Morona chose the east, while Xiaomi went to the west. Before they left, Qimeng thought for a moment and raised her hand to bestow a second leaf spirit rune upon them.
This was the Tree Vein Spirit Rune!
“Listen up. If you run into danger, just retreat into the Root Domain, and you can teleport back to the Tree Court through this spirit rune.”
“Wow!”
They looked at the second gorgeous spirit rune unfolding on the backs of their hands, their eyes sparkling with excitement.
And so, the two little ones set off in a flurry of energy to expand the territory.
Meanwhile, the Wood Elves who remained in the territory were earnestly managing the internal affairs.
It had to be said, these elves were practically cheating when it came to landscaping and infrastructure!
In just a few short days, they had not only built Wood Elf wooden cabins filled with natural aesthetics around the Tree Court, but had also channeled in crystal-clear water channels.
Furthermore, they used plant spells to bury heat-emitting fire-source moss underground, setting up a perfect self-heating hot spring pool in the forest, and even built a swinging corridor that led straight to the Tree Court!
The once simple Tree Court suddenly became incredibly upscale.
Soaking in the hot spring, Qimeng groaned in sheer comfort.
“Hahaha, I didn't expect this group of forced laborers to be so surprisingly useful!”
“Lord Spirit, here is the progress report on the search for wild Sacred Spirits.”
Yinzhi, the Spirit Maiden, stepped forward and presented a beast-skin scroll.
“Due to our clan's over-harvesting in previous years, the Sacred Spirits near the Genesis Forest are nearly extinct. However, while expanding the Firefly Garden, we managed to transplant back quite a few rare magical medicinal herbs that are hundreds, or even thousands, of years old.”
Saying this, Spirit Maiden Yinzhi raised her head with joy.
“Among them are some highly rare magical plants, such as the Windbell Fresh Grass that purifies the air, and the Slime Gummy Berry, which grows gummies of corresponding flavors as long as you water it with fruit juice. They are extremely popular among the young elves in the clan. I have already transplanted several of the most beautiful ones in front of your courtyard.”
Qimeng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. Wasn't this just a natural snack vending machine?
“Interesting. What else?”
A trace of excitement flashed in Spirit Maiden Yinzhi's beautiful purple eyes.
“Based on my recent deductions and perception of the power of nature... in the southern region of the Genesis Forest, I suspect I have located a six-layer Sacred Spirit!”
“A six-layer Sacred Spirit?!”
Qimeng's heart skipped a beat.
She had only recently advanced to the Mid-tier Advanced rank. If she wanted to push for an even higher rank, such a pure living entity would be an irresistible, major tonic!
“However, an Advanced Rank magical beast is lingering there. It is highly dangerous.”
“Dangerous? Now that I have advanced, your Wood Elf clan has also received a feedback boost, right?”
At the mention of this, Spirit Maiden Yinzhi puffed out her small chest.
“Just as you said! With your advancement, several of our clan's senior Elders have broken through barriers that held them back for years, returning to the ranks of Advanced Rank magical beasts! If I hadn't been busy with administrative duties lately, I could have gone into closed-door cultivation to push for the Advanced Rank at any time.”
“Very good! Then dispatch some senior Elders to accompany you. I am definitely taking this Sacred Spirit!”
“Understood!”
Spirit Maiden Yinzhi complied, then shifted to the side, blinking her large eyes in deep anticipation.
“Um, Big Sister... actually, I also want to go out and expand the territory for you, just like those other two!”
Qimeng cast a sidelong glance at her.
“You? Can you handle the workload?”
“The clan has already chosen an acting chief! The resettlement work is complete, and our people are basically settled in. I plan to go out and train this time to boost my rank to Advanced Rank magical beast in one go, and help you subdue that Sacred Spirit while I'm at it, Big Sister!”
“Alright then. Take some people and expand to the south.”
“Yes!”
Spirit Maiden Yinzhi excitedly accepted, and then reported as if suddenly remembering something.
“Also, My Lord... the acting chief has followed me to request an audience with you.”
