After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, the chubby boy stood up and said, "I often read in novels that like-minded friends like to become sworn brothers. Why don't we do that too?"

"Pfft, are you serious, little fatty?" Xi Yun couldn't help but laugh out loud, the weakness in her limbs had disappeared.

"Of course, we've drunk together, studied and cultivated together, and today we've fought together. Most importantly, I like you people, and I feel indescribably comfortable and happy when I'm with you."

The chubby boy had bright eyes and a powerful, resonant voice.

This is similar to his personality. Although he is usually lively and carefree, he has a delicate heart and his own unique way of doing things.

"Little Fatty, what you said makes a lot of sense. I agree."

Unexpectedly, Qianyu was the first to speak.

The chubby boy's words just now seemed to have suddenly enlightened her.

It seems to be an indisputable fact that Sui Xin likes Xi Yun, and everyone can see it. But besides Sui Xin, is there no one else she cares about?

The answer is obviously no. I've always been a quiet person and don't have many friends.

But since meeting them, the label of being a loner has faded, and I have unconsciously drawn closer to them, feeling the warmth of friendship.

"I agree too," Peng Fei and Lu Cheng nodded in agreement.

Sui Xin spoke last, pulling Xi Yun along and saying, "Xi Yun and I agree as well."

"Clap!" The chubby boy clapped his hands. "Alright, from today onwards we are brothers and sisters, sharing joys and sorrows and never betraying each other."

"Yes, we'll share joys and sorrows and never betray each other," the others echoed, their voices a mixture of joy and solemnity.

A short but firm vow was etched into everyone's hearts, and the gears of fate began to turn faster, setting sail for their future...

"Hehe, I'm the oldest, so I'll be the big brother. You guys can divide the rest yourselves," the chubby guy said cheekily.

"I want to be number two!" Xi Yun shouted immediately afterward.

"I'll be the third child."

"I'm the fourth one."

"I'm the fifth one."

Before Sui Xin could even speak, Wu Qianyu, Lu Cheng, and Peng Fei spoke up one after another.

He casually shrugged, "Then I'll have to be the sixth one, which is fine too."

"Brothers, call me 'Big Brother' and let me hear it."

"Call me whatever you want, 'Little Fatty' sounds nice, I'm used to it and won't change it," Peng Fei said irritably.

Xi Yun followed suit, turning to Sui Xin and saying, "Little brother Sui Xin, call me 'sister,' and I'll give you candy. Be good."

"What? I won't call you that!"

"Will you call me or not? If you don't, I'll beat you to death!" Seeing that Suixin was not cooperating, she could only resort to her usual tricks and start threatening her.

"Haha, call me when we get back. Let's get down to business first," Sui Xin said, gently clenching her little fist against her stomach and quickly changing the subject.

"Alright, I'll let you off the hook for now."

After chatting for a while, everyone started cleaning up the sword turtle corpses on the side, and each person got 14.

"Now comes the main event: what exactly is inside the cave that has transformed a group of sword turtles that were originally not very strong into individuals with strength exceeding the eighth rank?"

"Let's go inside and take a look."

The group was extra careful, as the cave entrance still emitted a faint, eerie light, adding to its mystery.

Lu Cheng was the first to enter. He didn't find any danger and waved for the others to come in. However, all he saw was a green, palm-sized stone.

Only Xi Yun looked astonished and instinctively exclaimed, "This is..."

Sui Xin didn't know what it was either, but upon hearing Xi Yun's exclamation, she asked, "Yun'er, do you know what this is?"

The others also looked over, their faces full of questions.

"An object from beyond the realm - the Heavenly Nourishing Stone, its origin unknown. Very few remain on Xuanxing, with no more than ten existing to date. Moreover, its true nature has not yet been revealed; its real energy is sealed within the stone."

Based on the little girl's memories, she realized the stone was extraordinary and immediately explained it to everyone.

"It is of great help to cultivators, and will improve their foundation and enhance their comprehension without them even realizing it. The longer it is placed in the dantian, the more obvious the effect will be."

"However, this thing is wind-attribute, so it's not very useful for people with other attributes," Xi Yun said, revealing everything she knew in one breath.

"Is there anyone among us who is wind-attribute compatible?" Sui Xin immediately looked at the group in front of her and asked.

"I am Jin"

"No, I'm an earth element person."

"I am water"

The chubby boy, Lu Cheng, and Wu Qianyu spoke one after another.

“I am a wind elementalist, but this thing is too valuable. I can’t accept it,” Peng Fei finally said, expressing his thoughts.

“Old Peng, don’t refuse it. It’s just meant to be for you. Besides, we’re all brothers, why worry about so much?” Sui Xin shook his head and explained.

“Sui Xin is right, Lao Peng, just accept it,” Lu Cheng echoed.

"That's right, that's right."

"Um"

After much persuasion, Peng Fei finally agreed, saying, "Alright, I'll remember everyone's kindness. Just call me if you ever need anything."

That's more like it.

Actually, giving it to Peng Fei is the best choice. Apart from Sui Xin and Xi Yun, among the group, his talent is relatively lower, and this stone can make up for his shortcomings.

"Xi Yun, what should I do?"

Peng Fei stopped being coy and directly asked Xi Yun, not caring how she knew so much.

"You only need to introduce the purest small piece of the stone into your Qi Sea; the rest is mostly impurities, and the disadvantages outweigh the advantages."

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