Hearing this, Cao Xing immediately understood.
From the moment they were born, the Tree Spirits had guarded the Pale Tree.
That forest had been their territory and their home.
Ever since their home had been destroyed, they had silently considered themselves homeless.
Now that they had arrived in someone else's territory, they subconsciously saw themselves as outsiders.
It was a deeply ingrained way of thinking.
Cao Xing shook his head. "There are no such formalities in my territory. Since you have become my subjects, you will naturally be treated equally."
"Now, in the name of the lord, I invite you into the dining hall."
Cao Xing's words left no room for refusal.
The Tree Spirits exchanged glances again, and the female Tree Spirit said, "Thank you, kind Lord."
Then, they all entered the dining hall.
When the Tree Spirits saw the spread of delicious food already laid out on the table, their mouths immediately began watering uncontrollably.
The Tree Spirits looked like creatures carved from ice, but in truth, they were flesh and blood and needed to eat every day.
The food before them directly stirred the deepest cravings in their hearts.
Cao Xing said, "Then enjoy yourselves to your heart's content."
After receiving Cao Xing's permission, the Tree Spirits could no longer restrain themselves.
They gathered around the table, picked up roasted bear meat, wolf meat, and dried cheese, and began feasting.
As they ate, they cried out in praise.
"Heavens! Such delicious bear meat, such delicious wolf meat! My tongue is practically melting!"
"Wuwu, it's so delicious. I've never had such a lavish meal in all my life."
"Praise this kind Lord! He has bestowed abundant food upon us!"
The other Tree Spirits echoed, "Praise the great Lord!"
A flood of system notifications appeared before Cao Xing.
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