Fairyland, Ancient Tree Secret Realm

Ever since Ning Yechen took away the Fairyland Pearl, the secret realm of the ancient tree that was once filled with fairy spirits and floating dust is no longer there.

Although the ancient tree secret realm is still filled with a richer fairy spirit aura than other places in the fairyland, the spiritual power is far less dense than it used to be.

The ancient fairy tree that once shone with spiritual light also became much dimmer.

Ye Shuying dragged her still-unhealed body against the trunk of the ancient fairy tree, gently stroking the rough surface of the tree with a gloomy and melancholy look on her face.

As a tree keeper, he repeatedly failed to fulfill his duties as a tree keeper and protect the fairy master...

Now, even more so, the Immortal Spirit has lost the Immortal Realm Pearl and can no longer transform into a human form...

When he became a tree keeper, someone in his family told him that being a tree keeper not only meant that he might encounter danger at any time, but also that he had to endure the hardship of being alone forever.

But after he became the keeper of the ancient tree secret realm, he never felt lonely.

On the contrary, he stayed by the side of the ancient fairy tree every day, occasionally meditating and practicing, occasionally talking to the ancient tree fairy and telling her interesting stories. He felt very fulfilled and interesting every day.

He even gradually came to like this kind of life and it became his daily habit.

However, after losing the Fairyland Pearl and the ancient fairy tree could no longer condense into a human form, Ye Shuying felt lonely for the first time.

There is no longer any curious fairy chasing him around and asking him questions like a curious baby...

The empty and lonely secret realm of the ancient tree is only accompanied by the floating and falling fairy spirits.

Ye Shuying leaned against the ancient fairy tree and could personally feel the presence of the ancient tree fairy, but she could no longer hear her voice.

The momentary silence suddenly made him feel a little difficult to adapt.

I don't know if the Demon Lord will really return the Immortal Realm Pearl...

Ye Shuying looked lost, and apart from self-blame, the only thing left in her heart was worry.

The value and significance of the gem that can influence the entire ancient tree secret realm is absolutely extraordinary.

Would the Demon Lord really be willing to return the Immortal Pearl that he had obtained...?

What if the Demon Lord doesn't return it, what can he do...

Even if he fought to his death, he would not be able to do anything to the Demon Lord, let alone take back the Immortal Realm Pearl from the Demon Lord...

As if sensing Ye Shuying's low mood, the drooping branches from the ancient fairy tree slowly wrapped around Ye Shuying's body, as if gently caressing his body.

"Master Fairy..."

Ye Shuying gently stroked the branches on her body, looking deeply moved.

Lady Fairy is still so gentle...

Not only did she voluntarily hand over the Immortal Realm Pearl to save him, but now she is also comforting him...

Just at this moment, a green divine rainbow suddenly flew into the secret realm of the ancient tree, crossed the air, and landed directly in front of Ye Shuying.

Ye Shuying was startled and was about to draw his sword to be on guard, but when he looked carefully, the fairyland pearl emitting emerald green light suddenly appeared before his eyes!

"Immortal Realm Pearl...?!"

Ye Shuying was overjoyed, and quickly loosened her hand that was holding the hilt of the sword. She carefully took the fairy bead in her hand and handed it to the ancient fairy tree.

"Master Xianling! The Demon Lord, he has returned your fairyland pearl!"

As soon as the words fell, the Fairyland Pearl seemed to sense something and flew out of Ye Shuying's palm towards the ancient tree fairy.

The moment it came into contact with the trunk of the ancient fairy tree, the fairy bead slowly merged into it!

When the Fairyland Pearl was completely integrated into the ancient fairy tree, a burst of spiritual light suddenly lit up slowly from the ancient fairy tree.

The lush and flourishing leaves were shining with light, and the floating spiritual dust was also shining brighter and brighter.

In an instant, the fairy ancient tree seemed to be full of vitality again and returned to its former dazzling prosperity.

Ye Shuying stood in front of the ancient fairy tree, looked up, and couldn't help feeling happy for the recovery of the ancient fairy tree.

And at this moment, a tree cocoon slowly protruded from the tree trunk.

