Chapter 2163: The Miraculous Daily Life of the Bountiful Harvest Farm 34

It was a vast forest, the grass and leaves swaying on their own despite the absence of wind.

In the distance stood a towering divine tree that reached heaven and earth, its trunk glowing with a turquoise-like luster, its crown half-submerged in misty clouds, making its top invisible.

Jin Chen pulled Lin Mian behind him, his fingertips bursting with green light: "Come out."

Ripples spread in the void, five elders clad in green gauze appeared, the leading old man with white hair hanging to the ground and pupils of icy frost.

"Divine Envoy, you actually dare to bring humans into the holy land."

In stark contrast to the elders' attitude, many elves hid in various tree trunks and grass clumps; they had all visited the farm as guests, and now they welcomed Lin Mian's arrival.

But the five elders were still present, and this was the Divine Tree's holy land; they dared not speak, only peeking out half a head to wave happily at Lin Mian.

Outside the window, the branches of the Divine Tree rustled in the wind, as if even nature held its breath awaiting the judgment's outcome.

" mere humans, lacking elf blood and any noble status, Divine Envoy, you're foolish."

The leading Great Elder struck the ground heavily with his scepter, his silver-white beard trembling with anger.

Jin Chen stepped forward half a pace, about to speak, when a stirring lyre melody rang out.

"Oh dear, who said Boss Lin has no status?" Bard Croni leaned against the tree trunk, cradling his lyre.

He had obviously come running all the way, his fingertips idly plucking the strings, the ding-dong melody instantly easing the tense atmosphere.

The Second Elder narrowed his eyes: "Croni, this is not the place for you to recite poetry."

"But isn't this the place to reason?"

Croni walked over to Lin Mian with a grin.

"Behold, this is the only son of the youngest Light Mage and Warrior of the present era, Miss Lin Yao... the master of the Miracle Seed Guardian Beast."

He deliberately drew out his tone, winking at the elders whose faces had suddenly changed.

Silence fell beneath the tree.

Lin Mian's expression unchanged, he stood straight behind Jin Chen.

When it came time to truly face these matters, Lin Mian found all his previous worries gone; he wanted to openly contract with Jin Chen and could not retreat.

Under the Divine Tree, they stood side by side, so well matched.

The Second Elder silently stepped back a few paces, speechless.

The Third Elder pressed on: "Even if... it's as you say, he's still merely human; a warrior's son does not necessarily possess the warrior's abilities."

Jin Chen said lightly: "I have signed a guardianship contract with Lin Mian, sharing elf divine power with him."

Perhaps fearing insufficient killing power, or thinking the elders might not understand, Jin Chen added: "So Lin Mian's bloodline is purer than yours."

The five elders: "......"

A mournful lyre melody sounded, as if reflecting the elders' speechless, choked feelings.

The Fourth Elder glared at Croni: "Can't you stop playing that broken lyre?"

Croni raised both hands: "Sorry, sorry."

He really couldn't help it.

The Great Elder finally spoke: "Even if... you have all kinds of excuses, Divine Envoy."

"You are the deity's envoy; if you wish to form a contract, you should at least ask the deity's opinion."

And all the elves knew full well: the elf tribe's deity would never accept any human other than a warrior to form a contract with the elf tribe.

Thinking this, the elders instantly felt their confidence return, unable to refrain from scrutinizing Lin Mian with their gazes.

Lin Mian gently lifted his gaze, looking at this ancient, mysterious Divine Tree.

"Let's go, go up and ask." Jin Chen took his hand, his tone gentle.

——

Inside the Divine Tree, the Envoy's residence.

An illusory image was projected beneath the tree, a scene customary for the Divine Envoy when blessing; yet today the elves waiting beneath the tree were happier than usual when participating in the blessing ceremony.

Some of them even muttered prayers, hoping the deity would consent to the Divine Envoy and Boss Lin forming a contract, so they could often go to the farm for free meals!

In the illusory image, the five elders waited before the elf god shrine; seeing Jin Chen and Lin Mian before the shrine hesitate to act, they couldn't help exchanging curious glances.

The Fourth Elder coughed: "Divine Envoy, please."

Vines entwined before the shrine, holding aloft a floating crystal ball; only the Envoy could communicate with the deity through the crystal ball.

Jin Chen and Lin Mian together placed their palms on the crystal ball, their adjoining fingertips intertwined.

A low chant sounded.

Jin Chen half-closed his eyes; from the angle of Lin Mian's side glance, a noble, precious divinity subtly entwined around him, even more convincing than the deity enshrined in the niche.

Lin Mian stared, somewhat entranced, unwilling to look away.

Ling Gun Gun lay on the niche, curiously watching.

The Council of Elders, as overseers of the Envoy, though unable to hear the deity's voice, could sense the deity's will and command through the crystal ball's color change.

Jin Chen's first inquiry: "May I contract with Lin Mian?"

The crystal ball grew slightly warm; all the elves watching this scene dared not breathe.

As it seemed about to shift to a strong denial red, Jin Chen's peach-blossom eyes narrowed slightly, a silver light flashing across his palm.

The deity's edict was repelled.

Deity:???

In the Void Realm, They gazed at their own scorching palm, then at the envoy within the crystal ball who showed no reaction.

They secretly doubted.

Could it be an illusion from not using the crystal ball for too long?

Anyway, consent is impossible; this is an ancient rule, even Their envoy cannot break!

The elf deity huffed and retorted.

Bang!

This time, the silver light directly penetrated the crystal ball's medium and exploded right before Him.

God:!!!

Not an illusion!

What is my messenger doing!

The skeptical God held the crystal ball, bringing His face closer to try to see more clearly.

"Divine Envoy Jin Chen, you are defying My command."

God was very angry.

Jin Chen's mind surfaced these words; he lowered his eyes, indifferently glancing at the crystal ball, arrogant and unrestrained.

"Agree, hurry up."

He's dilly-dallying, nowhere like a god's demeanor.

He somehow understood what Jin Chen wanted to express.

At the same time, God felt danger again after a long absence.

This danger was transmitted from the messenger's eyes through the crystal ball, enveloping the space where God was, with an intense sense of oppression.

God tried to resist.

……

The resistance failed.

God was greatly shocked!!

This god has you come to be good enough! So powerful, wanting to form a contract and still asking Me what to do! Are you humiliating Me!

In the tree house, the crystal ball remained still for a long time.

Lin Mian frowned dubiously; seeing Jin Chen somewhat silent, he involuntarily worried and tightened his grip on his hand.

"It's fine." Jin Chen soothingly pinched.

After a few moments, the crystal ball reluctantly and unwillingly slowly turned green, a full, life-representing green.

Jin Chen curled his lips, turned aside to let the elders have a clear view.

"Your god has agreed."

I certainly won't believe in this god.

The true god he believes in is right beside him.