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The trunk was silvery white, its branches and leaves a translucent emerald green. Countless motes of light danced and drifted through the crown like fireflies, radiating an intensely rich aura of life, as though nurturing boundless vitality.

This was the sacred relic of the Wind Whisperer Family, an important branch of the Life Ancient Tree.

Countless exotic flowers and herbs grew around the ancient tree, exuding enticing fragrances and spiritual light.

Rare ores dotted the grass like stars; there were even several ancient magic artifacts enshrined on stone platforms, gleaming with precious radiance!

Sylph was dazzled by the sight, and even her breathing quickened.

Any one of these things, if it found its way into the outside world, would be enough to unleash a storm of blood. They were treasures she had never dared dream of possessing!

Li Chen took in every trace of her longing and astonishment.

As a leader well versed in managing subordinates, he knew that intimidation alone was not enough to make them willingly risk their lives for him. He also had to offer tangible benefits.

With a casual beckon, a Moonlight Orchid capable of nourishing the soul and enhancing elemental affinity, along with several Riftwind Crystals containing pure wind energy, flew before Sylph.

"Your reward." Li Chen's voice remained indifferent.

They were not his anyway, so he gave them away with utter nonchalance.

Sylph could hardly believe her eyes. She accepted the treasures with trembling hands, so overwhelmed that she nearly fainted. "Th-thank you for your generosity, my lord!"

Li Chen knew perfectly well that once Sylph accepted these treasures belonging to the Lineage's Forbidden Land, she had effectively submitted her "pledge of allegiance."

She had stolen the Lineage's supreme treasures without permission. If she were discovered, her fate would certainly be worse than death.