Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 550 is a Hero

Another street.

A thin, elderly man also noticed them.

"Hello, young people. What can I do for old Fabel?"

“Are you the father of Kunane and Atacama?” Naksha asked.

Mentioning these two names brought immense joy to old Fabel's face, his smile revealing deep wrinkles.

"Oh dear, yes. My two daughters have gotten into trouble at school again—"

"Oh dear, look at me, I'm getting senile. My two promising daughters graduated long ago and are now scholars at Shuting. You know, as I get older, I often find myself suddenly seeing things from many years ago."

Although he was complaining about himself, his tone was full of pride for his daughter.

Seeing this, Xia couldn't bear to continue.

Old Fabel was somewhat surprised. "What's wrong, young man? Why aren't you saying anything? Could it be that my daughters have really caused trouble?"

Old Faber became somewhat worried.

"If they refuse to apologize, just tell me. I, as their old father, still have some standing with them..."

When Xia Die heard the old man say this, she felt the same way as Xia Kexia.

"What should I do, Mimi? I can't bring myself to say it..."

"Don't ask Mimi, can't you see that Mimi's eyes are red too?" Mimi covered her eyes, not daring to look the old man in the eye.

After the old man kept asking, Xia finally spoke up.

“Mr. Febel, Kunane and Atacama... were killed by the Black Tide.”

"...what?"

Upon hearing this news, the old man was struck dumb; his face froze, and his eyes gradually lost their previous brilliance.

Naka continued, "...They fought to the very last moment to protect the Tree Garden and fight against the Black Tide."

Old Faber remained silent.

“I am a Golden Descendant residing in Tree Garden. I failed to protect them, Mr. Fabel. If you have any anger…”

Before Nashixia could finish speaking, the old man sighed and reached out to stop her from continuing.

"Look at what you're saying. My Atacama, even if he's not the prophesied Golden Child, isn't he still a hero?"

“My daughters, they are heroes.”

"Yes, he is a hero."

"Mimi, hero!"

.................

After saying goodbye to the old man, the little boy continued walking through the city.

After visiting the two families, Xia Die had a feeling that they were not heroes who had returned victorious from protecting the Tree Garden, but rather the city-state that had brought back news of death.

"Don't put so much pressure on yourself, this isn't your problem." Xia saw through Xia Die's thoughts and immediately woke her up.

“I know, teacher…” Xia Die lowered her head.

Soon, they arrived in front of a young man.

The young man was puzzled when he saw a group of people walking over.

"What is it? I'm busy. Things haven't been peaceful in the city lately, and all the big and small matters are keeping me dizzy..."

“Sir, please spare some time…” Xia Die said.

The young man clearly recognized Xia Die, and his reaction was unusual.

"Ah, it's Ms. Xia Die? Could it be that I've made some mistake at work, and Lady Aglaia sent you to reprimand me?"

Seeing that the man seemed scared, Xia immediately spoke up.

“Calm down, Titus. I am Anaxagoras of the Tree of Knowledge, a fellow traveler with your father, Titus the Elder.”

"It's you!" The man remembered that moment in summer.

"My father didn't cause any trouble for Shuting, did he?"

"Honestly, he's so old, yet he still goes to the Tree Pavilion. He's clearly that old, yet he says he wants to contribute to the Tree Pavilion. I really don't understand him..."

The young man waved his hand as he spoke.

Although he spoke with disdain, his expression was one of admiration and pride.

But at that moment, Xia's words plunged him into despair.

"Not long ago... your father passed away."

The young man's eyes widened, his voice trembling slightly, "Wh...what? The old man?"

The man fell silent; he couldn't believe it.

But soon, he put on a smile, which was a little stiffer than before.

"Ha...that's normal. At his age, it wouldn't be surprising if he fell into the River Styx at any time..."

"Ha...you damned old man, you certainly left easily..."

"Mimi! Don't go too far! He is..."

Just as Mimi was about to express her dissatisfaction, she was immediately stopped by Xia Die.

The man continued muttering.

“I told him long ago that he’s getting on in years, wouldn’t it be better for him to just go back to the Holy City and retire peacefully? Why does he have to go to some Tree Garden and mess around with a bunch of weird scholars?”

