Gu Xi walked back beneath the Apple Tree and pressed a hand against its bark.
He had already thought it through. If what had happened just now did not count as completing the Red Task, then this tree would definitely have to be cut down.
After all, the Red Task was extremely important to Gu Xi.
He could not give up a Red Task for Black Queen.
Not to mention that he had truly helped Black Queen complete her task by destroying the ring Prince had left behind.
Gu Xi no longer owed Black Queen anything.
Fortunately, at that moment, a ding sounded beside Gu Xi's ear.
Because of your arrival, the rotten Apple Tree has been granted new life. You have completed the Red Task: Transplanted Apple Tree's requirement to destroy the Apple Tree. Red Task: Transplanted Apple Tree Task Description: It is said that there is a special Apple Tree between heaven and earth, one that bears Golden Apples coveted even by gods. Those who eat Golden Apples gain immense power. However, not everyone can find such Golden Apples. Some obtained only apple cores, while others obtained only Apple Tree Branches. They chose all sorts of methods to replant the Apple Tree, but could only grow mutated Apple Trees. Task Requirements: Kill the Apple Tree Guardian (Completed), destroy the Apple Tree (Completed) Task Reward: Apple Tree Branch (Flowering, Red)
As the notification sounded, Gu Xi noticed the shade atop the Apple Tree sway.
Bathed in red light, an Apple Tree Branch as tall as a person slowly descended.
The branch was covered in leaves, with seven pink flowers hidden among them.
As it fell, the flowers and leaves chimed like bells whenever the wind brushed against them.
The moment the Apple Tree Branch descended, countless thoughts