Chapter 408
In fact, they cannot be blamed entirely. After all, in this information cocoon environment, communication and understanding between people are severely severed, and the flow of information between each other is almost closed like a sunken ship in the deep sea, which is difficult to reach. In this context, their opponent, the existence called the fairy, seems extremely insidious and cunning, just like a ghost that quietly descends from the darkness, using a dimensionality reduction attack method to catch them off guard and make it difficult to fight back. Such an opponent is just like a hunter lurking in the dark, always ready to launch a fatal attack. Even if they notice the clues at a certain moment and a trace of vigilance flashes in their hearts, under the inertial thinking of self-circulation, they often choose to deceive themselves, trying to suppress those uneasy emotions in their hearts and continue to live in their own world.
"Alas, let's not talk about this, time will teach them how to be human." This sentence floats gently in the air, as if with a hint of helplessness and a touch of sadness, revealing a sense of expectation and powerlessness for the future. Time seems to be the only force that can bring about change. It will be like a kind teacher, patiently teaching them how to face the challenges of life and how to find their place in complex interpersonal relationships.
As they spoke, the light curtain slowly dissipated in everyone's sight, just like the morning mist dissipated by the sun, revealing a creature behind the light curtain. The appearance of this creature seemed to shock the entire space, and the tension in the air was slightly relieved, and all eyes were focused on it.
At first glance, Xu Lai found that this was a thing similar to a tree man, with a short stature, only as high as an adult man's waist, as if it was an elf from a fairy tale. There were dots of green scattered on its body, like spring buds, giving people a feeling of tenacious vitality. And the long hair, hanging down like a vine, swaying gently in the wind, seemed to be telling its story. After careful observation, Xu Lai found that the other party looked extremely exhausted, and his breath was looming, as if it could dissipate at any time. It was obviously traumatized, and the pain and helplessness in his heart were revealed in his eyes.
At this moment, everyone had no time to think about what Xiang Zhili said before. Their hearts were full of concern and pity for the spirit of the sacred tree. They looked towards it one after another, with expectations and concerns in their eyes. The appearance of this creature seemed to ignite the fire of hope in their hearts and illuminate the road ahead.
"It's him, it's him, it's him!" Granny Jinhua was so excited that she couldn't express it in words, and her voice was full of uncontrollable ecstasy. Her wrinkled face trembled with excitement, as if at that moment, her heart was surging with countless emotions, both expectations for the future and nostalgia for the past. As the patriarch of the elves, her heart was full of desire and obsession for the spirit of the sacred tree, as if it was the long-lost pearl in her heart that could lead the entire tribe to a glorious future.
Xiang Zhili's mood was not much better, with greed flashing in his eyes. He secretly calculated in his heart that the spirit of the sacred tree was already in his pocket. As long as he successfully ascended to the position of the patriarch, he could lead the entire elf tribe to a glorious tomorrow. His heart was full of calculations and ambitions, as if he had seen the glory and power of the future. However, behind this excitement, there was a trace of uneasiness and anxiety, fearing that everything was just a bubble and fleeting.
At this moment, the air was full of tension, and everyone held their breath, fearing that they would miss any details. The spirit of the sacred tree raised its head slightly, with a trace of confusion and helplessness in its eyes, as if it was looking for something, and seemed to be recalling something. Its eyes were like a deep lake, calm, but hiding countless secrets.
"Are you okay?" Grandma Jinhua finally couldn't help it and asked softly, with concern and tenderness in her voice. Her heart was full of pity, as if this little creature was her child, worthy of her care and protection.
The spirit of the sacred tree shook its head slowly, as if responding to her concern, but the shaking of its head seemed extremely heavy, as if it carried endless sorrow and pain. Its voice was so weak that it was almost inaudible, as if it came from a distant place, with a hint of trembling and helplessness: "I... I'm injured." These simple words, like a sharp blade, pierced the hearts of everyone present.
Hearing this, everyone's hearts suddenly surged with uneasiness and anxiety, and Granny Jinhua's face was full of worry. She knew that the pain of the spirit of the sacred tree was not only physical, but also a deep trauma in the soul. The future of the entire elf race seemed to be pinned on this little creature, but its fragility and helplessness,It makes people feel extremely distressed.
"We will help you." Xiang Zhili finally spoke, with a hint of firmness and determination in his tone. There was a glimmer of hope in his eyes, as if telling the spirit of the sacred tree that no matter what happened, they would do their best to protect it and help it regain its strength. He secretly swore in his heart that he would never let this tribe experience any more hardships and pain.
