Chapter 811: Chapter 447: Cyan Emperor Wood and Emotion Communication Willow (Part 2)

It doesn’t even need any further refinement.

Just by picking it up, it becomes one of the most powerful magical treasures.

How is it that you’ve suddenly become shy?

Weren’t you displaying the demeanor of a powerful being just a moment ago?

Li Ye glanced at her but did not agree; instead, he said:

"I currently have no need for Emotion Communication."

"Besides, if you wish to follow me, that will still require some time and cost."

The willow tree was suddenly very disappointed.

But Li Ye’s words caught her attention.

Time.

Time might be the least important thing to plants.

She has enough patience.

As long as Li Ye is willing to accept her... she doesn’t even need anything from Cyan Emperor’s side.

Those things for her are just matters of time to arrange and accomplish.

Although being a "Spirit Plant" as well.

Her fellow kin are truly as foolish as pigs.

Allowing her easily to gain the control over the entire tribe, even placing herself under her control.

Truly foolish.

Li Ye looked at her calmly.

Tsk.

She probably doesn’t know that the Emotion Song is actually a passive skill. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

If one intentionally hides their thoughts, it’s fine.

But if there’s no defense, or if there’s no malice towards him.

Then it can "see" it all.

At this moment.

This figure counts as the regent of the Cyan Emperor Wood Realm, and all her thoughts flow under Li Ye’s perception.

Like a stream so clear that the boundaries between sky and water are indistinguishable.

Crystal clear.

...

Amidst the nursery.

This place called a nursery is actually quite eerie.

One can clearly see in the seemingly boundless tree realm, countless small seedlings or flowers and grasses without even buds growing.

But each one is wrapped around by a willow branch.

The leaves of the willow branches are like sharp knives, piercing into the bodies of these plants, not only absorbing their strength but also deliberately suppressing their growth.

Keeping them forever in this "childlike" or adolescent form.

At this time their power should be considered the purest.

Absorbing it, of course, is the best.

Li Ye took a glance.

Then looked at the somewhat anxious willow tree.

She clearly didn’t think what she did was wrong.

These are "ancestors" sent to her, she was merely doing what every plant would do.

Suppressing the next generation, absorbing the nutrients from them...

What’s wrong with that?

After all, those guys are almost always branching out and reproducing, isn’t it better if some die?

Yet, being watched by Li Ye, she felt some guilt.

Guilt that emerged from the depths of her heart.

Like the vines entwined around her but always unseen by her.

Li Ye withdrew his gaze.

Sighed.

Is there really any hope for this one?

He had even just used a bit of the Emotion Song’s power to share some guilt with her, yet she was oblivious—though it must be said the power of the Emotion Song flows transparently within her.

Like water into a canal.

It made Li Ye tempted to try.

But he still gave up.

That trace of the Emotion Song’s power was completely retracted, yet the willow tree remained ignorant, as though she didn’t care whether the vines clinging to her withered or died.

She merely introduced to Li Ye:

"I have almost all Spirit Plants from the Cyan Emperor Wood Realm here, all kept in their juvenile state. You may take as you wish."

"By the way!"

"I want to recommend this one to you."

She enthusiastically led Li Ye to a place near the willow tree on the mountaintop.

Here stood a tree like an oak.

Quietly growing there.

Though not yet as tall as a child, it was ancient and majestic, with fruits hanging from the branches like stars, sparkling.

Evidently.

Its aura is somewhat akin to Jianmu.

Both enveloping, or overshadowing an entire world, like a "miracle."

[Name]: Cyan Emperor Wood

[Mood]: Sad, Helpless

[State]: A Spirit Wood truly inscribed with the Immortal Seal "Cyan Emperor Born." It originates from a special realm called "Thousand Threads Realm," where the Wood God Goumang resides in the Upper Realm.

Originally crafted as a substitute for Jianmu, it was one of the experiments of the Wood God Goumang.

But after consulting with the Divine Monarch of Emotional Understanding, a trace of power was removed, rendering it incomplete.

It’s a natural union with the Emotion Willow bestowed by the Emotion Divine Star—body and soul.

It has perceived the thoughts of the Emotion Willow, thus abandoning its body, transforming into a new Cyan Emperor Wood, left beside the Emotion Willow.

Li Ye blinked.

Then glanced at the willow tree watching him.

Pointing to the tree, he asked:

"Can you feel anything?"

Hmm?

Why ask me like that?

The thoughts of the Emotion Willow immediately began to spread.

She recalled the way the Cyan Emperor Wood handed this small tree over to her, though it was under her control and forcibly needed amber liquid to survive.

Yet it still entrusted its offspring to her.

Truly foolish.

Could it not see her ambition and desire?

Later.

She left this small tree here, constantly absorbing its power, not only helping herself maintain strong power but also using it to govern the base layers of the Cyan Emperor Wood Realm.

Though those stubborn old folks of the Cyan Emperor faction are still seeking ways to wake the Cyan Emperor Wood, what does that matter?

After all, didn’t she seize not only the Cyan Emperor Wood but also its offspring?

Thinking of this, she even felt a bit proud.

Glancing once more at the always upright little tree.

She declared loudly, "For me, it’s all about contributions."

Li Ye’s expression became inscrutable, just like the seemingly suddenly weakened little tree.

A trace of unmistakable pity lingered in his clear eyes.

"Is that really so."

He asked, "Do you regret what you’ve done?"

"I don’t regret it..." The Emotion Willow wasn’t sure if she truly didn’t regret or was convincing herself; repeating,

"I won’t regret."

Li Ye raised his eyebrows.

"Then I’m going to conduct an experiment."

He straightforwardly took out the Wuyou Spirit Wood.

The miniature, yet exceedingly exquisite city.

By "hybridizing" in it, it can perfectly combine Spirit Plants, a very useful aspect of the "Mountain Spirit" legacy.

"I will attempt to merge you with the Cyan Emperor Wood, which should bring many changes; in the end, I wonder whose consciousness will prevail?"

Consciousness?

The Emotion Willow finally seemed to realize something.

But it was already too late.

She could no longer verbalize a refusal.

For she knew, once refused, there would be no more chances.

"It’s up to you to decide."

"If I could see you again, would you be willing to reward me?"

She acted nonchalantly as she pulled out her primordial branch.

This time, Li Ye did not refuse.

He took the willow branch in hand, gently stroking it.

Then replied, "If you can stay, I would be willing to have you by my side, to become one of my magical treasures."

"But if you fail to stay..."

"It’s alright, I will use the Emotion Song to help you reshape your consciousness."

"Just hope you won’t refuse me."

With those words.

Li Ye already uprooted the Cyan Emperor Wood.

Along with the primordial branch of the Emotion Willow, he placed them into the Wuyou Spirit City.

Then gently started playing the real Emotion Song.

Amidst the melodious yet drowsy music.

The Emotion Willow saw a young, somewhat withered and frail figure entangled by willow branches.

He lifted his head up.

But his face still held a sunny smile.

"You’re here."

"..."

The Emotion Willow was stunned.

She absolutely detested such a smile.

With so little sunlight, why do you want to use your canopy to cast them into countless pieces, fairly granting them to all Spirit Plants?