Free Web NovelChapter 151: Chapter 73: The Elf Mother Tree’s Boon~ Ouch~ Go Easy on Me, Tree-sis~
"That scoundrel!"
Lucia returned to the Bright Church Court and sat upon her throne, her expression cold and stern.
She still couldn’t stop thinking about what Su Xuan had done. ’Are my feet really that attractive to him?’
However, when Lucia recalled that she had teased him first, a shy, crimson blush couldn’t help but spread across her cheeks.
’How strange...’
Lucia’s mind was in turmoil. Ever since becoming the Bright Empress, she had never behaved so frivolously...
AHEM!
’Not even when I was the Saintess!’
But ever since joining the Guild, her behavior had become increasingly strange, as if someone had tampered with her mind.
’Could it be that the recent pressure is getting to me, causing my behavior to change?’
Lucia muttered to herself. She refused to believe anyone could alter the mind of the Pope. She was one of the strongest beings in the world, standing at its very pinnacle.
She didn’t even fear the Gods!
"Your Holiness, you seem to have something on your mind."
The young woman in the white dress standing guard beside Lucia asked softly.
"It’s nothing." Lucia shook her head gently and imprinted a golden decree on the young woman’s forehead. "Relay my orders."
"As you command, Your Holiness."
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Meanwhile, Su Xuan stepped out of the lavish hot spring bathroom and happened to run into Ivsha, who was emerging from the prayer room holding a broken iron chain.
COUGH, COUGH.
The sight made Su Xuan immediately avert his gaze.
’Maybe I used a bit too much force... No, that can’t be it. Ivsha’s chains must be poor quality. How else could they break after just a few rounds?’
’Right!’
’Ivsha must have bought a shoddy product!’
"Mr. Su Xuan~ Shall we fall asleep together again today? The way you look when you’re sleeping is so enchanting~" Ivsha asked with a beaming smile when she noticed Su Xuan leaving his room.
’Last night was incredibly satisfying~’
’An all-night prayer session is what I, as a Nun, desire most. Of course, this might displease Sister Kelly, since I haven’t been back to the church in two days...’
"I’d like to rest today..."
"Alright then~ Mr. Su Xuan should get a good rest today~"
"!"
AAAAH~
After thoroughly teaching Ivsha a lesson, Su Xuan entered the Dream Realm.
’So much for getting a "good rest." All that meant was one less "prayer session," huh!’
Su Xuan complained under his breath. ’Luckily, Edith strengthened the Power of my heart, allowing me to easily defeat Ivsha!’
Hmph!
’So this is all a Succubus amounts to!’
’Once you grab them by their weak spot, don’t they all just kneel and beg for mercy?’
’Hm? Where’s the Elf Queen?’
Su Xuan suddenly realized the Elf Queen hadn’t appeared in the Dream Realm. What was going on? fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
Just as he was feeling puzzled, a line of golden text materialized in the air, as if woven from fine thread.
[Something came up today. Let’s meet tomorrow.]
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Su Xuan felt a bit confused as he looked at the message the Elf Queen had left him.
’Could the Elf Queen have been affected by the malevolence?’
Su Xuan pondered. That was probably the reason; after all, the malevolence originated from the Elf Queen’s soul.
’If the malevolence was damaged, it would inevitably affect her original self.’
’Wait a minute...’
He suddenly realized that even though the Elf Queen hadn’t come, he seemed to be stuck in this Dream Realm until it ended!
’Crap!’
Su Xuan’s brow immediately furrowed.
However, he couldn’t change anything, so he had no choice but to wander around the Dream Realm the Elf Queen had created.
’Wait a second... I remember...’
Su Xuan’s gaze suddenly shifted to the giant tree supporting the wooden cabin. He looked up, utterly amazed by the colossal tree that towered into the clouds.
’Even in the Dream Realm, the Elf Mother Tree is a breathtaking sight...’
Su Xuan gazed up at the Elf Mother Tree, which was several thousand meters tall, and couldn’t resist reaching out to gently touch its thick trunk.
RUSTLE RUSTLE RUSTLE~
The moment Su Xuan touched the Elf Mother Tree, it suddenly trembled without warning, catching his attention.
"Hm?"
Su Xuan wore a puzzled expression. What was happening?
’Why did this nearly kilometer-wide Elf Mother Tree suddenly tremble? Is it an earthquake?’
With a hint of doubt, Su Xuan’s fingertips once again brushed lightly against the bark of the Elf Mother Tree.
This time, the Elf Mother Tree seemed to tremble even more intensely under his touch!
"What’s going on?"
Su Xuan was momentarily stunned. ’Could it be that the Elf Mother Tree isn’t trembling due to natural causes, but because of my touch?’
Puzzled, he watched as a few leaves gently drifted down with the tree’s trembling.
He turned and looked at the Elf Mother Tree leaves that had landed by his feet.
The leaves were a vivid emerald green, each about the size of his palm. He gently picked up a few; they felt very delicate to the touch, likely new growth.
[Leaf of the Elf Mother Tree (Elite): A newly grown leaf from the Elf Mother Tree. Consuming it grants 30 unallocated Attribute Points.]
’A direct boost of 30 Attribute Points?’
Su Xuan was stunned when he saw the effect provided by the leaves of the Elf Mother Tree.
