With such a past, how could he not react upon hearing that the entrance to Luoqi Mountain had opened?
Especially when the tree heard that the entrance to Luoqi Mountain had opened, while it itself was trapped in this place, so close yet forever unable to approach it.
How could it not be enraged?
Bai Long tried to persuade the tree.
She tried hard to communicate with the tree, raising her voice, saying to the tree, "Calm down a bit, stop going crazy, look at what you're doing?"
Unfortunately, such persuasion was clearly of no use to the tree, which had fallen into a state of rage and madness. Therefore, Bai Long's first round of persuasion failed easily.
The tree mindlessly attacked everything around it.
Until Bai Long, having no other recourse, shouted at the tree, "Think about why you came here. What's the use of you going crazy like this? It will only take you further away from Luoqi Mountain, making it impossible for you to ever get there."
"Stop it quickly! I've come here this time precisely to find a way to fulfill your wish!"
"If you continue like this, how can I help you, you fellow!"
"Can't you be a little less troublesome?"
Whether it was a certain sentence or a keyword that touched the tree, which was currently in a frenzy, the tree finally quieted down.
After the tree calmed down a little, peace was restored to the forest.
Once it had calmed down, the tree then spoke to Bai Long, asking, "What did you just say?"
Bai Long was quite displeased with the tree because of its previous madness.
Suddenly going berserk, even knowing the reason, still made people very unhappy. Moreover, what if, due to the tree's madness, her strong support was harmed, making her strong support think that she had been boasting and was actually incapable of doing anything, and then became disappointed in her abilities?
That would be terrible.
Bai Long did not want such a thing to happen.
Therefore, after the tree finally calmed down, Bai Long couldn't help but speak in a sarcastic tone, "Oh! You can finally listen to reason? Want to go crazy for a while longer?"
Hearing Bai Long's words, the tree felt a bit guilty and apologized to Bai Long, saying, "I'm sorry, I lost control for a moment. It wasn't intentional. I will try my best to restrain myself from now on. I apologize for what happened before."
Bai Long originally wanted to say a few more words, but then she remembered that she had come here to do important business, not to argue with others. Moreover, her newly acquired strong support was watching nearby, and she had to demonstrate her capabilities.
At the very least, she had to prove that she wasn't just talking nonsense and actually had some ability.
Therefore, Bai Long managed to restrain her temper a little.
She accepted the tree's apology, and then Bai Long said to the tree, "Regarding what happened back then, it was because of me that you came here, only to fall midway and become what you are now. Although more of the reason is your own obsession."
"However, it cannot be denied that this has indeed created a karmic connection between us."
"I have always disliked owing others, so after I achieved my wish and was finally able to leave that place, I chose to come and help you."
The tree remained silent for a while before replying to Bai Long, "Thank you, thank you, old friend."
"However, old friend, do you already know how I can get to Luoqi Mountain?"
"You know, I am trapped here now... trapped here, unable to go anywhere. I can never reach Luoqi Mountain."
Bai Long showed a somewhat awkward expression.
Bai Long knew in her heart that it wasn't that the tree was questioning her, but rather, after so many years, she hadn't found a way, so how could Bai Long suddenly have a way to help the tree?
Therefore, Bai Long was silent for a moment with some embarrassment, and then spoke to the tree again, "Didn't I say I came to find a way for you? And even if I can't do this, it doesn't mean others can't."
The tree asked Bai Long, "Others? Where would others come from in this place?"
Bai Long smoothed her hair, and after a long pause, she said to the tree, "As you know, the entrance to Luoqi Mountain opened, which is why the Dragon Gate appeared, and I had the opportunity to cross the Dragon Gate and transform into a dragon."
"However, the entrance to Luoqi Mountain cannot open inexplicably on its own."
The tree quickly understood.
It said, "Someone has arrived, someone has gone to the foot of the mountain and opened the entrance to Luoqi Mountain, isn't that right?"
Although it was a question, the fact was undeniable.
Bai Long thought for a moment before saying to the tree, "That's right. The person who opened the entrance to Luoqi Mountain is now also my master. He... he is quite powerful, mainly with strong destiny, so he has more opportunities than you to open the entrance to Luoqi Mountain."
"Now, the opportunity is rare, and the entrance to Luoqi Mountain has already been opened."
"Such an opportunity, who knows how long it will be before it comes again. If you want to go there, perhaps you can reach an agreement with my current master. Maybe he can find a way for you to go to Luoqi Mountain and fulfill your wish."
The tree remained silent for a long time. It looked at Bai Long, and after a long time, it spoke, "Bai Long, do you know what you're saying?"
"You actually submitted to a master just like that..."
"If, if your master cannot help me, then I cannot guarantee what I might do in the end. Can your master truly bear such consequences?"
"If you are sure that your master can bear these consequences, then have him come and see me."
