Just as the three men were marveling at the Elves' rebuilding efficiency, a soldier reported from outside the tent.
"Reporting, sir! Elder Muyu of the Elves has brought someone to see you!"
"Show them in," Long Zhan ordered in a deep voice.
Soon, Elder Muyu walked in with an Elf who had a younger face and a composed bearing.
As soon as he entered the tent, he bowed deeply to Lin Mo, Long Zhan, and Zhao Gang.
"Esteemed commanders of Great Xia, I am Elron, the newly appointed lord of Emerald Leaf City."
"On behalf of Emerald Leaf City and all the Elves who have returned to their homeland, I offer you our highest respect and sincerest gratitude."
His voice caught slightly.
"You drove away the darkness entrenched here and allowed us to return home."
"The Elves will never forget this kindness."
Lin Mo stepped forward and helped him straighten up.
"You are too kind, Lord Elron. We were simply fulfilling our contract."
Elron straightened up, took an exquisite box made of moonlight wood from the attendant behind him, and presented it with both hands.
"This is the payment we promised."
Lin Mo accepted the box.
It felt warm and smooth in his hands, measured forty centimeters high and fifty centimeters long, and was heavy.
He opened the lid, and a soft green glow of life instantly filled the entire tent.
A seed the size of a soccer ball lay quietly in the center of the box.
It was emerald green all over, and an unimaginably vast aura of life washed over him. Just one breath of it made much of the fatigue from several sleepless nights fade away.
The World Tree Seed!
Beside him, Zhao Gang's eyes instantly lit up, and his breathing quickened.
Lin Mo calmly closed the