Chapter 1127: Chapter 84 Mage Guild_3
Ah Dai saw their hatred toward the magicians of the Empire of Tian Jing and was too embarrassed to mention his destination. He had no choice but to say, "I’ve been traveling around the continent and didn’t expect to encounter you here. Let’s forget about the pursuit. Since they’ve already left, why bother continuing the trouble?"
Asier chuckled and said, "Since you say so, let it be. Anyway, since you’re not occupied with anything, why not join us to visit the Yajin Tribe? Should we run into those bastards again, it would be good to have your support. Our guild members there are constantly harassed by Larthas’s underlings. With you there, our strength in that region would be even greater. Elders Yu Yuan, Feng Zhi, and Gu Tian are also there — don’t you want to meet with them?" Both mage guilds paid special attention to the mages in the Federation and maintained powerful presences at the Yajin Tribe, a mage-concentrated area within the Federation, always ready to face challenges from each other.
Ah Dai only wanted to hurry to the Illusive Forest to see Goris; how could he allow other matters to delay him? He hurriedly refused, "I can’t go with you, I have other important things to do. Since the three elders are there, my presence is irrelevant. The sky is getting dark; I can’t delay here any longer. Take care." With those words, Ah Dai took no chance to let Asier continue the conversation, activated his True Qi, and levitated upward, heading towards the direction of Tian Jing Empire in the north. As Ah Dai departed, Asier murmured, "Such a strange young elder — not a bit like an elder at all. But after all, he saved us. Let it be. Since he’s not coming with us, we’d better hurry and regroup with our own people. Oh right, I heard this Elder Ah Dai even has the ability to Summon Dragons. I would love to witness that."
Inside the Elf ancient tree in the Elf Forest and Elf City.
Xing Er had her Bloodline of Elf King restored to normal after passing through the Spiritual Energy pathways of the Elf ancient tree and the Lake of Elves. When she regained consciousness, she found herself in her mother’s room within the Elf ancient tree. Feeling the vibrant vitality around her, Xing Er felt an indescribable ease. She sighed, "I’m finally home; it feels so good to be back!"
"Now you know it’s good at home? If you hadn’t been so mischievous from the start, would all this trouble have arisen? Do you have any idea how worried Mom has been for you these past two years?" The Elf Queen flew to her daughter’s bed, flapping her wings. Though her words were reproachful, her face betrayed uncontrollable joy at her daughter’s recovery.
Seeing her mother’s haggard face, Xing Er’s eyes instantly reddened, and she struggled to sit up and threw herself into the Elf Queen’s embrace, crying out with deep affection, "Mother—" She choked up and sobbed. The embrace of her mother was so warm; Xing Er was completely immersed in the love of the Elf Queen, finally back by her mother’s side.
The Elf Queen tenderly stroked her daughter’s hair and softly said, "There now, darling, don’t cry. It’s good that you’re back, it’s good. Mommy doesn’t blame you for the past, but you must listen to me from now on. You may still be young, but the burdens on your shoulders are not light. There’s still a lot for you to learn, to successfully inherit my throne in the future, to lead our Elf Clan to flourish and protect our sanctuary."
Cuddled in her mother’s arms, Xing Er’s agitated emotions gradually calmed. "Mother, from now on, Xing Er will definitely listen to you and never leave you again. It’s all my fault, I’ve made you worry."
Seeing her daughter seemingly more mature, the Elf Queen smiled contentedly, "This time was truly dangerous! If it were not for Ah Dai arriving at the last moment to bring you back, our Elf Clan’s Bloodline of Elf King could have ended."
Xing Er trembled, raising her head and asking anxiously, "Mother? Where is Brother Ah Dai?"
The Elf Queen’s expression dimmed with a sigh, "He’s already gone. After bringing you back, he and Brother Yan Shi left Elf City the same night, leaving only a message. Ah Dai is such a good child, he’s done too much for our Elf Clan. For two full years, he’s been tirelessly involved in our affairs. Humans have such limited lifespans; how many sets of two years do they have? I truly don’t know how to repay him. Although Ah Dai’s appearance is not imposing, his heart is the kindest amongst humans. He will always be a friend to our Elf Clan."
"What? Brother Ah Dai already left," Xing Er exclaimed in shock. She struggled out of her mother’s embrace, flapping her wings, ready to fly off.
The Elf Queen grabbed her daughter’s arm and said with a frown, "Xing Er, what are you doing? Ah Dai left more than ten days ago; you can’t catch up to him."
Xing Er was dazedly pulled back onto the bed by the Elf Queen, lapsing into a stupor as she murmured, "Brother Ah Dai is gone, just like that? Why didn’t he wait for me to wake up?"
Looking at Xing Er’s dazed eyes, the Elf Queen’s heart clenched, "Xing Er, you... you haven’t fallen for Ah Dai, have you?"
Xing Er’s cheeks, which had regained their color, turned deathly pale as she lightly nodded her head and choked out, "Mother, do you know? When Xing Er was most helpless, it was Brother Ah Dai who rushed into the cage to save me. When he told me he had been entrusted by you to rescue me, oh, how excited Xing Er was! You say Brother Ah Dai is not handsome, but that’s not true. In Xing Er’s eyes, he was the most handsome person in the world at that moment. During the month we spent together, he was always caring for me. To save everyone, he risked his life time and time again, his noble character is incomparable, and the strength he displayed so powerful. As long as he was by Xing Er’s side, I was enveloped in a sense of security; I wasn’t afraid of anything. Later, as we rushed from the church to the Elf Forest, the Bloodline of Elf King within me was nearly depleted. In my unconscious state, I felt myself fading, the energy of the Elf King’s bloodline slipping away, but then I clearly heard Brother Ah Dai’s encouragement, his constant encouragement that helped me persist, to make it back here and preserve the Bloodline of Elf King. Mother, Brother Ah Dai has left, and he took Xing Er’s heart with him. Doesn’t he deserve my love?"