"We've argued so many times, but he just won't listen...you stubborn old man!"

"I even found a house for him to live in after he changed his mind... Now, forget about retiring, I didn't even get to see him one last time..."

"Stubborn old man! Unyielding old bull!"

The young man cursed as tears streamed down his face.

He wiped his nose and realized that tears mixed with snot had soaked his sleeve.

"What a stubborn old man! A real mule!"

As he spoke, he continued to silently move the goods, though tears had already soaked his clothes.

.........

After saying goodbye to the young man, Xia stopped in her tracks.

"That's all. These are the family members of my colleagues that I remember."

“Mimi…the victims and their families are all admirable.” Mimi mourned.

"Thank you for your hard work, Ms. Xia. That moment..."

“Let’s go, take me to see Aglaia.” At that moment, Xia raised her head and looked in the direction of the Marble Palace in Ohma City.

"Okay... I'll lead the way."

Xia Die walked to the front.

.............

Marble Heavenly Palace.

As soon as she stepped into the Heavenly Palace, the guards recognized Xia Die.

He came over immediately.

"Miss Xia Die, you're back."

Xia Die nodded slightly. "Hello, we have important business to discuss with Lady Aglaia. Please inform her."

The guard said regretfully, "I'm sorry, Miss Xia Die... Ms. Aglaia has already instructed me that she is currently unavailable to receive anyone."

Xia sneered, "Ha, this is good—she doesn't even want to see me."

“My friend, let me ask you this: did Aglaia order you to take me directly to prison?” Xia’s tone was full of sarcasm.

The guard asked, somewhat puzzled, "And who... are you?"

Xia Die immediately stopped Na Shi Xia.

"Please stop joking... She's probably really busy. Let's wait a moment while I try to contact her using the stone tablet."

Xia Die immediately took out the stone slab, holding Eve in one arm and sending a message to Aglaia with the other.

"Um, Lady Xiadie, what is this in your arms?"

The guard then noticed the sleeping grass slime in Xia Die's arms.

This was Eve. Because she had entered power-saving mode, Eve slept soundly the whole way, the white grass above her head swaying with her breathing.

"This is..." Xia Die was at a loss for words.

Should we just say it's Eve? That's not a good idea; it would make everyone know that Mom is in a weakened state.

However, if you say you found the item yourself, you will be required to register it.

So, you mean a pet? No way! That's so disrespectful to Mom. Besides, we already have a pink pet.

Just as Xia Die was troubled, Xia spoke up.

"This is an alchemical creation that I researched in the Tree Garden."

"Alchemy creation? Tree Garden?" The guard scratched his head, clearly not understanding.

“You wouldn’t understand even if I told you,” Xia said bluntly.

The guard wanted to retort, but he could tell that the person was from Shuting, so he had no choice but to shut up and not ask any further questions.

Xia Die finally breathed a sigh of relief and sent a message to Aglaia with peace of mind.

[Agalea, Xia Die, and Eve's group chat]

Aglaia: Eve's group:

I have learned the whole story of Shuting. I am deeply grateful for everyone's efforts, which cannot be expressed in words.

However, due to the turbulent world situation and the recent complications and busy schedules in the Holy City, I have been unable to personally welcome him, for which I am very sorry.

Moreover, the journey has been arduous; rest is essential. As for the details of the unforeseen events, we can discuss them tomorrow. This is my instruction.

Xia Die: This writing style must be that of a tailor.

Xia Die: Tailor, please tell Lady Aglaia: We are aware of your presence and will rest for the day. Best wishes.

Aglaia: Yes, sir.

Aglaia:

The butterfly lowered itself onto the stone slab.

"Teacher Xia, Lady Aglaia does indeed have something to attend to, so it seems we won't be able to meet today."

Xia sneered at that moment.

"It's a blessing that I don't have to confront that woman while I'm sick."

"Xia Die, and this friend who has been sleeping soundly, and the pink mammal, I shall take my leave now."

"That Titan did something to me without thinking... My head is still throbbing. If possible, I don't want to wander around this noisy city for another second."

