Chapter 266 News of the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree, Reunion with Wei Hao

"Huh—"

As Wang Yu quickly reviewed the man's memories, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. The man's name was Xiong Huan, and he was only a little over three hundred years old, still quite young.

However, he was actually a spy from the Underworld Mountain Sect, infiltrated into the Yellow Springs Temple, tasked with investigating the whereabouts of the temple's top-grade spirit stones.

The desolate desert was the work of the Yellow Springs Temple, but top-grade spirit stones cannot be created through formations or by hand; they can only be formed naturally by the heavens and earth.

"Investigate the whereabouts of the top-grade spirit stones."

To be honest, the lack of intelligence was too severe, and he found it difficult to understand the significance of this mission, especially since it was a long-term mission; he could simply lie low and wait.

Besides this intelligence, there's also the whereabouts of the experts from Huangbai City.

"Earth Spirit Fruit Tree!"

Wang Yu's attention was almost entirely drawn to this news.

This ancient spiritual root produces a fruit called the "Earth Spirit Fruit." When consumed by Core Formation cultivators, it can significantly increase their maximum mana, earning it the nickname "Natural Mana Elixir."

It's definitely a third-tier spiritual item, but if used by a Foundation Establishment cultivator, the improvement would be even more dramatic.

If he could seize one, it would greatly reduce the time it would take him to form his core.

The Earth Spirit Fruit Tree has long since disappeared from this world; it is a product of ancient times. Let's follow the memory and look further down.

really.

It is a precious tree that was unearthed from the [Ancient Ruins - Dongjijing].

"This really is a blessed place."

Based on the information he remembered, Huang Baicheng sent three peak Core Formation cultivators. The Earth Spirit Fruit Tree was originally discovered by a rogue cultivator.

The person picked them all on the spot, and even took one on the spot without waiting. As a result, they encountered a group of cultivators exploring the underworld during the refining process.

And so, the news spread.

Wave after wave of people died inside, and it was finally determined that there were a total of sixteen mature Earth Spirit Fruits. The nine cities of Zhuyue Prefecture then secretly dispatched experts to compete for them.

Besides the Earth Spirit Fruit, the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree is also a key target of their competition.

Figure out the reason.

Wang Yu was tempted. He looked around, collected all the spoils, and then used the two men's tokens to thoroughly search the Huangbai City Lord's Mansion.

You know what?

As a garrison for troops on the front lines of Zhuyue Prefecture, this place has prepared a great many spiritual items, but unfortunately, many of them are first-tier consumables, mainly talismans and pills.

He stored them in boxes of spatial boxes, but since the spatial equipment couldn't be stored together, he moved them all into his own Sea Heart Ring.

As a top-tier Qiankun Ring, it still has this much capacity.

The higher-grade spiritual items were almost all taken by those who had reached the Core Formation stage, but there was a large surplus of spirit stones, totaling more than five million, which piled up like a small mountain, and he picked them all up.

The most precious item in Huangbai City's treasure vault is a consumable magic artifact, comparable in rank to the Thunder Tribulation Pill, but releasing a kind of divine sense impact.

Called the [Yellow Springs Howl], it looks like a snail and can be stacked. Wang Yu collected a small box, about twenty of them, and felt they would be very useful.

This is typical military equipment, and it is definitely not allowed to be taken out of Huangbai City alone.

It is different from those high-level and rare spiritual items.

"To be able to acquire so much stuff with such small-scale operations, they truly deserve to be called a dominant force; they've really got some tricks up their sleeves."

I had some complaints in my mind.

Wang Yu was about to leave when he suddenly stopped, looking down at the token in his hand. It was the city lord's token that he had taken from Elder Li's Qiankun Ring.

Its effects are similar to those of Gui Ling's.

If he were to do it alone, there would definitely be some who slipped through the net, and the news would easily leak out. If the formation were to do it, then it would certainly have nothing to do with him.

"hey-hey."

After inserting the token into the central core of the formation, Wang Yu poured in over 100,000 spirit stones as an energy source.

