RPAGF Chapter 1205 Tree Spirit
Chapter 1205 Tree Spirit
The sun gradually rose to its zenith.
The bustling atmosphere of the market reached its peak.
Su Xiaoya had almost sold out of her elixirs, with only a few boxes of Dew Grass and a small amount of Green Vein Grass remaining.
The bag was filled with spirit pearls, along with fire spirit fruits, spirit rabbit skins, honey, and spirit crystals—a very fruitful haul.
Just as she was about to pack up her things with Lin Hu and the others and find a place to eat some dry rations, a gentle breeze swept by, carrying a rich fragrance of grass and trees. Unlike ordinary spiritual energy, this fragrance was mellow and lingering, refreshing and calming, instantly soothing the mind.
The noise in the market gradually subsided. Both human merchants and spirits stopped what they were doing, their faces showing respect as they looked into the depths of the market.
From the direction of the Misty Forest, a figure slowly approached. This figure was not human, but an ancient tree that had taken human form—the Tree Spirit.
The appearance of the Tree Spirit was like that of a mysterious messenger emerging from the misty forest.
His figure was tall and upright, standing firm like an ancient tree. The vigorous trunk transformed into a tall body, but the dark brown bark was covered with bark-like patterns, as if telling the story of the vicissitudes of time.
His branches transformed into the arms of the human race.
However, tender green leaves sprouted from the tips of the ten fingers on both hands, where the nails should have been, like a vibrant painting.
Her dark green hair, like drooping willow branches, swayed lightly in the wind, as if dancing to the rhythm of life.
His eyes were a deep emerald green, like a calm lake, exuding wisdom and gentleness honed by time. His gaze held an insight into the world and a reverence for life, as if he could see right through people's hearts.
A faint green halo surrounded him, like a thin veil enveloping his body.
Wherever the halo of light passed, withered grass and trees sprouted new buds, and the spiritual energy in the air became even richer, as if nourished by his aura.
His presence seemed to blend seamlessly with nature; he was a symbol of life.
"It's Lord Tree Spirit!" Zhao Peng's expression changed, and he quickly pulled Su Xiaoya and the others to bow and pay their respects, his tone full of reverence.
"The guardian of the Misty Forest is Lord Tree Spirit. Legend has it that he has lived for tens of thousands of years and is the leader of all the spirits in the forest. Our Qingxi Town is able to coexist peacefully with the Misty Forest entirely thanks to Lord Tree Spirit's protection." Lin Hu and Chen Yan also bowed quickly.
Su Xiaoya bent down, her heart filled with shock.
She could feel the pure and powerful wood-type spiritual energy emanating from the tree spirit, as well as a strange sense of familiarity, as if it were a resonance deep within her bloodline, making her unable to resist looking up.
He met the tree spirit's deep eyes—those emerald green eyes held no trace of majesty, but were instead filled with a gentle smile, as if looking at a junior with kindness.
The tree spirit's gaze swept across the market, and it nodded gently to the crowd. Its voice, like an ancient tree reaching the sky, was deep and warm, echoing throughout the entire market.
"Gentlemen, there is no need for formalities. Today, the market is open, and people of all ethnicities are exchanging goods and supplies in harmony, which is in line with the ancient teachings of our ancestors."
After speaking, his gaze fell on Su Xiaoya, a hint of understanding and relief flashing in his emerald green eyes, and he slowly walked towards her.
Lin Hu and the others felt a chill, wondering why the Tree Spirit would walk towards Xiao Ya alone.
Su Xiaoya was also a little nervous, but for some reason she felt that the tree spirit meant no harm. She stood up and bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Lord Tree Spirit."
The tree spirit looked down at her, its gaze falling on the small blue flower on her clothes, then sweeping over the spiritual herbs beside her, its smile deepening.
The tree spirit said gently, "Young friend Su Xiaoya, there's no need for such formalities. I have guarded this Misty Forest for millennia, and today I have finally met you. Your ancestor was once my friend, and together we protected this spiritual vein. I never expected to meet his descendant today; it is truly a joyous occasion."
Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoya was struck dumb, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief: "Lord Tree Spirit, you...you actually know my ancestor?"
She lost both her parents at a young age and was left all alone, knowing nothing about her ancestors.
Her grandfather never mentioned it to her when he was alive.
Upon hearing that the tree spirit actually knew her ancestor and was even a close friend of him, her heart was filled with shock and disbelief.
"It's more than just knowing each other." The tree spirit's voice slowly rang out, as if it had traveled through time and space, carrying a hint of distant reminiscence. "Your ancestor was an unparalleled powerhouse of the ancient Origin Spirit Clan. Back when the Origin Spirit Clan was at its zenith, it worked together with my clan to protect the spiritual veins of the Azure Nether Continent."
