After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 357 False or Real

After listening to Guan Bi's words, Yi Yunyu turned his gaze to the sandalwood tree beside him, then shook his head, "The life force within this sandalwood tree has almost been cut off, and it is completely beyond saving."

"Is there really no other way?" Guan Bi couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

"There is only one way, which is to find the heart of a sandalwood tree and then ask an unparalleled expert who has come into contact with the Great Dao of Wood to install that heart into the body of the sandalwood tree. In this way, it may have a chance to live."

However, both of these conditions are practically impossible for you to meet.

“Since Qiling Baihe trusts me, I will try no matter how difficult it is,” Guan Bi said with utmost seriousness.

"This is not something you can achieve just by working hard. It requires a lot of resources, and this sandalwood tree won't last much longer."

"Elder Yi, I must give it a try, otherwise I would be letting down the trust that Qi Ling Bai He has placed in me."

"Sigh! Don't be too fixated on this. After all, this matter is putting you in a very difficult position."

"Elder Yi, I know what to do."

After seeing Guan Bi off, Yi Yunyu returned to the Crane Nest and sat cross-legged inside to carefully sense its surroundings.

To her surprise, the most vibrant spot on the entire sandalwood tree was actually a location inside the crane's nest. When Yi Yunyu looked there, she discovered a lot of dried blood.

Years of experience dealing with spirit beasts made her immediately realize that it was the blood of the Spirit White Crane. Combined with the naturally formed statues inside the Crane's Nest, a bold idea formed in her mind.

After secretly taking away a wooden carving of a white crane, Yi Yunyu flew towards the Tianhe Sword Palace.

"Can Sword Master see anything special about this statue?" Yi Yunyu asked Sword Master Tianhe respectfully.

"Exquisite craftsmanship, and it seems to contain a faint trace of the true essence of wood. Where did you obtain it?" Tianhe Sword Master played with the wooden carving in his hand, a hint of surprise showing in his eyes.

"In a crane's nest in Tianjian Mountain."

"Heavenly Sword Mountain? I don't recall any Venerable One in the Sword Alliance who has comprehended the true meaning of wood. Even Qingmu is far from it."

"That's what surprised me. I suspect that an unknown powerful figure came to Tianjian Mountain and left these statues behind."

"Oh? Do you have any proof?"

"Here's what happened..." Yi Yunyu told Tianhe Sword Master in detail what he had experienced.

"It's very likely that the powerful figure used the life force within the sandalwood to save the injured Spirit White Crane, while Guan Bi said that the Spirit White Crane previously lived with two other Spirit White Cranes."

The white crane appeared a year ago, and the sandalwood tree also began to wither a year ago.

A naturally born Spirit Crane cannot live with an ordinary Spirit Crane. I suspect that the Spirit Crane was originally a Spirit Crane, and only became a Spirit Crane after being enlightened by that powerful being.

After hearing Yi Yunyu's guess, Tianhe Sword Master frowned. "Your guess is not unreasonable, but it's useless. If there really is a powerful expert who can transform an ordinary spirit crane into a prayer crane, we can't afford to offend them, so you can just pretend this didn't happen."

"Your subordinate obeys!" Yi Yunyu said respectfully. She had only come here to verify her guess.

……

"Have you heard? The wooden carving of the Praying White Crane contains the true essence of wood of an unparalleled expert. If I could obtain my wood essence, I would definitely be a level above."

"What! Why did I hear that the wooden carving contained the legacy of an unparalleled expert?"

“You’re all wrong. That wooden carving was just a prelude. Do you know where the White Crane of Prayer Spirits took that little girl in the end?” A man in white robes asked with a smile.

"Senior Brother Fu, stop keeping us in suspense. Everyone knows your Daoist partner is from the Heavenly River Society. Hurry up and tell us some inside information!"

"Do you know the principle that the law should not be easily passed on?" The young man in white robes frowned and said with some dissatisfaction.

"Fu Zhi, how many contribution points do you want?" a young man in brocade robes asked.

"How could I dare ask Senior Brother Wang for a contribution? I was just joking. Even if I didn't say anything, you would have found out soon enough," Fu Zhi said with a forced smile.

"Then tell me!"

"At that time, the Spirit Crane took the little girl to its previous crane nest, which was full of Spirit Crane wood carvings, all of which were naturally formed and exquisitely beautiful."

It's said that these were all wooden carvings left behind by that peerless powerhouse, but unfortunately, it seems that the Qiling White Crane only has one carving. Moreover, upon arriving at the destination, the Qiling White Crane actually returned the pill voucher to the young woman.

"Huh? Why?"

"Because the sandalwood tree that supports the crane's nest had its life force drained by that powerful person to save an injured spirit crane, it is now gradually withering. The spirit crane probably wants that little girl to revive the sandalwood tree."

"The White Crane of Prayer for Spirits truly lives up to its reputation for wisdom and purity!" someone exclaimed after hearing the white-robed youth's words.

"But the most important thing is not the wooden carvings of the white cranes, nor the sandalwood tree, but the owner of those carvings."

"I heard that the Spirit Crane was originally just an ordinary spirit crane, but it was transformed into a Spirit Crane by that person using a wooden carving," the white-robed youth said mysteriously in a low voice.

"That's quite possible. No wonder a legendary white crane appeared out of nowhere at Tianjian Mountain." Someone suddenly realized.

"If that's the case, then that little girl really got a good deal. Not only did she get the precious wood carving, but if she can really revive that sandalwood tree, she might even gain the approval of the Praying White Crane."

"You can't have your cake and eat it too. She probably has to choose one." Someone walked over from the outside, fanning themselves with a folding fan.

"Fei Jun, what do you mean?" the young man in the brocade robe asked, somewhat puzzled.

"I went to see that sandalwood tree today. It was almost dead. It would take a huge price to save it."

But she was merely Bailu's maid. If she wanted to revive the sandalwood tree and gain the approval of the Praying White Crane, she had to abandon the wooden carving, and that would be our chance. The young man in the blue sword robe closed his folding fan.

"I'm afraid it's not just our opportunity. The Sword Alliance will soon be holding a Four Directions Auction, which will be a grand event for the entire Four Directions Sword Alliance. Moreover, the Seven Luminaries Sect will send representatives this time, which means that almost all the powerful sects in Xingchuan Region will be here."

"Furthermore, as far as I know, that young girl has a very close relationship with Li Xiaoyi of the Heavenly Sword Merchant Guild. Without sufficient strength, she shouldn't participate in the competition for the wooden carving." At this moment, another young man carrying a sword said with a slightly mocking tone from outside the crowd.

"The Four Directions Auction isn't scheduled for two years from now. Fu Hong, where did you get this information? Is it reliable?"

"I don't have time to make fun of you with fake news. I reckon the Sword Alliance is about to make a big move," Fu Hong said mysteriously.