When Beauty Meets Beasts

575 You’re A Good Person

Huanhuan was surprised to see Murphy back. “Why are you back so soon? How’s Her Majesty’s illness?”

“She’s fine. I just chatted with her for a while and came back.”

“Oh.” Seeing that he was unwilling to say more about this, Huanhuan tactfully did not pursue the matter.

Murphy took her hand. “Let’s go. I’ll show you around.”

Huanhuan quickly asked, “Where are we going?”

“You’ll know when we get there.”

Murphy pulled Huanhuan up the mountain. By the time they reached the top, the sun was almost setting.

A tall, lush tree stood at the top of the mountain. The light of the setting sun shone down, making every leaf sparkle. It was as if the branches were filled with golden gems. It was so beautiful that one couldn’t bear to blink.

Murphy pulled her to the tree. Many thin golden leaves fell from the tree. When they approached, they could smell the faint scent of vegetation.

Huanhuan widened her eyes and looked at the tree in front of her. “This is?”

“This is the Tree of Life, the divine tree of our elves.” Murphy faced the tree and bowed slightly in respect.

“Is this the place you’ve been trying to bring me to?”

“Yes, this is the most beautiful place on Elven God Mountain. It’s rare for you to come here. It’ll be a pity if you don’t come here to take a look.”

“It’s indeed beautiful here.” Huanhuan couldn’t help but reach out and gently touch the golden leaves.

The leaves trembled and wrapped around Huanhuan’s wrist. The other leaves around her also reached over and wrapped around her.

Huanhuan felt the ground under her feet and realized that she was pulled into the air by the Tree of Life. i????????r????????????.＆nbsp;com

But she didn’t feel afraid.

Something told her that the Tree of Life meant her no harm.

Seeing this, Murphy was very nervous. “Huanhuan!”

Huanhuan waved her arm at him. “I’ll be fine. You don’t have to worry.”

In Murphy’s impression, the Tree of Life was like an elder. It was filled with wisdom and benevolence. It was gentle to every living creature that approached it. It had never taken the initiative to attack anyone.

Murphy saw Huanhuan’s smile and thought that the Tree of Life wouldn’t hurt her. He relaxed a little, but his eyes were still fixed on her, afraid that something would happen to her.

Huanhuan was lifted to a high branch.

She saw an old human face vaguely appear on the surface of the thick trunk.

Its lips moved up and down as it said in a deep voice, “Child, I smell the Divine Wood on you. Shouldn’t you be on the beast continent? Why are you here?”

Huanhuan subconsciously glanced below the tree, but Murphy didn’t react. It seemed that he couldn’t hear the Tree of Life.

She looked at the Tree of Life curiously as she replied, “I came to the dawn continent by accident. I don’t know exactly what happened.”

“I see. It seems that this is all fate. The heavens arranged for you to come to my side at this time.”

Huanhuan was confused. “What do you mean?”

Instead of answering, the tree of life asked, “You’ve been in the dawn continent for a while. You should have seen the monsters that appear on the night of the full moon, right?”

“Mhm.”

“Those monsters bring about evil auras. In the past, there were very few of them, so it was fine. But now, there are more and more of them. The evil auras have increased rapidly. I’ve spent a lot of my vitality suppressing their power so that they can only appear on the night of the full moon. But now, my body is dying. Soon, I’ll wither and become one with this land. At that time, the monsters will no longer be suppressed. They’ll be able to freely appear and harm others.”

Huanhuan thought for a moment. “What can I do for you?”

A bunch of leaves reached out to her and placed a golden seed in her hand.

“This is the seed of the Tree of Life. I hope you can help keep it. When I wither in the future, plant it in the ground and help it take root so that it can take my place and continue to protect this continent.”

Huanhuan held the seed. “I promise you that I’ll definitely let it take root and sprout!”

The tree of life was very relieved. “I’m relieved to hear that.”

Huanhuan put the seed into her space.

The Tree of Life asked her, “Do you want to sit here and enjoy the scenery, or go down and return to your friend?”

Sitting here, she could see all the scenery of Elven God Mountain, but Huanhuan still wanted to go down. She could tell that Murphy was worried.

As she wished, the Tree of Life lowered her gently to the ground.

Murphy immediately walked over. “How are you? You’re not frightened by the Tree of Life, are you?”

Seeing how nervous he was, Huanhuan couldn’t help but smile. “I’m not frightened. Instead, you look more frightened than me.”

“I was afraid you’d be in danger.”

“The Tree of Life is gentle. It won’t hurt me.”

“Even so, as long as you’re out of my sight, I can’t help but be nervous. Perhaps this is a common problem for every man who has fallen in love.” Murphy smiled helplessly.

Huanhuan was stunned. “Fallen in love?”

Although her face was covered by a veil made from snow silk and he couldn’t see her eyes, Murphy still felt very nervous. His heart beat faster involuntarily.

Although they were interested in each other, they had never approached the topic.

Now was a good opportunity. He decided to make their relationship clear.

Murphy tried to lower his voice. “Previously, you risked your life for me. Your feelings have touched me deeply. I have nothing to repay you with. I just hope that I can always be by your side in the future and protect you forever.”

This was the first time Murphy had confessed to anyone.

The Tree of Life seemed to sense the strong feelings in his heart. As if casting magic, golden flowers bloomed on its branches.

A cool breeze blew, and petals fluttered down, brushing their shoulders.

Murphy stared intently at the woman in front of him, his emerald eyes shining.

This scene was too beautiful.

Huanhuan couldn’t bear to ruin it.

However, in the end, she steeled herself and said in embarrassment, “I’m sorry, I think you might have misunderstood.”

“What do you mean?”

“I didn’t go to the spider forest to save you. I was forced into it by your mother.”

Murphy was stunned, and his beautiful eyes were filled with disbelief. “You mean you don’t like me?”

“I like you a lot, but my feelings for you are just as friends. It’s not love between a man and a woman.”

There was no turning back from such a direct rejection.

Murphy’s heart sank.

The light in his emerald eyes dimmed.

Huanhuan had mixed feelings. She was embarrassed, helpless, and in a difficult position. “You’re a good person, but we’re not suitable.”

Without a word, Murphy turned and walked away.

Watching him leave, Huanhuan let out a long sigh. “It’s over. We can’t even be friends anymore.”

The Tree of Life chuckled. “Heh, it’s good to be young…”

The system announced, “Ding! Congratulations to Murphy for getting a good person card! A good person will be safe for the rest of his life!”