Magic? My Iron Torrent will sweep it all away!

Chapter 44 The Price of the World Tree Seed

The next day, Lin Mo woke up in a bed made of huge leaves and soft moss.

His bones felt relaxed, as if he were sleeping on a cloud.

Thinking back to last night's magical bath, I can't help but marvel at its effectiveness once again.

He stretched, yawned, and walked out of the bedroom, preparing to go to the terrace for some fresh air.

"Knock knock knock!"

Just then, there was a knock on the door, so I turned around to open it.

As soon as the door opened, he saw Fendona walking towards him.

The other person was holding a basket of crystal-clear fruit, which looked delicious and incredibly tempting.

"Good morning, Fendona!" Lin Mo greeted her energetically.

Fendona smiled slightly.

"What a coincidence, Your Excellency Lin Mo, this is breakfast prepared for you."

She raised the fruit basket woven from vines in her hand.

Lin Mo reached out and took it, picking up a purple berry and popping it into his mouth. The juicy burst of flavor filled his mouth with a refreshing aroma.

As he ate, he gave Fendona a thumbs up.

"I could never get tired of the fruit here!"

"It's so delicious!"

Fendona smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling.

"I'm glad you like it. We elves have no shortage of fruit, so please feel free to enjoy it."

After she finished speaking, she continued:

"Her Majesty the Queen and several elders are already waiting for you at the royal court. We...we should go there quickly!"

"Okay, let's eat as we walk."

Lin Mo, without any hesitation, stuffed fruit into his mouth as he followed Fendona toward the royal court.

Along the way, many elves cast curious glances their way.

Having clearly heard that a human who wasn't a holy human had arrived in the royal city, they all stared at Lin Mo with wide eyes.

Lin Mo was used to this.

Moreover, these elves are intelligent beings with abundant spiritual energy, and they are also beautiful and handsome, wearing gemstone ornaments, making them a feast for the eyes.

Most importantly, the female elves wore very little clothing and had great figures.

Most of their clothes and skirts are made of vines and leaves, but a small number of them will follow the example of the Holy Humans and wear exquisite clothes that are handmade.

The two walked on the massive branches of the World Tree, and the fences on both sides gave Lin Mo a great sense of security.

The Elven Royal Court remained as solemn and dignified as ever.

Queen Alari sat enthroned on a throne adorned with jewels, flanked by several esteemed elders.

Varelius, the troublemaker from yesterday, was among them, but his face was pale. When he saw Lin Mo come in, he snorted heavily through his nose and turned his head to the side.

Lin Mo completely ignored him, treating him as if he were invisible.

He swaggered to the center of the royal court, swallowed the last piece of fruit in his mouth, and clapped his hands in satisfaction.

"Your Excellency Lin Mo, I wonder how you slept last night?" Queen Ellari asked with a smile.

Lin Mo grinned, revealing a set of white teeth.

"I rested very well, very well! I must mention here that I mainly have to thank Chef Fendona for her cooking skills."

"Fendona... is this your master's skill?"

Queen Elaria and all the elders were stunned, and they all turned their gazes to Fendona, who was standing to the side.

Fendona: "!!!"

Her cheeks flushed bright red instantly, and she felt as if all the blood in her body rushed to her head, making her feel hot and almost like she was about to be cooked.

Lin Mo, oblivious to the little girl's embarrassment, casually waved his hand dismissively.

"Hey, that's nothing, let's get down to business."

"Regarding the aid you mentioned yesterday, I have already communicated with my country."

Upon hearing the words "aid" and "nation," the attention of all the elves in the royal court was instantly drawn to them.

All eyes turned from Fendona, who was on the verge of fainting, to Lin Mo.

"So, has your country... made a decision?"

Queen Ellari's voice sounded calm, but her slightly white fingers gripping the armrest of the throne betrayed her inner tension.

After all, this concerns the fate of the entire Elven race, hanging by a thread.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Lin Mo smiled slightly, his usual playful demeanor disappearing.

"Our Great Xia is a peace-loving and helpful civilization."

"After listening to my report, they have carefully considered the matter and have agreed to provide assistance to the elves to help the nobles overcome their current difficulties."

Upon hearing this, the tense atmosphere in the entire royal court immediately eased.

The oppressive silence was broken by a soft, relieved breath.

Queen Ellari finally showed genuine joy on her face, and even the elders who had been keeping a straight face and serious expression relaxed their furrowed brows.

"Very good!"

The Queen's voice trembled slightly as she rose gently from her throne.

"On behalf of all the elves, I thank your civilization for extending a helping hand in this time of crisis."

She sat down again and looked at Lin Mo solemnly.

"So, in return, what do you require of us?"

Good job, you're on the right track!

Lin Mo cleared his throat with satisfaction.

"My country is full of curiosity about everything on Terra."

"I described the grandeur and wonder of the World Tree to them in detail, and they were all amazed, believing it to be a miracle of the Creator."

He paused, then said:

"Therefore, they want a seed of the World Tree for planting and research."

"The seed of the World Tree?"

The smile that had just bloomed on Queen Ellari's face froze instantly.

Her dark blue brows furrowed instantly, and the atmosphere that had just eased in the royal court seemed to freeze in that instant.

Even Fendona, who had been feeling embarrassed, suddenly raised her head, her emerald green eyes filled with surprise as she looked at Lin Mo.

The silence lasted only a second.

The next moment, an uncontrollable commotion erupted in the elders' seat.

"What? The seed of the World Tree?"

"This is absolutely impossible! The World Tree is the foundation of our race, the source of life!"

"This request is outrageous! It's an absolute rip-off!"

The elders were discussing it amongst themselves.

Although after yesterday's reprimand, no one dared to stand up and criticize Lin Mo to his face anymore, their gazes toward Lin Mo were filled with vigilance and displeasure.

Elder Varelius, who had been reprimanded, now wore a sneer of schadenfreude, as if to say:

See? I knew these otherworldly beings had no good intentions.

The Queen's voice turned somber.

"Sir, do you know what this means?"

"The World Tree is our partner, and more importantly, the home upon which our race depends for survival."

"The formation of each seed requires a huge amount of the World Tree's primordial power, enough to plunge it into a period of weakness that lasts for a hundred years."

"The price is too high," she said, staring at Lin Mo.

Lin Mo was stunned.

Why is the cost of a single seed being compared to a ten-month pregnancy?