Invisible Security Guard
Chapter 967 - 966: Life Spirit Stone

Chapter 967: Chapter 966: Life Spirit Stone

"I think you should be able to understand why the Elf Clan would marry off their most beautiful ladies to you," Landyn Torres and the ancient tree did not provide too much explanation to Yusuf Zuck; in fact, there was no need for explanation—Yusuf Zuck had understood the intentions of the Elf Clan.

Having taken Ruby Wood for himself, he had truly established friendship with the Elf Clan. He had also become a son-in-law of the Elf Clan, and after leaving with Ruby Wood, she would often remind him not to forget his original intentions.

The Elf Clan had indeed made a huge investment, and it was also a gamble; they had staked the destiny of the entire clan on Yusuf Zuck.

Of course, this gamble was also built upon their trust in Landyn Torres. If Landyn Torres had not been trusted by them, why would the Elf Clan give their two treasures to him?

Yusuf Zuck did not refuse further because he knew that if he did deny, he would also be unable to establish trust.

...

Two days later.

"Sir, this is the most precious Life Spirit Stone of our clan. We only have three such stones. As part of the dowry, we will present you with one!" In the rainforest of the Elf Clan, Ruth Wilcox, that wonderful woman known as Ruby Wood, walked shoulder to shoulder with Yusuf Zuck, taking out a green stone.

This stone was like a green diamond, fist-sized, and sparkled in Ruby Wood’s hand. It was extraordinarily beautiful and seemed to have a sense of vitality.

"Since there are only three and they are so precious, you’d better keep it," Yusuf Zuck promptly declined, feeling as if he was marrying into her family, like a man being taken in by his wife’s relatives.

"No, you are worthy of owning it!" Ruby Wood stubbornly pushed it towards Yusuf Zuck, almost as if she wouldn’t retract her hand unless he took it.

Ruby Wood looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old. Although she looked no different from a human, she possessed a freshness—a vivacity that was indescribable, as if a breath of morning air or a spirit of vitality.

With a rueful smile, Yusuf Zuck extended his hand to take the Life Spirit Stone, saying, "This Life Spirit Stone has..."

With a "buzz," before he could finish his sentence, the Life Spirit Stone and the Purple Blood Beads deep within his mind trembled simultaneously. Then, from the Purple Blood Beads, a surge of energy swept towards the Life Spirit Stone in his palm!

"No." Yusuf Zuck could not allow the Purple Blood Beads to absorb the Life Spirit Stone, so with a thought, he teleported the Life Spirit Stone into his Ring Space in an instant.

His action was so quick that the released energy from the Purple Blood Beads missed its target.

"What’s wrong?" Seeing Yusuf Zuck’s changing expressions and his swift action in securing the Life Spirit Stone, Ruby Wood was a bit baffled. He had just said he didn’t want it—why, then, did he snatch it into his ring space as if fearful she would take it back?

Why so petty?

"It’s nothing. The Life Spirit Stone triggered a resonance with my soul. I was afraid it would shatter, so I put it into my space," Yusuf Zuck took a deep breath and explained.

"Shatter?" Ruby Wood laughed in dumbfounded amusement. "Sir, you may not know, but the Life Spirit Stone is one of the most indestructible odd stones in the world. Even the gods from the Heavenly Realm cannot shatter it, as the Cloud God once said."

"That indestructible?" Yusuf Zuck exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, there are only three in this world," Ruby Wood nodded.

"Then what uses does the Life Spirit Stone have?" Yusuf Zuck asked out of curiosity.

"It has many uses," Ruby Wood replied. "It can resurrect the dead, regenerate limbs, gather Spiritual Power, aid in the growth of herbs, suppress evil fires, extend life, unlock supreme wisdom, and even bestow life on plants and so on; its uses are endless!"

"It can resurrect the dead? How does it resurrect the dead?" Yusuf Zuck was astonished.

"Resurrection applies to ordinary people and Immortals from higher planes, but it won’t work on us cultivators because we defy the heavens and, once dead, our path ends," she explained.

