Chapter 220 (continued)

The intelligent creatures of the Magic Forest stepped forward again to help, setting up a temporary shelter for the Goblin above the plaza.

This way, the little Goblin won't be blown by the wind or get wet in the rain.

Haxi looked at the rows of little Goblin sleeping in the grassy square, then at the Goblin bustling about nearby, and asked, "Chirp?"

The Goblin squeaked.

The Goblin said that the baby Goblin need to eat the leaf sap transformed from the Goblin Mother Tree, and after eating it, they will survive their infancy.

Xie Juanhan was very interested in the leaf astringent. "How is the leaf astringent transformed?"

The Goblin squeaked.

The Goblin explained that the transformation of leaf sap required the leaves shed by the little Goblin.

They specifically divided all their members into two groups: one group stayed behind to take care of the little Goblin, while the other group returned to Xie Juanhan's courtyard to collect the branches and leaves that the little Goblin had shed.

Xie Juanhan and Telingewei offered to help, but were politely refused.

The Goblin were incredibly skillful; they quickly gathered up the fallen branches and leaves in the yard and bundled them up.

They didn't need help from other races; they simply carried the bundles of leaves in small baskets to the place where they planted the Goblin Mother Tree.

The Goblin Mother Tree grows in the berry field that Xie Juanhan cultivated for them.

The Goblin built a small temple for the mother tree, which looked like a local temple.

However, in order not to block the sunlight and rain from the Goblin Mother Tree, their temples only have frames and no roofs.

They were decorated with tan strips of cloth tied to their frames.

From a distance, the Goblin temple appears small and exquisite, yet it exudes a unique sense of solemnity.

The Goblin stood in a line beneath the Goblin Mother Tree.

They prayed first, and after the prayer was over, they used small hoes to dig a hole next to the Goblin Mother Tree, and then put the leaves that the little Goblin had shed into the hole.

As they chanted the magic spells, the branches and leaves in the pit quickly melted away, turning into liquid that was absorbed by the Goblin Mother Tree.

The tips of the Goblin Mother Tree's leaves began to become damp.

Xie Juanhan stood to the side and soon saw emerald green sap flowing from the tips of the Goblin Mother Tree's leaves.

So this is leaf milk.

The Goblin, holding small pottery jars, solemnly placed them under the leaves.

The leaf sap dripped down, quickly condensing into a small earthenware jar.

This is the little Goblin's food.

As the leaf sap dripped, Xie Juanhan smelled a very delicate fragrance.

It smelled a bit like leaves, a bit like grass and trees, and even more like the scent emanating from a forest in early spring.

That kind of feeling that can sweep away the gloom of winter.

Xie Juanhan and Telingewei looked at each other.

Telingewei smelled it too and nodded slightly.

Xie Juanhan smiled and narrowed his eyes slightly.

The breath of life, how wonderful.

"Squeak, squeak." The Goblin were delighted by the scent of the leaf milk.

The lead Goblin thanked Xie Juanhan and Telingewei with a "squeak!"

Xie Juanhan: "These leaf sap is of better quality than the previous ones? That's wonderful."

The Goblin nodded vigorously. "Squeak!"

The little Goblin were fine, Xie Juanhan and Telingewei saw that there was nothing they could do to help, so they said goodbye to the Goblin and went back first.

Xie Juanhan even called the furry creatures away to prevent them from causing trouble, "Come on, let's go home first."

Harper and the others followed behind, "Aww."

Xie Juanhan held Telingewei's hand. "Let's make a cake when we get home."

"Awooo!" The furry creatures cried out excitedly, their claws springing up as they leaped past the two dragons and quickly ran ahead to lead the way.

Moli, pushed along by his companions, ran ahead and looked back at the two dragons with a puzzled expression. "Awoo?"

"Why are we making a cake?" Xie Juanhan smiled. "It's a reward for your excellent performance lately."

With plenty of eggs and milk, Xie Juanhan and his team's cakes became even more delicious.

It tastes even better when topped with a thick layer of cream and piled high with sweet Star Berry.

Xie Juanhan and the others each took a small piece of cake onto a plate and ate it bit by bit with a gold fork.

Snow has already fallen on the peaks of the distant snow-capped mountains, and the white snow-covered summits are spreading downwards, almost reaching the mountainside.

Nearby, the Magic Forest became even more vibrant and colorful.

The wind blew, making the grass and trees rustle.

On a day like this, there's nothing more pleasant than enjoying a sweet and soft cake while slowly appreciating the scenery.

Xie Juanhan squinted his eyes with amusement.

Because she really loves autumn berry cakes, Xie Juanhan has made them several times.

As Xie Juanhan finished baking another cake and sat on the corridor, gazing at the distant scenery as he began to eat, he saw a long line of little Goblin winding their way through the path trodden out by the furry creatures.

"Squeak!" The lead Goblin waved its little hands vigorously, greeting Xie Juanhan.

