Chapter 1063

Nonsense. Xuiejian peeled the orange in hand, upon hearing also lifted eyes to look at the motionless Calypso in the sky dome: "Such matters certainly cannot be let known to the rational Titan; after great difficulty we have a few Titans with good attitude toward humans, if they learn that in the Tree Court's territory we pried away someone's spouse's token, they might well turn hostile."

Speaking to this point, Xuiejian again somewhat complain‑like blamed: "However, this Kalupusuo also lacks vigilance; since letting Xiadie and Xing go steal the token, they went aside to keep watch—who knows if a Heichi monster might suddenly burst out here; if that Titan brings people rushing in, that would be doomed."

"Hmm… but I don't think so." Longkui seated on the stone bench slowly spoke, "This Calypso… feels a bit strange."

"Strange?"

"Hmm, earlier Nakesha appeared in the form of a soul, and Calypso is the same; could she have mastered some method of splitting souls or alchemizing souls into gold?" Longkui paused, "Moreover her appearance does not resemble a human, but rather… a plant."

"Oh… that's true." Xuiejian stuffed a segment of orange into mouth, speaking vaguely, "This Calypso has branches all over, from skirt to head; these branches look like ornaments, yet also seem to grow from her body, just like the tree spirits we encountered before! Uh… the beautiful kind of tree spirit."

"Jingtian nodded: 'That quite matches the fairy wood Xie Die mentioned earlier; could she be a fairy that cultivated into a sprite? After cultivating into human form she joined the Tree Court school. Moreover from her tone of speech, her relation with Nakesha is not bad; Xie Die's experience might have come from Nakesha.'"

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"After a setback, the two also smoothly arrived before the shallow pool, seeing the golden lotus floating on the water surface, Xie Die felt somewhat uncertain in heart."

""This is the Golden Branch Oath… hoping the Titan will not bear a grudge against us.""

"Xing without a word directly plucked the golden lotus: 'No problem, I have several star deities backing me.'"

""…If they could intervene in Titan affairs, that would be nice.""

"Calypso appeared beside everyone at some point, looking at the golden lotus in their hand, they could not help but sigh: 'Ha, magnificent and splendid, radiant and bright… truly as in former years.'"

""Yah?! Little Ka, people's heart is originally just a tiny little one, don't suddenly pop out to scare people… this is the second time!" Mimi angrily crossed arms."

""Known. Sorry, pink little rabbit.""

""Again the pink little rabbit this time? People's species truly are all‑embracing…"

"After obtaining the Golden Branch Oath, several people followed Calypso's suggestion, taking a side path back to the original departure hall; after placing a petal into the pool water, the heart above everyone's heads suddenly burst forth with brilliant light, turning the originally dim library into broad daylight."

""What is the principle?" Xing asked, craning their neck."

""Just… ha, an old agreement between the Titan and humans." Calypso laughed, "How about it? This is truly the genuine Golden Branch Oath—you two haven't fallen for my trick, have you?""

Xiaodie lowered her head, embarrassed: "These words… are indeed true."

Calypso seemed to find it more amusing, and couldn't help teasing: "Hehe, though your expression remains like a whipped puppy. Even if this is my trick of feigning capture to let loose, you now have no choice but to bind yourselves, don't you?"

"In my view, it would be better to relax, work together, first overcome the difficulty, then discuss right and wrong."

"Mm… I agree."

"'Excellent. Then we shall board the waterwheel…' Calypso was about to set off, but after just two steps, the surrounding atmosphere instantly turned bitterly cold, to the point even Mimimi felt the chill of death."

"'…But hiding one's head and showing one's tail is not the attitude for cooperation.' Xiaodie's gaze slowly shifted back, 'Moreover, according to the principle of equivalent exchange: since we passed your so-called test, you should also fully disclose your intentions.'"

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A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Han Li sat cross-legged on the stone bed, his eyes slightly drooping, appearing to rest his mind but actually his divine sense was tightly locked onto the firmament. Only when he saw Xiaodie unwilling to relent in her questioning of Calypso did he finally let out a long breath.

"'What Xiaodie said is not wrong.' Han Li slowly opened his eyes, a hint of fierceness flashing in his pupils, 'This woman likely has another motive. The basis of cooperation lies in mutual benefit and equal strength; now that she refuses to state her purpose, the 'benefit' aspect cannot be bypassed, making cooperation impossible.'"

Saying this, Han Li couldn't help but snort coldly; his gaze seemed to pierce through Calypso, vaguely seeing the shadow of Xuangu.

Back then, Xuangu was the same: opening his mouth with a test, closing it with "I only cooperate with the strong," appearing lofty but actually full of schemes, merely wanting to use others' power to achieve his goal; fortunately, in the end he perished, which could be considered dying by his own hand.

Now it seems that the so-called "test" was merely to help him screen out tools more suitable for achieving his purpose.

"'Eh, Master, aren't you quite familiar with this scene?' Yin Yue shook her head, blinking her eyes as she looked at him."

"'It's not that I'm familiar, just that I've seen too many similar scenes.' Han Li lowered his head in thought, 'Based on my experience, this woman is now merely a disembodied soul, her movements restricted; her hiding her head and showing her tail likely first aims to obtain a physical body.'"

"'It's hard to say that her rescuing Ke Xia has no ulterior motive. As for her ultimate goal, it might be that 'fire seed'."

Yin Yue pondered, touching her face: 'But Master, that rational fire seed should be most suited to Ke Xia, after all he's so smart—just like Wandi, his affinity with the fire seed should be the highest.'

Han Li shook his head: 'No, though Ke Xia is suitable, he has already refused the Fire Pursuit Journey, thoroughly standing opposed to Aglaea. As long as Calypso can take over the role of the Rational Titan and reclaim the fire seed, why must the Rational Demigod be Ke Xia?'

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"'Ah, this pitiful little look truly makes one unable to bear to watch. Although it was merely a test just now… but I am willing to make an exception this time and be completely frank.' Calypso smiled slightly, 'One question at a time… ah, that little rabbit doesn't count. Ask away.'"

Mimimi crossed her arms, dissatisfied: 'Why the different treatment? Are you afraid she's too smart and will ask a question that could overturn the entire Wengfalosu?'

"Xiaodie: 'Hmm… then, Lord Xing, please go first. I will observe her reaction based on your questions to judge whether her answers are true or false.'"

Xing nodded, she lowered her head to ponder for a moment, then raised the question she most wanted to know at present.

"'What is your true identity?'"