Woke Up to Find the Game I Made Came True-Chapter 171

Under the astonished gazes of the Webster couple, a fruit from the Tree of Life, originating from the 'past,' appeared in Ye Bai's hand.

Upon examination, the attributes of this fruit, obtained through historical retrieval, were revealed.

[Tree of Life Fruit (Historical)]

Rank: Legendary

Effect: Fully restores health and spiritual energy; removes all non-soul-related negative statuses.

Description: A fruit from the past, containing a portion of the Tree of Life's essence.

During the process of historical retrieval, Ye Bai once again confirmed that in a 'game-to-game' scenario, as long as the boundary between the game and reality wasn't crossed, physical items could indeed be extracted.

However, the system didn’t allow Ye Bai to exploit a true loophole. The Tree of Life Fruit, a mythical-tier item, underwent degradation during retrieval. Perhaps it was akin to how a person could never lift the stone they stood upon—while the fruit retained its restorative effects, the permanent stat-boosting properties were lost.

Otherwise, Ye Bai could simply wait for the skill’s cooldown, consume a new fruit each day, and stack attributes indefinitely, rendering leveling and experience points meaningless.

But what Claire needed now wasn’t the stat-boosting effect of the fruit—it was the first two status-cleansing effects.

The Tree of Life Fruit could purge all non-soul-related negative conditions. Even if Ye Bai sought out the most elite healers across countless realms, none could match the fruit’s comprehensive efficacy.

The sacred relic of the High Elves was no joke—consuming just one could cure all ailments, making it a true panacea.

From the perspective of energy conservation, one could also interpret this as Ye Bai’s mana being converted into another form of energy.

Seeing the extraordinary fruit, Lucy, now a master alchemist, took a deep breath and exclaimed in awe, "Such miraculous life energy!"

Webster, an earth-affinity mage, could also sense the fruit’s rarity. His face flushed with excitement as he trembled and asked Ye Bai, "Is... is this the fruit you mentioned?"

Ye Bai nodded and turned to the couple. "Eating this should solve everything. Should we wait for Claire to wake up?"

The usually composed and elegant Mrs. Webster, who had earlier wanted her daughter to rest peacefully, was now sprinting toward the garden hammock in excitement, shouting, "Claire! Claire, wake up!"

Moments later, a drowsy Claire was handed a crystalline fruit resembling the finest emerald. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

The cool touch of the fruit sent a refreshing fragrance into the air, instantly invigorating her.

Then, Claire’s expression shifted. She stared at her hands holding the fruit and gasped in shock.

"Mom, Dad... look, my hands!"

Even before consuming the fruit, the twisted, purplish veins caused by the mana-stone curse were already fading like darkness dispelled by light.

The Tree of Life Fruit’s power was gentle yet vibrant, its aura soothing. Witnessing this, the Webster couple’s spirits soared, their last traces of doubt vanishing.

"Quick, eat it, my child. The curse will be gone," they urged in unison.

Claire hesitated, then turned her curious gaze toward Ye Bai.

Webster ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​​‌‍quickly introduced her. "Ah! This is Lady Ye Bai, the ruler of White Night City. She’s the one who found this cure for you."

"Thank you, my lady," Claire said, her voice filled with gratitude.

This was thanks to Lucy, who had mentioned Ye Bai in nearly every sentence while treating Claire. Long before Ye Bai’s arrival, Claire had already heard countless tales of the "omnipotent lord" from Lucy’s lips.

Ye Bai smiled. "Go ahead and eat it."

Yet Claire didn’t immediately consume the fruit that would free her from suffering. Instead, she asked hesitantly, "May I know the cost?"

"The cost..." The Webster couple froze. Overwhelmed by joy, they had forgotten to ask about the price. Even a fool could see the fruit’s value far surpassed that of a top-tier healer.

Webster quickly reassured her, "Don’t worry, Claire. Whatever the cost, we’ll pay it to heal you."

Claire shook her head. "This is a debt I should bear."

Despite her gentle appearance, Claire was resolute. She looked at Ye Bai and asked, "My lady, what can I offer in exchange?"

Ye Bai knew this was the moment to claim the reward for the 'unknown' personal quest. Without hesitation, she stated her terms:

"I’d like your family to open a high-end jewelry store in White Night City—one staffed by a master jeweler. We can discuss the specifics later, whether it’s independently run or a collaboration. We’ll provide materials and cover production costs."

Claire blinked in surprise. "That’s... all?"

The Webster couple shared her stunned expression.

Ye Bai nodded. "Didn’t Dilina mention this to you?"

"I thought... I thought..." The couple had braced themselves for financial ruin, never expecting Ye Bai’s request to be so simple.

Claire slowly regained her composure. At last, she understood why the city’s ruler was so beloved by its people. Smiling, she turned to Webster.

"Father, didn’t you promise me a shop of my own?"

