When he saw the sleeping woman, the young nobleman cried out in anguish, "My lady!"
Then he tried to rush forward.
But with his strength, he hadn't even taken a single step before being forced back. When he attempted to move forward again, the young woman stepped ahead, shielding him behind her.
The Green-Robed Tree King cackled, an eerie laughter echoing, "My lady? So you've come for this little maiden, haven't you? What now? Planning to forcibly snatch her from my territory?"
The young woman took a deep breath and shook her head. "We have no such intention!"
"No such intention? Then what do you mean by this?"
After a moment of silence, the young woman slowly replied, "We're willing to bid for her fairly!"
"Bid fairly? Hahaha, very well! Let's see what you can offer!" The Green-Robed Tree King sneered maliciously.