At this moment, a strong sense of unity surged in the hearts of the people, as if their fates were closely linked. All fears and uneasiness were left behind, replaced by a common sense of mission. Everyone understood that they were not only saving a creature, but also saving the future of the entire tribe.
With the appearance of the spirit of the sacred tree, the whole scene seemed to become more mysterious and solemn, and all eyes were focused on this little creature, as if it was a bridge connecting the past and the future. Everyone prayed silently in their hearts, hoping that this fragile life could shine again and lead them to a brighter tomorrow.
"My love, we succeeded."
This girl, Youruo, was like the most delicate flower in the morning light, snuggling tightly against the huge dragon of the Dragon God Prince. Her heartbeat was like a stream in spring, rippling gently, with a bit of nervousness and expectation. The Dragon God Prince's palm wandered over her body, as if the warm sunshine fell on the petals, making her skin feel itchy. However, Youruo felt a little resentful in her heart. Obviously, she had not gained any substantial benefits from this noble lover, and now she was just using his name to put a little pressure on Xue Youyou and Xu Lai. But this seemingly humble Dragon God Prince was so eager at this moment, as if he wanted to swallow her in one gulp, which made her feel uneasy.
Her heart kept repeating the various experiences of the past few days. Although she acted calm and composed in front of everyone, she was confused about the change in the attitude of the Dragon God Prince in her heart. Is his affection for her really just a superficial game? Youruo sighed slightly, and her feelings for the Dragon God Prince were gradually warming up. She even began to expect him to give her more attention and love.
At this time, the Dragon God Prince's eyes, as bright as stars, were staring at her closely, as if he wanted to engrave every inch of her skin in his heart. Youruo wanted to scold him harshly to stop his almost rude behavior, but when she saw the strange image that appeared when the Dragon God Prince attracted the spirit tree, the anger in her heart was instantly extinguished. At this moment, even the legendary spirit of the sacred tree was summoned by him. Youruo couldn't help feeling proud in her heart, thinking: This Dragon God Prince is indeed extraordinary. He must have extraordinary abilities and a deep background to be able to attract the spirit of the sacred tree.
So, the harsh words she was originally going to say turned into a charming and soft complaint, as if a spring breeze was blowing, with endless tenderness and anger. Her voice was like the low hum of a nightingale, with a bit of shyness and a hint of dissatisfaction. But the Dragon God Prince seemed to not care about it at all, but became more excited, as if every reaction of hers was inspiring him and making him more unscrupulous.
Youruo felt embarrassed, her cheeks flushed involuntarily, and the heat of her body seemed to reach its peak at this moment. The thin dress clung to her body, revealing a trace of moisture, which made people feel pity. She couldn't help but wonder in her heart: How bold is this Dragon God Prince to dare to do this to her without any scruples?
The surrounding environment seemed to become hotter at this moment, and there was an indescribable ambiguous atmosphere in the air, as if even the spirit of the Elf God Tree was cheering for their interaction. Deep in Youruo's heart, although she was a little unhappy, she was more infected by this passionate emotion. Her heartbeat accelerated, as if she was being pulled by something and couldn't extricate herself.
At this time, the Dragon God Prince seized this opportunity and feasted his eyes. His eyes were as sharp as a hunter's, wandering over Youruo's body without any concealment, as if he wanted to take in every inch of her beauty. He seemed to want the audience in the live broadcast room to share this beauty intentionally or unintentionally, and presented close-ups of the details of the action several times in front of the camera. All the audience could clearly see Youruo's moving posture, like a beautiful painting, which was fascinating.
The brothers in the live broadcast room also began to discuss enthusiastically, with voices rising and falling, with some ridicule and excitement.
"Does this Dragon God Prince have any special problems, such as liking to show his beautiful wife to others?" One of the audience teased, with a bit of teasing in his tone.
"Who knows, anyway, he lets you see, just watch it openly. The girls in the live broadcast room have long been afraid to speak, and they dare to speak only softly. No one will blame you, so watch it boldly. I support the Dragon God Prince this time. "Another audience also echoed, looking quite excited.
"I always feel that the Dragon God Prince is going to hold back a big show this time, and the good show should be yet to come." Another audience discussed in a low voice, as if predicting the next development.
