“These two little girls… have they still not finished discussing? They’re really leaving me out here in the cold!”
Bai Li waited by the edge of the forest, bored out of her mind.
She could not help but kick a small pebble by her foot.
The pebble rolled a few times but did not stop, so she lifted her foot and kicked it back.
Only now did she understand why children loved doing this.
Kicking things a few times when one was feeling frustrated really did help relieve some stress.
The stone rolled under a large tree.
She swung her foot to kick it again, but she missed and kicked the trunk hard instead.
“Ow, ow, ow! That hurts so much!”
A crisp, playful female voice suddenly rang out, and Bai Li jumped in surprise.
‘What the hell? Is this tree a spirit? Can it talk?’
As she spoke, she raised her foot to kick it again, but a hurried shout immediately came from the tree.
“Stop kicking! If you kick me again, I won’t be polite!”
This time, hearing the direction of the voice clearly, Bai Li looked up.
Good heavens.
Long, silver hair hung down to her waist like a veil woven from moonlight.
A pair of pointed elf ears were hidden within the strands of hair, and a pair of emerald green eyes were glaring at her fiercely.
Her pretty face was puffed out like a little steamed bun.
“Where did this little monster come from, daring to break into our Forest of Elves and trashing the trees?”
Bai Li hurriedly waved her hands in apology.
“Ah, sorry! I’m with my daughters… uh, something happened, and we came here to hide temporarily. I really didn’t mean to offend you!”
“You have daughters at such a young age?”
The elf girl raised an eyebrow and looked her up and down.
“If you’re not lying, then hurry up and leave, or I’ll call the rest of my clan!”
“Wait a moment. I would like to have a few words with this child.”
A voice so gentle it could melt water suddenly drifted over.
Bai Li looked left and right, but she could not see a single person.
“Stop looking around, little monster. This is my mother’s telepathy.”
The elf girl on the tree spoke with her arms crossed.
Bai Li’s heart was in turmoil.
‘The elf girl’s mother? Isn’t that the Sacred Tree? What does the Sacred Tree want to chat with me about?’
“What is your name?” the gentle voice sounded again.
Bai Li paused for a moment before changing her answer.
“My name is… Lu Er… no, my name is Bai Li.”
“Bai Li, your soul is truly interesting.”
“Interesting?”
“I see a human soul wrapped within you, yet you are contained in the shell of three demon races. You must have gone through a lot of hardships in this life.”
Bai Li’s heart shook.
She hurriedly said respectfully, “Yes, Lady Sacred Tree. I will go back and tell my companions to leave the forest right now.”
“Don’t be in such a hurry to leave.”
The Sacred Tree’s voice carried a hint of a smile.
“You possess a trait that is unique in this world. It is truly too fascinating.”
Bai Li was confused.
“Lady Sacred Tree, what do you mean… ?”
“If you ever find yourself with nowhere else to go in the future, come to my Forest of Elves. I am willing to protect you. Little Bai Li, go and reunite with your friends for now — “
“… Thank you for your generosity, My Lady!”
As if she had been granted a great amnesty, Bai Li took off running.
Who would have thought that kicking a small stone would almost stir up an entire nest of elves?
It was truly ridiculous.
She did not take the Sacred Tree’s words to heart.
She was not a person of this world, so it was not surprising that a near-god like the Sacred Tree could see through her.
After Bai Li left, the elf girl, Elara, had a look of disbelief on her face.
“Holy Mother! You’re actually going to break the 100-year rule to take in a monster like that?”
The Sacred Tree’s gentle voice carried a sense of certainty.
“Elara, be respectful. She might be the second Person of Destiny invited by the Goddess.”
Elara almost fell off the tree in shock.
“What? A Person of Destiny? How can a monster be one! That’s just too absurd!”
“You must stay calm when facing matters. There are many strange things in this world.”
A hint of a smile was added to the Sacred Tree’s voice.
“If she truly is the one chosen by Destiny, then perhaps I can find a mother for you, Elara.”
Elara’s face instantly turned bright red, and she stuttered, “No… No way!!!”
***
Bai Li rushed back to the cave in a hurry.
As soon as she entered the door, she shouted at the top of her lungs.
“Ziya! Bai Ning! Have you two finished discussing? It turns out we’re actually in the Forest of Elves! I just ran into an elf. Hurry up and pack your things so we can run!”
Her face was full of panic, and a few blades of grass were stuck to her forehead.
Seeing her looking like a startled bird, Bai Ning could not help but burst into laughter.
She explained slowly, “Father, what are you panicking for? We finished talking a long time ago. This is indeed the Forest of Elves. Those pointy-ears might look fierce, but they’re just trying to scare you — “
“The elf race loves peace the most. We haven’t done anything bad, so they won’t just attack us for no reason. Put your heart at 100% ease!”
Upon hearing this, Bai Li’s tense shoulders relaxed by half.
“Is… is that so? Even so, it’s not right to stay on someone else’s territory. It’s better to leave quickly to avoid any further complications.”
“Father is right. Then come with me now — let’s go home — “
Bai Ning bounced to her side and shook her arm.
Beside them, Ziya watched the two of them.
Her eyes were slightly red as she stepped forward and gently hugged Bai Li’s waist.
Her voice was soft and carried a hint of a nasal tone.
“Then, Father Lord, I’ll return to the Succubus Kingdom first. Since you’re with Sister Bai Ning, you must be happy!”
Bai Li’s heart warmed.
She reached back and hugged her tightly, patting her back with a serious and promising tone.
“Be good, Ziya. Once I return to my original form, I’ll definitely go to the Succubus Kingdom to see you as soon as possible! I’ll definitely spend more time with you then.”
Ziya buried her head in her chest, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
‘Father, oh Father, your words sound heartwarming, but this matter of you returning to your original form… you might have to wait until your next life to achieve it…’
She quietly sniffed, suppressing her disappointment.
She silently calculated in her heart.
‘I’ll believe Sister Bai Ning for now. Once he gives Father back to me in the future, I’ll make sure to stay by Father’s side properly.’
She released Bai Li and forced a smile onto her face.
“Then, Father Lord, I’m leaving. Take care of yourselves!”
Bai Li nodded.
Watching Ziya’s receding back, she also felt rather uncomfortable.
She waved her hand.
“Be careful on the road! Send a message anytime something happens!”
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