"Thank you for your praise, but I don't wish to be confined to that place. This continent is vast. Having seen the world outside, how could I be content to remain trapped in such a spot?" Lin Yan's gaze was filled with ambition. "As my future neighbors, I must bring you to my side."
"What do you intend to do, Your Excellency?" The Elf King found himself unable to fully comprehend the woman before him. He hadn't expected the former Saintess of the Church to harbor such ambitions.
"I desire more voices on this continent, and I wish for people's lives to be better."
"Are you dissatisfied with the Church's treatment of you? Although I do not know why the Church exiled you, I believe it was not your fault."
"I understand your concerns. We will not discuss that matter today. I need to reach the Chaotic Lands and require passage through the Elven Forest. My party consists of over thirty individuals. We will traverse the Elven Forest for three days, and after three days, we will depart and return to the chaotic forests before entering the Chaotic Lands."
"So this is your original request?" The Elf King finally understood Lin Yan's intentions.
"Indeed, but my ability to heal the Elven Mother Tree is also genuine. If you agree, I will await your reply in the Chaotic Lands."
"And what if I refuse to grant you passage?"
"That would be alright as well. It would merely mean taking a detour of two extra days. We will reach the Chaotic Lands eventually. It has already been a great honor to meet Your Majesty," Lin Yan said with a bow.
"I doubt that is your true sentiment. Since you have arrived in the Elven City, please stay for a few more days. I need time to consider."
"My knights and attendants are waiting outside the forest. If I do not return, they will worry. Furthermore, I must proceed to the Chaotic Lands to take possession of some industries there."
Lin Yan did not wish to linger here for long, at least not until she reached the Chaotic Lands. Once all matters there were settled, if the opportunity arose, she would return to the Elven Forest for a period of time.
"Then it seems that even if I agree to let you heal the Elven Mother Tree now, you will not be staying here for long, is that correct?"
"The Mother Tree's condition is not something that can be healed in a day or two, and besides, you do not trust me, do you?"
"You say I do not trust you. You must know how important the Mother Tree is to us. However, I can agree to your request. I will invite you again once you have reached the Chaotic Lands. As for whether you can heal the Mother Tree, I will need to discuss it with the elders." The Elf King agreed to Lin Yan's request for passage.
"Thank you for your generosity!" Lin Yan presented another vial. This one contained a different liquid, better for the human body, an enhanced version of the advanced gene optimization fluid. After all, the people of this world were already powerful, their self-improvement reaching high levels. Even the advanced gene optimization fluid from interstellar origins was somewhat weak for them. Therefore, she had further concentrated the advanced gene optimization fluid.
"This is a token of my gratitude. Please distribute the liquid inside to the younger elves with weaker constitutions. It will have some effect. Thank you again for your generosity!" Lin Yan handed the vial to an elf standing beside the Elf King.
"You are truly a unique human I have ever encountered."
The Elf King watched as the person beside him took the vial. Although he could not sense the energy within, he was willing to believe Lin Yan's words. After all, he had tried the liquid in the previous vial himself, otherwise, he would not have met Lin Yan.