That child, who had spent so many years wandering beneath the tree even though he couldn't see it...
Mm.
Spirit Maple wanted to watch over that child until the very end.
"I won't leave."
Spirit Maple said it again.
Xiao Xiao's lips curled upward.
"Spirit Maple, the problem's been solved. You can return the maple tree to its original state now."
The next second, Xu Zizhen thought he was witnessing a miracle.
"Clatter~"
Something hit the ground.
Xiao Xiao turned his head.
It was the two elders of the Xu Family.
Maple Leaf Crisps had spilled all over the ground.
Xu Zizhen's eyes widened.
He hadn't heard the commotion nearby.
His entire attention was fixed on the scene before him.
He couldn't spare a thought for anything else.
Yellowed leaves fell one after another.
The withered branches came back to life.
Fresh maple leaves quickly sprouted.
They swayed in the wind, a brilliant red.
In just a few breaths, the maple tree had returned to the way Xu Zizhen remembered it.
So beautiful it took his breath away.
"Xiao-"
Xu Zizhen finally came to his senses and turned around, only to find Master Xiao, who had been standing beside him, was gone.
In a panic, he hurriedly looked all around.
Then he saw the two elders, their faces full of shock.
His heart sank.
Had Grandpa and Grandma seen what just happened?
Worry crept into his expression.
That scene just now... had it been too much for the two elders?
Now wasn't the time to let his mind wander.
Xu Zizhen gave his head a slight shake.
He hurried over to the two elders.
"Grandpa, Grandma."
"Grandpa! Grandma!"
At last, their grandson's louder calls slowly brought the two elders back to their