Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 545 Calypso

The voice rang out again as soon as the group entered the library.

"Mimi! It's here again! This time the voice is..."

"I can't figure it out, the echo in this library is too loud!"

Mimi shook her head, somewhat disappointed. The place was indeed too big, and she couldn't tell where the sound was coming from at all.

"Not human."

Eve sensed that something was wrong.

"found it."

Eve closed her eyes, her senses spreading throughout the area, and she quickly located the charlatan.

With a flash of green light, the person's body quickly became visible.

"Wow! He's quite capable."

A footless ghost, resembling a ghostly fairy tree, began to speak.

"Wow! Who?" Mimi was startled.

"Hehe...this little rabbit is so lively, and it has a familiar scent."

The ghost chuckled, completely unconcerned about what had just happened.

"Little, little rabbit?" Mimi puffed out her cheeks and put her hands on her hips.

"Mimi! Puppy, and now bunny! What do you all take me for?"

“The core logic is correct; it’s still about mammals, and pink ones,” Eve said from the side.

"Hmph! I'm ignoring you!" Mimi got angry.

"Who are you? Keep your distance and identify yourself, or you'll face the consequences."

Xia Die became alert, unlike Mi Mi who did.

She felt a natural wariness toward this person who appeared after her mother used those methods.

“The aura of Cenatos… I recognize you, the goddess of death of Aederia is renowned.”

The soul nodded and spoke to itself, without answering Xia Die's question at all.

“Since you understand, then stop challenging the authority of ‘death’—answer my question.” Xia Die reiterated the question she wanted to ask.

The soul burst into laughter.

"Hehe, all bared teeth and claws...so cute."

“Call me Calypso, and on behalf of the Seven Sages and the Lotus School, I extend my greetings to you all,” she said, revealing her name.

"So...you're a ghost?"

Having learned from her previous experience with the Dryad Tree, Xia Die instinctively thought of it.

Calypso smiled slightly. "Of course not."

"Ask the lady next to you; she'll surely know the reason."

The lady Calypso was referring to was Eve.

"It's not quite a ghost, but it can't be called a living person either."

"I'm really curious about what you are." Eve's interest was piqued.

This ambiguous statement completely baffled Xia Die.

Despite her skepticism, she persevered.

“Mom, although the owner of the ‘Lotus Food School’ has never shown his true face, he should not be trusted easily.”

"The 'Weft Gauge' couldn't detect her presence just now. If it really was a phantom, it's too bizarre. But if she's deceased, I should be able to sense it..."

"Let me examine her."

Eve nodded.

"Gentlemen, would you mind if I joined this private conversation?" Calypso quietly approached.

"No thanks. It's a bit too intimate of you to want to join our conversation without even showing your true form," Xia Die said irritably.

"However, I will ask you a question next, so please answer truthfully—if you can answer fluently, then we will temporarily consider you not an enemy."

"A quiz show? Fine, I like it, please."

"What is the topic of the final round of the 752nd Grand Debate?" Xia Die asked.

"Should a flying arrow be in motion or stationary?" Calypso answered easily.

"So who is the representative of your school of thought?" Xia Die asked again.

"Medea versus Bai'er of the 'School of the Wise'."

Who is the winner?

"No one won—because that debate was never held."

"What I just described was the outcome of the previous competition. The winner was Bai E, who has now won the debate championship for ten consecutive years. Furthermore, to dispel any doubts you may have, I'll add some more useful information than that grand debate competition—"

"The 'School of Wisdom' was not yet dead at that moment; I rescued him, and he is now recuperating well at the Throne of Enlightenment... How is it? Are you satisfied?"

Upon hearing this answer, Xia Die fell silent.

She saved Teacher Xia at that moment.

Although I don't know if what she said is true, there is hope now.

Calypso wasn't too surprised. "Heh, this dumbfounded look... is even more endearing than before."

"As the saying goes, 'Seeing is believing.' You two, come with me, let's go and take a look at the throne."

