Find a Troubled Girl after leaving the Guild-Chapter 426 - 234: Star Soul of the Creation Tree

"As for the category issue, I mentioned earlier that the trees on this island all seem to have a mysterious power, as if they are one. They are all very suitable for shipbuilding. That’s why they are well-known."

Zoe stared at the thickest giant tree in the middle, "Can’t we cut that one? Li Ang can do it, right?"

"...Why do you want to do that?"

"Since the wood is so good, wouldn’t it be better to build a ship with a whole tree directly?"

"Do you think we’re building a canoe? That’s a savage-like mindset." Dorothy said from the side.

"Some people thought that way before, but it actually makes no sense, because a Flying Airship needs more than just wood."

Zoe originally ignored Dorothy, but when she heard Li Ang say that her idea was wrong, she glared over.

Li Ang sighed, gently turned her head back to the front, and explained to her:

"After these timbers are transported to the City of the Ship’s Rudder, the shipyards will cut them into suitable planks and then piece them together into a whole ship. The splicing between them actually stabilizes the ship’s structure and increases its strength. Using large trees is just to ensure that the dragon bone and some planks are long enough, just meeting the requirements is sufficient.

"This is still the traditional shipbuilding mindset. When it comes to the Flying Airship of us Sky Knights, the reason we value the Treasure Wood of Mengze Island is because they have continuous Power of Life internally, and in a short time, can turn the whole ship into a living tree. Minor collisions and cracks will immediately repair themselves, and larger ones will grow and repair over time.

"And relying solely on the strength of these Treasure Woods, as you just saw, a Tier Six Demon is enough to destroy it. Our ship, against Excellence Realm enemies and even future Tier Ten Demons, still needs other rare materials to craft armor and Magic Protection Shield.

"The good thing about Treasure Wood is that there is no conflict with any high-tier material and magic, its expandability and compatibility are high-tier. Occasionally the outer Treasure Wood may be incompatible, but those here at Island Heart Lake are completely fine."

There are indeed more protective shipbuilding materials than the Treasure Wood of Mengze Island, but in terms of future expansion, they are far inferior.

This is also what Li Ang repeatedly mentioned, that the wood made here is just the foundation.

"So, we still need to fight powerful demons to decorate our ship in various ways?"

After listening, Zoe no longer dwelled on the large tree inside and was rather looking forward to such a future.

"Exactly."

"Alright then, let’s cut the trees!"

She stomped with Scale Boots on the rough tree roots below her feet and ran forward quickly.

The young girl shouted as she ran: "Whoever gets to the tree first can have a room next to Li Ang’s room."

Hey, I didn’t agree to that.

"I don’t agree!" Before Li Ang could speak, Andasu had already shouted in a hoarse voice.

Though she said so, her slender legs immediately activated the Yunxiang Race’s explosive power to swiftly chase after Zoe.

Dorothy hurriedly came over: "You’re not going to take that little Wild Cat’s words seriously, are you?"

"Brother, is it really okay?"

ALulu’s round eyes were a bit anxious, as if she felt that if Li Ang really agreed, she wouldn’t make it if she rushed out now.

"No way."

Li Ang sighed, and the two beside him also sighed with relief.

By the time they arrived under the first tree, the three of them were still admiring the lush, green canopy, while the cat and dog pair had already taken out sharp blades, slicing and causing the whole tree’s leaves to scatter noisily.

Although the place was already filled with the humus smell of a thick layer of fallen leaves accumulated over the years, the leaves cut down by the two of them probably couldn’t naturally decompose in a normal cycle.

"Don’t rush, aim at one spot to cut."

Li Ang still had to walk over to tell them how to do it.

These two never went to school—though generally, schools don’t teach this—Satus Island and Flashing Field didn’t have trees thick enough to need consideration of how to cut them down. Li Ang handed them the axes he had prepared long ago and explained the key points.

The two immediately started a meaningless competition, but ALulu, who listened carefully to the method, became the most efficient worker.

Her Divine Power played a role at this time, even allowing her to have the strength to support the falling giant tree and adjust its falling position to where she wanted.

These giant trees, each over five or six meters in diameter, created an earth-shattering spectacle when they fell. It was, of course, best to minimize their movement to prevent damaging the standing area or disturbing nearby demons.

"Well done." Li Ang also patted ALulu’s head.

Xiaoniu came a little closer, whispering: "Brother, is there a better reward than before?"