“Oh? Tell her to come in, then.”
Qimeng took a bite of her fruit.
However, when that figure stepped forward, Qimeng was still slightly shocked.
The one who walked in was actually Eve!
Who would have thought that among the younger generation of Wood Elves, this girl—who used to be tsundere, rebellious, and constantly looking for trouble—was actually a genius who relied on her own talent to break through to the 【Advanced Rank magical beast】 level.
“The Elders held a vote and decided to appoint Eve as the acting chief. I have brought her here specifically to ask for your opinion.”
Thud!
Eve knelt cleanly before the throne and bowed her head deeply.
“Great Spirit Lord, this sinner Eve will strictly manage the clan from now on and follow Lord Qimeng to the death!”
“Sinner? I forgot all about whatever 'sins' you had long ago. Rise.”
Eve's delicate body trembled, her eyes reddening. She was incredibly grateful in her heart. The Spirit Lord's magnanimity was truly vast!
“Since this is an internal arrangement, I won't interfere. As long as you don't rebel, do as you see fit.”
“Rebel?! Absolutely not!”
The two girls were startled and shook their heads frantically in panic.
“Lord Spirit, your spirit mark is engraved in the depths of our minds!”
Spirit Maiden Yinzhi hurriedly explained.
“Under the suppression of the spirit mark, our clan would never dare to rebel!”
“Yes! Your will is our supreme spiritual decree!”
Eve also hurriedly declared.
Seeing how terrified the two were, Qimeng laughed heartily in her mind, but casually waved her hand on the surface.
“I was just speaking casually. No need to be nervous.”
“Thank you so much!!”
Eve only then breathed a sigh of relief. Moved, she kowtowed and completed her first official audience as acting chief.
With this substitute in place, Spirit Maiden Yinzhi was finally relieved of the heavy burden of internal affairs.
Before she left, Qimeng also bestowed upon her the protection of the Tree Vein Spirit Rune.
“Wow! Thank you, Big Sister!”
Feeling this return spell that could save her life at a critical moment, and knowing it came from Big Sister's care, Yinzhi smiled happily.
She set off with her spirit attendants, full of confidence.
An opportunity to gain merit by expanding territory could not be snatched away by those two little ones, Morona and Milnia!
And it had to be said, Eve was indeed dedicated after taking office, giving the Tree Court a massive infrastructure overhaul.
Although beautiful wooden cabins were built, she was sensible enough to leave plenty of private space for Qimeng.
The new Tree Court was built like a luxury detached villa. Not only did it use premium golden silk magic wood that was insect-proof, fireproof, rot-resistant, and moisture-proof, but the roof was also engraved with natural spells.
With just a thought, the ceiling would smoothly slide open like a convertible roof, allowing her to bask in the sun during the day and gaze up at the starry sky at night.
A field of glowing, soft-to-the-step Dreamy Nightglow Grass was even transplanted into the courtyard, raising the grandeur to the absolute maximum.
Qimeng thought that after finishing the infrastructure, the new acting chief would immediately go clear wild land or organize the military forces.
However, she didn't.
She came to request another audience.
“Lord Spirit, Acting Chief Eve requests an audience.”
The announcement came from the outer perimeter of the Tree Court.
Now, there was finally a formal hall and Wood Elf guards here, but they all sensibly stopped outside the swing corridor. After all, Qimeng did not like being watched.
The vine doors slid open.
As the scene outside the Tree Court unfolded before her eyes, Qimeng, who was half-reclining on her throne eating fruit, dropped the silver fork in her hand onto the ground.
She saw Eve leading a group of senior Wood Elves, along with a row of budding, tender, and cute little Wood Elf lolis walking in!
What they wore were actually the frilly maid outfits she had casually mentioned back then just to annoy them!
The pointed Wood Elf ears, paired with pink-and-white maid headbands—the sheer cuteness was a direct, devastating blow to the eyes!
“Eve? What is the meaning of this...?”
“Lord Spirit, please, just feast your eyes on this!”
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