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When the group saw the Elf King appear, their expressions changed differently.

Sylph glanced at Iloven, who still had a cold expression on his face. She took a step forward and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, Professor Iloven is not..."

"Little Ilowen, come here quickly, let me take a good look at you!" Ilowen of the Elf Dynasty waved his hand, his tone full of gentle joy. He seemed not to hear what Sylph said and left her aside.

Sylph paused, then obediently shut up and retreated closer to Xi Sui'an, acting like a junior.

Xi Sui'an's heart skipped a beat. Sylph, a descendant of the Elf King and a potential heir to the throne, seemed to be terrified of him. No, it wasn't fear; it seemed more like a kind of forced obedience.

It seems that her say is quite limited.

Sylph noticed Xi Sui'an's gaze, but her expression remained unchanged. She only whispered, "You don't look well. Let me take a look at you later."

Xi Sui'an smiled and nodded: "That's great, thank you, Sylph."

The corners of Sylph's mouth curved slightly, and her smile was as gentle as melting ice and snow, as if their friendship as classmates was extremely sincere and she had never been unhappy with Xi Sui'an.

Ilowen glanced at the captain of the guards who had lowered his head and retreated behind the Elf King, then turned his gaze to the Elf King and saluted in a fairly standard manner: "Greetings, Your Majesty."

The Elf King's smile faded slightly, a trace of sadness appeared on his face, and he sighed softly: "Are you still blaming me?"

"I dare not, Your Majesty." Ilowen said indifferently, "I wonder what important matter Your Majesty has summoned me back to the Elf Royal Court?" He didn't think that the other party called him back just to say this nonsense.

Hearing Ilowen calling him "Your Majesty" over and over again, the Elf King's aged face seemed even sadder. He sighed softly, glanced at Ilowen and Xi Sui'an, and said softly, "Is this little girl your student? She's such a lovely child. Come over here too."

Xi Sui'an met the Elf King's dark green eyes and bowed politely: "Greetings, Elf King." She didn't believe that the Elf King in front of him didn't know who she was.

"I have lived in the Elf Forest for a long time. I haven't seen humans for a long time. I really miss them." The Elf King looked at Xi Sui'an and sighed.

Xi Sui'an was speechless. Don't you elves look almost the same as humans? To be honest, the top tribes all look like humans.

Professor Ilovin said coldly, "I think you have heard of her name, so I won't waste my breath introducing her."

"Little Ilowen, you still have the same temper." The Elf King shook his head, very indulgent of Ilowen's rude words and deeds. "Okay, children, come with me. It's rare for you to come back, so please listen to my nagging patiently for once."

He turned around and the captain of the guards beside him led them.

Sylph walked beside Xi Sui'an, her brows furrowed slightly as she pondered for a moment. Suddenly, she stepped forward, took Xi Sui'an's arm, and said with a friendly smile, "Our Elf Forest grows many fine herbs and some rare alchemical materials. I'll take you to see if there's anything suitable for you. This is a gift, so don't refuse it."

"Okay, thank you so much, my dear Sylph. I'm in need of materials to practice. If I don't improve my alchemy skills, I'll be held back." Xi Sui'an shrugged and replied helplessly.

Ilowen rolled his eyes at her and sneered, "Do you still remember that you are an alchemist? If you hadn't told me, I would have almost forgotten it."

"Have you finished memorizing the book I asked you to memorize? Do you know all the alchemical ingredients? What level of toys can you make? Do you have any ideas for the assessment for the second grade?"

He was so disappointed with her that he almost poked her in the forehead with his finger.

"..."

Xi Sui'an's mouth twitched slightly.

The Elf King listened to them and laughed heartily. He couldn't help but say to Ilowen, "Don't be too strict as a teacher, little Ilowen. You must be patient when teaching students."

Ilowen chuckled and said with disdain, "I originally thought she was talented in alchemy, but now I realize I was blind. If I had known she was such a loser, I would have thrown her to Yan Wujiu to be a thug."

"..."

Xi Sui'an said nothing, lowered her head and took the scolding obediently. She looked very discouraged, and no one saw the expression on her face at the moment.

She felt the runes that Sylph had quietly drawn on the inside of her arm, and felt that something was more and more strange between them.

Sylph drew the pattern of hidden runes in alchemy.

"Hidden"?

What did Sylph ask her to hide?

As Ilowen scolded her, she seemed to have a feeling. Hiding the level of alchemy? But with a great alchemist like Ilowen as a role model, did it matter whether she hid it or not?

Xi Sui'an was puzzled. The Soul Sea system, fearing discovery, whispered, "I forgot to tell you an important piece of information. Iloven's father was an alchemist, and Sylph's father was also an alchemist. Their levels were both above the seventh rank."

Xi Sui'an was slightly startled. They were all experienced alchemists? And their endings were not good. One died, and the other had his consciousness shattered and wasted.

