Mu You could only store the tree in a corner of the space for now and return his attention to the game.
Next, he found an elf nearby and had them send a signal to summon the Ranger Corps, then handed the captured Troll over to the ranger captain.
[You completed the quest to investigate the Trolls' origins, providing crucial intelligence to the forest elves. You received 1,000 Elf Race reputation.]
The elves were quite generous. Since the three of them had completed the quest together, Mu You and Lin Xue each received 1,000 reputation in the final settlement.
As for Xiao Ya, she was a member of the Elf Race herself, so reputation did not apply to her.
[The ranger captain told you that these Trolls had come through the Troll Tomb they had dug through, intending to steal the ancient trees of his people.] [Since those who are not members of the Troll Race cannot approach that tomb, he will next lead the Ranger Corps into the Troll Forest on the other side to subjugate the Trolls. However, Trolls may still emerge from this entrance in the near future. He hopes that you three brave warriors can remain nearby and help him slay as many Trolls emerging from the opening as possible.]
Mu You had been worried that the captain might discover he had intercepted the ancient tree and demand it back.
Fortunately, that did not happen. Instead, he triggered a new quest.
[Combat quest: Slay Trolls!] [Quest details: Remain near the cave entrance and kill the Trolls emerging from the cave. Each kill grants 20 Elf Race reputation. This quest can be completed repeatedly.]
This was an excellent quest for Mu You. He could grind monsters and reputation at the same