Chapter 1978

Zhu Yanyi finished speaking and looked at Xiao Yun. "Xiao Yun, you need to organize your people too. Group them by their skills and hobbies into five teams. We will help and teach them based on what they are good at and like. This will help them grow fast and become good guards for Lucky Forest."

Xiao Yun looked at Zhu Yanyi, confused. "Sister Yanyi, why can’t you just fight for us?"

Zhu Yanyi smiled gently. She knew Xiao Yun was pure-hearted and didn’t understand some things, so she needed to teach her well.

"Xiao Yun, is Lucky Forest your home?" Zhu Yanyi asked directly.

"Yes," Xiao Yun nodded seriously. "I have lived in Lucky Forest since I was born. They say I am a true child of Lucky Forest."

Her voice was full of pride, showing her love for her home.

Zhu Yanyi smiled again. "Exactly. Lucky Forest is your home, and also the home of your elf, beastman, and dwarf friends. You all love this place because it is your world. Am I right?"

Zhu Yanyi looked at Xiao Yun seriously. Xiao Yun agreed. "Yes, you are right."

"See? You know Lucky Forest is your home. So, if we drive the enemies away for you, is it still your home? Even if you trust us, what will happen when the enemies come again after we leave? We cannot stay in Lucky Forest forever because it is not our home. So, which is better: you learning to protect your home yourselves, or us protecting it for you?"

Zhu Yanyi believed Xiao Yun was smart enough to make the right choice.

Xiao Yun was indeed smart. She looked at Zhu Yanyi for a long time before saying, "I understand, Sister Yanyi. I will lead everyone to learn how to protect our home from you."

Zhu Yanyi smiled with satisfaction. "Good girl. Xiao Yun is great. Now, take us to a place to rest. We will set up camp. Then, talk to your people, the elves, and the dwarves. Decide who wants to learn what. We will start teaching tomorrow morning."

"Okay." Xiao Yun nodded seriously. She had been worried before, but now she felt calm. She believed Zhu Yanyi was right. After leading Zhu Yanyi’s group to a spot for camping, she went to find the Elf Queen, the Dwarf Chief, and the Beastman Chief. Cui Changjiu and Cui Changning went with her.

"Cui Changjiu and Cui Changning pay respects to Your Majesty," they said, reverting to their elf forms upon entering the elf area.

The Elf Queen looked at them with relief. "Seeing your cultivation now, you must have trained well outside."

"We went to the Sage Academy. They do not care about status, only mindset. They let students grow freely, so we reached this level," Cui Changjiu explained.

Elves do not lie, so the Queen knew he was telling the truth. Even though they were from different places, they shared a common bond as elves.

"Tell me, how do your classmates plan to help Lucky Forest?" the Queen asked.

Cui Changning smiled. "Our leader is our fifteenth senior sister. She already told Xiao Yun her plan. Xiao Yun, please explain."

Xiao Yun did not hide anything. She repeated everything Zhu Yanyi had said. "Sister Yanyi said Lucky Forest is ours, so we must learn to protect it ourselves. She can only help and teach us how to face war, not fight all enemies for us. Because…"

Xiao Yun paused. "Sister Yanyi also said they cannot stay in Lucky Forest forever, so this is all she can do."

Cui Changjiu added, "The Sage Academy never wants to take other people’s land, so we do not want Lucky Forest either. We heard Dark Forest and Happy Garden are attacking Lucky Forest. We are worried you are not familiar with war, so we came to help. Once you can protect your home independently, we will leave. So, elves, beastmen, and dwarves must learn quickly and use your strengths."

In Lucky Forest, the White Great Shaman held the highest power. With her away, the Elf Queen had the authority to give her opinion.

The Elf Queen was very wise. She thought for a moment. "How will you arrange this?"

Cui Changjiu said, "Our senior sister divided our fifty people into five groups of ten. Each group has a different role. Group One handles magic. Group Two handles close combat, like swordsmanship and knife skills. Group Three handles formations. Group Four handles traps. Group Five handles logistics and communication between groups. The people you send should learn these skills. In war, it is not about who has higher cultivation, but who cooperates better."

The Elf Queen agreed. She smiled. "Elves are good at archery and magic. Some also like formations. I will make a list tomorrow and divide people into these three groups. No, I must also put some in the communication group so we do not lose contact."

After speaking, the Elf Queen looked at the Dwarf Chief. "Chief Liu Jin, what do you think?"

Liu Jin thought for a moment. "Dwarfs are good at traps and setting up formations. We can also handle logistics and running errands."

The Beastman Chief, Gan Lang, also spoke up. "Beastmen have people for magic, close combat, formations, traps, and logistics. I will arrange it and give you the list tomorrow."

Xiao Yun said happily, "Great! If our three races learn these skills, we will not fear Dark Forest anymore."

"Learning is a long process. Although we do not know when Dark Forest will attack, I am worried we may not have enough time," the Elf Queen said, still a bit concerned.