Xia Die remained vigilant, saying, "I'll keep an eye on you."

Calypso chuckled softly, "Oh, it's an honor."

"Mimi? Hmm... So... you've reached an agreement?" Mimi seemed a little confused.

"As long as the waterwheel is turned, one can ascend the steps..."

Calypso spoke to himself.

The answer is "to awaken this 'heart'."

..........

Tears streamed down her face as she cleansed herself in the purification chamber.

"Is ahead... the 'Weeping Cleansing Room'?"

Xia Die, who had once studied at Shuting, recognized the place.

“Good memory,” Calypso nodded.

"What do you want with us here?" Xia Die couldn't help but become wary.

"What I'm thinking is immediately clear—"

"Do you see that shallow pond over there? Water lilies grow there, waters first watered by Ceres with tears, and nurtured with the 'fraternal love' brought by Meneta—a token of eternal companionship between the two gods."

"Then please, the two of you, cross the deep well and bring me the 'Golden Branch Oath,' and that will be enough."

"Mimi? Little Ka, you're talking in such a confusing way. In short, you just want us to bring that flower, right?" Mimi asked.

“The little pig is right,” Calypso nodded.

"Little pig? How did it turn into a little pig again? Mimi?" Mimi got really angry.

“So, how about not using the name ‘Pink Mammal’?” Eve said smugly.

"This doesn't sound good either!!" Mimi stomped her foot in the air once again.

"The Golden Bough Oath?"

Xia Die secretly glanced at Eve.

But Eve didn't react at all.

Wait a minute, this is Mom's token of love, why doesn't Mom seem to react at all, and even started joking?

Could this also be part of Mom's plan?

So.....

Xia Die was still somewhat uneasy and remained highly vigilant.

"Could this deep well be a trap...?"

"Hehe, why say such unlucky things?" Calypso waved his hand, showing no airs of a scholar whatsoever.

"You can take it, but I advise you not to waste your time on other schemes," Xia Die said irritably.

In her eyes, although she knew it was her mother's plan, it was a token of their love, and it was very precious!

“Ah, so I have relieved your worries and troubles, yet I receive no reward?” Calypso argued.

"Moreover, this thing is also crucial for awakening the heart and drawing out the water source. If we fail to find it this time, we will be trapped here forever and unable to escape."

"Mimi? What do you mean? Are you going to cling to us and lock us up here forever?" Mimi couldn't understand the classical Chinese she was speaking.

“She means we’re in the same boat,” Eve translated.

"Mimi? Grasshopper? On the same rope? What does that mean?" Mimi still didn't understand.

"You mean Mimi is a grasshopper?"

"Sigh, never mind." Eve was speechless.

This little guy's head truly lives up to its name as a pink mammal.

“That’s true, but to say that I have no ulterior motives would be utter nonsense,” Calypso admitted.

"Hmm, it might be better to take this opportunity to explain..."

"Right now, I merely wish to take this opportunity to test the mettle of the two of you. So, are you sincere enough?"

"Mimi? 'Check its quality'... That's a really blunt reason." Mimi was completely speechless.

"It's not convenient to say more for now. That's all for now, shall we leave?"

"As a disciple of Na Kexia, 'equivalent exchange' should be a perfectly normal principle for me."

Xia Die was silent for a moment, then said, "I can't refute that."

"Mom, let's do as she says for now. Besides, she knows about my past... Although it's not convenient to go into details, she has reason to be wary of me."

“Okay.” Eve nodded.

Since it was my daughter's decision, there's nothing more to say.

Besides, Eve also wanted to see what this guy was all about.

Although she didn't know much about the past of the Titans like Onpharos, she could vaguely sense something.

"Xiaodie is so meticulous, then I should also lend a hand." Mimi chuckled.

"Hmm? The space reflected by the pearl... is where water lilies grow."

"This flower looks so fluffy... Hey, I'll jump!"