The crystal clear tree cocoon was filled with fairy spirit liquid, and a petite and pretty figure quietly condensed in the spirit liquid.

Under Ye Shuying's expectant gaze, the familiar petite figure appeared before his eyes again.

“Crash!”

The tree cocoon broke open, and pure fairy spirit fluid flowed down the trunk.

The naked, petite ancient tree fairy, with a sparkling light, floated down from mid-air in front of Ye Shuying.

"Sparse shadows~"

The ancient tree fairy smiled, threw herself into Ye Shuying's arms, and happily stretched out her delicate arms to hug her.

"I am here, Master Fairy..."

Ye Shuying stretched out her hands and wanted to hug the ancient tree fairy, but after hesitating for a moment, she slowly lowered her arms.

"Master Xianling, I may not be able to protect you anymore..."

"Um…?"

"Shuying, are you going to die again?"

Upon hearing this, the ancient tree fairy let go of Ye Shuying, tilted his head with a confused look on his face, and his innocent face revealed a look of worry.

Ye Shuying: "..."

"No, Master Fairy..."

Ye Shuying smiled helplessly.

"Why is that?"

The ancient tree fairy asked in confusion.

Ye Shuying looked gloomy and lonely, and lowered her head in shame.

"Yes... My ability is limited, and I can't continue to protect you, Master Xianling..."

"After I leave, someone else will take my place and be responsible for protecting you, Master Fairy..."

After saying this, Ye Shuying felt a deep reluctance and sadness in her heart.

To be honest, he didn't want to hand over his mission and responsibilities as a tree keeper to others.

He still wanted to continue to stay beside the ancient tree fairy...

But being crushed by the Demon Lord time and time again had already made Ye Shuying lose confidence.

He was simply unable to protect the Fairy Lord and was unable to fulfill his duties as a tree keeper...

"I don't want it!"

"I want you to stay here, Shuying!"

"Shuying, were you lying when you said you would stay here with me forever...?"

The ancient tree fairy Yingling couldn't help but show a sad expression on her face.

Ye Shuying finally understood that the ancient tree fairy had always remembered the oath he made when he first met her...

"There was absolutely no intention to deceive Master Xianling in the original oath!"

Ye Shuying responded solemnly, then lowered her head dejectedly.

"It's just that I..."

"Shuying, if I'm in danger, will you protect me?"

The ancient tree fairy interrupted Ye Shuying before she continued to speak, moved closer to his face, and looked at him expectantly with its yellow-brown eyes.

"certainly!"

"Even if I die, I will protect you, Master Fairy!"

Ye Shuying replied without hesitation.

Although his strength may not be very good, his determination to protect the ancient tree spirit has never wavered!

Hearing Ye Shuying's answer, the ancient tree fairy smiled and took the initiative to hold Ye Shuying's hands.

"That's enough~"

"You are willing to sacrifice your life to protect me. Isn't that fulfilling your duty as a guardian~?"

“And I think you did a great job~”

"Master Fairy..."

Ye Shuying stared blankly at the ancient tree fairy in front of her, and was so moved that she was speechless.

Master Xianling, she never despised him for being useless...

"Shuying, are you willing to continue to stay by my side?"

The ancient tree fairy asked softly with a smile.

Ye Shuying did not hesitate any longer. She held the hand of the ancient tree fairy with one hand, pressed her other hand against her chest, knelt on one knee and bowed her head, and solemnly swore again:

"I, Ye Shuying, will spend the rest of my life as the tree keeper of Master Xianling!"

"I will never marry in this life, I will never regret it, and I will never leave!"

"Protect the Immortal Master with my own body!"

"I also wish to be buried here after my death!"

Hearing the familiar oath, the ancient tree fairy smiled brilliantly, threw herself into Ye Shuying's arms again, and hugged him tightly.

The naked and charming figure pressed tightly against Ye Shuying's chest...

Ye Shuying gently hugged the ancient tree fairy's smooth back with both hands, her cheeks suddenly blushed, and she said shyly and helplessly:

"Master Xianling, I've told you many times, please remember to put on your clothes next time..."

"I can't stand it every time you do this..."