"Yes, it's just some wood that grows around the Holy Tree. It absorbs the energy emitted by the Holy Tree, resulting in extremely strong vitality." Nicola explained in detail, then boasted, "Right now, we're just building a framework. Soon, these woods will regain their vitality and, under the guidance of Mace Fidel and the others, will gradually become one with this Verdant Tree. In that case, we won't have to worry about the building aging."
"You can do that?" Su Xi asked in surprise.
At first, she thought these elven architects were planning to hollow out the tree cores and build inside, just like some of the treehouses of noble elves outside were designed that way.
"Hehe, that's not all. The Verdant Tree is a rare tree that can produce elements. Although it produces relatively few elements, it is enough to allow the elements in this space to circulate. Thus, Your Highness can summon various resources simply by casting a spell."
Su Xi marveled at the designs of these elf masters.
Besides the rare Verdant Tree, looking down from the tree, one can see the Hundred Flower Garden in the distance.
The Elemental Sprite that tend to the Verdant Tree are all of the wood element, and their characteristic is green. However, the Elemental Sprite in the Hundred Flower Garden come in all colors, and their vibrant colors flutter and play among the flowers.
Next to the Hundred Flower Garden is a pebble pond of about 200 square meters, with water lilies floating on it. In the center of the pond are pavilions and terraces, all of which are landscaped with white jade.
Next to it is an orchard.
Besides the Wind Whisper Pear, the masters also planted many other rare fruit trees, but they have only just sprouted and it is impossible to tell what kind of fruit they are from a distance.
"Your Highness, are you satisfied with this design?"
"Very satisfied, thank you."
Nicola quickly waved her hand and said respectfully, "This is our duty. In addition to monitoring the growth of the Holy Tree Hall of Service, it is also our responsibility to take good care of the Holy Maiden. After all, the Holy Maiden is the spokesperson for the Holy Tree, and your servants dare not neglect her duties."
After the tour.
Before leaving, Su Xi looked at the changes in her Portable Space and sighed. If she weren't the Elf Saintess, she really wouldn't have been able to enjoy something like this.
Back in the room.
"Is there anything I can help you with this time?"
After spending the past few days together, Su Xi realized that although Nicola said that serving the saintess was her duty, in reality, when she came to see her, it must be because she had something to ask of her.
Su Xi sensed that the Elf race were testing her temper, as if trying to figure out the character of this saint who had suddenly appeared.
This test mostly takes place during the Candidate Saintess period. Players complete the Candidate Saintess quests and obtain Saintess Rating. Then, the Elf race estimate the Candidate Saintess's approximate character based on the Saintess Rating and how she completed the quests.
But now the Holy Tree has directly designated Su Xi, skipping this step, leaving the Elf race completely unaware of her personality, which is why they are so respectful, or rather, cautious.
"Hehe." Nicola seemed to have her secret exposed, and an embarrassed look appeared on her beautiful face. Then she said ingratiatingly, "It's like this, Her Majesty the Empress wants to see you alone, so she sent me to ask for your opinion."
"Bai Ya... Sure."
The saintess's follow-up mission is not yet complete.
Previously, during the Bloodline Cleansing Chamber, the Candidate Saintess's mission was completed, and the reward was a set of legendary equipment and the title of Elf Saintess.
However, the task will only be truly completed when the Empress makes a full public announcement of this matter.
Arrive at the Administrative Hall within the Elf Holy Temple.
Empress Bai Ya was staring blankly at the sky outside the window.
"Your Empress, the Holy Maiden has arrived."
"Okay, you can go out now."
After everyone else was in the room.
With her back to Su Xi, the Empress sighed softly, "Your Highness, there is something I don't understand."
"What?" Su Xi asked curiously.
"Why did the Holy Tree choose a man to be its saintess? I've been thinking about this for days and I still can't figure it out."
"Huh?"
Does Remy's altered fate not work on NPCs?
Su Xi initially thought that Remy's ability had failed, but then she became puzzled.
How does this Empress know what she looked like before?
"Huh?" Su Xi didn't know how the Empress knew, so she pretended to be stupid for now.
Since her original form has already turned into a 1.5-meter-tall loli, there's no need for any men anymore.
Empress Bai Ya's lips twitched.
I have absolutely no desire to turn around and look at Su Xi.
She didn't want to see the Elf Saintess's exclusive equipment worn on an old man; the thought of it was too offensive.
Bai Ya felt like she was going to explode just from looking at it.
"Hehe. Your Highness, the [Sacred Tree Scepter] in my hand is linked to the Holy Tree and can see through all disguises. Are you still going to play dumb?"
This is Empress Bai Ya's deception. She doesn't see through all the disguises, but rather the disguise of Life Level below the Holy Tree. Of course, there are very few beings with Life Level higher than the Holy Tree, so it's not entirely wrong.
But actually, this is a weakness for Bai Ya.
If the Seven Gods discover this weakness and disguise themselves as elves to achieve some goal, she really won't be able to do anything about it, since the Seven Gods' Life Level is higher than the Holy Tree's.
"I have no idea what Her Majesty the Empress is talking about?" Su Xi decided to play dumb.
"Hmph! Pretending to be stupid is useless. Even if the Holy Tree punishes me, I will not acknowledge your identity to the whole country."
"After saying so much, why doesn't Your Her Majesty the Empress turn around and look at me, to see if I am the man you speak of?"
Empress Bai Ya turned around angrily, a ferocious look appearing on her perfect face. "You..."
Her tone softened instantly. "You... you are the Holy Maiden?"
Su Xi shrugged. "As you can see."
A cute little girl seems to be annoyed by the stubbornness of the adults.
"Okay... okay. Maybe I was seeing things..."
Empress Bai Ya murmured in surprise.
In his heart, he wondered if the Holy Tree also couldn't accept that the holy maiden was a foreign man, so it turned her into this form?
In any case, she didn't think she had made a mistake.
After all, seeing such an ugly face would give you nightmares for days.
If Su Xi knew what the Empress was thinking at this moment, she would definitely be indignant. Back then, she was also a hot young man, otherwise Lin Jing, the most beautiful girl in the department, would not have taken a liking to her!
He just stayed up late working overtime and neglected his appearance, which turned him into an old man.
"Then, Your Her Majesty the Empress, shouldn't we discuss the follow-up issues regarding the Holy Maiden's appointment?"
Su Xi was still craving the experience rewards from this task.
Empress Bai Ya looked at Su Xi several times, and only after confirming that she was indeed not a man did she agree.