Thousands of Soul Essences

"Well, Brother Su and everyone else, I'll see you all again soon," Ram said with a casual wave. Without waiting for much of a response, he opened the Lord's panel and selected the return option to head back to his territory.

Su Xing and the others called out, urging him to stay a bit longer to celebrate their victory with a small party. Ram politely declined with a faint smile. 

"Maybe next time," he said, though his real reason was twofold: he felt he hadn't contributed enough to join in the celebrations, and he couldn't stand seeing Su Xing's smug face for even a second longer.

The next moment, his body shimmered and vanished, reappearing inside his Housing Plant, next to the Sylvan Soul Tree. 

The familiar, calming presence of the Housing plant enveloped him as he took a deep breath. Around him, the vibrant greenery and warm glow of the surrounding spiritual trees seemed to welcome him back.