Chapter 694: Eva and the Casino

For Eva, the Ancient Sky Tree, who did not know how long she had remained in the Preservation Space,

going out was undoubtedly extremely tempting.

But she clearly had her own worries.

"Battle Soul? I recall that is a spiritual technique derived from the Land Naga, because they are naturally protected by ancestral spirits and their soul bodies do not scatter. Can the human race do it too?"

"The times are evolving, Eva."

Behind Rod, soul mist swirled; the Bronze Dragon, the Fungal Corrupted Warrior Gorgon, the Astral Plunderer, and other Battle Souls took shape one by one.

"My Battle Souls can not only preserve your soul body, but also your current spiritual consciousness. You will be able to follow my vision and experience all living beings."

Although relying on herself, she could not leave the Preservation Space.

Even after leaving, she would be unable to return to the land due to the power of the Preservation Domain.

At this moment, Eva was still hesitating and struggling.

Now that it had advanced to 【Battle Soul Workshop】, Rod naturally did not want to miss out on Eva's super-strong mental resistance and the characteristics of the Preservation Domain.

Although their transaction was purely a one-night stand, and the experience was far from good.

He still wanted to try to respect Eva's wishes, though.

I, Rod, am also a decent person with feelings and righteousness!

Just as Eva was considering,

Tally, lost in thought, leaned close to the tree trunk, sniffed, and suddenly her face changed drastically.

"Why does this tree have the scent of a master's vital essence?!!"

"..."

A bead of sweat trickled down Rod's forehead.

Decent person or not, let alone the fact that the harvest back then was abundant.

The matter of dry-humping the tree was, in any case, one of his black histories.

No.

It's been almost a year; how can she still smell it? Tally's nose is simply too sensitive!

Oh right, this is the Preservation Domain; it's normal for scents to be preserved...

"I say, Master, why are you so enthusiastic about trees... so it turns out you have this kind of hobby."

Tally's shocked expression turned pitiful. "Waaah, but Tally can't turn into such a long tree trunk! I can only turn into a wooden stake, then stick my butt out. Is that okay, Master? You'll get excited too, right?"

"Shut up."

Rod patted her little head.

Eva smiled and spoke: "Actually, I also miss cuddling with Rod last time..."

Saying this,

"..."

Judging by her way of speaking, one could tell she was a contestant skilled at entertaining herself.

After laughing,

Eva became serious: "I'm not joking, Rod. The scent on you smells even better... I am willing to become your Battle Soul, but on the condition that before I lose my body, you please entwine with me once more."

The surface of the tree trunk began to wriggle.

Just as a year ago, the girl-tree with legs connected to the tree trunk emerged, smiling at Rod.

Rod pondered for a moment and untied his belt.

How can one get a tiger's cub without entering the tiger's den?

Tally immediately became excited; her agitation also dissipated as she removed her clothes, swaying over to observe and assist.

For succubi, intercourse with sentient beings is for vital essence, which is food.

And with trees, which are nothing that can even be called a race... a brand new experience!

She immediately started dancing with joy.

【'Ancient Sky Tree Eva' Battle Soul Gu Hua Cheng Gong】

【Obtained Buffs: "Will of the Sky" +10, "Blessing of the Ancient Sky Tree" +10, Battle Soul Will, "Preservation Domain".】

【Some authority of the 'Preservation Domain' has been enhanced.】

【Obtained Domain Skill: Preservation Reversal】

【Details: Force the target into a state of 'Unable to Preserve', such as accelerating rot, dissolving contracts, creating unstable explosives, etc.】

Rod arrived on the streets of Emerald City.

Although the Dragon Watching Festival had not yet arrived, this city, where prophetic entertainment flourished, was still bustling.

"Wow! Do lizards look this stupid nowadays? Hahahaha!"

"Ah! Are we eating that, Rod? Roasted dung balls! They're so nutritious!"

"How did that elf end up in a chicken coop? Have elves changed nowadays?"

Behind Rod, a faint soul mist surged, and Eva's semi-transparent bark head appeared behind his shoulder.

She scanned everything on the street with wonder.

The Ancient Sky Tree, preserving her spiritual consciousness, did not even need Rod's permission to poke half her head out.

The gazes of passersby on the street were a bit piercing.

After all, having two heads on one shoulder was somewhat grotesque.

Rod didn't mind, taking her to wander here and there.

A certain Forest Warden, a natural playboy, would also laugh upon hearing the girl's pure laughter.

But trees are, after all, creatures with slow metabolism.

After a bout of excitement, Yiva quickly grew tired and retreated to rest.

Rod, bored with nothing to do, took Tally to the casino to try a hand or two.

The casino forbids spellcraft.

Without a doubt, he soon lost every last chip of the hundred Jin Along he had exchanged for.

It didn't matter — a little gambling is good for the mood.

Coincidentally, Tally was fussing about wanting lunch just then, so he simply headed outside.

In the spatial storage, Rod had only been busy mining and drawing water, and hadn't touched her at all.

The girl was probably feeling stuck in limbo too — from a moment ago she'd been clinging to Rod's arm like a sloth, trembling, gazing at her master with eyes so tender they were nearly spilling over with devotion.

"Please wait a moment, Mr."

At that moment, two casino-uniformed attendants in black blocked the two of them.

"An issue arose with the settlement of your wager just now. Would you please step into the private room, where a dedicated staff member will handle it?"

"I lost every last copper — you don't suspect me of cheating, do you?"

Rod said with a smile.

"It's not that. The settlement of your wager just now had an error, and we need to return a sum of gambling funds to you."

"No need — keep it and treat yourselves."

He didn't much care, and waved his hand, intending to step past the two of them.

But the two attendants did not give way.

One of them struggled for a moment, then looked at Rod with a trace of admiration in his eyes: "Mr. Rod, Jadeite City has no record of your entry. Two Domain Mages, my lords, are monitoring you closely — the moment you leave the casino, he may seize control of you first."

"You fool, don't say that!"

Rod was not surprised.

Jadeite City has three mage towers, and three resident Domain Mages — all of whom had previously been stationed at the very front lines of the war.

Later, because Jadeite City was invaded by demons, the Emerald Tree was corrupted by demonic energy, and then a rebel legendary mage from Blazing City sacrificed a thousand people.

That was why two of them had no choice but to be recalled.

Rod's 【Spider Sense】 wasn't freeloading either — he had long since sensed someone watching.

A seventh-tier and an eighth-tier Domain Mage, that's all — although he hadn't crossed them before, there was nothing to fear.

"But why seize control of me? I'm just a traveler."

"Both Domain Mages, my lords, have joined the Yige Sect. In short, our manager Megan requests your presence. She says you'll understand once you hear the name."

Megan?

Bone dragon Megan?

(End of chapter)