Emerald's gaze was so direct, without the slightest attempt to conceal it, that even though she didn't name names, the Tree of Life understood that she was speaking to it.
However, despite understanding, the Tree of Life did not immediately loosen its grip because of Emerald's words.
The tree of life hesitates.
As the saying goes, "A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit."
It hadn't forgotten what happened when it loosened the jade earlier.
Having just been tricked by her and learned its lesson, how could it possibly trust jade again so easily?
After thinking it over, the Tree of Life became convinced of its idea, and its branches unconsciously wrapped around the tree even tighter.
The branches binding her body not only failed to loosen, but also caused Emerald even more discomfort than before. Without even asking, she immediately understood the Tree of Life's intention.
Emerald couldn't help but roll her eyes to the sky, which was already a very unladylike action for an elf, but she just couldn't help it.
Surprisingly, even now, the Tree of Life is still afraid of what she might do to Xu Ling?!
Emerald couldn't understand the Tree of Life's thought process at all. If she really wanted to do something, why would she let go? Doing something directly would be much faster than letting go and then grabbing it back!
Jade scoffed and couldn't help but let out a soft snort at the Tree of Life.
However, Emerald suddenly remarked that she could understand the Tree of Life's state to some extent.
The Tree of Life used to never speak; it communicated with the spirits through mutual intuition.
No, to be precise, it is the Tree of Life that unilaterally senses the elves who are most devout to it, and thus informs the entire elven race.
This can be said to be the first time since the birth of the Tree of Life that it has possessed a consciousness similar to that of humans and was able to express itself verbally.
Perhaps it's because the way of expression has changed that the Tree of Life is like this—well, somewhat naive.
As Emerald pondered these things, she didn't notice a question suddenly rising in her mind—why did the Tree of Life become like this?
However, this question only flashed through her mind in a fleeting moment, like a shooting star, and was quickly overwhelmed by her other thoughts, thus being completely ignored by her.
However, now is not the time to concern ourselves with the Tree of Life's thought process; the priority is to persuade it to release her.
You don't think I'd hurt her again, do you?
Emerald glanced at Xu Ling, but didn't actually look at her. She then immediately curled her lip, looking disdainful.
"Don't worry, I won't!"
"Isn't she my mate? You know, elves can't harm their mates!"
"Besides, if I really wanted to hurt her, I would have done it just now. There's no need to let her go now!"
Upon hearing Emerald's words, the Tree of Life fell silent.
Although Jade's words were unpleasant to hear, they did make some sense. If Jade really wanted to hurt Xu Ling, she wouldn't have needed to let go.
After all, even if the jade is bound tightly, at such a close distance, it can be easily moved with just a little effort.
It must be said that the Tree of Life was indeed persuaded by the jade, but it still let go of the jade.
Suddenly, the Tree of Life spoke up and asked, "Lingling, can I let her go?"
Emerald was already somewhat surprised when the Tree of Life called out to Xu Ling, and after hearing the Tree of Life's entire sentence, she was even more astonished.
She never expected that, even at this point, the Tree of Life would hand over the final decision to Xu Ling!
This was completely unexpected!
Is Xu Ling really that important to the Tree of Life?!
Jade couldn't help but reassess Xu Ling once again.
Emerald lowered her gaze and began to ponder, no longer focusing on whether the Tree of Life would release her.
After all, the outcome is already obvious.
The choice to release her is now in Xu Ling's hands. Given her previous behavior and Xu Ling's obvious fear, Emerald doesn't think Xu Ling has the guts to choose to let her go.
Therefore, thinking about this matter again is obviously a waste of time; it's better to think about other things.
Jade's body began to relax, as if she were being supported by the branches of the Tree of Life.
Anyway, she was tied up so tightly that she couldn't even fall down on her own.
Over here, Emerald was already lost in thought; over there, Xu Ling remained silent upon hearing the Tree of Life's question.
Xu Ling certainly didn't want the Tree of Life to loosen its grip on the jade!
In just that short moment, the jade revealed its unpredictable nature to the fullest extent!
At this moment, her thoughts were exactly the same as those of the Tree of Life—who knows if she said that on purpose, and then did it again unexpectedly?
However, Emerald's explanation was so convincing that Xu Ling had to admit that at such close range, if Emerald wanted to do something, she wouldn't be able to escape.
It was because reason told her that Jade was right, but her heart was filled with a thousand rejections of letting go of Jade, that she fell silent.
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