Chapter 61 The Holy Maiden

It was originally a lively creature, but the long period of hardship has made it quiet and dormant. It was thought that it would continue like this until the continent was destroyed.

Unexpectedly, after these people arrived, it sensed an unusual atmosphere. It felt that the interdimensional travelers who came this time were extraordinary and would probably come back to them again in the future.

Perhaps it will have the chance to transform into a human, just like the Beast God did back then!

After the mother tree finished speaking, the entire mountaintop fell into a brief silence.

The priest's mind was blank at this moment. What did the Mother Tree say? Would these travelers from other dimensions come here often in the future?

Gu Xinyan and the other person looked at each other in surprise. They hadn't expected the mother tree to be so sensitive. Sure enough, the two timelines were connected by space.

After all, this place will be their backyard in the future, and they will definitely come here often. But this will have to wait until the system is upgraded to the maximum level. Otherwise, they won't be able to come here in the short term.

I never expected that this energy crystal could be obtained so easily, especially since it was traded voluntarily by the mother tree. So, it's practically a voluntary gift! Hmm! That's about right. Anyway, the mission is complete.

"Mother Tree, we agree with everything you've said. We will exchange your branches and energy crystals for corresponding medicines and long-lasting food."

In addition, we also have some methods for curing meat. Cured meat, if stored properly, can be kept for a long time.

"It's the warm season now, so we can take advantage of these two seasons to cure more meat. When the cold season comes, the beastmen won't lack food." Gu Xinyan thought for a moment before slowly replying.

After all, they came during the warm season, and there's a rainy season in between before the cold season arrives. They're worried that their durable food might have problems by then. Compressed biscuits can be stored for a long time, but they can't just eat those during the cold season.

After all, the orcs here are all tall and strong, and their appetites are enormous. However, while medicine is available, it would be better to teach them some methods of pickling food. This was something she had thought of a few days ago, but she was too busy traveling at the time to say it aloud.

This is just in time. With food that keeps well and methods for curing meat, I believe that as long as the tribe is diligent, this cold season shouldn't be too difficult to endure.

Upon hearing Gu Xinyan's words, the branches of the mother tree swayed gently again, as if in great pleasure. Even the soft light between the branches brightened considerably, and the ethereal voice seemed to have gained warmth.

"Okay! Then just as you said, give the medicine and food you exchanged to Aru, and he will take care of it."

As the mother tree's voice faded, its once thick trunk suddenly split open in the middle.

Immediately afterwards, more than a dozen branches, as long as an arm, were flung out from inside and flew toward the location of Gu Xinyan and the others. However, when they reached the three of them, they stopped and then automatically stacked on the ground one by one.

After the branches were arranged, two crystal-clear, rhomboid stones floated out of the opening and flew straight toward them, emitting a faint light.

Seeing this, Gu Xinyan quickly reached out and caught it. She thought it would feel cold, but to her surprise, it was warm to the touch, just like a hand warmer, and felt cozy in her hand.

"Here are two energy crystals and more than twenty branches. There is also something else. I want you to become the Holy Maiden of this continent. Would you be willing?"

The mother tree spoke softly, sensing that this unique spatial aura emanated from the woman and the beast floating beside her…

Giving her the position of Saintess was also in the hope that she could lead the beastmen to a better life in the future. It had a premonition that when they came again next time, the lives of the beastmen would also undergo earth-shattering changes.

It didn't know what that change was, nor could it stop it. Since that was the case, it was willing to grant her that right, only hoping that she would treat the beastmen on this continent kindly.

Gu Xinyan was stunned upon hearing this. The Holy Maiden? Her?

Weren't we just discussing business? How did things change so drastically? Isn't it a bit too hasty to appoint her as the saintess?

Moreover, she will be leaving in a few days, and who knows when she will come back next time. What is the purpose of giving her the title of saint?

Besides, she's not a beastman; she's just an ordinary person!

[Host, agree to it! Anyway, we won't lose anything by becoming this saintess. I guess this mother tree is just trying to curry favor with us!]

It might be interested in our ability to travel through time; it might have some ulterior motive. Anyway, let's agree for now. Having the identity of a saintess will make things much easier for us when we come back in the future!

Xiao Bai looked at the towering tree in front of it, thought for a moment, and then transmitted its voice to its host, knowing what its host was thinking.

After all, there are plenty of resources on this continent, and it's impossible to plunder them all at once. Once it reaches the maximum level, it can build a stable spacetime tunnel here.

Then, won't it be just as the host imagined? This place will also be their China's backyard.

At that time, the title of Saintess will come into play, and she can build this place however she wants. After all, here, apart from the Mother Tree, the Saintess has the highest power.

As for the meaning behind the mother tree's actions, that's not important. With her around, the mother tree can't cause any trouble. Since it can sense these things, it probably won't offend them easily. It probably wants something from them, or it simply wants to befriend them!

Hearing Xiaobai's words, Gu Xinyan stopped wondering why she was made the saintess. After all, it wasn't a bad thing for her, so she nodded in agreement.

Seeing that she agreed, the branches of the mother tree swayed from side to side. "In that case, from this day forward, you will be the Holy Maiden of our Lota Continent. I hope that in the future, you will be able to lead the beastmen to a better life!"

As the mother tree finished speaking, countless golden runes suddenly appeared on its thick trunk.

Immediately afterwards, these golden runes seemed to come alive and flew towards Gu Xinyan. After circling around her once, the golden runes disappeared into her body.