She had doubts in her heart. Would the Elf King do this because he was worried that his throne would be shaken?

Putting aside their identities as elven royals, the only thing they have in common is—

Alchemist.

Irovin and Sylph should have noticed this, but they didn't know the hidden connection between them, so now they didn't want her to be noticed because of alchemy, even though she had already caught the attention of the Elf King because of her ability to destroy godhead.

"Is the Elf King himself an alchemist?"

"No, he is a magician." The system replied.

Xi Sui'an paused slightly, and pinched his palm with his fingertips. Professor Ilowen was only one step away from becoming a ninth-level alchemist... Was the Elf King summoning him back now to attack him?

She couldn't help but worry about Iloven's situation. She looked up at him and saw that Iloven still had an expression as if the whole world owed him, and his tone was neither salty nor bland when he responded to the Elf King.

He should have his own ideas.

Xi Sui'an was silent. Good people don't come, and those who come have bad intentions. Let's see what the Elf King wants. No matter what, Professor Ilowen must return to the academy safely. Her teacher cannot die here.

They passed through the arched corridor of windmill jasmine, where clusters of pure white flowers were as numerous as stars and exuded a rich sweet fragrance, and behind them was the back hall.

To Xi Sui'an's surprise, a small wooden house that was completely different from the style of a royal palace stood there alone. On both sides of the cobblestone path, there was an open-air resting area on one side and a flower garden with various flowers and plants competing for beauty on the other side.

The flower beds planted very common and useless moonflowers, dandelions, sunflowers and the like; there were also Dracula orchids and yarrow that were full of original power and extremely spiritual; and mistletoe that was tied to the trees and the like. There were many varieties, and the most special thing was that they all bloomed and bore fruit at the same time.

Ilowen raised his eyebrows and turned his head to look at the Elf King: "After all these years, you still love gardening as always."

The Elf King invited them to sit on the other side, and the captain of the guards personally served them tea and snacks.

"I'm old, and I have nothing to do in the Elf Forest all day, so I have to plant some flowers and plants to pass the time." The Elf King sighed with a smile.

Ilowen didn't comment. He turned around and sat down opposite the Elf King. He casually picked up the cup and took a sip. "Oh, the Fountain of Life?" He raised his chin towards Xi Sui'an. "Good stuff. Drink more."

“…” Xi Suian was speechless and picked up the cup silently.

Whether as a junior or as a vassal of the Elf King, Ilowen's words and actions were not appropriate and seemed more like a provocation.

Xi Sui'an was thinking as he felt the comfort of the fountain of life nourishing his meridians.

The Elf King looked at Ilowen tolerantly, with a smile in the corners of his eyes, as if he was looking at a naughty child: "Ilowen, you still don't want to come back?"

Ilovin said without hesitation: "Of course not. Damocles is fine. I don't want to move."

The Elf King sighed deeply, then smiled wryly. "Zeland is dead, and Silas can no longer fulfill his responsibilities. Sylph is still young, and I, child, am already old. No matter how long an elf's lifespan is, it must come to an end, and that day is approaching soon."

He looked at Iloven seriously with a serious expression.

"Ilowen, as a member of the royal family, I hope you can become the next king of the elves and take over from me to continue protecting the Elf Forest."

Xi Sui settled down, a look of surprise flashing across his eyes: The Elf King is passing the throne to Professor Ilowen?!

When Sylph heard this, she paused with a complicated expression. To her, since she didn't have enough power, it didn't matter who sat on the throne. It would be better if it was Ilovin, because at least she liked this uncle very much.

Upon hearing this, Ilowen curled his lips in sarcasm. "Your Majesty, I am only a half-blood, not qualified to lead the elves. Have you forgotten how my people rejected me?"

He said indifferently, "If you asked me to come back just for this, then forget it. Don't waste your precious time."

The Elf King was not surprised by Irovin's rejection. He slowly looked towards the flower garden, his voice sounding old and tired.

"Iloven, many things...are not what I intended. The ancient wheel cannot be reversed and can only continue to move forward. I cannot change it, and I cannot change it."

"Now the elves have been targeted, the World Tree is about to decline, and that place has begun to recover. The situation is not optimistic. Ilowen, the elves need you."

"Just think of it as... just think of it as being for Zelan."

There was silence in the back garden for a while, and everyone was waiting for Iloven's answer.

After a long time, Ilowen leaned back in his chair, his green eyes smiling: "Your Majesty, the emotional card has no effect on me."

He has no feelings for the elves.

He sipped the clear life-giving water from the cup and suddenly changed the subject: "But if you want me to protect the elves, that's fine too."

Xi Sui'an turned his head immediately: No, he really agreed?!

Ilowen looked at the Elf King and the chief guard behind him, whose expression remained respectful. He supported his chin with one hand and smiled.

"I am an alchemist, and alchemists believe in equal exchange. Your Majesty, what are you going to ask me to pay with my freedom and my life?"