The Oath Tree's Blessing

"The Oath Tree's blessing?"

"That's right."

Tang Zhong nodded and held out his hand to Mo Xie.

"Hello. You must be Mo Xie. I'm Tang Zhong, Chief Judge of the Lingyin Temple Judgment Hall, and Tang Yue's uncle."

"I hear my niece has taken you as her little brother. If you don't mind, you can call me Uncle too."

For some reason, Tang Yue blushed at his words. She stamped her foot and protested, "Uncle, what are you saying?"

Mo Xie scratched his head, shook Tang Zhong's hand, and smiled.

"Since you've offered, I'd be happy to. You can call me Little Evil. That's what my family calls me. I'll be counting on you, Uncle."

At the sound of "Uncle," Tang Zhong burst into hearty laughter, as though something wonderful had happened.

"Hahaha! Good. Your uncle will make sure you're well looked after."

Still laughing, he kept patting Mo Xie on the shoulder.

Watching the two of them beam at each other, Tang Yue began to wonder whether she was really his niece.

"Uncle, you still haven't told me what the Oath Tree's blessing is."

Once Tang Zhong's laughter had died down, Mo Xie hurried to steer the conversation back.

Tang Zhong composed himself, cleared his throat, and explained earnestly.

"The Oath Tree's blessing adds a special effect to your Magic Elements. It might make your magic more powerful or grant it a special ability."

"In the history of our Judgment Hall, only four people have received the Oath Tree's blessing. The first was the female Chief Judge who planted the Oath Tree here. She was also my senior when I was young."

"The other two went on to achieve a great deal in magic. You're the fourth."

"Take a look inside your Spiritual World. I'm sure you'll find something