Man on the ark, forced to become king

Regardless of whether Wei Yanwu had any thoughts on this, he certainly did.

Their Golden Tree needs this kind of talent!

He had seen it when he rescued the officer; the officer's arm was likely injured by Originium fragments. The damage from Originium directly piercing the flesh would most likely cause Oripathy infection.

So, can Lungmen accept an infected person continuing to work in the Guard Bureau?

Based on Lin Lu's understanding of Longmen, that was almost impossible. Even if Wei Yanwu was willing to make an exception, the overall atmosphere of the city would not change in the slightest.

Even Lungmen, known for its openness, is extremely resistant to infected people. Tolerating them hiding in the slums is already the limit; it's impossible to do more, as that would go against the interests of the majority.

This is the prevailing value in the world today; few people are willing to accept infected individuals, let alone share a room or work with them.

Even someone as powerful as Wei Yanwu would not go against the will of the general public in this matter.

Therefore, the girl's future was almost predictable.

Given her contribution to Chen, Wei Yanwu wouldn't be harsh on her, but he also wouldn't help her. He would most likely give her a sum of money to leave the Guard Bureau and Lungmen.

"Madam Wenyue, please give this leaf to that little girl for me. It should be able to fully heal her injuries."

Holding the golden leaf fragment imbued with rich life force that Melina had conjured, Lin Lu thought for a moment, then handed it to Madam Wen Yue.

There's no way to trust Wei Yanwu; he's a wicked guy.

That police officer, Lin Lu, had her eye on bringing the Golden Tree here; we can't let someone else snatch it away.

Although her strength is a little weak... but what does it matter?

W was quite weak, but now he has mastered the incredibly powerful evil god's flames, hasn't he?

Golden Tree cultivates talent primarily by focusing on character. As long as one has the right character, ability will naturally follow, without any need for effort.

"Don't worry, Mr. Lin, I will personally hand it over to her later."

Lady Wenyue smiled and nodded slightly, glancing sideways at Wei Yanwu, clearly knowing what kind of person her husband was.

"..."

Wei Yanwu tucked his hands into his tattered sleeves, opened his mouth, and felt incredibly wronged. He hadn't done anything wrong, so why did it seem like everyone was targeting him?

"Mr. Lin, when will Huijie wake up?"

After putting away the leaves, Madam Wenyue looked worriedly at Chen, who was still lying motionless on the bed, and asked softly.

"She's finally completely relaxed now. She'll wake up on her own after she's rested. Let her lie here for now; the things left here are good for her."

Lin Lu smiled and waved her hand, indicating that Madam Wenyue need not worry.

The malevolent energy has been removed, and Melina has healed the injuries on the body. All that remains is to recover from the battle and the mental strain caused by the malevolent energy. A good night's sleep will be enough; it's not a big deal.

"bright--"

He was about to explain when he suddenly stopped and looked up at the empty air.

——Swish.

A bright golden light suddenly appeared, and a pale golden leaf spun and fell, landing in the palm of the hand.

Fallen leaves carry messages: a means of long-distance communication for the golden tree.

Mostima and the others didn't need to communicate in this way, and nothing probably happened there, so it must be from the other side of the year.

Could it be that there's news from Theresa?

Concerned about Lani's new body and whether she could move freely in the future, Lin Lu's spirits lifted, and she quickly looked down to read the information on the leaf.

However, what was written above was not what he wanted.

—The matter wasn't finished when trouble broke out at Kal'tsit's place.

According to what they said that year, Theresa had already given her consent, but the cat put on what it thought was a flawless play in front of them. What was it trying to do? Was it having a fit?

It seems we need to add something to her blessing...

Upon learning that Kal'tsit seemed to be trying to sabotage things, Lin Lu's mood immediately soured.

Knowing full well that you're at someone else's mercy, you still dare to cause trouble? Are you out of your mind?

The Golden Tree's Blessing... Could it be that guy wants to remove the blessing from himself? Or does he want to give Theresa an unlimited blessing?

But what's the point?

If Theresa wanted a blessing and was willing to accept it, wouldn't it be a simple matter of a word? Why go through all this trouble, going around in circles openly and secretly?

Does that cat have some serious mental illness?

After thinking for a moment, Lin Lu walked into the yard, picked a leaf from the small golden tree, engraved her reply into it, and watched the leaf disappear into the air.

Although he had no idea what that silly cat was thinking, he was more than happy to help her obtain a blessing for Theresa!

