The triumphant news of the expedition's overwhelming victory over the Termite Kingdom spread back to Xianglan Mountain, sending the whole kingdom into jubilation.
However, there were just too many follow-up matters to handle, so there was no time for celebration.
With Giant Cypress and Spiked Cypress staying behind to oversee the defense of the kingdom, Dragon Cypress could set his mind at ease.
He escorted Blue Catalpa back to Kiwifruit Mountain.
He took Black Rice back to White Rice Mountain to bring the good news to Red Fox, and along the way, harvest this year's Divine-Given White Rice Fruits.
He headed to Scarletlight Mountain and Ghost Fan Mountain, notifying Areca and Woodberry of the news respectively.
Areca assisted in weaving a large number of medium-sized Spider Silk Bags, all packed up to be taken away.
He then proceeded to Southern Sour Jujube Mountain to harvest the Divine-Given Red Cypress Seeds.
Lastly, he took Black Cory back to Black Lotus Lake.
