SFS Chapter 473 The Order of the Church personally invited
Chapter 473 The Order of the Church personally invited
Xu Ning did not enter Tina's residence. Through the half-open door, he saw that Ke Lai was already asleep in bed. Kong sat beside her, nodding his head to watch over her.
Xu Ning smiled. Kong was actually quite reliable in many situations.
Xu Ning decided not to disturb the two and leaned against the wooden wall of the hut, quietly listening to their conversation.
“Tinari, you’ve gone to repair the Dead Zone again? While it is indeed the job of you rangers, you know that it’s only a temporary solution.”
Xu Ning recognized the voice as belonging to the same person who had called out to Tina earlier.
"Only in Sumeru City can your talents be used in the most suitable way. What reason do you have to refuse the master's invitation?"
The man named Kavaja laughed and said, "Don't be so aggressive. We're here to invite Tinari back to the Church, not to make enemies."
“However, Tinari, Guram is right. What you can do in Sumeru City will determine whether the entire World Tree can be healed, and this is the only way to truly eradicate the Dead Zone. We hope you can join us in accomplishing this great cause.”
Can the Dead Zone be completely eradicated? The prerequisite is healing the World Tree?
So, are the emergence of Demon Scale Disease and the Dead Zone both results of the World Tree being sick?
So how did the World Tree get sick?
And what makes the Church of Christ capable of treating him? What gives them the right to do so?
Xu Ning felt that more and more questions were appearing before him, and he needed someone who could answer all his questions.
Tinaari was not swayed by the so-called cause the two men were talking about, and simply replied, "I am just a forest ranger from the School of Life, and I don't seem to be able to help you, a leading figure in the School of Knowledge."
Even Xu Ning could hear the stiffness and rejection in Tina's words, but the man opposite him, Kavaja, was very composed and did not get angry. Instead, he chuckled.
"Don't mention the Life Theory School or the Knowledge Theory School. This is a matter for everyone in the Council of the Church. Even your mentor, the Sage of the Life Theory School, has taken the initiative to participate in this project. He needs the help of his prized student right now."
Xu Ning was starting to get curious about what kind of project this was, and he could clearly hear that Tina was hesitant.
"Lord Kavaja, I'm afraid your arrival this time wasn't at my master's request, and you probably didn't hear my master's answer to the questions I asked him in the letter!"
“This…” Cavajra was clearly speechless.
"If that's the case, I'm afraid I can't give you a definite answer."
Tinari ultimately refused outright, and the two men who had come to invite him, one with anger and the other with regret, quickly left.
Tina stood there in a daze for a while before walking over.
Standing outside the door, Xu Ning said, "Has something important happened? They seem a bit angry."
Tina smiled calmly. "It's nothing. The people from the Faith Council wanted me to go back and help, but I was too busy here and didn't agree."
Xu Ning paused for a moment, then asked again, "Is there really no way to eradicate the Dead Zone?"
Tina looked at Xu Ning and suddenly laughed, "I really don't dare to say, but aren't you going to Sumeru City next? Maybe you can find a way there."
"Alright, I'm going to prepare the medicine for Ke Lai. Don't disturb her, let her rest for a while. I'll wake her up to take the medicine after I've finished preparing it."
As Xu Ning watched Tinali rummaging through the bottles and jars outside the door, he turned to go inside when a question suddenly occurred to him.
“Tinari, do you know? In Liyue, the god we worship is our Geo Archon, the Geo King.”
Seeing Tina's somewhat puzzled look, Xu Ning smiled and said, "Even though our Emperor has passed away, we still worship only Him. So, who is your god? Is it the Great Tree King or the Little Auspicious Grass King?"
Tina seemed surprised that Xu Ning would ask such a question, and after a slight silence, she answered.
“My ancestors received great favors from the Great Tree King. We swore to protect this kingdom with her, and even though she has passed away, we will still uphold our original promise.”
Xu Ning nodded, took a step, and then turned back.
“Oh, I just remembered something else. There are the most scholars in Sumeru, and you are one of the best among them. The exploration of knowledge is like climbing the steps to heaven. The more knowledge you have, the closer you are to the position of the gods. But if one day you suddenly find that the gods are still standing below the steps, will anyone still believe in the gods?”
Tina was startled by these words and stood up involuntarily.
"Do you know what you're talking about?"
Xu Ning smiled at his reaction and said, "I just explored the ruins of Kanria a while ago, and this is just what I felt."
After saying that, Xu Ning finally turned around and went into the house.
Your Majesty, I finally understand what kind of trouble you were referring to.
I remember thinking back then that since the grass element was among the seven elemental forces, there must be a grass god. I was even questioned by the Emperor at the time.
Unexpectedly, things would develop in this way in Sumeru; the Grass God turned out to be nothing more than a newly born deity.
But thinking about that newborn little auspicious grass king, it's really pitiful. People who believe in the gods don't believe in her, and what will those who no longer believe in the gods do for her?
When Xu Ning entered the room, Kong immediately became alert.
However, upon turning around and seeing that it was Xu Ning returning, he immediately smiled and greeted him softly, "Brother Xu, you're back."
Xu Ning peeked at Ke Lai on the bed; she was fast asleep.
He reached out and beckoned Kong to the other side of the room, then whispered, "Where's Paimon?"
Kong pointed to the Dust Song Pot on his waist, "She's sleepy, I told her to go and rest."
Xu Ning laughed and said, "It's just right. Tina Li didn't let me pick many moon lotuses. I'm afraid there won't be enough for Big Belly King to go around with her."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Paimon flew out of the Dust Song Pot, grabbed Xu Ning by the collar, and shouted indignantly, "Why didn't you take me with you when you made something delicious?!"
Xu Ning slapped the little white-haired boy's hand away, "Keep your voice down, don't wake up Ke Lai. We're already being so quiet, how can you still hear us inside the pot?"
Kong smiled bitterly, "It's all because my elder brother and Qingyi taught Ayuan that water curtain technique inside last time..."
Xu Ning was speechless, never expecting it to be his fault again.
Xu Ning took out two moon lotuses from the jar in the Hidden Cave. "See these? Moon lotuses only bloom at night. Don't be fooled by how big the flowers look from afar; they're all leaves and sepals. The flower is just a small one in the center, and we cherish it. Tina doesn't allow me to pick more. Here, take one. Dry it quickly, crush it into powder, and mix it into your wine to taste."