The Crisis of the Elf Race

Although they were not the most powerful, the elves would always be an important race.

They had a long history and possessed immense intelligence. Furthermore, they were the strongest in terms of magic. 

The only downside was their small bodies and because of that, they had declined to such a state. 

Xu Hang thought this was the world's original setting.

However, now he felt like that was not the case.

The elves were practically a symbiotic race. 

They specialized in refinement such as magic, nature control, making small machines, and so on.

In comparison, Xu Hang's reliance on brute strength almost seemed primitive.

Xu hang watched as the elves gently rubbed their hands together. A shining green light appeared. Then, a piece of alloy flew towards them.

Although the alloy was not that big, it was several times larger than the elves' bodies!

What the elves just performed was the power of magic!

Xu Hang was sure that originally, there was an equal amount of magical creatures set in this world.

However, as time passed, the elves gradually declined.

He asked the elves if they could help him with the magic conversion device as well as make better concoctions from the magic herbs.

The little elves were kind-hearted by nature. Without any hesitation, they agreed to Xu Hang's request.

However, one of the elder elves strongly objected.

"Our queen is dying. Yet, you want us to focus on becoming your laborers? Do you even have a conscience?"

"I don't have a choice. We have to strengthen ourselves in order to face the Beast Tide tomorrow. Otherwise, we might not survive."

Xu Hang calmly explained to the elder elf.

"The Beast Tide has nothing to do with us. We were living happily in our cave until you barged in and disrupted the peace. If it wasn't for you, our queen would not be in such a condition. Cure our queen first. If not, I won't agree to anything."

The elder elf's tone was resolute and unyielding. 

When the other little elves heard his words, they dared not object.

Under such circumstances, there was nothing they could do. After all, what the elder elf said was right.

Xu Hang really needed the items before tomorrow's Beast Tide.

He opened the map and checked Zhao Qing Er's location. She was rushing over as quickly as she could. Since she was only a few minutes away from arriving, Xu Hang sat down and waited quietly.

Everyone's eyes were on the Elven Queen

The atmosphere was solemn.

...

Zhao Qing Er dashed into the castle. She had brought a small bag with her.

Anxiously, she asked, "Where is she?" 

Xu Hang quickly led her to where the Elven Queen was located.

Zhao Qing Er skillfully put on a pair of white cotton gloves. She was about to take the Even Queen out of the flower basket.

"What are you doing? Don't touch our queen!"

The elder elf suddenly became very agitated.

"Hands off our queen! Otherwise, we'll teach you a lesson!"

He flapped his wings and flew in front of Xu Hang to block the way.

"Elder elf, I have signed a contract with your queen and we are spiritually connected. I know the queen's situation better than anyone else. This person here is a nurse. She can save the queen."

Xu Hang tried his best to explain to the elder elf in a gentle tone. He wanted to appease him.

"Get lost. You're all nothing but despicable outsiders. We won't let you trample on our dignity."

The elder elf was not persuaded at all.

Xu Hang felt that the elder elf's behavior was a little strange.

Minutes passed by and Xu Hang could not wait any longer. They were just wasting time. He needed to save the queen and get the elves to make his tools for him.

"Elder elf, did you want the queen to die so you can usurp her throne?"

"If that's the case, then I'll definitely kill you. I can even kill you now if you continue to obstruct us."

Xu Hang's eyes had a cold look in them. 

It was quite an imposing sight.

The elder elf sweated profusely and retreated.

Zhao Qing Er immediately rushed forward and held the Elven Queen in her hands. She used her fingers to press down her body.

"Didn't you say that the both of you have a spiritual connection? How are you feeling right now?"

"My heart is palpitating and my body feels weak. I can't exert any strength and I just want to sleep. Moreover, I have a headache," replied Xu Hang.

Zhao Qing Er gently put the Elven Queen's body back into the basket. She paced back and forth while trying to come up with something.

"You said that your queen had used a forbidden spell to protect you, right?"

"Yes, that's what happened!" 

One of the little elves answered frantically.

"Her life force was depleted from casting the spell. She's so weak that her body's immunity won't function..."

Zhao Qing Er continued to talk, but everyone was confused.

"Umm… Use words that everyone could understand."

"Okay. In short, she needs to eat to replenish her energy. Xu Hang, quickly go and make some chicken soup and rice porridge."

"As for the elves, go and find these herbs for me."

Zhao Qing Er gave her instructions.

Half an hour later, everything was ready. 

The chicken soup and rice porridge were cooked in the furnace. That was why they were made so promptly.

One of the elves fed the Elven Queen bit by bit. 

Once the Elven Queen ate and took the medicine, her entire complexion changed.

A few minutes later, she opened her eyes.

When the little elves saw this scene, they could not help but shed tears of joy. 

All of them thanked Xu Hang and Zhao Qing Er.