From the cut roots, extremely faint green light spots were oozing out.
Like fireflies on a summer night, they slowly but steadily converge towards the center of the spring.
"Is this... life essence?"
Her breathing suddenly became rapid, and her long ears stood up in excitement!
“The tree is not dead.”
Lin Yuan let go of her hand and let her sit down by the pool.
"It's just as good as dead. After so many years of being eroded by the pollution of the abyss, its essence is almost gone."
Lin Yuan looked down at those faint points of light,
A thought flashed in his eyes..
Chapter 168: Queen: Willing to Sacrifice My Daughter for the Elves
Ephelitis gently touched the floating light spots with her fingers.
They seemed to be summoned, lingering around her fingertips, but quickly dissipated.
A trace of sadness appeared in her eyes:
"Even if the pollution is cleared, the vitality of the sacred tree is almost exhausted..."
"Without the nourishment of the fountain of life, it will eventually..."
"uncertain."
Lin Yuan interrupted her, gently lifting her chin with his fingertips, a hint of playfulness flashing in his purple-gold pupils: "What if I say... I can make the fountain of life flow again?"
Epheldis's breath hitched, and her emerald eyes lit up instantly. "You... you really have a solution?"
Lin Yuan chuckled softly and caressed her soft lips with his fingertips: "Of course, but..."
His voice suddenly dropped, carrying an irresistible sense of oppression: "What's the price?"
Epheldis's ears trembled slightly. She certainly understood what Lin Yuan meant.
Her fingertips unconsciously clenched the hem of her skirt, and her voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible: "As long as you can save the elves... I... I am willing to give everything."
"Including your pride? Your dignity?" Lin Yuan's fingertips slowly slid down her slender neck, finally stopping at her violently heaving chest. "Including... your daughter?"
"No!" Epheldis looked up suddenly, a trace of panic flashing in her eyes. "Almia..."
Lin Yuan's lips curled up into a malicious smile. "What? You said you'd give everything? But not your daughter?"
"Or...or is this all the Elf Queen's promise is?"
Lin Yuan gently pressed his fingertips on her chest, and Epheldis trembled all over, as if struck by an electric current.
Her breathing was rapid, and struggle and submission intertwined in her emerald eyes. Finally, she slowly closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly: "...I understand."
Her voice was low and hoarse, filled with deep helplessness and compromise: "As long as you can save the elves... Almia... can also..."
Lin Yuan smiled with satisfaction, and gently stroked the tip of her red ear with his fingers: "That's more like it."
He let go of Ephirtis and turned to walk towards the center of the spring, his black robe billowing in the faint green light.
"But now is not the time."
Lin Yuan condensed a ball of golden energy in his palm and slowly pressed it towards the dried-up spring.
"Let me see first, whether this so-called Fountain of Life can be saved."
Golden energy seeps into the cracks like water,
The elven runes around the spring suddenly lit up,
The originally dull blood color gradually faded, and a lustrous green light reappeared.
Ephirtis held her breath and stared at the spring.
One second,
Two seconds...
Sudden,
A subtle "gulp" sound came from the depths of the spring, as faint as a heartbeat but clear.
Then,
A drop of crystal clear water seeped out from the crack and slowly slid down.
"This is......!"
Epheldis covered her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes.
Lin Yuan withdrew his hand, his lips curled up slightly: "It seems that it is not too late."
As soon as he finished speaking, more water drops gushed out from the depths of the spring, gradually gathering into a small pool of clear spring.
The spring water is crystal clear, exuding a faint breath of life.
Although a full recovery is still a long way off, at least hope has been rekindled.
Epheldis knelt by the spring, her fingertips trembling as they touched the water, tears falling and merging with the spring water.
"Thank you... Master..."
Her voice was choked with sobs,
At this moment,
She threw all her pride and dignity behind her.
Lin Yuan looked down at her and said calmly, "Don't be so quick to thank me. This is just the beginning."
He turned and walked towards the exit of the secret room, his back looking particularly stern in the dim light.
"Next, take me to see the forest elves."
"If the Fountain of Life is in this state, the Elf Tree shouldn't be much better."
Efiltis hurriedly stood up, her long skirt trailing across the wet spring. "Master, the forest elves are solitary and won't easily..."
"That's your problem."
