The queen brought Ruoruo and the others back to the new royal city.
The new royal city was still in some chaos, and the elders all had complicated looks in their eyes when they saw Ruoruo.
They felt it was because Ruoruo had destroyed the royal city they had painstakingly built up over a long period of time, forcing them to move overnight and suffer heavy losses.
However, those who only care about history also know that Ruoruo only took what was rightfully theirs. They have occupied Ruoruo's things for so many years, multiplying and prospering, and it is time for her to return them.
However, reason and emotion are always in conflict, which leads to a very complicated feeling for everyone.
"Your Majesty, the outer barrier won't last much longer," an elder reported. "Without the Heavenly Wood, what will become of our clan? Please give us your guidance, Your Majesty."
Ruoruo felt a little awkward as she held the little wooden figure and tucked it into her arms.
The Tongtianmu tree has been providing them with a protective barrier for hundreds of years. It has worked very hard and is very tiring. Since she has agreed to take it with her, she will not go back on her word.
The female ruler raised her eyebrows slightly: "How dare you! I told you not to mention these things in front of Ruoruo. Have you all taken my words as a joke?"
This person clearly said these things on purpose in front of Ruoruo, wanting to provoke the young girl.
The elder's eyes held a hint of resentment: "Your Majesty, are you going to abandon your people?"
"I have my own decision to make now. If you are dissatisfied, then get out of the royal city!" It was rare for the queen to show such a domineering side.
The elder lowered his head and dared not speak again.
The atmosphere at the scene became somewhat oppressive and somber, and Ruoruo could sense that the maids' gazes towards her had also become complicated.
She couldn't help but bite her lower lip.
"I can hold the barrier, and so can Queen Miao Miao." The little wooden man was a little angry when he saw that Ruoruo was unhappy.
These are all things that grew in the master's medicinal field. Do they think they can bully the master now?
With its wooden hands on its hips, it said, "If Miaomiao bullies its master, I'll tear up the medicinal herb field."
Ruoruo didn't know that the herb field he was referring to was actually the Realm of Immortality, so she quickly hugged the little wooden figure tightly: "Take care of the herb field is hard work, and we can't let people destroy the herbs that have grown with great difficulty."
Tongtianmu paused for a moment, then nodded seriously.
That's right. The herb field that the master painstakingly cultivated has finally sprouted seedlings. He has protected it for millions of years, and it cannot be destroyed like this.
"Get rid of the bad seedlings!" The little wooden man came up with a new idea.
Ruoruo thought it made sense: "The spoiled medicine should naturally be removed and disposed of, otherwise it will affect the other medicines."
The maid Zhiluo turned pale and trembled with fear upon hearing this.
She had been by the Queen's side the longest and was very clear about the matter of the Tongtian Wood.
The seedlings and medicinal fields they mentioned clearly referred to the Longevity Clan and the Longevity Realm.
The queen remained calm and said gently, "Don't worry about the barrier. I will hold it up. Ruoruo can just stay here without worry."
Ruoruo glanced around, and the gazes of those around her hesitated for a moment: "I have completed the business I needed to do in the Realm of Immortality. I have other things to do, so I should actually leave."
The queen was silent for a moment, then said gently, "Stay for two more days. I have prepared some gifts for you. They will be ready in two more days."
Ruoruo met the expectant gaze of the female ruler and slowly nodded.
She still lives in the Jianmu Temple, but the current Wangchen Temple is different from the one that was built on the Tongtian Tree. It is located on a plain, so the layout and route have changed.
Looking at the Jianmu Temple where she had lived for almost a month, Ruoruo felt somewhat unfamiliar with it.
This place wasn't originally her home; it was just a temporary residence.
Ruoruo said she didn't care, but she was still a little upset inside.
Mo Jinyan tilted his head and turned into a chubby little bird: "Chirp chirp chirp. Ruoruo Cat."
Ruoruo obediently transformed into a kitten, curling up inside the eggshell with Mo Jinyan in her mouth.
“Ruoruo has grown a lot, and the eggshell can hardly hold you anymore. In a few more days, we will be able to refine the eggshell, and then you can sleep in the bed,” Mo Jinyan said.
Ruoruo shook her nine fluffy tails, feeling that the eggshell was a bit crowded. She felt a little better: "Yes, Ruoruo is a big cat now."
"Big Cat, don't be upset by their looks," Mo Jinyan comforted her. "You did nothing wrong regarding the Tongtian Wood. It has protected them for so many years. Now that they want freedom, why can't they? This is what they mean by 'a small favor is appreciated, but a large favor breeds resentment.'"
They take the protection of the Tongtian Tree for granted and regard it as their private property. If the Tongtian Tree abandons its protection, they will blame it instead.
However, the Tongtian Wood is ranked second on the list of divine artifacts, so it is not someone they can hold a grudge against.
To the Tongtianmu tree, they were nothing more than ants that depended on it for survival.
Now that Tongtianmu considers Ruoruo its master and insists on going with her, these people have transferred all their hatred to the weaker Ruoruo.
To put it bluntly, they are bullies who prey on the weak and fear the strong.
Mo Jinyan slowly analyzed the situation for Ruoruo and comforted her.
Ruoruo felt even worse: "I thought the Realm of Immortality was different from the other realms..."
"Where there are people, there are conflicts of interest; where there are conflicts of interest, there will naturally be darkness. That's just how the world is. People who can truly retain a childlike heart like Yuebai are extremely rare and precious."
Mo Jinyan revealed his mature side: "In fact, looking at the Six Realms, it's all about the survival of the fittest and the struggle for resources. We were already lucky to have our father and mother protecting us and our elder brother standing in front of us."
Ruoruo hummed in agreement and whispered, "I miss Father, I miss Mother, and I miss my eldest and fourth brothers. I wonder how the medicinal fields in Xixiang Palace are growing, and whether Luojin has been bullied by the other immortal servants again..."
The little girl murmured to herself and gradually fell asleep, a tear still clinging to the corner of her eye.
Mo Jinyan felt a pang of sadness watching her and used the tip of his wing to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
After leaving the Realm of Immortality, he will take Ruoruo back to the Immortal Realm.
Nine of the ten artifacts have now been collected:
The second artifact on the list is the Tongtian Wood; the third artifact is the Revolving Mirror; the fourth artifact is the Soul-Destroying Spear; the fifth artifact is the Jade-Filled Curved Blade; the seventh artifact is the Asura Gate; the eighth artifact is the Emperor's Seal; the ninth artifact is the Moon Silk Gauze; and the tenth artifact is the Nine Cauldrons.
The last item depends on whether you choose the number one item on the Artifact Ranking, the Earth and Earth Chessboard, or the number six item on the Artifact Ranking, the Soul Devouring Tower; neither is easy to obtain.
Ruoruo has been away for so long, it's time for her to go home and visit.
On the other side, Zhiluo hesitated and said, "Wasn't that blessed land mustard seed space already refined? Why does it say it will take another two days?"
"I can't bear to see her go. It would be good to stay for a couple more days," the Queen murmured. "I'll go and see if we need to buy anything else. I really envy the Heavenly Wood, that it can go with her."
Zhiluo lowered her head abruptly, suppressing her panic, and dared not say another word, fearing that the Queen might also decide to leave.
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