Webster immediately grasped her meaning. "Of course. A shop entirely yours—you’ll be both owner and head jeweler."

Assured, Claire finally relaxed. She swallowed nervously, then took small, deliberate bites of the fruit, savoring each one.

"How is it?" the couple asked the moment she finished.

Claire’s face glowed with delight. "Delicious. Subtle, but wonderful."

Hearing this, Ye Bai’s lips twitched. Well, it wasn’t the complete version—no wonder the flavor was a bit lacking...

"We were talking about physical sensations..." Mrs. Webster anxiously grasped Claire's hands to examine them, and the next moment, she let out an excited exclamation: "It's fading!"

Lucy stepped forward to confirm the situation and soon reached an astonishing conclusion: "The curse has been completely lifted, and Claire is now perfectly healthy."

The Fruit of the World Tree not only removed the abnormal condition but also restored all health and mana, simultaneously healing the damage to Claire's body.

Reborn with vitality, Claire, no longer frail and sickly, let go of Mrs. Webster's support and stood up on her own.

"Mom, Dad, I feel better than ever before."

"This is wonderful!"

The family of three embraced each other in excitement. After regaining her composure, Claire wiped the tears from her face and turned to Ye Bai, asking sincerely:

"Lord, may I become a resident of White Night City?"

[Advanced Jewelcrafter 'Claire' requests to join your territory. Accept?]

[Yes]

"Of course!" Ye Bai immediately agreed with delight. Initially, she had only hoped to acquire an advanced jewelry shop, but Claire's direct request to join was an unexpected bonus. She hadn’t forgotten what Dilina had said—Claire was an even more skilled jewelcrafter than her father.

Meanwhile, the Webster couple, after their daughter expressed her desire to join White Night City, inquired with Ye Bai about purchasing the villa they currently resided in. This move further increased the settlement’s immigration appeal by another five points.

After all, as jewel merchants, the Websters’ connections among noble circles were beyond doubt.

Now restored to her peak condition, Claire flexed her hands with renewed energy and said to Ye Bai, "I haven’t crafted jewelry in three years, and I’ve accumulated so many ideas. May I practice at your territory’s jewelry shop?"

Hearing this, the Webster couple tensed momentarily, but seeing their daughter’s enthusiasm, they ultimately held back their concerns and simply reminded her:

"Claire, please be careful..."

"I understand." Claire nodded firmly, casting a grateful look at her ever-supportive parents.

Witnessing this, Ye Bai almost blurted out, "Don’t worry, I have plenty of World Tree Fruits now," but she held back, realizing it might ruin the moment and make her generosity seem trivial.

Still, Claire’s eagerness to practice thrilled Ye Bai. Out of the five resource points previously explored, three had already been fully mined, with the rarest and most valuable materials stored in the warehouse. Until now, the jewelry shop in White Night City had only sold "scraps" from these resource points, as there was no one skilled enough to process the high-grade gems.

Advanced gem processing could turn these materials into various [accessories], much like Ye Bai’s Dragon Tongue Spirit Whistle and World Tree Branch. These accessories provided additional stats beyond regular equipment and were highly sought after by both NPCs and players—with prices to match.

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"Apologies, Lord. My father didn’t bring many gems on this trip. If any are damaged during crafting, I’ll compensate for them at full price."

On the way to the warehouse, Claire made a point to explain. Though confident in her skills, she wanted to show proper respect to her savior.

"Don’t worry, material loss is normal in this line of work," Ye Bai waved it off casually.

Jewelcrafting in a fantasy world was far more complex than in reality. Gems contained energy, requiring not just cutting and polishing but also intricate steps like inscription engraving and energy channeling. Even the jewelry shop in White Night City currently had a wastage rate of over 20%, which was impressively low for an early-stage operation.

Despite Ye Bai’s reassurance, Claire silently resolved that if her work succeeded, the pieces would be sold in White Night City’s shop. If she ruined any gems, she would buy them outright.

Having seen the shop’s current standards, Claire was confident that, given the Websters’ wealth, she could easily cover any losses.

As they spoke, Claire followed Ye Bai deep into White Night City’s warehouse district, stopping before a heavily fortified stone vault designed to store precious metals and gems.

"Rumble..."

As the massive stone door swung open, Claire’s polite smile froze, and her steps halted mid-stride.

A dazzling array of multicolored gemstones greeted her, their radiant glow accompanied by the unique energy fluctuations of high-tier materials.

—Who could explain why White Night City’s warehouse was nothing like its shop? Why were there so many legendary-grade gems the size of fists or even heads?!

"Here’s the key. From now on, take whatever gems you need."

Snapping back to reality, Claire realized Ye Bai had already pressed a key into her hand.

Glancing once more at the blinding brilliance inside, the advanced jewelcrafter’s hands trembled slightly. She suddenly regretted her earlier words—if she ruined even one of these gems, the gold the Websters had brought on this trip might not be enough to cover the cost...