Its high branches swayed softly in the light. "Yes... They are indeed my flesh and blood. I recognised them the instant they drew near. Our spiritual origin and bloodline auras are completely identical."
"You mentioned that your spiritual energy is being continuously drained?" Yu Qi asked, her eyes narrowing.
"Yes. I am well aware... At this pace, I am destined to vanish entirely from this world very soon. I have been bound and imprisoned here for far too long." The tree's voice grew noticeably fainter. It paused before offering a quiet sigh. "I forcibly broke through the suppression formation just now purely because I longed to sense my children one last time. I am already deeply content that I was granted the chance to see them before the end."
Yu Qi's expression shifted slightly upon hearing those sombre words. "One last time?"
