[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-global-floating-islands-i-have-sss-talent":3,"chapter-global-floating-islands-i-have-sss-talent-global-floating-islands-i-have-sss-talent-chapter-558":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Global Floating Islands: I Have SSS Talent",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},268675,540,"Chapter 558 - 354: Holy Artifact: Heart of the Endless Tree Sea (2)","global-floating-islands-i-have-sss-talent-chapter-558",558,"\u003Cp>After several hundred or thousand years, it will still be returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient tree seemed to see through Han Xing’s thoughts and laughed, \"Young friend, the holy artifact is crucial to my race, and we must not lose it. I ask you to sign a contract with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After this mission, please make sure to return the holy artifact to us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Han Xing’s face instantly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected this ancient tree to be so unyielding, even resorting to a contract to bind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he gave Cheng Jianyong a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Jianyong instantly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, you old coot. Not only are you dragging your feet when lending something, but you also want us to sign a contract!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you really afraid we’ll run away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, why are we going to deal with the God of Tricks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t it to help you break free from this half-dead state?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without us, where would you find someone to help you fight a divine spirit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You ungrateful old coot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Jianyong cursed passionately, his face full of anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient tree was left bewildered by Cheng Jianyong’s harsh scolding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Cheng Jianyong’s scolding made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it also realized that this member of the Human Race was deliberately avoiding the real issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealing with the God of Tricks wasn’t just for its own sake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Human Race member’s goal was not to return the holy artifact to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before the ancient tree could speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Jianyong said, \"Let’s go, Brother Xing, we won’t do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d rather cooperate with the God of Tricks than with this guy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He doesn’t have to do anything and gets benefits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wanting everything without giving anything in return, isn’t that treating us like fools?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where in the world is there such a good deal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Jianyong was even more enraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd listened and also felt he made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Xing nodded, \"Then let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, they turned around and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, at this moment, the ancient tree panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it knew that half of these Humans’ performance was out of indignation, and half was an act for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if they really walked away and didn’t fight the God of Tricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be in big trouble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As mentioned before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their goal in dealing with the God of Tricks wasn’t for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter what, it would indeed benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If these Humans could succeed, it could truly lift the curse that had plagued it for years and restore its peak strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it takes the holy artifact as a price, so what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The holy artifact is precious, but you have to be alive to take it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had already felt the curse spreading faster on itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining time was running out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on, young Humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice of the ancient tree calling them stopped them in their tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Jianyong turned his head, still looking very defiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? We don’t want your stuff, nor do we want to help you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient tree smiled wryly and said, \"Please calm your anger, young friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought about it, and you do have a point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, let’s not sign anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whenever you’re done using it, just return the holy artifact to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to have had an epiphany, suddenly becoming extraordinarily generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone’s eyes lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, this ancient tree actually compromised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out that Cheng Jianyong’s provocation, although clumsy, was quite effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when Han Xing was about to agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Jianyong seemed to think of something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not enough!\" Cheng Jianyong spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient tree asked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your holy artifact is just on loan to us, and in the future, we still have to return it to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By that calculation, you still haven’t given anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time we are dealing with the God of Tricks at the risk of our lives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shouldn’t you offer something as a token of goodwill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Jianyong spoke convincingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd seemed to remember something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow, it makes sense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time they did such a big favor, and if successful, they would basically save the ancient tree from a near-death state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tree Spirit Race offering something in return would be justified, wouldn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient tree was momentarily stunned but helplessly laughed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this, young friends tell me what you need, and I’ll try my best to fulfill it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the ancient tree’s promise, Cheng Jianyong smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave Han Xing a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signaling that the task was accomplished satisfactorily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Xing, beside him, gave a thumbs up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, someone indeed needs to play the bad guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There you go, a few words, and you get even more benefits, why not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Xing wasn’t worried that this ancient tree would back out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see that the other party didn’t have long to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once it dies, the Sky Island Forest will no longer have a demigod-level stronghold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, the situation they face might be like the Witch Race back in the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only might they lose these treasures, but the entire Tree Spirit Race might also face extinction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not everyone can get as lucky as the Witch Race and encounter Han Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Xing then picked up the conversation: \"If we succeed this time, it would be equivalent to completing your previous commission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about you first give us a Demigod-level Life Tree Heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And ten Legendary Level Life Tree Hearts, we won’t take the divine artifact for now, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient tree with entwined roots seemed a bit hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon recalling, it had initially prepared to part with these items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Decidedly, it nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The satisfied smile reappeared on Han Xing’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t plan to push his luck any further, knowing when to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>",975,"2026-05-29T17:07:26.487Z","2026-06-01T04:29:47.892Z",1,"novelbin.me","622eda1358cbfcff11764c824654699408a4df77bc9a2ba1b39a4fffb74556d3","global-floating-islands-i-have-sss-talent-chapter-559","global-floating-islands-i-have-sss-talent-chapter-557",621,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-floating-islands-i-have-sss-talent-cover.jpg"]