Completion

"May you rest in peace!"

Xiao Yan retrieved a knife but it was quickly knocked off by Mu Yue. She tried to struggle but could not escape being pinned to the bed.

"Hmm? How did you know?"

"I always knew this was an illusion. Xiao Yan cannot possibly be here. I just played along because I miss her." Mu Yue replied. She also felt water covering her entire body despite there being none on her vision. This reminded her that her real body is lying on a lake.

She also doesn't want to kill this 'Xiao Yan' despite being a fake. She first pinned her and hoped that it ends there. However, if needed, she will still proceed to kill her.

"I see... Congratulation, the trial has ended. The illusion will also disappear, see you on the other side."

Back to the real world, Mu Yue slowly opened her eyes and saw an adult woman in front of her. She had black hair but with some strips in red. She also felt a connection to her that confused her as it felt the same as what she feels for the tree.

"Hello, little princess. How was it?" The woman asked.

Mu Yue slowly stood up and stretched her limbs. "I don't want to experience it again."

The woman giggled. She helped Mu Yue walk towards the shore. Six months have passed, Mu Yue's body was inactive during this time hence she had some difficulties in moving.

"Don't worry, it is normal to feel like that after doing the trial. You should be able to recover after a week."

"Week? Long..." Mu Yue then almost fell to the ground but was grabbed by the woman.

Mu Yue then sat at the shore. She took some bottles of snake blood and drank them. It took 3 full bottles before her thirst was quenched. This was a lot since the snake blood came from the strong snake the dragon killed during their travels.

"Why do I feel the same towards you and the tree?" Mu Yue asked.

"Oh, I am the tree itself. This body and the tree is me. I was also the one who gives out the trials. However, the trials are generated depending on what is the weakness of the one who is taking it." The woman explained.

Mu Yue mumbled, "Weakness... I still am not used to killing? and Xiao Yan..."

"No, it just means you lack more combat or killing experiences. You are part of the blood race, the more you kill, the stronger you get, especially as a little princess. As for the girl you call 'Xiao Yan', you should know why."

Xiao Yan was both a strength and weakness to Mu Yue. Her motivation to get strong was her but Xiao Yan can also be used to deal with her...

"Am I really a princess?"

"Yes, undoubtedly."

"Then my mother is a queen?"

"Yes, do you want to see her?"

Mu Yue did not answer. She does not feel anything for her mother who abandoned her. Perhaps there might be a reason why this happened. "I'll meet her... I want to ask her some questions."

"Rest for a bit then after that, I will bring you to her. Perhaps she will be delighted to see you."

"I hope so." Mu Yue hoped that she can have a good relationship with her mother. Not that it's needed but she just wants to experience it. Xiao Yan did say it was nice to have a family.

Also, she thought about her title as a princess. If this is true, then she would have enough background to marry Xiao Yan. Although it was not from her hardwork, it was just in case Xiao Yan's family will stop their relationship if she had nothing else.

After resting, the two went to the capital. On the way, Mu Yue asked for the woman's name.

"Hmm? My name is Hong Meili, it was given to me by your mother. Remembering the way she gave this to me still makes me laugh til this day."

Mu Yue asked what happened but Hong Meili did not say anything.

"Ask your mother what happened. It would be better that way."

When they arrived in the castle area, the nearby guards bowed down to them. The two did not go to the throne room but instead to the dining room.

"I already told them that we are coming. Are you nervous?"

"A little."