"What brings you all here?" Xie Juanhan stood up, looking at the lighter-colored Goblin lined up in the middle of the queue. "Are the Goblin free to move around now?"

Before the Goblin could answer, the little Goblin blurted out, "Squeak!"

The little Goblin grew up in Xie Juanhan's courtyard and were very close to them, their voices responding with exceptional cheerfulness.

Looking at the lively little Goblin, Xie Juanhan softened his voice. "That's wonderful."

Xie Juanhan was going to open the fence gate for the Goblin.

Haxi, forgetting all about the cake, ran ahead of Xie Juanhan, accurately grabbed the latch of the fence gate, and opened it. "Chirp!"

The little Goblin clearly knew who Haxi was and were quite fond of this furry Companion Beast, stretching out their long, thin little arms to hug its hairy legs. "Squeak!"

It was the first time Haxi had been hugged by these little Goblin. He raised his right forepaw, unsure of where to put it.

It looked down at the Goblin, then looked up at Xie Juanhan.

Xie Juanhan bent down and patted Haxi's head. "Don't be afraid, the little ones like you."

Haxi, unusually, raised his voice and whimpered, "Eek."

The little Goblin also liked Xie Juanhan very much. Their slender little hands rested on his shoes, and they excitedly squeaked at him, "Squeak!"

"Good boy/girl." Xie Juanhan squatted down and asked the Goblin with a smile, "Why are you here? What are those leaves on your backs?"

Now, all the Goblin squeaked in unison!

Each little Goblin carries a basket on its back.

Each of their baskets also contained a small stack of tender leaves.

Xie Juanhan took a closer look and realized that they were leaves that had fallen from the little Goblin.

"Squeak!" The lead Goblin knew Xie Juanhan had figured it out and cheerfully told him that the basket on his back contained the best tender leaves.

The Goblin wanted to give them these tender leaves as a thank you for helping them dig out the baby Goblin and for taking care of them for so long.

This is basically the best the Goblin can offer.

Xie Juanhan did not refuse immediately, but asked, "You've given us the leaves, don't you need the leaf sap anymore? Or can the mother tree produce leaf sap even without the leaves?"

One Goblin explained that the little Goblin no longer needed the leaf sap, so they had specially saved some leaves to give to them. "Squeak!"

Xie Juanhan thought for a moment and said, "Then we'll accept it?"

"Squeak!"

"Thank you." Xie Juanhan solemnly accepted the leaves offered by the Goblin one by one, and said earnestly, "We will cherish them and eat them well."

The Goblin squeaked.

The Goblin also told them.

The leaves have already been processed, so they can be kept fresh for a relatively long time. Xie Juanhan and the others can eat them slowly.

Xie Juanhan: "Okay, we'll enjoy these leaves carefully for the next while."

The Goblin politely declined the gift in return, then lined up again and walked briskly back home.

It's clear that their steps were much lighter after delivering the gifts.

These little creatures don't like to owe other beings anything, and they always repay favors as soon as possible.

Xie Juanhan accepted their leaves could they relax.

Xie Juanhan collected the leaves into his basket, which was half full.

Holding his basket, he said to the furry onlookers behind him, "The Goblin brought so many leaves, shall we make some raw marinated One-Bone Fish? It's been so long since we've had raw marinated One-Bone Fish."

The One-Bone Fish, considered the most delicious of their farmed fish, received a warm response from the furry creatures when Xie Juanhan mentioned it. "Aww!"

Xie Juanhan said with a smile, "Let's crack some more Demonic Oyster and make some garlic-roasted Demonic Oyster."

Telingewei nodded. "Okay."

Xie Juanhan's smile widened.

The leaves the Goblin brought were delicious.

It belongs to the category of spice leaves with a fresh, rich flavor and a unique aroma, making it delicious for pickling, roasting meat, or stewing.

However, it's not very suitable for making spice powder.

While the Goblin's leaves can indeed keep relatively fresh for a longer time, they cannot last long in the cold, dry autumn winds.

Xie Juanhan regretfully took out a portion to make a spice sauce, and planned to soak the other portion in pumpkin seed oil, intending to preserve it at low temperature and eat it slowly.

Sylvan came to their house to discuss the magic circle. Seeing Xie Juanhan carefully drying each leaf, preparing to put them in a jar and then pour in pumpkin seed oil, he asked, "Why don't you soak them in alcohol?"

Xie Juanhan hadn't really considered this option. Looking at the leaves in his hand, he asked, "Can we use them to make wine?"

Sylvan casually replied, "Sure, all these Elf derivatives can be used to make wine; the higher the rank of the magical wine, the better the effect."

Xie Juanhan thought that soaking these leaves in wine would make them like plum wine, where the wine would simply extract the flavor and preserve the freshness.

His family has a lot of wine.

After thinking about it, he felt that wine might indeed be more suitable than oil for preserving those unique, delicate aromas.