The leaf of the Core of Life clung to Ji Dong's chest, and suddenly, a large surge of life force rushed into his body. Ji Dong felt as if every cell in his body had been activated, it's an indescribable comfortable feeling.
He helped Elder Tam to stand, sincerely said, "Please, Elders, rise. From now on, I hope you won't address me as your king. That is a title I cannot bear. I only did something that allows me to sleep at night. I'd much rather be a friend to The Forest Demon Clan. A friend forever."
Ji Dong did not linger in the Earth Spirit Mountain Range, instead, he left Fire in the care of Vermilion Bird and returned to the Core Lake with Ah Jin.