An evolution

"It is not ideal, I'll admit," said Zuri modestly to the turtle. "But it is the situation I have to live with. If I can become stronger, I may be able to break free of this predicament."

Lex himself was extremely curious about Zuri's situation, but seeing how the clover did not talk about it, nor did the turtle ask about it, he did not broach the subject.

"Your level is too far from mine," the turtle said honestly. "I cannot guide you on your cultivation path. I can only guide you in the path of your evolution."

"Even that will suffice," Zuri answered. "Any change at all can help me change the requirements of my bottleneck, and bring a certain change in my situation."

The turtle nodded, and for the first time as far as Lex was concerned, did something other than use its vines!

A deep green aura surrounded the turtle as his eyes began to shine, and the turtle floated a few feet off the ground, his gaze fixed on the four leaf clover.