"What? You're actually going to postpone the grand plan?"
When Zhang Bo arrived at the safe house, Zhang Song was already inside. Hearing Zhang Bo's words, his eyes widened.
Zhang Song couldn't help but frown and scold Zhang Bo, "Zhang Bo, do you know what you're saying? We've been doing our best for the grand plan, and now you're so casually saying you want to delay it. What does all our previous hard work count for?"
Before, they had been busy with this matter, all for the sake of quickly completing Zhang Bo's grand plan.
Zhang Bo had also said the same thing before, hoping to complete that sentence as soon as possible and seize the time.
But after only two or three days, the grand plan's time was actually postponed.
If there was no reason, Zhang Song would never accept it.
Moreover, it wasn't just Zhang Song who wouldn't accept it; the entire Green Leaf Group behind him and everyone in the Wood Elf Village would find it impossible to accept.
Because they had sacrificed too much.
And according to the news he heard from the Wood Elf Plane, in order to speed up the construction, even powerful Wood Elf Mages had their realms destabilized and their levels tragically dropped due to exhausting their magic power.
Now, telling them that the grand plan could be delayed for another week was simply a joke; it was a slap in the face to their previous hard work and dedication.
"There's a reason for this, Song Ge. I'm not intentionally delaying the time."
Zhang Bo, seeing Zhang Song's angry expression, knew his little idea was a bit excessive. However, he couldn't actually reveal his true intention, which was simply to gain those Human Mages as followers.
After all, if he said it now, he would probably be the one punished.
So, Zhang Bo swallowed and seriously said to Zhang Song, "Shen Mu didn't bring the magic items to the Castle District. He still kept them in the Noble Residence, and I heard him say before that he temporarily doesn't want to put these magic items in the Castle District. So, I plan to persuade Shen Mu to quickly move the magic items to the Castle District for our convenience during the raid."
"Shen Mu didn't bring the magic items to the Castle District? That is indeed a problem." Zhang Song frowned. He didn't doubt Zhang Bo's words, as he knew Zhang Bo was very loyal to the Green Leaf Group.
Moreover, he and Zhang Bo were cousins who grew up together, and their relationship was truly undeniable. He didn't believe Zhang Bo would deceive him, nor would he deceive General Yang, who had been so kind to them.
After a slight hesitation, Zhang Song looked up at Zhang Bo, "So, how do you plan to solve this matter?"
He had no choice.
After all, if Shen Mu didn't want to put the magic items in the Castle District, even he was powerless. In such a situation, if they urged him, it would definitely create a special meaning and arouse Shen Mu's suspicion.
Therefore, this kind of thing truly couldn't be accomplished by simply urging.
"This is what I'm thinking, Song Ge," Zhang Bo began. "I can't directly urge or suggest to Shen Mu to put these magic items in the Castle District, but I can give Shen Mu a suggestion through my special status as a Mage. After all, I discovered magical plants with special power and magical buildings with that special power in his Castle District, both of which are crucial."
"Wait." Just as Zhang Bo finished speaking, a Wood Elf following behind Zhang Song suddenly looked up, his face somewhat surprised, and looked at Zhang Bo, "Respected Mr. Zhang Bo, did you just say magical plants?"
And the other Wood Elves behind Zhang Song also turned their heads, their elongated, somewhat strange faces now showing expressions of surprise.
Even their pointed ears twitched slightly, clearly paying close attention and ready to listen.
"Yes, that's right. In the Castle District of Deherim, I did discover a magical plant, but due to the height difference, I couldn't see it directly. I could only see a magical plant about half a meter tall growing in a dense grove and garden, emitting a very strong natural aura. And the natural aura I previously detected emanating from inside should also be from this magical plant," Zhang Bo answered seriously.
At this moment, Zhang Song didn't speak. Instead, he looked at the Wood Elves behind him. He understood the significance of magical plants to the Wood Elf race.
After all, the Wood Elf race is a branch of the Elf race, but they are closer to nature and different from High Elves who worship magic energy and magic elements more.
Precisely because they are close to nature and possess elven attributes, the Wood Elf race has a deep bond with magical plants, which are themselves part of nature and are formed by the combination of magic elements and magic energy.
Some Wood Elves even have the ability to awaken the deities of these magical plants through special magical means, granting them their own wisdom and allowing them to become natural companions of the Wood Elf race.
In short, it is a very powerful bond.
This is why the Wood Elves immediately reacted when they heard the term 'magical plant,' directly interrupting the conversation between the two and asking a question.
It's important to know that before, these Spiritual Realm Followers, the Wood Elves, generally wouldn't have much verbal communication with Blue Star Humans, unless it was during combat when they would engage in a small amount of exchange.
Even if some Blue Star Humans had undergone soul-level resonance and appeared to be relatively close to the Wood Elf race, these Wood Elves still harbored a certain special disdain for these Blue Star Humans.
Because the Elf race itself is a very proud race; they are inherently in a relatively high position on the racial chain.
If High Elves were here, they would probably have their noses in the air, completely disdaining any human race.
This also reflects that the Elf race, whether High Elves or other branches, possesses a very arrogant racial character.
Of course, Zhang Song and Zhang Bo understood this. Although they didn't say much, they had suffered in this regard. Even though Zhang Song was the commander of these Wood Elves, and these Wood Elves were his Spiritual Realm Followers, the situation was still the same.