’And from the looks of it, there’s no limit on how many I can use?’
’I have five leaves... doesn’t that mean I can get 150 Attribute Points to distribute as I please?’
Just as Su Xuan was marveling at this great gift from the Elf Mother Tree, an emerald-green vine suddenly extended in front of him. Then, a drop of emerald-green liquid dripped from the vine’s tip, hovering in mid-air.
’Is this... for me to drink?’
Hearing Su Xuan’s words, the Elf Mother Tree’s vine trembled gently, as if nodding.
Seeing the Elf Mother Tree’s reaction, Su Xuan opened his mouth, ready to drink the drop of emerald-green liquid.
However, the moment he opened his mouth, the Elf Mother Tree’s vine shot directly into his mouth and swirled around inside!
"????"
Before he could even react, the vine retracted.
Su Xuan felt a scorching heat spread from his abdomen, which then quickly turned icy cold... This cycle repeated for a long time until everything returned to normal and a notification popped up in his vision.
[You have received the Elf Mother Tree’s blessing. Your Full Element Magic Power has increased by 50%, your Full Elemental Resistance has increased by 30%, and your popularity among the Elves has greatly increased!]
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Su Xuan’s face showed his surprise at the blessing bestowed by the Elf Mother Tree. Although the process had been a bit uncomfortable, the resulting boost was staggering!
No wonder the Elves were a Race protected by the Elemental Goddess; the boost to all Elements was truly outrageous!
"Thank you."
Su Xuan expressed his gratitude to the Elf Mother Tree, though he didn’t quite understand why it had suddenly granted him a blessing. Perhaps it was because he was helping the Elf Queen.
Hearing his thanks, the Elf Mother Tree trembled slightly once more, as if responding to his gratitude.
The moment his words of thanks faded, the scene in the Dream Realm began to blur. Su Xuan woke from the dream and slowly opened his eyes.
The first thing he saw was Ivsha, sneaking a bite. Su Xuan frowned slightly. ’Why is this girl always sneaking a bite in the morning!’
’And a Succubus’s stamina recovery is way too good!’
’Just a few hours ago she passed out cold...’
"Ivsha!"
"Mmm~ Wait a moment~ Ah~ Mr. Su Xuan, I’m having breakfast~"
"!"
Only after Ivsha finished her "breakfast" did Su Xuan have a chance to check his inventory. Since it was just a dream, the Elf Leaves weren’t in his bag.
However, the blessing from the Elf Mother Tree had appeared, real as could be, in his Status bar!
’Feels pretty good...’
Su Xuan nodded in satisfaction. The blessing from the Elf Mother Tree allowed him to pursue the path of a Full Element Mage, but he also had the Holy Scripture of Light, so he could become a Priest, or something like a Holy Mage.
Additionally, he was also learning Swordsmanship from Rosaline...
’Looks like I’ve got a lot of paths to choose from!’
Just as Su Xuan was lost in thought, Rosaline suddenly appeared behind him without a sound. fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
Her sudden appearance gave Su Xuan quite a fright.
"What are you doing?"
Su Xuan asked Rosaline, confused. He had never seen Rosaline get so close to him before.
’Did the sun rise in the west today?’
"I don’t know why, but I feel like your aura is a little different..."
Rosaline explained, staring intently at Su Xuan.
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Su Xuan was taken aback at her words, but he quickly realized what was happening. ’This must be the effect of the [Soul Hook] trait!’
’I’d almost forgotten Rosaline is Undead, too. The soul-attracting power of [Soul Hook] would naturally work on her!’
However, as a proper Oath Knight, Rosaline shouldn’t lose herself so easily. Just like now, although there were only a few inches between them, she wasn’t making any unusual moves, just watching him quietly.
Su Xuan replied nonchalantly, "Perhaps after spending so much time together, your hollow heart has developed some admiration for me, your President."
Rosaline tilted her head, confused by Su Xuan’s words.
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"Ridiculous." After a quick glance, she turned and left.
Su Xuan rubbed his nose, thinking with a wave of relief, ’Rosaline is still the same straight-laced Oath Knight, completely unaffected by [Soul Hook]. Thank goodness.’
HISS~ HISS~
Suddenly, Su Xuan heard a strange sound, and at the same time, something wrapped tightly around his waist!
"What’s happening?"
Su Xuan turned his head in confusion, only to discover with astonishment that Rosaline’s water spirit had, at some point, coiled itself around him!
"What do you think you’re doing?"
HISS~ HISS~
Before Su Xuan could figure out what was going on, the water spirit revealed its gaping maw and lunged at him.
Then, with a light SMACK, it kissed Su Xuan’s cheek.
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"!"
This sudden kiss caught Su Xuan completely off guard!
"Let me go!"
Su Xuan tried using a commanding tone, but the situation didn’t improve.
The water spirit remained excitedly coiled around him, expressing its affection for Su Xuan in its own way.
Just as Su Xuan was feeling helpless, the Teleportation Array in the Guild began to flash with white light.
Beiya Fuli and Beira Furo appeared in the Guild. They were carefully holding the emerald leaves of the Elf Mother Tree in both hands and said with a smile, "Mr. President~ The Queen specifically instructed us to bring you these precious gifts~"
"Huh? Mr. President! What are you doing on the floor?"
"Quick, save me!"
"We’re coming to save you!"