Lin Yuan interrupted her without even turning back, "All I want is the result."
His voice was cold and unquestionable: "I must see the forest elves."
"otherwise......"
He turned his head, a dangerous glint flashing in his purple-gold eyes. "You and your daughter, kneel down and beg me together."
Epheldis's long ears instantly straightened up, and her cheeks flushed with shame.
She lowered her head and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's hum: "...Yes, Master."
Lin Yuan chuckled and walked out of the secret room.
Celestine and Safina followed closely behind.
Epheldis stood alone before the fountain of life that was gradually reviving.
A complex light shone in her emerald eyes.
She gently stroked the faint ripples in the spring water and murmured softly: "Almia... What should mother do..."
Her fingertips trembled slightly, and her daughter's innocent smile appeared in her mind.
Lin Yuan's aggressive purple-gold pupils flashed by again.
final,
She took a deep breath,
She straightened her back and restored the dignity that the Elf Queen should have.
"No matter what...the future of the elves must continue."
She turned and walked towards the exit, her long skirt fluttering behind her, her steps firm and resolute.
At the same time, Lin Yuan and his group had returned to the palace hall.
Narulu's dark skin still had beads of sweat from the battle.
She clenched her fists, her silver-gray ponytail swaying slightly with her steps. "Human, what do you want?"
Lin Yuan stopped and glanced at her sideways, a playful smile on his face. "What's up, Miss Dark Elf, can't you finally resist your curiosity?"
Narulusi gritted her teeth, her purple eyes burning with resentment. "You clearly possess such power, yet you choose to use such... despicable means to treat Her Majesty the Queen!"
"Oh?"
Lin Yuan raised his eyebrows, and suddenly reached out to pinch her chin, forcing her to look up and look at him.
"Then what do you think I should do? Like a righteous hero, help you unconditionally?"
He applied a little force with his fingertips,
Narulusi groaned in pain.
But he stubbornly refused to look away.
“Make no mistake.”
Lin Yuan's voice was low and dangerous.
"I'm not here to be a savior, I'm here to collect my reward."
He released his hand, turned, and walked towards the throne, lazily sitting down. His purple-gold eyes scanned everyone present: "The survival of the elves is nothing more than a matter of interest to me."
"If your attitude displeases me, I don't mind watching you being swallowed by the abyss."
Celestine stood beside Lin Yuan, her golden hair flowing like moonlight.
A cold smile lingered in his emerald eyes. "Master, your willingness to help is already a great mercy. You'd better understand your position."
Safina tilted her head, her blue eyes innocent. "Yes, yes, the master is the most powerful! So you have to be good and obedient!"
Alice stood aside, her long ears trembling slightly, her purple eyes filled with complex emotions.
She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately lowered her head in silence.
Narulus clenched her fists, her muscles tensed beneath her dark skin, but eventually, she knelt on one knee and lowered her head: "...I understand."
Lin Yuan smiled with satisfaction, tapping the throne armrests lightly with his fingertips. "Very good, it seems you've finally learned your lesson."
He stood up, his black robe falling like the night. "Tonight, I will rest in your palace."
"I hope the elves can show enough sincerity to entertain me."
Efiltis happened to be returning to the main hall at this time. When she heard this, her golden-haired pointed ears trembled unconsciously.
She took a deep breath, and a hint of determination flashed in her emerald eyes: "Of course, Master."
"I will personally prepare the most comfortable bedroom for you, and..."
Her fingertips unconsciously grasped the hem of her skirt, and her voice became softer and softer: "And any service you desire."
Lin Yuan's gaze lingered on the tip of her red ear for a moment, and he suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he bit the Elf Queen's sensitive earlobe and whispered, "Does that include having that lovely princess give me a goodnight kiss?"
Epheldis froze instantly, even her breathing stopped.
Her nails dug deep into Lin Yuan's sleeves, but she didn't dare to push away his embrace.
Finally, she closed her eyes tremblingly and nodded imperceptibly.
Night,
A grand banquet was held in the palace to welcome Lin Yuan, the "honored guest".
The crystal chandelier sparkled brightly under the magical light.
The long table was filled with delicious food unique to the elves.
The mellow wine made from moon berries,
Honey-glazed barbecue, a specialty of Emerald Forest...
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