Commanding is commanding, and following is following. But when it's time to be arrogant, they are still quite arrogant; when it's time to be haughty, they are still quite haughty.
That's just how Wood Elves are.
They have an attitude of 'command if you want, don't if you don't. I'll follow if I want to, but that doesn't mean I'll obey your orders and go against my own heart to please you.'
If they look down on you, they look down on you.
Therefore, Zhang Song's mouth curved into a smile at the Wood Elves' direct inquiry, as they were usually quite surprised and eager for more information.
He rarely saw the Wood Elves so eager.
"Zhang Bo, then explain it well to these Wood Elves. After all, when they return, they need to report to the Wood Elf Plane." Zhang Song said to Zhang Bo, giving him a meaningful look.
Zhang Bo immediately understood and smiled, "Yes, that's right. Please allow me to explain the situation in Deherim."
So, Zhang Bo thoroughly described everything he saw in the Castle District of Deherim concerning the magical plants, the Mage teams, and the more numerous and stronger troops. As he spoke, he even took out a brief city defense layout map he had drawn in his spare time on parchment.
This city defense layout map was drawn by him based on his observations of the Castle District's defenses.
It clearly showed where the city walls, towers, and gates were, and where to break through.
However, most of it only detailed the front, middle, and back courtyards of the castle.
Of course, for these Wood Elves, they didn't care about the so-called city defense layout map at all. What they cared about more was the exact location of the magical plant on this map.
"So it's in the middle courtyard of the castle, it's here." These Wood Elves looked at the approximate location of the magical plant marked on the map, their expressions subtly changed, and they all saw the joy in each other's eyes. Their Wood Elf Plane had been lacking magical plants for far too long. Even the few remaining magical plants that formed natural companions had actually existed before the Spiritual Realm Crystal Wall System collapsed.
And with the collapse of the Spiritual Realm Crystal Wall System and the disintegration of the Natural Consciousness, their natural companions could now only answer simple questions or provide simple assistance.
They were no longer able to respond to them perfectly, answer their calls, or fight as they once could.
The reason is very simple: it's because of the collapse of the Crystal Wall System and the subsequent disintegration of the natural world, which ultimately led to the disintegration of the Natural Consciousness. This prevented the Natural Consciousness from providing amplification to these natural companions, causing them to revert to their former primitive state.
Unless they once again receive the amplification of Natural Consciousness, or are infused with new blue star rules, only then can they return to the state of natural companions with countless profound knowledge and powerful combat strength.
However, if they were natural magical plants that grew within the Blue Star World itself, absorbing blue star rules and spirit world rules, and then transformed into natural companions, they would not be subject to this restriction.
That's why these Wood Elves were so seriously eager to know more information about this magical plant.
If this magical plant could be brought back to the Wood Elf Plane, it would have a good promoting effect on the fragments of Natural Consciousness already present in their Wood Elf Plane. Furthermore, it could provide greater opportunities for promotion to the Wood Elf Elders who had long been trapped in their respective realms within the Wood Elf Plane.
Especially the Grand Elder of the Wood Elf Plane, who was only half a step away from reaching the legendary level.
This was a fact known to all.
Therefore, they truly wanted to know how to make this Grand Elder truly legendary, so that they could all enjoy the protection of a legendary being.
Now, they finally received a crucial piece of information: there was a complete magical plant in the Castle District of Deherim, and it seemed to be in its infancy. If they could bring this magical plant back to the Wood Elf Plane, their Wood Elf Grand Elder would definitely be able to enter the legendary level, and it would even bring a significant increase in the magic concentration within their Wood Elf Plane.
After all, magical plants are plants with various wondrous effects that can enhance magical fluctuations and bring about a richer magic concentration, which is a common occurrence.
"This is truly wonderful, this is truly wonderful, this is truly wonderful." These Wood Elves were even more excited after seeing the marked point of the magical plant on the city defense layout map drawn on the parchment.
They looked at each other, and all saw the ecstasy in each other's eyes.
"We all unanimously agree that Mr. Zhang Bo's desire to postpone the grand plan is completely fine. If possible, we hope to return to the Star Realm to personally report the importance of this matter to the Grand Elder." These Wood Elves seriously looked up at Zhang Song. Although it was a question, their words were resolute, leaving no room for Zhang Song to refuse.
Nor did they give Zhang Song a chance to refuse.
"Alright, I understand. I'll take you back to the Wood Elf Village now. I'll report to General Yang, and then General Yang will take you to the Star Realm Wood Elf Plane to meet His Excellency the Grand Elder." Zhang Song nodded, showing no intention of refusing their request. He also understood that this was not the time for him to refuse. Instead, he should seriously report this matter.
Seeing the solemn expressions of these Wood Elves, he also understood that this was no longer something he could decide on his own.
But regarding the current plan, he still turned to Zhang Bo and instructed, "I'll leave this to you. You decide on the plan's timing, but don't make it too late. And it's best to have Shen Mu move our magic items into the Castle District. This difficult task is yours."
"I understand, Song Ge, don't worry. I will definitely complete the task seriously." Zhang Bo nodded, taking Zhang Song's instructions to heart.
He couldn't help but take it to heart, after all, the postponement of this grand plan was related to him. What he actually wanted was to turn all the Human Mages into his followers, so he didn't dare to say much to Zhang Song about such a selfish matter.
After all, no matter what, this was his own problem. (End of Chapter)