"Oh, that startled me!" Yusuf Zuck suddenly realized that ordinary people who had died might indeed be resurrected with this stone.

"So, how is the Life Spirit Stone formed? And why are there only three? The other two... never mind, I won’t ask!" Yusuf Zuck also knew that asking was useless; he couldn’t possibly steal them.

"The Life Spirit Stone is formed at the core of our Elf Clan’s homeland. Since the beginning of our world, only three have been formed. One of them is with the Tree Elder, and another is still at the core of our homeland, because only with the Life Spirit Stone in the core can our world maintain an eternal flow of spiritual power."

"What are your thoughts on our marriage?" Yusuf Zuck finally brought up the issue of their marriage.

Perhaps having seen much of the world and having passed through countless life and death situations, Yusuf Zuck took everything lightly. He did not reject the marriage arrangement set by Landyn Torres and the Tree Elder, nor was he excited or daydreaming about it. He simply faced it with a calm heart.

"You are the first human male to come to our Spirit World in many years. It was I who initiated the marriage proposal, not even knowing what you looked like or what kind of person you were. I only knew that for the benefit of our Elf Clan, I could give up everything!"

"Moreover, having spent the last couple of days with your wife and family, I’ve learned that you are a man of integrity. And I too want to be the first in the Elf Clan to be remembered in history. I’m curious to see what the union between our Elf Clan and a human would look like!"

"Uh..." Hearing Ruby Wood’s words, Yusuf Zuck was completely stunned because he suddenly thought, what if one day Ruby Wood bore him a child that was a blade of grass, a flower, or even a sapling?

A line of frustration crossed his forehead...

"What’s wrong?" Ruby Wood noticed something was off with Yusuf Zuck, and she asked curiously.

"Miss Ruby Wood, you see, I believe marriage should be based on mutual affection and feelings, right?" Yusuf Zuck suddenly said.

"Yes." Ruby Wood nodded.

"So I think we both should consider it further before making a decision!"

"But you are leaving, so how can we consider it?" Ruby Wood asked.

"Forget it, just come with me after tomorrow!" Yusuf Zuck shook his head and strode forward. His view on intimate matters had become quite indifferent; even after Ruth Wilcox and Lily Case returned, they hadn’t consummated their marriage.

It seemed that such desires faded as his cultivation improved. His nerves, his thoughts, the pleasure of the flesh had become optional, and he was no longer as impulsive as he had once been.

Thus, he had agreed to the marriage, but it was only verbal. He had no particular feelings about it; if the other party insisted on marrying, he would just go along with it, and once married, he would just take her to Blue Sea and Cloud Sky.

"Stop!" Suddenly, just as Yusuf Zuck and Ruby Wood continued their journey through the rainforest, a man emerged from a tree trunk! He was dressed in leaves, wielding a long spear, his face striped with white and green patterns, and his lower half covered only in a few leaves.

Indeed, this man had been hiding in the tree, unnoticed even by Yusuf Zuck!

But he looked very much like a native!

"Zamor, what are you doing?" As soon as Ruby Wood saw the man jump out, she immediately spread her arms and shielded Yusuf Zuck behind her!

"Why?" Zamor shouted loudly, "Why do you want to marry this human as soon as he arrives? Why should you give him the Life Spirit Stone? Why do we all have to respect him? What does he have to deserve this?"

"Zamor, please leave this place. Mr. Zuck is the most honored guest of our Elf Clan. The Tree Elder has decreed that Mr. Zuck’s status is second only to that of the Cloud God. If you dare to disrespect him, you will suffer the punishment of being consumed by raging fire!"

"No, I challenge him." Clearly provoked, Zamor roared, then suddenly bit his tongue and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, which instantly formed a Blood Seal shooting towards Yusuf Zuck!

Ruby Wood’s face changed dramatically, but she still reached out to snatch the Blood Seal.

"Four hours later, see you in the Arena!" After saying that, Zamor turned and left.