Elven cultivators

Another three years have passed.

Autumn of the year 9373 in the Dawn Calendar.

Primordial City, Nine-Tiered Tower.

The weapon-refining room.

Anton gazed at the newly created Enlightenment Stele in front of him, a satisfied smile on his face.

Unlike the previous Wood Element Enlightenment Stele, this newly crafted Earth Element Enlightenment Stele is a deep, earthy yellow color. Its surface is rough like unpolished jade, yet fine textures can be faintly seen flowing slowly beneath the stone, like undulating mountains or the veins of the earth, exuding an ancient and unchanging weight.

After observing for a while, Anton put away the Enlightenment Stele, preparing to build a new Enlightenment Platform later to place the second Enlightenment Stele.

After doing all this, he turned to look in the direction of the Enlightenment Platform.

The Grand Elder has been spending increasingly longer periods in seclusion at the Enlightenment Platform recently, and it is estimated that he is about to break through.

Anton was quite looking forward to it.

After leaving the Enlightenment Platform, he returned to his study.

As usual, the desk was piled high with intelligence summaries sent from the document office this morning.

Anton sat down behind his desk, picked up the top document, and began to browse.

The intelligence is still about the battle situation at Annihilation Fortress.

The tug-of-war between the allied forces and the dragons at Annihilation Fortress has lasted for six years.

Unsurprisingly, the coalition forces still failed to gain any advantage.

The black fortress that stretched across the rift was like a meat grinder that could never be filled, devouring the allied forces' strength and resources day after day, yet it still stood there, unmoved.

The tenacity displayed by the dragons far exceeded many people's expectations.

Just then, Anton suddenly sensed something and reached out to grab the window.

A paper crane flew through the void and landed steadily in his palm.

The paper crane unfolded automatically, transforming into a flat sheet of letter paper.

Anton looked down and glanced around, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Without hesitation, he got up and left the study, his figure transforming into a streak of light as he sped towards the Silver Moon Forest.

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Silvermoon Forest, Eternal Palace.

The two sides of the long table are clearly distinct.

Eleanor sat side by side with the Second and Third Elders, their backs straight and their expressions calm, yet they exchanged glances unintentionally.

Across from them, Alicia sat alone.

Her back was straight, her hands were folded on her knees, and her expression was calm and peaceful, as if she was completely unaware of the scrutinizing gazes of the three people opposite her.

Seeing this, Eleanor and the two elders became increasingly puzzled.

As one of the five pillars of the Meteor Dragon Society, a holy star of the Emerald Court, and a legendary powerhouse, what is his purpose in suddenly visiting the Silver Moon Clan?

The three exchanged a silent glance, neither speaking rashly.

Alicia wasn't in a hurry. She just sat there quietly, occasionally picking up her teacup and taking a sip, her expression as relaxed as if she were just visiting an old friend.

In the midst of this subtle silence, a streak of dark golden sword light suddenly swept into the hall and landed silently at the head of the long table.

The sword light dissipated, revealing Anton's tall and slender figure.

"Chieftain."

Eleanor and the two elders rose and bowed slightly in greeting.

Anton nodded slightly to the three of them, then looked at Alicia and smiled faintly.

"It's been a long time, Lady Alicia."

"Chief Anton, I apologize for disturbing you."

Alicia also stood up, nodded slightly, her voice clear and polite.

Her gaze lingered on Anton for a moment.

After several years, the aura of this Silver Moon Clan Chief had become even more profound and restrained, like a sharp sword hidden in its sheath, its edge concealed, yet nonetheless commanding respect.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Anton took his seat at the head of the table and got straight to the point without any unnecessary formalities.

"What brings you here, Lady Alicia?"

At this time of intense war, Alicia, as one of the five pillars of the Meteor Dragon Society and a core figure in the Emerald Court, would not have traveled all the way to Silvermoon Forest unless there was something special going on.

Alicia didn't mince words and stated directly, "I've come here to purchase a batch of muscle-regenerating potions from your clan."

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the hall subtly changed.

Eleanor and the two elders exchanged a glance, each seeing a hint of surprise in the other's eyes.

They weren't surprised that Alicia knew about the muscle-regenerating potion, but rather that she had come all this way specifically for this purpose.

The Third Elder couldn't help but ask, "Lady Alicia, the Emerald Court has a profound foundation and should possess more healing items than we do, so how could this be...?"

He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was already clear.

The Jadeite Royal Court has a history spanning millennia, and its accumulated treasure trove contains countless rare and precious artifacts.

Although the muscle-regenerating potion is quite effective, it is probably not considered a rare item in the Jade Court's treasury.

Alicia said calmly, "The royal court does have better medical supplies, but it cannot use them on a large scale."

"In comparison, while the effects of muscle-regenerating potions are not as good as those high-level healing items, they are cheaper, can be supplied in bulk, and are more cost-effective."

She paused, a hint of seriousness creeping into her expression.

"To be honest, the battle at Annihilation Fortress was far more brutal than the rumors had suggested."

"After six years of bloody fighting, the Allied forces suffered heavy casualties and consumed enormous amounts of supplies, especially medicines for treating wounds, which were in great short supply and had reached the point of affecting the morale and combat effectiveness of the front lines."

"Therefore, we need a stable and inexpensive supply of treatment drugs."

Alicia did not choose to hide it, but instead frankly told the coalition about the current predicament.

