EBE Chapter 305 The Favored Child
Chapter 305 The Favored Child
This scene startled the two people behind them, but neither of them were the type to make a fuss. The exclamation they were about to utter was swallowed back in tacit agreement. Lei Xiu and Le Zhong simply watched Le Zhi do his thing quietly.
The sea of clouds beneath our feet, stirred up by the wind for so long, could no longer gather into a shape. The dense moisture had mostly dissipated, and scattered white mist dotted around the wind, vaguely draping it in a veil.
Because of this, the two people who were protected inside the barrier and unable to sense the energy could see with their naked eyes that Lezhi's push had immediately put the violently churning sea of clouds to a standstill.
This energy was gentle yet powerful, perhaps carrying the scent of joy, so the wind did not resist, like an obedient child who, under the comforting guidance of a friend, slowly became docile.
The wind, now incredibly gentle, followed the energy path planned by Lezhi, scattering the remaining clouds one by one until they disappeared into the horizon.
The sea of clouds that had previously covered the sky was completely dispersed, and the sky reappeared before our eyes.
This should have been a cause for celebration, if it weren't for the bright blue moon hanging in the sky.
Interacting with the wind was much easier than Lezhi had imagined. He was right; these winds seemed never to attack him under any circumstances, though he didn't know why.
In Lezhi's plan, controlling the raging whirlwind might deplete the energy stored in his body. However, because the whirlwind cooperated without resistance, not only was his energy not depleted, but it was also recharged by the wind, making up for all his previous energy consumption.
Sensing the abundant energy within his body, Lezhi felt as if he were being excessively favored by the world.
As if sensing what Lezhi was thinking, Feng'er, who had been deliberately avoiding them, suddenly blew up her long hair that had fallen down again, just like an elder gently fixing the hair of a beloved junior. Lezhi's braid, which had been tied up with a hairband, was untied by Feng'er.
The wind surrounding Lezhi was like the most agile hand in the world, skillfully layering her hair and then weaving and intertwining it strand by strand to form exquisite and intricate braids.
Amidst the pure white braids, there were specks of emerald green; upon closer inspection, they turned out to be clusters of vines that had been forced to grow.
Soon, Lezhi was refreshed by the cheerful breeze, not only his hair but also his slightly dusty clothes.
An unknown material of fabric appeared out of thin air, replacing Lezhi's original clothes. The pure white fabric, identical to his hair, wrapped around Lezhi's slender body. He wore a long-sleeved, open-front robe with trousers, and white knee-high boots that extended all the way to his knees, completely covering his calves. The boot shafts were also decorated with vine patterns.
The waist is wrapped with a belt featuring vine elements, and the vine leaves on it reflect light. Upon closer inspection, they are actually inlaid with crystal-clear gemstones.
The cuffs are also narrow, allowing Lezhi to move around easily. The emerald cufflinks, matching the ones on the belt, are fastened one by one, covering Lezhi's slender wrists.
The pure white fabric, when viewed from certain angles, reveals subtle leaf vein patterns laid out within it. This fabric is a hundred times more exquisite than the fabrics that Lezhi purchased from the Longtail Tribe.
Moreover, this fabric is not only good-looking, but also exceptionally warm. Wearing just a simple base layer and a long robe over it, even at an altitude of 10,000 meters in the frigid winter, Lezhi did not feel cold at all, which was much better than his previous clothes.
The outfit is understated yet subtly luxurious, with vine elements visible throughout the clothing and hair adding vibrancy to the overall look.
As if that wasn't enough, the wind circled Lezhi 360 degrees, adding more vine elements to the edges of his clothes and shoulders. The collar was also adorned with large gemstone buttons, making Lezhi look like a little prince.
The soft laughter that reached his ears was so familiar. Lezhi knew that Feng'er was no longer the child who had played with him just now. So after a moment of alertness, Lezhi did not resist and let Feng'er completely transform him.
But as she grew more and more adorned, and was about to become a jewel display stand, Lezhi could no longer remain silent.
In her mind's eye, Lezhi called out softly, "Mother Tree, this is enough. Any more would be too much."
Yes, the one who was just controlling the wind was the mother tree that gave birth to the tree spirit clan. In other words, wasn't that scene just now like an old mother seeing her child playing outside in a mess, feeling helpless but still smiling as she changed the child into new clothes?
What's wrong with a mother wanting to dress up her child?
The problem is that the child is too rough around the edges, which clashes with the mother's obviously more ornate aesthetic. However, the mother is not the kind of parent who makes decisions arbitrarily, so she did not insist when she heard Lezhi refuse.
Finally, after hanging jeweled vine tassels around the waistband, the mother tree stopped.
"My child is so beautiful."
The familiar, melodious voice of Mother Tree echoed in her mind, and the bangs that she had deliberately left out on her forehead seemed to be gently tidied by fingers. With her eyes closed, Lezhi could almost feel the warm sensation.
"Uh, thank you, Mother Tree. Why did you come all of a sudden?" Ever since Lezhi woke up from her birthplace, she had never had such a clear and complete conversation with the Mother Tree.
He had made many guesses about this. For example, he once wondered if he needed to enter his sea of consciousness to match the frequency of the mother tree. He tried many times but failed.
Then Lezhi speculated that it might have to be tried at the place of birth, since magnetic fields are unpredictable, and maybe Jormungandr also has them, but this cannot be confirmed.
In short, no matter how hard Lezhi tried, he didn't succeed and eventually gave up.
But now, Lezhi himself is a little confused. How come the mother tree can suddenly communicate with him again? And if it's so easy, why didn't it contact him before? Did it not want to talk to him?
"It wasn't sudden, I've always been here." The gentle response rang in her ears, but it only aroused Lezhi's greater questions.
"Always there? I tried many times before, but I didn't get a response from you."
"Hehe, my child, what do you think is the reason?"
Uh, this...
The mother tree's light chuckle and rhetorical question made Lezhi frown and begin to think, "Is it because I've finally realized the abilities I possess and learned how to use them that I can continue to connect with you, right?"
"You got it right, my child." Overjoyed that her child had finally found the correct answer, the whirlwind controlled by the Mother Tree's consciousness curled up Lezhi's hair and danced joyfully around him.
"It all comes down to how you perceive yourself, my child. See with your eyes, touch with your hands, feel with your heart, and you will find that the world has been ready to welcome you all along, you just haven't noticed it yet."
"Just like you said, you were always by my side before, and I didn't even notice?"
"Yes, my child. Try to open your heart, but don't rush, take your time, follow your own pace, we'll always be here for you~"
The breeze brushed against his cheek again, like a gentle kiss. Sensing that the Mother Tree was about to leave, Lezhi quickly asked, "Wait, Mother Tree, I still want to know about Void Resonance and the Blue Moon..."
"Oh, is that what you call it? It's just a normal physiological phenomenon for me. It happens every now and then, and it feels great. After each time, my body feels much lighter..."