At this point, a trace of sorrow appeared in the Tree Spirit's eyes, like a shooting star in the night sky, fleeting in an instant. "Unfortunately, times have changed, and the Source Spirit Clan has gradually declined. In order to protect the clan's heritage, your ancestors had no choice but to lead their people into seclusion here. I have been entrusted by your ancestors to protect your descendants for generations to come."
"Back then, when your grandfather settled down in Qingxi Town, it was with my consent. Over the years, I have been silently protecting you and watching you grow up safely."
Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoya was shocked. It turned out that she had been able to live a peaceful life all these years not only because of the care of her neighbors, but also because of the secret protection of the Tree Spirit.
The key point is that he sensed the unspoken message from the Tree Spirit: their ancestor must have paid a heavy price to protect the spiritual veins of the Azure Nether Continent…
However, perhaps because I was too young, my grandfather never mentioned these past events.
Or perhaps, Grandpa didn't know either.
Now, the Tree Spirit's words have revealed the truth, stirring up Su Xiaoya's longing for her grandfather, and her eyes couldn't help but redden slightly.
Sniffing, Su Xiaoya barely suppressed the bitterness in her heart and bowed deeply to the tree spirit: "Thank you for your care over the years, Tree Spirit. I am deeply grateful."
Lin Hu and his companions stood aside, dumbfounded.
So, Su Xiaoya has such a background?
Unexpectedly, even the Tree Spirit Lord valued her so highly. The group was both shocked and happy for Su Xiaoya.
The tree spirit reached out and helped Su Xiaoya up, saying gently, "No need for formalities. This is my promise to your ancestor. Your ability to communicate with plants and trees and sense the flow of spiritual energy since childhood is a sign of the awakening of the Source Spirit Clan's bloodline."
"On the fifteenth of October, the night of your coming-of-age ceremony, the locust trees in Qingxi Town will sing in unison, a celestial omen that signifies the awakening of the Yuanling clan's bloodline."
Su Xiaoya nodded and told the tree spirit everything about how the old locust tree in the courtyard glowed that day, and a locust leaf suddenly crawled into her forehead; and how she had dreamt of the ancient language of the Yuanling Clan every night ever since.
However, her heart was filled with countless questions. Unable to suppress her curiosity, she asked the Tree Spirit, "Lord Tree Spirit, I feel as if I am in a fog. I know nothing about the bloodline of the Source Spirit Clan. I am also confused and do not understand the meaning of those ancient words. I just feel that they are as familiar as old friends I have not seen for a long time."
"The Yuanling Clan was a great clan in ancient times. They possessed the power of nature and could communicate with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, controlling plants and living beings. They were once at the height of their power, but later they encountered changes and gradually declined."
The tree spirit sighed softly, a hint of regret flashing in its eyes like a shooting star across the night sky. Then, its gaze sharpened as it looked at Su Xiaoya and said solemnly:
"Your bloodline awakening is like the first ray of dawn at sunrise, it is the will of Heaven. However, now that your bloodline has just awakened, your aura is leaking out like a gentle stream. If someone with ulterior motives notices this, it will surely be detrimental to you."
"I have come to find you today for two reasons. First, I wish to meet you to fulfill the promise I made to your ancestor. Second, I would like to invite you to join me in entering the inner perimeter of the Misty Forest. I have a small gift to offer you and to ensure your safety."
As he spoke, the tree spirit's gaze swept over Lin Hu and the others like a spring breeze, and he said gently, "My dear friends, thank you for your care for Xiao Ya. Today, I have invited Xiao Ya to come inside as a guest. Later, I will send a spirit to escort you on your journey home, and I will also give you a small gift to express my gratitude."
Lin Hu and the others quickly waved their hands: "Lord Tree Spirit, you flatter us. We are like sisters with Xiao Ya, and it is our bounden duty to take care of her. Please take Xiao Ya with you and we will wait for her return in Qingyuan Town."
Zhao Peng's mind raced. He knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity bestowed upon Xiao Ya by the Tree Spirit, so he quickly nudged Su Xiao Ya: "Xiao Ya, hurry and go with the Tree Spirit. Don't let the Tree Spirit's kindness go to waste."
Su Xiaoya looked at Lin Hu and the others, then gazed into the tree spirit's gentle, spring-like eyes, and nodded slightly: "Alright, then I'll trouble you, Tree Spirit."
The tree spirit smiled slightly, like spring flowers blooming, and with a gentle wave of her hand, a green halo enveloped Su Xiaoya like a light veil.
The halo was soft and warm, like a mother's embrace, carrying a rich spiritual energy of plants and trees. As if holding a precious pearl, it slowly lifted her into the air and flew towards the inner edge of the misty forest.