Yun Mengyao was full of surprise, and after a while, she came back to her senses, whispering, "You mean, the so-called sacred tree is because someone is hiding inside the tree trunk?"

Qin Yi nodded slightly.

"That’s not right, the sacred tree just attacked you."

Qin Yi sneered, "It’s a mechanism, I guess the entire ancient tree has been altered, people can control it from inside. Actually, I was fooled before too, I felt the ancient tree had life, so I thought this tree had cultivated Spiritual Wisdom. Later, I realized that the life I sensed was from the person inside the tree trunk."

Yun Mengyao glanced at Hua Chen, "The elves just now were very respectful to the sacred tree, could it be they don’t know the sacred tree is fake?"

Qin Yi nodded.

"Then why would the elves do this, even hiding it from their own tribe members?"

Qin Yi shrugged, "I don’t know about that either. However, it must be related to control. When you went to Earth, it was already the age of technology, if you go back hundreds or thousands of years, the rulers used this kind of divine power and strange science to pretend sophistication, making people blindly trust and worship them to achieve control."

"People always tend to fear and respect what they can’t understand, the existence of the sacred tree can also ward off enemies. After all, not everyone can discover that the sacred tree is fake."

Yun Mengyao nodded, "True, so many elves couldn’t discover that the sacred tree they’ve been honoring is fake. Do you think we should tell Hua Chen about this?"

"Don’t meddle, this matter has nothing to do with us."

Yun Mengyao nodded, "By the way, why are you so persistent in coming to the Elf Clan? Plus, when Jin Wen was difficult, with your temper in the past, you would’ve sent him flying with a slap, why are you so good-tempered this time? That’s not like you. Is there something precious in the Elf Clan that you need?"

Qin Yi rolled his eyes, speaking irritably, "Stop guessing, I really have things to do this time, you’ll know later, it’s not good to say now."

Yun Mengyao pursed her lips, "Mysterious, with your personality of never waking up early without benefits, saying you came here without any agenda, I won’t believe it."

Qin Yi was about to speak when he saw a group of people approaching. The leader was a beautiful female elf holding a wooden staff, followed by several equally beautiful female elves.

Little Leaf suddenly jumped into Qin Yi’s embrace, looking very scared.

"What’s wrong with Little Leaf?"

Qin Yi was also puzzled, then he heard Hua Chen and others saluting and calling, "Hello, Granny Hua!"

Granny Hua?

Qin Yi and Yun Mengyao exchanged a glance, this granny looked too young, didn’t she? Her appearance definitely didn’t exceed thirty years old.

"It seems elves are indeed nature’s favorites, rumors of their ageless looks must be true." Yun Mengyao whispered.

Qin Yi nodded slightly, also understanding why Little Leaf was scared and hiding in his embrace, not daring to lift her head. Apparently, she was worried Granny Hua would spank her.

"Qin Yi, look over there." Yun Mengyao nudged Qin Yi, using her chin to indicate Qin Yi should look around.

Qin Yi raised his gaze and saw elves who were originally busy and playing all gathered around, curiously watching them and whispering.

"These elves are too rude, I feel like a monkey caged." Yun Mengyao said unhappily.

Qin Yi whispered, "It seems elves indeed don’t have outsiders visiting, look at their gaze on us, full of curiosity."

"Do you think we should charge them later?"

Qin Yi: "..."

"You’re no more than a wild monkey, it’s already good enough that you have people watching for free, yet you think about charging."

"You’re the wild monkey, an undesirable one at that."

Qin Yi laughed carelessly, then marvelled, "The elves are indeed handsome males and beautiful females, it’s truly not just talk. Every woman here is a goddess level."

Yun Mengyao was full of disdain, "What’s there to be impressed by, they fall far short compared to me. Also, wipe your drooling mouth, don’t show your wolfish nature."

Qin Yi: "..."

Yun Mengyao pulled Xiaoxi’s hand, "Miss Xiaoxi, keep an eye on Wuyan, there’s too much temptation here, if you’re not careful your Wuyan might fall."

Xiaoxi smiled bashfully.

Jing Wuyan looked innocent, "Fairy Yun, I’m not that kind."

"No man is good, they’re animals thinking with their lower half. Don’t be so sure, if you dare steal, beware I’ll castrate you."

Jing Wuyan’s legs tightened, full of horror.

Granny Hua swept her sharp gaze over Qin Yi and others, tightly knitted willow brows, full of displeasure.

"Hua Chen, you brought these people in?"

Hua Chen hurriedly said, "Granny Hua, these people are saviors of Little Leaf and Hua Nian..."

"I don’t care about saviors or not, saving Little Leaf and Hua Nian, a generous reward is enough. As a leader of the Elf General, responsible for the safety of the Elf Clan, you should understand the seriousness of the matter. Did you forget about the events a hundred years ago?" Granny Hua’s voice was filled with sharpness.

Hua Chen’s complexion changed slightly, "I will never dare to forget."

"If you don’t dare forget, why bring these people in? You understand the rules of the Elf Clan, knowing the law and breaking it, even as a leader of the general, there’s no exception."

"Wow, this woman is ferocious." Yin Qianqian said lazily.

Qin Yi froze, Yin Qianqian’s demeanor seemed familiar to him. Suddenly, he remembered, Yun Mengyao had this lazy demeanor when she was on Earth, being barely alive all day, if she could sit she wouldn’t stand, if she could lie down she wouldn’t sit, only now, being influenced by him, she also became a money-grubber.

"Brat, staring at my chest, what filthy thoughts are you having?" Yin Qianqian looked at Qin Yi, blinking and teasingly said.

Qin Yi snapped back to reality, irritatedly rolling his eyes, as if he’d have naughty thoughts about a hundred-year-old? That’d be too tasteless of him. He was just lost in thoughts about time on Earth.

"Vixen." Yun Mengyao mumbled quietly, full of disdain. Of course, she only dared to secretly despise, she was somewhat afraid of Yin Qianqian.

Hua Nian said to Qin Yi: "Brother Qin, this is Granny Hua, she is in charge of punishments in our Elf Clan."

"So she holds the power of rewards and punishment, no wonder she’s so strong-willed." Qin Yi said with a smile.

Hua Chen said, "Granny Hua, I understand the rules, I will go to accept punishment myself."

"You, Hua Nian, we’ll discuss Little Leaf’s matter later. Now, immediately drive these humans out." Granny Hua seemed to disdain humans greatly, speaking without a bit of courtesy.

Yun Mengyao couldn’t hold back anymore, she sneered, "Is this how your Elf Clan treats guests? Anyway, we are saviors of Hua Nian and Little Leaf, we don’t expect you to be grateful, but at least spare us from harsh words, right?"

"People say elves are gentle-natured, love peace. But listening to you, I feel you’re not nature’s favorites, more like devil’s favorites?"