Chapter 1363: Chapter 1363: Clearing the Poison Barrier
Ye You asked in a low voice, "Then how can we make these poison effects disappear?"
Zi Yu replied, "Although the effects of the poison are quite intense, the antidote is very simple, which is water. So every time after it rains, the effects of the poison disappear for a while. Once the sun shines, the effects of the poison will return. If someone enters the Dark Forest shortly after the rain, there is still a chance to survive."
Qin Sisi asked puzzledly, "If the goal is to sever the connection between the Dark Forest and the Demon Sacred Realm, why not simply set up a magical barrier?"
Zi Yu replied with a bitter smile, "To sustain a large-scale magical barrier requires consuming too much magic power; it’s not worthwhile. The poison only needs to be placed once a year. Moreover, my mother said that people’s psychology is strange: the more they cannot enter a place, the more they want to. Instead of letting them constantly try to get in, it’s better to make this place a fearful one, which can curb their curiosity."
It must be said that the Dark Witch indeed understood human psychology quite well.
Qin Sisi pondered and asked, "So, you mean, if we ignore the poison here, as long as no one sets it again, it will naturally disappear after some time, right?"
Zi Yu nodded and said, "Yes, but it will take more than half a year!"
Qin Sisi shook her head. Ye You was certainly not going to let the Dark Forest remain a forbidden area for more than half a year.
"Tell us what to do," Ye You took a step forward and asked.
Zi Yu explained, "The four of us will work together, releasing Water Magic to eliminate the poison. Only if the power of Water Magic is strong enough will it work."
Ye You thought for a moment, then said haughtily, "There’s no need to make it that complicated; my wife can handle this by herself."
Zi Yu was stunned and opened his mouth but couldn’t say anything. He had indeed seen Qin Sisi form a drizzling rain with Water Magic, but in terms of magic power, she was certainly not as good as Ye You, so he still trusted Ye You more.
However, with Ye You’s confidence in letting Qin Sisi do it alone, Zi Yu was at a loss as to how to refuse.
Qin Sisi glared at Ye You, who raised his eyebrows at her. In front of others, Ye You hoped his Empress would maintain her dignity.
Qin Sisi said to Zi Yu, "Let me try first. If it doesn’t work, you all can join in."
"Alright then," Zi Yu agreed, watching alongside Ling Wu.
Ye You flapped his magic wings and flew into the sky. Qin Sisi communicated with the Water Spirit Pearl within her, urging the Magic Source to accelerate its rotation. She pushed her palms forward, releasing emerald-green Water Attribute Magic Power, gathering into a spiritually rich rain cloud.
Ye You released a Dingze Thunder, exploding within the green rain cloud, lending Qin Sisi a helping hand.
Crisp, cool raindrops fell from the overcast sky, like countless silver threads falling on the dense leaves and lush grass. The leaves and grass became even greener, and the air turned fresh.
Having obtained the Dark Witch’s share of the Life Divine Water, Qin Sisi’s physical condition was half-recovered, able to display much more power than during the battle in the Forest of Death. She calmly released Water Attribute Magic Power, letting the drizzle continue to fall, nourishing the long-abandoned Dark Forest.
Zi Yu’s expression turned from doubtful to admiring; Qin Sisi’s performance indeed exceeded his expectations.
After a day and a night, through Qin Sisi’s efforts, the poison on the northern fringe area was finally completely cleared, allowing free passage between the Dark Forest and the Demon Sacred Realm.
However, although Qin Sisi completed the task, she was exhausted and curled up in Ye You’s arms, falling asleep drowsily.
Ye You compassionately held her tight and softly said to Zi Yu, "Now that everything here is resolved, I must bid you farewell."
Zi Yu said in surprise, "You are leaving? Why not stay a bit longer? You could communicate more with Bearded Grandpa."
Ye You replied, "Maybe later, there will be opportunities. Now, I must take the chance to seek medicine for my wife."
Zi Yu looked at Qin Sisi and asked in confusion, "May I ask, what exactly is wrong with Empress Sisi?"
Ye You paused and replied, "To be honest, my wife’s body is severely damaged and requires the use of Life Divine Water to reconstruct it. We got the first portion of Life Divine Water from the No Delusion Deep Sea and the second one from your mother’s hand. Next, I need to go to Deep Pupil Desert and Extreme North Ice Field to search for the third and fourth portions of Life Divine Water."
This finally made Zi Yu fully understand, "So you are here for the Life Divine Water?"
"Wait a minute, back then Bearded Grandpa told me that to save Ling Wu, Life Divine Water could also be used. If I had gotten the Life Divine Water at that time, what would you have done?" Zi Yu suddenly thought of something and was eager to figure it out.
Ye You replied honestly, "If you had gotten the Life Divine Water at that time, I would have undoubtedly snatched it away."
Zi Yu’s expression subtly changed, realizing that even if he had obtained the Life Divine Water back then, he wouldn’t have been able to save Ling Wu.
Thinking this, his resentment towards the Dark Witch diminished considerably.
Ye You continued, "For you, Ling Wu is the most important; for me, she is the most important."
Zi Yu and Ye You stared at each other briefly and then both smiled.
Then, Zi Yu said with slight solemnity, "I don’t know about Extreme North Ice Field, but I have heard a few things from my mother about Deep Pupil Desert. It is severely harsh, with dryness levels approaching human limits, and the Guardian there behaves rather strangely. Sage Ruler Yeyou, do be careful."
Ye You’s eyes also grew serious, his voice small yet firm as he said, "No matter how harsh it is, I must venture through it."
Zi Yu nodded, saying loudly, "In that case, I will not hold you any longer. I hope you both achieve your wishes."
"Thank you, this is goodbye, until we meet again," Ye You said in a deep voice, flapping his magic wings and, while holding Qin Sisi, flew up into the sky, heading steadily northwest.
After Ye You and Qin Sisi left, Zi Yu and Ling Wu went to the territory of the Elf Clan and met with the Bearded Elf King, informing him of the contract made with Ye You.
As Zi Yu had predicted, the Elf King fully approved of this event, praising both Zi Yu and Ye You as noble and generous individuals who cared for the world.
Before long, Zi Yu and Ling Wu officially got married, and together they built a new Giant Wood Castle in the same location, becoming the new Guardians of the Dark Forest.
After clearing the obstacles formed by the poison at the northern fringe of the Dark Forest, exchanges and communications began between the Dark Forest and the neighboring Flower Fragrance City and Biyun City.
Gradually, the Dark Forest became a part of the Demon Sacred Realm, with the Elf Clan becoming the eleventh magic family of the Demon Sacred Realm.