"Well..."

Li Ang was slightly afraid: "If you don’t press me so hard..."

He looked around guiltily, and the three of them weren’t looking this way.

After Xiaoniu happily went back to help, Dorothy suddenly leaned over.

"What about my reward? Let me tell you, I’m not that easy to appease; a pat on the head won’t do it."

"You slacking off here still want a reward?"

"I can’t lift the axe."

"You can’t lift it, the Demon-Born Flower can."

"Hmph."

Dorothy pouted: "Before, I accidentally took a nap and was stolen away by that cow. You didn’t do to her what I can’t do just yet, did you?"

She paused, observing Li Ang’s reaction.

Li Ang’s face slowly showed a look of helplessness: "You think about these things all day, can’t you be serious for once?"

He appeared seamless on the outside, truly feeling helpless toward Dorothy’s speculations.

Li Ang walked toward the direction of the fallen trees, and Dorothy stood behind him talking to herself, "Strange, he has no flaws at all. Was I overthinking?"

Having been caught reacting several times, Li Ang had learned not to be seen through by her.

Although he was increasingly acting inhumanly, if the Golden Canary caught hold of him, she’d be chattering non-stop.

Upon arriving beside the stump, he saw Zoe and the others looking in the same direction.

"What’s up?" asked Li Ang.

As soon as he asked, a graceful figure emerged from behind the tree trunk ahead.

"Ah, it’s you."

The visitor, or rather the arriving Star Soul, was the Immortal Spirit-like young girl seen the night before. Her long hair was a rosy base, with myriad blooms upon it.

Seeing Li Ang, she became somewhat shy, half her body hiding behind the tree trunk.

"It’s okay, Li Ang is a good person; he’s helped me till now and has met other Star Souls too." Zoe smiled at the young girl.

The Cicada Wings behind the Immortal Spirit did not flap, and she floated like a phantom, facing the group.

The Star Soul lightly opened her lips, yet what emerged wasn’t human language, but a wind-chime-like song.

Li Ang, Andasu, and ALulu did not understand, and Zoe turned to them, saying, "She says thank you to us."

"Thank you? For what?"

"That Poison Dragon that gnawed on the central giant tree, this sister also felt much pain."

Pain? Li Ang was a bit puzzled.

All the Star Souls encountered before, even Eden, who was nearing the exhaustion of the Light of the Star Soul, wouldn’t be troubled by a Tier Six Poison Dragon, right?

Moreover, based on previous experiences, the giant tree in which the Wyrm Dragon roamed was home to more than one, and they would reproduce.

But Li Ang couldn’t voice his doubts, as the Star Soul in front of him was very timid and didn’t use human language, leaving only Zoe to communicate with her.

The previous Meimei could also do it, but it was unclear whether it was an acquaintance’s tacit understanding or a genuine ability to understand the Star Soul’s words.

"Yes, we’re doing it for shipbuilding, but also because we’re looking for you. Sister Eden said..."

Zoe stood there conversing with the Immortal Spirit Maiden, leaving Li Ang and the others unable to interject, bringing Dorothy who walked over, only able to listen to Zoe speak to her alone.

After chatting a bit, Zoe turned back with a smile: "She told me that she was sorry about last night; she is very afraid of strangers but doesn’t mean to dislike everyone."

"...Sure enough, you are the Star Soul of the Creation Tree. Is it true that the trees on this island grew under the influence of your power? So amazing."

"...Can your power make a whole barren island full of vitality? Really?"

"What’s your name?"

"Diana? Diana, that’s a beautiful name."

Chatting with Zoe, the Immortal Spirit Maiden also showed a happy expression, seeming very comfortable conversing with her.

"When do we resonate? Wait, wait for what? Ah, you’re going to bless us!"

Zoe ran to the tree they had just cut down and told Li Ang: "Diana said that trees blessed by her can make future ships even sturdier."

"That’s wonderful."

Li Ang had no doubt about the power of the Star Soul of the Creation Tree. Inherently, the power of a Star Soul was unreasonable, and Diana’s existence explained the ecology of Mengze Island that scholars couldn’t figure out, yet the Star Soul itself would bring more questions.

Diana floated over the cut stumps, raised her hand to gently touch them, and immediately, new sprouts emerged from the rings, growing into saplings at a visible speed.

Bringing life back to the stumps, she moved to the fallen large trees.