Just as Mimi was about to jump out, Eve grabbed her by the collar with one hand.

"Mimi?" Mimi turned her head in confusion.

“No need for that.” Eve waved her hand gently, and a bridge made of branches and vines appeared out of thin air, leading straight to the deep well.

"this......"

When Calypso saw this, a strange look of surprise appeared on his face.

She hadn't expected the woman in front of her to have such abilities.

"As expected of my mother." Xia Die thought it was no surprise.

Mom is a rational Titan; manipulating plants like this is a piece of cake for her.

"Let's go."

Eve, carrying Mimi, walked down the tree bridge.

The butterfly immediately followed, leaving Calypso stranded on the spot.

Soon, they received the Golden Branch Oath.

"Is this the 'Golden Bough Oath'?"

"It's so beautiful..." Xia Die gazed at the golden flower, a hint of longing in her eyes.

"Mimi~ So beautiful." Mimi was also somewhat mesmerized.

Suddenly, Calypso's voice rang out, startling Mimi.

"Ah, magnificent, dazzling... just like back then."

"Mimi? Oh?! Xiao Ka, my heart is so small, don't suddenly pop out and scare me, okay... This is the second time!" Mimi was so frightened that she clutched her heart.

Calypso chuckled. "I know. Sorry, little pink bunny."

"Mimi... Is it another 'pink bunny' this time? People really are all-encompassing when it comes to species..."

She sighed in confusion, completely at a loss.

"Is this... really the legendary 'Golden Branch Oath'?" Xia Die asked, holding the golden flower.

But she looked not at Calypso, but at Eve.

"Hehe, we'll see once we try." Calypso didn't notice Xia Die's little actions.

"There's a secret passage behind the pond; it'll be faster this way."

"How do you know so much?" Xia Die became wary.

Calypso waved his hand. "After all... I am one of the Seven Sages, aren't I?"

The group quickly passed through the secret passage and returned to the original altar.

“We have arrived. Please pluck a petal for me and place it in the pool,” Calypso said.

"This...isn't that a bit inappropriate..." Xia Die hesitated.

This was a token of love from my mother; it wouldn't be right to destroy it like this...

Eve didn't say anything, but Calypso spoke up immediately.

"It's fine."

“Take a petal from the ‘Golden Branch Oath’.”

"Is this... really okay?" Xia Die was still hesitant.

“Yes, it is possible,” Calypso emphasized again.

After a while, seeing that Eve did not react, Xia Die carefully removed a petal.

Calypso looked somewhat helpless.

It seems I'm being too old-fashioned. It's just a Titan's token; it's not that important.

“Next, little goddess, please perform that again,” Calypso said.

Xia Die looked bewildered. "Huh?"

“That—the oath of the Meneta priests,” Calypso continued.

"Okay, I understand..." Xia Die finally realized.

“O Meneta! By sealing our oath with the ‘Thread of the Weft,’ I beseech you—may your golden threads and love entwine me!”

The moment Xia Die recited the oath, the giant petals above the altar suddenly lit up.

Then, it began to beat like a heart.

"Mimi! Wow... it really lights up!"

"Like a heart..." Xia Die echoed.

Calypso smiled slightly. "It's nothing more than... ha, an old pact between the Titans and the Sons of Man."

"Well? This is indeed the true 'Golden Bough Oath'—and neither of you were betrayed by me, were you?"

Xia Die nodded. "That's...indeed true."

"Heh heh, but you still look like a puppy that's been whipped. Even if this is indeed my trick of playing hard to get, you have no choice but to surrender now, don't you?"

In my opinion, it would be better to calm down, work together, overcome the difficulties first, and then discuss who is right and who is wrong.

Xia Die pondered for a moment.

"Hmm... I agree."

"Very well. Then, let us board the waterwheel..."

Suddenly, Xia Die changed the subject, "But hiding your true intentions is not the proper attitude for discussing cooperation."

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