Seren''s expression was calm, "We''re still trying. For now, we can slow the spread of the Abyss''s pollution, but we haven''t found a way to purify it yet."

    In fact, the day he was transported to the Moonshadow Forest, Lu Heng had noticed that this elder of the Elf Clan was trying to use the trees'' life force to purify the Abyss.

    Or rather, he was looking for a way to purify the forest trees.

    Black spots began to appear on the giant trees of the Moonshadow Forest, signs of the Abyss''s pollution.

    After traveling through many parts of the Quel''dorei World, Lu Heng found that the world had been severely polluted, with the Moonshadow Forest being one of the less affected areas. Sёarch* The novёlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    At least the trees in the forest were still growing instead of dying in the pollution of the Abyss.

    This was likely thanks to Seren''s efforts, as he must have found a way to delay the spread of the pollution, but not yet a way to purify it.

    "Is the Queen well?" Seren asked about the Queen''s well-being as he stood up from watering the plants.

    Being Queen Orelana''s former teacher, he could have referred to her by name, but he still chose to call her "Queen."

    "The Queen is well, and she asked me to convey her greetings to Elder Seren," Fiona nodded in response.

    "The item for Elder Augustus is ready. Come with me to collect it," Seren said, turning and walking into the treehouse.

    Fiona followed him into the treehouse, not knowing what item they were going to fetch.

    Lu Heng stood beneath the fence wall, overhearing their conversation but did not follow them in, as it would have been impolite.

    ...

    After traveling for two days, the escorting team was exhausted and decided to rest for a night in the Moonshadow Forest.

    At night.

    Su Muyu got up in the middle of the night and went into the forest, returning to the Ancient Tree Space of the Knowledge Ancient Tree.

    Standing before the Knowledge Ancient Tree, she extended her palm, releasing the Life Tree Vine to help repair the tree''s wound for the second time.

    "There are eight days left, and I will come back then," Su Muyu assured.

    "I''ve noticed for a long time that the Life Tree Vine accepts you. You''re different from the other humans. I believe you will come back," the Knowledge Ancient Tree seemed certain of this.

    Su Muyu remembered something and asked, "I was too nervous last time and forgot to ask a few questions. It was only after leaving that I remembered.

    "Last time you said that the Life Tree Vine on me is incomplete. What does that mean?"

    The Knowledge Ancient Tree was silent for a while before answering, "The Life Tree Vine on you is just a small part of what those humans took away."

    Su Muyu''s brows shot up as she asked, "Are you saying that the team that stole the Life Tree Vine still has the essence of the Life Tree Vine?"

    "Yes," the Knowledge Ancient Tree gave a definite answer.

    "If that''s the case, after I return, I will try to continue looking for the Life Tree Vine, but it will be difficult. The team that snatched the Life Tree Vine belongs to a powerful and mysterious organization." Su Muyu made up her mind but wasn''t going to rush into action.

    After all, her opponents were from the Creator Organization. Not even knowing what background this organization had, it would not be a quick task to recover the Life Tree Vine.

    "I believe you can do it, child," the voice of the Knowledge Ancient Tree echoed with depth and kindness.

    ...

    After seeing the Knowledge Ancient Tree, Su Muyu left the Ancient Tree Space and returned to the treehouse to rest.

    She lay in bed, not feeling very sleepy.

    Resting with her eyes closed, she wondered when dawn would break.

    Near dawn, a piercing scream suddenly erupted in the Moonshadow Forest, awakening everyone.

    Su Muyu''s eyes snapped open as the Chongming Bird flew out, rushing towards the direction of the scream.

    The rest jumped out of bed as well, dashing out of the treehouse.

    "Everyone, gather up and see if anyone''s missing," Lu Heng shouted as he ran out of the treehouse, calling everyone together.

    It wasn''t long before Lin Zeyu responded, "Xie Shi''en is gone!"

    Lu Heng looked around and indeed, Xie Shi''en was nowhere to be seen, while everyone else was there.

    At that moment,

    Su Muyu''s face turned pale, and her voice trembled, "I''ve found Xie Shi''en. The scream must have been his."

    "Where?" Lu Heng asked, already running towards the direction from where the scream had come.

    Everyone hurriedly followed.

    When they reached a clearing in the forest, they saw Xie Shi''en impaled through the chest by a thick tree branch, pinned to the ground, with blood pouring from his mouth and pooling into a puddle on the ground.

    Lu Heng immediately rushed over, feeling for a pulse at the neck, then yelled, "He''s still got a pulse, hurry and save him!"

    But being impaled through the chest was a very serious injury.

    Lu Heng didn''t have the ability to treat the wound and didn''t dare to move the branch that had impaled his chest.

    Under these circumstances, removing the branch would only lead to a quicker death.

    Su Muyu quickly caught up, unleashing the Life Tree Vine to wrap around the wound and stop the bleeding.

    Then, Seren stepped forward unhurriedly, crouched down to examine the situation, released Life Magic to aid in the healing, and then slowly pulled out the branch.

    "He won''t die for the time being, but the injury is severe and will require time to heal," Seren said as he placed his palm on Xie Shi''en''s chest, using the Life Tree Vine to stitch the wound closed.

    Lu Heng''s brow furrowed, not immediately understanding what had happened.

    At that moment,

    Xie Shi''en''s closed eyelids twitched twice, and his lips moved.

    Lu Heng bent down, bringing his ear close to his mouth, saying, "I''m listening, what do you want to say?"

    "Guard... the... lost..." Xie Shi''en managed to utter these muffled words with his last bit of strength and then passed out.

    His voice was faint and intermittent, but Lu Heng had understood the meaning.