Xia Die couldn't help but worry, "Please be careful."

“Ohma is not the Tree Garden, this place…”

“I know, her gold threads are everywhere, I know. That woman is quite confident, certain that I can’t escape her grasp.” Xia already knew Aglaia’s methods at that moment.

"Don't worry, as I said before, I will keep my distance."

After saying that, Xia waved and left the Cloud Stone Palace.

"Sure enough, these kinds of people are all unconventional."

Suddenly, Eve, who had been sleeping soundly in Xia Die's arms, spoke.

"Mom, you're awake."

"Sigh, that's just how the teacher is, but he has a good heart," Xia Die sighed.

“I know.” Eve thought of Elhesen.

"They're all the same—saying one thing and meaning another."

"Saying one thing and meaning another?" Xia Die murmured to herself. "That suits Teacher Xia quite well at that moment."

“That Mimi isn’t just saying that, she’s not being hypocritical.” Mimi stood to the side with her arms crossed.

"Why?" Xia Die couldn't help but ask.

"Because Mimi will directly say 'I love you,' she never says one thing but means another~" Mimi tilted her little head and smiled.

This made Xia Die laugh, and the atmosphere changed from the previous dullness to a relaxed one.

"By the way, Mom, I want to apologize for the misunderstanding before," Xia Die said shyly.

"I mistook you for Cesis before, and too many unexpected things happened. We had no intention of involving you in danger, let alone facing the Black Tide..."

"It's alright, it's all that guy Gneus's fault." Eve still remembers it all; it was that old rascal who made things up.

"As for the Kuroshio, you can't be blamed for that."

"Besides, I've been wanting to see what the Kuroshio is all about for a long time."

Xia Die sighed, "The Black Tide is a great enemy of Ohema, and even the entire Onfaros. In the past, the forces of conflict coveted the Holy City, but it is undeniable that the war kin also kept the Black Tide outside the City of Suspended Edge."

"Now that the Titan's spark is missing in the Nicardory conflict, the Black Tide has returned... As the academy city-state with the deepest research on the Black Tide, Tree Court is by no means a weakling, yet it collapsed overnight, leaving behind only the blood and tears of its heroic spirits..."

"The trial of 'Conflict' is imminent; hopefully, Wan Di... can make up his mind as soon as possible."

Xia Die thought of Wan Di and hoped that he could make his own choice.

"Oh, right, that swordsman in black robes..."

While Eve was asleep, in addition to recovering her strength, she also used the intelligence engine to perform a pre-set simulation.

After analysis, she was able to determine at least six basic abilities of the man in the black robe.

This includes the abilities of immortality, healing, creating clones, invisibility, teleportation, and controlling the Black Tide.

However, it is difficult to determine at present whether this black-robed figure is a creation of the Black Tide or from some other force.

"Teacher Tibo has traveled to all the cities and states of Onpharos, but even they have no recollection of this black-robed swordsman... This person is not to be underestimated. He can render even the Titans helpless with just himself and his sword. He is undoubtedly a new threat to the Golden Clan."

"Perhaps the fall of 'Conflict' has secretly stirred up even more terrifying consequences..."

"As for me... I sensed a strong aura of death emanating from it—not because it has any connection to Cenathos, the Titan of Death, but perhaps... simply because it has held the deaths of others in its hands countless times."

Xia Die's face was somewhat gloomy.

“Death Titan....."

Eve was deep in thought.

She had just analyzed that the man in black robes possessed the ability to control the black tide, but she also indeed sensed the aura of death emanating from him.

I'm afraid that in addition to those six abilities, he will also have the ability to kill.

Seeing Eve deep in thought, Xia Die swallowed the question she was about to ask.

Because she knew this was her own business and she couldn't involve anyone else.

"Mom, it's all over now. You must be tired from the journey. Let me take you back to your room to rest," Xia Die said.

"Um... although the fire is almost out, you carried me all the way back, so you need to rest more," Eve said.

"But how will you get back? Will you jump back?" Xia Die blinked her big eyes, asking curiously.

"Forehead....."

"I'll take her back."

Suddenly, Danheng's voice rang out.

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