Theresa is the Demon King of the Sarkaz, the ruler of Kazdel. It would be impolite and difficult for them to say something like "receive the blessing of the Golden Tree." Lin Lu planned to subtly inquire about it after their relationship had progressed further, to see if there was any chance of success.

But who would have thought that before he could even make a move, they would come knocking on his door?

Kal'tsit, well done!

It's just a blessing, right? I've given it!

As for purity or impurity...

There are absolutely no restrictions on the blessings bestowed by the Golden Tree...

Blessing is merely a receiver for transmitting the power of the Golden Tree. Whether or not there are restrictions depends entirely on the controller of the Golden Tree, and it is not at all as Kal'tsit understands it.

"Hehe, Theresa, blame Kal'tsit... Who told you to have such a useless teammate by your side?"

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"The reply has arrived."

Inside the meeting room, Nian, who was drinking tea with his head down, suddenly looked up, caught a leaf falling from the sky, read it, his gaze narrowed slightly, a slight smile appeared on his lips, and his hand on the table subtly tapped Xi's finger.

Kal'tsit, you've brought this upon yourself. It seems I won't even need to lift a finger; you're already in trouble...

"..."

Xi's calm eyes trembled, and she nodded almost imperceptibly.

"Lin Lu is currently in Longmen and cannot speak directly with you, but his message has been conveyed—"

Nian drew out the last syllable, his gaze sweeping over Theresa and Kal'tsit sitting opposite him, a half-smile on his face.

"The golden tree's blessing is no problem, but..."

“But the kind of blessing you want is not something that can be granted at will. Only true members of the Golden Tree can possess it, and that power is not something that can be divided at will, as you think.”

Xi, who hadn't spoken until now, suddenly opened her mouth, immediately drawing the attention of Kal'tsit and Theresa.

"Simply put, we cannot offer a blessing that only offsets this cost; it is a permanent blessing, unlike the mass-produced ones you have."

Her gaze swept over Kal'tsit, her tone calm yet carrying an air of superiority, as if she were issuing a command.

"If you want to receive the blessing, you can, but you will need to pay a higher price. Otherwise, even if Lin Lu agrees, I cannot allow it."

"Haha, my sister just speaks her mind a bit bluntly, don't mind it, don't mind it."

Xi's words were spoken with such certainty, as if she were a deity looking down upon the mortal world. Nian quickly chuckled and took over the conversation.

"It may not sound pleasant... but it's actually true. The blessing you want is a symbol of the Golden Tree, and it can't be given away easily. Its value far exceeds your imagination. However, we do need the Demon King's help. How about we find a compromise?"

'Hmph, as expected of an old fogey, trying to fool people with this good cop/bad cop tactic...'

Kal'tsit watched coldly, feeling that she had completely seen through Nian and Xi's tricks.

Strictly speaking, this isn't a negotiation. They're in a weaker position, and even if they see through it, there's nothing they can do. She can only go along with what the other party says.

What compromise solution?

"It's simple. His Majesty the Demon King is extremely busy and naturally cannot return to the Golden Tree with us. However, the Golden Tree also has its own rules, which even gods like us must abide by. How about His Majesty the Demon King sends someone back with us to stay at the Golden Tree in your place?"

Nian smiled and revealed his plan, glancing meaningfully at Kal'tsit. Although he didn't say it explicitly, the meaning was very clear—if you want a blessing, exchange it for this cat.

Should someone be sent to replace her and stay at the Golden Tree?

Noticing Nian's gaze, Theresa understood.

She didn't think the request was excessive. If the blessing was really as the other party claimed, then they would be getting a great deal just for doing a small favor. The conditions offered were already extremely generous.

It all depends on what this deity wants... She specifically requested that Kal'tsit come over?

It doesn’t seem impossible…

Her original intention was to bring Babel Tower and the Golden Tree closer together so that Kal'tsit could have something to rely on in the upcoming turmoil and prevent the situation from getting to its worst. Sending her to the Golden Tree would undoubtedly speed up this process, which would not conflict with the plan and would actually be a good thing.

"This request is indeed not excessive."

After a moment's thought, Kal'tsit also found it acceptable.

"However, the choice of someone to replace His Highness still needs to be discussed. To be honest, I have many responsibilities, and I'm afraid I can't—"

“Okay, we can accept this request. Let Kal'tsit take my place and guard the Golden Tree.”

She was interrupted by Theresa before she could finish speaking.

With a smile on his face, the Demon King stood up and made the final decision, thus sealing the deal for the cooperation.

"...?"