She had heard about the rapid development of the Silvermoon Clan in recent years and greatly admired the skills of Chief Anton.

It's best to be honest with such a person from the beginning.

Concealing the truth will only create unnecessary obstacles to the subsequent transaction and may even cause the other party to harbor resentment.

After Alicia finished speaking, the hall fell silent for a moment.

The Second Elder and the Third Elder exchanged a glance, their expressions becoming more solemn.

Although they had been keeping a close eye on the battle at Annihilation Fortress and gathering intelligence from the front lines through various channels, they had not been on the battlefield themselves and ultimately lacked a direct understanding of the true brutality of the war.

Hearing Alicia's words now, they truly realized that the situation on the front lines was far more difficult than they had imagined.

As a result, I've come to appreciate even more how wise Anton's decision was back then.

If the Silvermoon Clan had also joined the bloody battle, they would probably have suffered heavy losses by now.

Anton remained calm, his gaze fixed on Alicia's face.

The other party did not conceal or embellish the facts, but told the whole truth.

This honesty earned him a higher opinion of her.

"You should know that we do not sell muscle-regenerating drugs to outsiders," Anton said.

"I know." Alicia nodded. "If the problem is due to the limited production of the Fountain of Life, the Royal Court can provide enough."

After a moment of contemplation, Anton slowly spoke: "I can agree to this deal, and can even supply the muscle-regenerating potion at cost price, allowing the royal court to offset part of the cost with the Fountain of Life."

Alicia's eyes brightened slightly, but she didn't rush to speak.

She knew that Anton hadn't finished speaking.

"What are the conditions?" Alicia asked.

"I want a Wanmu Yuanxin (a type of wood-based mineral)."

Upon hearing this, Alicia frowned slightly.

Eleanor and the two elders were also deeply moved, their faces showing undisguised surprise.

They certainly knew what Wanmu Yuanxin was.

This is the most prized treasure of the Jadeite Royal Court, extremely precious.

It is almost a consensus in the Dawn Continent that the Jadeite Royal Court never sells the Origin of Ten Thousand Woods to outsiders.

Alicia frowned and said, "The production of the Origin of Ten Thousand Woods is extremely rare, and the Royal Court never sells it to outsiders."

Anton calmly replied, "The muscle-regenerating medicine is never sold to the public."

Alicia paused for a moment, speechless.

Anton added at the opportune moment: "As a token of our sincerity, the Silvermoon Clan guarantees to supply at least three thousand bottles of Muscle Regeneration Potions every month, and the supply will not be interrupted until you conquer the Dark Annihilation Fortress."

Alicia's expression shifted slightly, and after a long silence, she finally nodded slowly.

"I will convey your terms to the royal court."

"But I can't guarantee I can persuade the royal family."

"The Essence of Ten Thousand Woods is too precious; even I have no right to make decisions on my own."

Anton nodded slightly: "I'll wait for your news."

Alicia didn't stay long; after finishing her business, she got up to take her leave.

Watching that slender figure disappear at the entrance of the hall, the Third Elder couldn't help but ask, "Clan Chief, you want the Heart of Ten Thousand Trees for the clan's Eternal Tree?"

That was the only reason he could think of.

"That's right." Anton nodded slightly. "The Silver Moon Forest is currently expanding at a rather slow pace. If the Eternal Tree can be strengthened, the effect of the Great Evolution Azure Profound Array will also be enhanced, allowing the forest area to expand even faster, which will greatly benefit the clan's development."

The two elders suddenly realized.

Eleanor hesitated, "Will the Emerald Court grant our request?"

"The possibility is not low," Anton said.

He felt that the conditions he proposed should be very attractive to the coalition forces.

After all, the allied forces did not know that it would take about four more years to capture the Dark Fortress.

Judging from the current situation, most people would think the war will last much longer.

Given this expectation, the coalition forces urgently need sufficient supplies to sustain a prolonged period of attrition.

Exchanging a Wanmu Yuanxin for a stable supply of therapeutic drugs is not a loss for them.

Even if Anton's prediction is wrong and the war lasts longer than originally recorded, it doesn't matter.

The cost price he gives must include labor, materials, and equipment depreciation.

This deal looks like it's a sure thing.

As Anton had predicted, things turned out just as he had expected.

The coalition responded the very next day, agreeing to Anton's conditions.

The condition was that the Silvermoon Clan must provide 5,000 bottles of muscle-regenerating potion within the next seven days.

It is clear that the frontline's need for supplies has reached a very urgent level.

Anton readily agreed to the request.

The Silvermoon Clan has not experienced war for a long time, and its warehouses are stocked with a large amount of muscle-regenerating potions, with more than enough room to spare five thousand bottles.

On the same day the reply was delivered, Alicia also brought the Heart of Ten Thousand Trees.

The transaction was completed on the spot.

Alicia put away the spatial ring filled with the skin-regenerating potion and then bid farewell to Anton without any further formalities.

Clearly, the affairs at the front kept her from staying long.

Throughout the transaction, although Jadeite Royal Court paid with an incomparably precious Myriad Wood Source Heart, this price certainly could not be borne by Jadeite Royal Court alone.

The other four major powers will inevitably have to relinquish some of their interests as compensation to the Emerald Court.

However, this is the result of the calculations and compromises behind the five major powers, and has nothing to do with the Silvermoon Clan.

With the Myriad Wood Source Heart in hand, the strengthening of the Great Evolution Azure Profound Array can finally be put on the agenda.