"Is this sacred tree spirit really summoned by the Dragon God Prince? Why do I feel something is wrong?" Another audience seemed a little confused, as if full of curiosity about all this.
"Who knows, let's continue watching and see. "Everyone said that they were looking forward to the development of the next plot, and their hearts were full of expectations and fantasies.
At this moment, although Youruo felt a little uneasy in the arms of the Dragon God Prince, she was more surrounded by this emotion, secretly expecting him to give her more care and love. Her heart was like a turbulent sea, surging with complex emotions. She longed to be loved, but was afraid of being hurt. Her eyes wandered on the face of the Dragon God Prince, as if looking for the tacit understanding between them.
And the Dragon God Prince seemed to feel Youruo's mood at this moment. His eyes became soft, and the movement of his palms The movements also gradually slowed down, as if trying to convey some kind of warm emotion. At this moment, the hearts of the two seemed to no longer be separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, and their souls resonated invisibly, interweaving into a gorgeous picture.
In this moment of tranquility, Youruo felt an unprecedented sense of security, as if no matter how the wind and rain in the outside world changed, she could find belonging in the arms of this lover. She couldn't help but swear in her heart that no matter how bumpy the road ahead was, she was willing to go hand in hand with him to meet the unknown fate.
"My lord, I don't know how to call you, please allow me to offer my most sincere greetings. "Granny Jinhua's voice trembled slightly, with a hint of pleading and awe, as if she was talking to a high god. Her hands were clenched, and her fingertips were slightly white, obviously trying to suppress the tension and anxiety in her heart.
At this time, Granny Jinhua slowly approached the towering sacred tree. The trunk was thick and ancient, as if it had experienced thousands of years of wind and rain. The leaves swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound, responding to her arrival like a whisper. Her heart was full of awe and expectation for the spirit of the sacred tree, as if in this mysterious forest, only it could save her people and the elves who were about to perish.
With a plop, Granny Jinhua knelt down without hesitation, her knees heavily kneeling on the soft soil. The soil sank slightly because of her arrival, as if moved by her piety. Her forehead gently touched the ground, feeling the great The temperature of the ground, silently praying in her heart, begging the spirit of the sacred tree to hear her voice and understand her difficulties.
Xu Lai stood aside, his eyes slightly turned to one side, with a hint of sarcasm on the corner of his mouth. He thought to himself that this Jinhua Granny, who usually bossed around the elves and acted recklessly, was so humble in front of the spirit of the sacred tree at this moment, like a little beast that had lost its dignity, which made people feel a little unexpectedly relieved. However, this emotion was fleeting, and Xu Lai's mind emerged with another question: Can this spirit of the sacred tree really speak? Does it have wisdom and emotions to understand the pleading of Jinhua Granny?
Just as he was thinking, the voice of the spirit of the sacred tree finally sounded, with a low and distant charm, as if it came from the distant sky, and it seemed to come from deep underground, echoing throughout the forest. "Who are you? "The voice was as shocking as thunder, with an irresistible majesty.
Granny Jinhua was shocked. The spirit of the sacred tree in front of her was indeed a spiritual being. She was instantly excited, as if she saw the dawn of hope. She raised her head, tears flashing in her eyes, and her voice was firm and earnest: "I am the 28th generation saint of the elves, Granny Jinhua, and now the patriarch of the elves. My lord, please accept my worship. You must save the elves today."
Granny Jinhua no longer hesitated, put her hands together, and kowtowed to the ground again respectfully. Her forehead hit the soil heavily, making a crisp and dull sound. Her heart was filled with endless pleading and expectation, as if this worship could convey all her suffering and despair. If the soil here was not wet and soft, she would even worry that her head would be injured or even smashed to pieces.
The spirit of the sacred tree seemed to feel her piety, stretched out a strong and powerful finger, and gently pointed at Granny Jinhua.Granny Jinhua said with a little tenderness and kindness in her voice: "I remember you." Its voice was like a whisper in the wind, warm and intimate, as if telling a certain connection between it and Granny Jinhua.
"It is my honor that you remember me." Granny Jinhua was moved, and tears welled up in her eyes, as if at this moment, all her efforts and sacrifices were responded to. Her voice trembled with excitement and gratitude, as if she was telling the spirit her heart.
The spirit of the sacred tree continued, with a hint of memory in her voice: "I have seen you in my dreams, and I am familiar with your breath. You often come to this spirit tree and stay for several days. Whenever you pray here, I can feel your inner desire and anxiety."