"For your sake, I can allow him to come before me."
After hearing what the tree said, Bai Long was speechless for a moment.
Bai Long didn't know what would happen if the negotiations broke down, or if the tree wanted to turn hostile because it couldn't achieve its wish.
Bai Long wasn't too worried about whether Ye Tiancheng and the others, who had now become her master, would encounter any accidents if the tree turned hostile.
Instead, Bai Long was very worried.
If the tree turned hostile and started fighting with her master, who knew if Ye Tiancheng would be willing to show mercy or simply kill the tree outright.
After all, Ye Tiancheng had told her before.
On their way to Luoqi Mountain, Ye Tiancheng and his group were attacked by the tree for no reason, and under such circumstances, Ye Tiancheng and his group truly held grudges.
The main reason was that Ye Tiancheng attached great importance to the little fox, and after the little fox was attacked by the tree, she was even poisoned. Therefore, Ye Tiancheng was truly angry about this matter and had intended to seek revenge if the opportunity arose later.
It was only later, after hearing Bai Long's words, that Ye Tiancheng changed his mind.
He thought that if the tree could be of help, he would let the tree off.
However, if the tree actively sought death and started fighting with Ye Tiancheng and his group, who knew if Ye Tiancheng would still be willing to tolerate it.
Bai Long thought about it.
Although Bai Long hadn't known Ye Tiancheng for very long, she had a feeling that Ye Tiancheng was not the type of person to tolerate such things.
Despite Ye Tiancheng's current appearance, which seemed quite patient, one could always feel that Ye Tiancheng was not fundamentally a person who was very good at tolerating things. Mainly, if there was no need to tolerate something, Ye Tiancheng might not be willing to yield.
Especially when there was already a past grievance between the two parties.
Thinking of this, Bai Long couldn't help but hesitate.
This made Bai Long wonder if she shouldn't be the one to make this connection and let Ye Tiancheng interact with the tree.
What if they couldn't reach an agreement, and should she intervene?
If she had to intervene, which side should Bai Long lean towards?
On one side was the party with whom Bai Long had a karmic connection and needed to resolve the debt, and on the other side was Ye Tiancheng, who had now contracted with Bai Long and was essentially her master. Bai Long certainly couldn't watch Ye Tiancheng get into trouble.
If they really started fighting...
As Bai Long pondered, she felt even worse.
Because when comparing priorities, if a conflict truly arose, she would likely inevitably have to side with Ye Tiancheng and his group.
Because Bai Long remained silent for a long time, the tree suddenly spoke, "What? Are they afraid to come just like this? If that's the case, then what cooperation are we talking about?"
Hearing the tree say this, Bai Long wanted to deny it.
She had just started to say, "No, it's not that..."
However, before Bai Long could finish her denial and explanation, a voice suddenly sounded beside her. Clearly, the owner of this voice was her current master, Ye Tiancheng.
Bai Long's explanation was interrupted, and Ye Tiancheng, along with the little fox and Ye Wuji, suddenly revealed themselves.
Ye Tiancheng said, "It's not to the extent that I would be afraid to come. If we were to really fight, it's still unknown who would be at a disadvantage. Bai Long's hesitant attitude is out of consideration for you, her old friend, and her concern that you, her old friend, might conflict with us."
Ye Tiancheng's sudden appearance was not within the expectations of the tree and Bai Long.
As a reflex, the tree immediately launched an attack on Ye Tiancheng and his group. However, it was very unfortunate that since Ye Tiancheng dared to reveal himself suddenly, he naturally wouldn't let himself suffer this loss and had already made preparations.
After all, Ye Tiancheng still needed to protect the little fox and Ye Wuji.
Therefore, when the tree's vines subconsciously launched an attack, a protective barrier quickly appeared around Ye Tiancheng, firmly protecting Ye Tiancheng and the other two. The vines could not break through his attack.
The tree, failing its attack, was somewhat provoked.
While Bai Long was not speaking, the tree immediately increased its attack power, attempting to make things difficult for Ye Tiancheng.
However, it was very unfortunate that the tree failed, of course.
If Bai Long hadn't stopped him in time, Bai Long was still worried that Ye Tiancheng and the others would get hurt. Little did she know that in this short period of confrontation, the one who was truly at a disadvantage was the tree that had initiated the attack.
If Ye Tiancheng hadn't intended to let the tree suffer like this.
After all, the little fox's soul problem still needed to be resolved.
Otherwise, Ye Tiancheng would not have shown any mercy and would have definitely taught the other party a lesson, making them suffer.
However, even without intentionally teaching someone a lesson, the tree still suffered considerable losses after several failed attacks.
Under Bai Long's obstruction, the tree silently withdrew its attack.
It realized that the person it was facing this time was probably not a simple character, and it was no wonder Bai Long was willing to submit to him; he indeed had such qualifications.