"Damn it! Why don't I have the same good luck as Wang Mo and the others? Aren't I part of the main group too? Why am I getting attacked before I even have any luck?" I thought resentfully. The Ginkgo Tree King didn't seem to give me much time to think, because the trees around me quickly transformed into thick vines and launched a fierce attack on me. Fei Ling should be nearby; I can use magic to deal with it.
"Ye Luoli Magic, Jump!" I chanted the spell silently, hoping to jump high enough to avoid the vines' attack. In the blink of an eye, I was several meters away from the vines.
(As for why she could succeed so easily, you can refer to Wang Mo, the female protagonist in the original anime. As long as she thinks about beautiful things, she can jump to a building dozens of meters high in less than a second. This is an absurd ability that is like teleportation.)
As the vines kept creeping up from deeper within, I had to run desperately along the riverbed, venturing as far as I could. After running for about ten minutes, I finally saw a very tall, golden ginkgo tree near the riverbank.
Upon seeing my target, I quickened my pace. Fortunately, my celestial power (I changed it to celestial power because I felt it sounded more energetic) had improved my physical abilities. Otherwise, with my original body's weak physique, I wouldn't have been able to run more than a few meters before being caught.
I slowly approached the ginkgo tree, my heart filled with unease and fear. The Ginkgo King had lived for thousands of years, and with my current strength, I was no match for it; even escape would be difficult.
As I approached, I finally saw what was happening under the tree—Feiling was tightly bound, her face contorted with pain and fear. She struggled incessantly, muttering, "Let me go, let me go..."
Seeing Fei Ling's condition, my heart ached. I turned around and shouted at the ginkgo tree, "Ginkgo Tree King, please release Fei Ling! She is a Ye Luoli fairy. We only wanted to collect some fairy power and had no malicious intent. Please forgive us if we have offended her!"
However, the ginkgo tree did not respond to me, but continued to bind Feiling with its huge branches. When Feiling was too weak to speak, an old and majestic voice rang in my ear:
"Heh, you're saying this doll is a Ye Luoli fairy? How laughable! I may be old, but I'm not so blind that I can't tell the difference between a human-made doll and a naturally born fairy. A doll that can only survive by relying on fragments of a great fairy's soul, what right do you have to ask me to release her?"
The voice was incredibly oppressive, as if it were about to crush my soul. I couldn't help but shiver, and my body trembled slightly.
But I knew I couldn't back down; I had to protect Fei Ling. So, I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down, and then said to the ginkgo tree again, "Ginkgo Tree King, I know you are powerful, but even if Fei Ling is really a fake Ye Luoli fairy, so what? She has her own will and emotions, and in my heart, she is the real Ye Luoli fairy!"
Furthermore, Fairy Xinling bestowed upon Feiling a fragment of her soul, granting her magic and life. She is no different in essence from the other Ye Luoli fairies! Please release her, or… I won't be so lenient!
My voice was firm and powerful, full of determination and courage. After saying these words, I took out the sword tarot card from my bag, gripped it tightly in my hand, and prepared to recite the incantation.
The ginkgo tree seemed to sense my determination and strength. Its branches trembled slightly, as if it were thinking about something. Then it slowly released the vines that bound Fei Ling. The vines gradually faded away and disappeared, turning into ordinary branches.
Upon seeing the restraints gone, Feiling immediately leaped into my arms. I quickly lifted Feiling up to examine her closely and saw that her doll-like body was covered in wounds. Since there was no healing magic, she could only conceal them with her clothes.
"I'm sorry, Feiling, I don't have healing magic, so I can't help you," I said to Feiling with a guilty look, my voice tinged with apology and helplessness. I knew I couldn't help her, but I still hoped to offer her some comfort.
"It's alright, Master. I'm just a fake fairy, so a little injury doesn't bother me," Fei Ling replied with a smile, trying to hide her inner disappointment. Although she tried to appear strong and as proud and confident as ever, I could still detect a trace of sadness in her eyes.
Looking at Fei Ling's injured body, I strengthened my resolve: Fei Ling, I will restore your body to its original state. Just then, the system's voice sounded: "Due to the host collecting energy sufficient to awaken the system, the system will awaken in 24 hours. A task is issued; please complete it as soon as possible. The task is as follows:"
1. Complete the Qingxi Gorge check-in task. Check in now for a chance to win a prize.
2. Complete the task of bringing the King of Ginkgo Trees to the Fairy Realm. Do you want to accept the task now? Ding! This task is a long-term task. The reward is 3 chances to draw a prize. The reward will be issued after the task is completed.
Using her mind, she clicked the "Yes" button on both task options. Then, with a firm and sincere gaze, Zina looked at the Ginkgo Tree King and said softly, "Ginkgo Tree King, I hope to make a deal with you. The details are as follows: Please help Feiling return to her normal state and grant her a fragment of your soul to preserve her independent personality."
Zina paused, then continued, "In return, we will take you to the Fairy Realm. You should know that in the human world today, fairy power has become extremely scarce. The air is polluted, and only in some remote rural areas can you feel a little fresh air and abundant fairy power. In a few more years, even the fairy power you possess will probably be almost gone. So, are you willing to accept this deal?"
A hint of anticipation crept into Qi Na's voice as she quietly awaited the King of Ginkgo Trees' response.
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