Chapter 1170: Fate Of The Peacock Tree (2/2)
“I know that.” She answered: “But it is another beacon of hope for the humans here.”
“Hope?” He was amused by this notion: “This hope is a cause of death, the death of their future, the death of their descendants. Because Peac.o.c.k Land and Exquisite Valley are there, more humans will decide to stay at the Heaven Spirit World. Without these two, this amount would be quite negligible.”
She contemplated for a moment before replying: “Maybe you are right, my vision is quite short-sighted. I only want to do a few things for the future generations. A little glimmer of hope is the only thing I can offer to our kind here, the hope of a peaceful and happy life.”
Li Qiye looked at her in silence for a while before gently shaking his head: “Little girl, this world is not meant for a peaceful and happy life, at least, not for humans. One day, you will understand why it is not their home, but maybe you won’t be able to wait until that time.”
Kong Qinru replied: “So what if you are right? For experts and real heaven-defying existences, they can leave the moment the nine worlds are connected again. But what about the others? What about the mortals? Even if they wanted to leave, there is nothing they can do.”
Li Qiye flatly answered: “Like I said before, if you’re really thinking for the sake of the human race, the wisest thing to do is to prepare to move the Exquisite Valley out of the Heaven Spirit World. The nine worlds are vast, there will be a new foothold for you somewhere.”
She weakly said: “Maybe, but even if I wanted to, it won’t be that easy. Three-meter deep snow isn’t formed overnight.” [1. Rome wasn’t built in a day is the equivalent idiom.]
Eventually, Li Qiye shook his head and commented: “It seems that I have grown old. I am not a soft-hearted person, my will is made of steel. However, one’s heart will soften with time.”
After hearing this, Kong Qinru was slightly surprised. After calming down, she happily blurted: “You mean…”
He glanced at her and insipidly said: “Since I’m already here, so be it. I suppose I have to give it a try. As for the fate of the human race in this world, I’ll have to leave it to them and you.”
She couldn’t believe her own ears and took a deep breath to confirm: “Are, are you serious?”
“Do I need to lie to you?” He answered: “However, you need to be mentally prepared. Defying the heavens to achieve life replenishment is not easy. The price will be quite heavy!”
She solemnly responded while bracing herself: “What do you need? As long as it is within our valley’s capabilities, I will definitely get it for you.”
He shook his head: “The price I’m referring to isn’t treasures or spirit pills or even alchemy ingredients. In short, it isn’t something you or your valley can afford.”
“Umm…” She was at a loss for words.
He waved his sleeve dismissively: “Such an exchange is required at times. There’s no need to think about it any further. As for some other items that I require, you will be responsible for them.”
She nodded with great austerity: “Rest a.s.sured, just let me know whatever you need. I will not let you down!”
A fire of hope was ignited within her. If the Peac.o.c.k Tree could live longer, the other resting place of the human race would continue to exist. With this home, people would continue to have hope.
He didn’t say anything else and opened his fate palace. An old tree emerged. There were several green branches growing from it with fresh leaves swaying in the breeze.
Kong Qinru didn’t know what this old tree was, but she felt that this inconspicuous-looking tree was not so simple.
It wasn’t strange that she didn’t know about it; it wasn’t due to a lack of knowledge on her part. In fact, outside of Li Qiye’s group, those who had seen this tree simply didn’t exist. The world had forgotten its name, let alone recognizing its appearance.
At this time, the green branches of the Myriad Age Tree slowly stretched out like tiny serpents. They drilled into the Peac.o.c.k Tree in an instant.