Became a salted fish pretend heiress and handed over the system
Chapter 848 - 833: Magic Plane 41

Chapter 848: Chapter 833: Magic Plane 41

Since they had found their quest target, their hearts were no longer so anxious, and in searching for the Elf Clan, they didn’t feel as pressed for time.

After six days of venturing deeper into the forest, the item given by Sena finally responded.

Following the guidance of the Tree of Life’s leaf, Xia Yue and the others arrived at the edge of a cliff.

"Are we sure this is the place?" Xia Xi looked out over the cliff, peering down into the abyss.

"There’s something like a barrier separating the inside from the outside; the cliff we see now is merely an illusion. The real terrain might not even be a cliff at all," Wei Se reached out to feel around and said.

"That’s true, Sena mentioned it before," Xia Yue nodded and said.

"Then how do we get in?" Xia Xi asked, looking at her.

Xia Yue threw the leaf from the Tree of Life directly into the cliff.

In the next moment, as if the leaf had encountered something, it caused ripples out of thin air, and soon, a portal just wide enough for one person at a time appeared before them, revealing a view of various beautiful plants on the inside, like a secluded paradise.

"Quick, get in," Xia Yue shouted to them, and then she was the first to enter.

Hearing Xia Yue’s words, they hurriedly followed her in.

As soon as they entered, they were blocked by the defense soldiers of the Elf Clan.

The elves brandished their long swords at them.

The leading elf looked at them sternly and asked, "Who are you? How did you come by a leaf from the Tree of Life to open the Elf Clan’s protective light barrier?"

"Don’t misunderstand, we are friends of Princess Saina of your clan. She asked us to bring some items to the Elf Clan on her behalf, as she is unable to return due to other obligations," Xia Yue raised her hands, wanting to avoid conflict with them.

"Princess Saina? How can you prove what you are saying is true?" The leading elf paused when he heard Sena’s name, then hardened his expression and spoke again, clearly skeptical.

"Look at this." Xia Yue took out a green wooden token from the System Space and handed it to him.

Sena had told her that this was a symbol of her identity, only available to members of the Elf Royal Family.

The leading elf took the token and saw that it had elven inscriptions, including Saina’s name. Furthermore, it was made from a branch of the Tree of Life, meaning that no one besides the Elf Royal Family could obtain such an item.

"So you really are friends of Princess Saina, my apologies. But since this matter involves the Royal Family, you will need to stay here for two days. We must send the token to the King for verification, and only if there are no problems, you may leave," The leading elf confirmed the authenticity of the token and his gaze softened slightly toward Xia Yue and her companions, but still he did not let them depart.

"Ah? Does it need to take that long?" Xia Yue asked, a bit surprised.

"This is the periphery of the Elf Clan territory, and from here to the Royal City, even at the fastest, it takes a day to travel, and another day to return.

You are free to roam around here, but don’t wander off. Only when we have confirmation from the Royal City that there’s no danger, you may leave," said the leading elf.

"We can accept that," Yan Mo felt there was no problem and agreed.

"That’s good. You two, take them to the resting area. Accommodate their needs as much as possible. I’ll go relay the message to the Royal City," the leading elf called two elf guards to escort Xia Yue and the others away, after which he left himself to deliver the token to the Royal City and explain the situation.

Xia Yue and the others followed the two elf guards to a vast tree, truly enormous, seemingly thousands of years in age, with several wooden huts built upon it.

"The wooden huts on this tree will be your dwellings; you may choose any hut to rest in," the redhead elf pointed at the huts on the tree and told them.

"There are blankets inside, and for meals, we will bring them to you," the other blonde elf said.

"Alright, thank you," Yan Mo thanked them, then turned to Xia Yue and the rest:

"Let’s go rest for a bit first. We can discuss any matters after a good rest."

"Good, after traveling so many days, I also want to rest," Wei Se nodded and took the lead up the wooden ladder.

"I’ve been in this forest for almost a month now; finally, I can lie on a bed. Don’t come looking for me unless I come out," Xia Yue followed right after.

"Okay," Yan Mo responded to her.

Soon, under the watchful eyes of the redhead and blonde elves, they all made their way into the huts to rest.

Seeing they had all gone in, the two elves stood guard beneath the tree, keeping watch over the huts.

They had to keep an eye on Xia Yue and her party at all times, ready to detain them at the first sign of any trouble.

Sena had also told Xia Yue before that the Elf Clan was very exclusionary. If they were caught, they should comply with the elves’ demands, and as long as they delivered the token to the Royal City and to the Elf King, they would be safe.

So, that’s why they complied so readily with the elves’ instructions to rest in the huts.

Xia Yue’s hut.

"The air here is truly wonderful; this is a genuine natural oxygen bar," Xia Yue stood near the window, looking out at the scenery, making sure her position didn’t alert the elves below that they weren’t resting.

"Definitely, look at their territory: aside from the paths, it’s all trees or plants, everywhere," the System spoke to her.

"But after a while of seeing this environment, it becomes less remarkable," Xia Yue said.

"That’s just you. But this is only the edge of the Elf Clan’s territory; if it’s this beautiful here, I assume the Royal City must be even more stunning," the System replied.

"Certainly, I wonder if we’ll have the chance to see it," Xia Yue also felt some anticipation, hoping that the Elf King would invite them to visit Royal City as a gesture for Saina’s sake.

"You should have a high chance of going; after all, Saina is an heir of the Elf Clan," the System said.

"I think so too," Xia Yue nodded, agreeing with the sentiment.

"Are you the human who trespassed into the Elf Clan?" Suddenly, a childlike small elf poked a head through the window, green eyes brimming with curiosity as he looked at Xia Yue.

Xia Yue was startled, but not enough to scream.

"I am. Who are you? How did you get up here?" Xia Yue asked, eyeing the young elf.

"My name is Yali. I heard that some humans had intruded into the Elf Clan and were detained here, so I became curious and came to have a look," the elf named Yali said with a smile, showing no sign of apprehension.

"You must have snuck up here. Be careful not to get caught, or you’ll get a spanking," Xia Yue said, looking at him with a smile.

"No worries, they can’t see me," Yali confidently claimed.

"Why?" Xia Yue asked with curiosity. The tree was big, but surely the elves standing guard below could see a hanging elf if they just looked up.

Yali’s eyes twinkled as he grinned and said, "That’s my secret and I can’t tell you."

"Alright then," Xia Yue replied, seeing his demeanor and not pressing further. "Do you want to come in? If you stay out there too long, you might fall."