Granny Jinhua was shocked, it turned out that her prayers could be sensed by this spirit. Her heart was full of gratitude and awe, as if at this moment, the distance between her and the spirit of the sacred tree was shortened. Her tears could not stop flowing down, dripping on the wet soil, as if praying for a glimmer of hope for her people.
"I am willing to listen to your story. Tell me why your people are in such a predicament?" The voice of the spirit of the sacred tree was low and gentle, as if encouraging Granny Jinhua to confide her difficulties.
Granny Jinhua took a deep breath, tried to calm her inner excitement, and slowly said: "My lord, the elves are now facing an unprecedented crisis. We used to be prosperous and lived in this beautiful forest. However, with the continuous invasion of humans, the resources of the forest were gradually plundered, our homes were destroyed, and the lives of the people became extremely difficult. What's worse, a sudden plague swept in recently, and many people in the tribe were infected with the disease, and even many people left this world because of it. We have no way to retreat, and we can only ask you for help, hoping to get your protection and salvation."
Her words were like a sharp blade, hitting the heart of the spirit of the sacred tree. The spirit of the sacred tree listened quietly, feeling the pain and despair brought by Granny Jinhua, and his heart was quietly fluctuating at this moment. Its roots are deeply embedded in the earth, absorbing nutrients and strength, but it also understands that it is not omnipotent. In the face of human greed and ruthlessness, what it can do may be limited.
"I will try my best to help you, but you will also have to pay a price." The voice of the spirit of the sacred tree gradually became firm, as if conveying a sense of responsibility and mission to Granny Jinhua.
Granny Jinhua's heart was shaken, realizing that this was not just a request for help, but also a commitment and responsibility. A firm light flashed in her eyes, and she secretly vowed in her heart that she would never let down this high expectation. She took a deep breath and nodded slightly: "My lord, I am willing to give everything for my people, even my life."
In this mysterious forest, Granny Jinhua's voice was like the first ray of sunshine in the morning light, illuminating the hope and faith in her heart. She knew that this road would be difficult, but she was still willing to take firm steps to meet the challenges of the future.
Granny Jinhua's old eyes stared at the spirit of the Elf Tree in front of her, her face full of awe, as if the one standing in front of her was not an ordinary being, but a great figure who was high above and intimidating. Granny Jinhua bowed slightly, her attitude was as humble as facing a god, and her originally hunched body looked even smaller at this moment.
Xiang Zhili, who was standing aside, formed a sharp contrast with Granny Jinhua. He stood there quietly, his expression solemn and full of vigilance. Although he was also curious about the mysterious spirit of the Elf Tree, he did not show excessive respect like Granny Jinhua. Because for Xiang Zhili, the spirit of the Elf Tree was not the Xu Lai he was familiar with after all. Before he had figured out the other party's true strength and background, he would never make any move easily. So, he just observed silently, not missing any details, so that he could make the most wise decision at the critical moment. Of course, with Xiang Zhili's mentality, he firmly believed that no matter what the final result was, his share would definitely not be missing when distributing the benefits.
The next moment, the words spoken by the spirit of the Elf God Tree made Xiang Zhili feel very fortunate that he did not directly perform a great ceremony like Granny Jinhua did.
"Don't be so dignified. I am just the spirit that was born in the Elf God Tree in the past thousand years. I don't have a name yet, but I just gave myself a name. You can call me the Elf God Envoy."
The Elf God Envoy said this nonchalantly, but he didn't know that these four words had already caused an uproar in everyone's hearts.
Elf God Envoy!
Xu Lai's pupils suddenly shrank. As everyone knows, the God Envoy means to accept the orders of the Elf God and act on behalf of the Elf God in the Elf God.The jurisdiction, leadership and protection of the tribe.
But the other party also said that it was born in the past thousand years, but there was a contradiction in this. For a moment, everyone was a little unsure whether the elf envoy was intentional or unintentional.
"Lord envoy, what happened to you now? Can you tell us about the situation of the elf tree? Can it be saved?"
Granny Jinhua was told several times, but she still treated the elf envoy respectfully. The other party had to give up, and Granny Jinhua asked the doubts in her heart.
Here comes the point. Xu Lai pricked up his ears and began to listen to the explanation of the elf envoy.
"I came out this time for this matter. The blood you just gave me is a long-awaited rain for me. I don't know whose blood it is. I, the elf envoy, am willing to spend a lot of money to buy it."