. I'll report this to my ancestor."

"I...” Aged Ginseng was stumped and could only sigh ultimately. "Fine. I'm flattered that Ms. Hinton values me. I shall follow you to the ancient battlefield. Alas! My only concern is that no one will be here to care for my underage descendants. In such a barren place with no one to attend to them, the only fate that awaits them is death by starvation.".

Aged Ginseng was preparing to play the sympathy card, and it indeed worked wonders.

Looking at those chubby Ginseng Dolls, Lacey couldn't bring herself to force Aged Ginseng to leave them behind.

Quinlan suggested, "That's not an issue. Master, you can give them a spirit pill, which should be sufficient to nourish these little ones to live for another eighty to a hundred years."

Zeke was astounded. "Is a small spirit pill that effective and capable of sustaining them for another eighty to a hundred years?"

Quinlan replied, "The ginsengs had always grown in the crevices of rocks in shade areas, so their reliance on nutrients is minimal. A small spirit pill is enough to keep them alive."

Aged Ginseng also seemed quite excited. "Do you really have a spirit pill? That's great. Please gift my descendants a spirit pill. In exchange, I'll follow you to the ancient battlefield and do my best to assist you.”

Zeke took out a spirit pill and gave it to Ginseng Dolls.

Aged Ginseng shattered the spirit pill on the spot and spread all the spiritual energy into the soil.

As the spiritual energy seeped into the soil, the initially barren and dry land gradually regained its nutrients and vitality.

Even the Ginseng Dolls perked up and appeared invigorated.

Aged Ginseng was overwhelmed with emotions. "I'm contented as long as my descendants are well-fed. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. In the future, I'll be at your service."

Zeke nodded. "There's no time to waste. Let's depart now."

Let's go!

Subsequently, Zeke and his party set off with a new team member— Aged Ginseng.

After Zeke and the others left, a triangular head suddenly emerged from a dark corner.

The head belonged to a fox.