Inside Huangbai City, a transparent curtain, as clear as crystal, enveloped the city. Many cultivators who were waiting for news from Elders Li and Xiong gradually felt a sense of foreboding.

"Waaaaahh ...

The ghost flute resounds!

Since they are enemies, there is no need for pity.

…………

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Several days later.

Having entered the territory of Zhuyue Prefecture and approaching Wanglong City, Wang Yu was somewhat troubled as he used his true essence to sort out the Ghost Cry Flute, a low-grade magic treasure.

Due to the sudden change in Huangbai City, its ghostly power was fully replenished for the first time, and the number of Soul-Devouring Crows reached three thousand, which was the upper limit.

According to the original design, it had one more chance for promotion.

It all depends on what materials Wang Yu uses for refining; this step requires the assistance of a master craftsman.

at the moment.

Looking up, the city wall, nearly 100 meters high, comes into view.

"Is this Wanglong City?"

This trip was for the Earth Spirit Fruit. Considering the difference in strength and the fact that many parties were vying for it, the probability of obtaining it by fighting alone was not high.

He could only rely on the existing forces. He remembered that the Wei clan was equivalent to a first-class power, and there were Nascent Soul cultivators within the clan. Although it was impossible for them to help Wei Hao guard Wanglong City.

However, it can also provide considerable assistance to those at the Core Formation level. If one really wants to compete, there might be a chance to acquire it from Wei Hao.

Upon arriving at Wanglong City, Wang Yu did not wear the Earth Demon Mask.

Instead, we walk in our true forms; this is the territory of the Holy Sect, there's no need to hide anything.

He paid a formal visit in his capacity and was immediately received.

The Lord's Mansion of Wanglong City.

"Haha, Lord Wang, what brings you to visit me today? I heard you handed the Guiling over to a young master of the Zuoqiu family."

Yes, that is true.

Wei Hao greeted Wang Yu warmly and invited him to sit down, but his expression betrayed his fatigue. Based on what he had seen and heard when he entered the city, the cultivators of Wanglong City were all very uneasy.

The stalemate that had lasted for nearly ten years was broken by the changes in the Heavenly Demon Bone Forest, which led to the Huangquan Temple's deliberate retaliation. How could this not be terrifying?

After all, with six of the nine city lords gone, Wei Hao and his men's decision not to retreat immediately and abandon the cities of Zhuyue Prefecture already showed remarkable courage.

After the maid served the tea, I left the reception room.

Wang Yu went straight to the point.

"Wang was originally in Youzhou, and was preparing to head south to Taozhou to find some Purple Gold Peaches to improve his cultivation."

"But on this journey, I heard that another treasure has appeared in Dongjijing, so I thought I'd come and ask Brother Wei if he'd be interested in competing for it."

Upon hearing this, Wei Hao was somewhat stunned.

He really wanted to say that the Earth Spirit Fruit is for Core Formation cultivators, and you're only at Foundation Establishment, so there's no need for such extravagance.

Moreover, the city of Wanglong is in a precarious state, and its stability is maintained solely by the stalemate in negotiations.

Even so, many of his fellow disciples withdrew, no longer following him in his pursuit of "fortune and wealth through danger."

Therefore, even though he knew that the Earth Spirit Fruit could help him quickly establish himself in the Core Formation realm, he did not send too many people to pursue it.

The forces that Wei Jia could mobilize were almost all stationed on the border of Youzhou to monitor the movements of the reinforcements from Huangquan Temple.

"I'm sorry, Lord Wang."

"Although the Earth Spirit Fruit is precious, I am currently struggling to protect myself, so how could I possibly pursue such a spiritual object? I have already reported the news to Heavenly Corpse Peak."

"If Chief Inspector Jiang is interested, he will come and compete for it."

The direct disciples, meaning disciples of the Nascent Soul stage, are only ten individuals recognized by the sect.

People like Xiao Fu Jun Luo Chen are disciples secretly taken in by Nascent Soul Ancestors. Although they have high status, they cannot compete for positions such as "Mountain Lord" or "Palace Master" and cannot receive top-level resources for training.

It requires a Nascent Soul Ancestor to personally conduct resource exchange.

—Earth Spirit Fruit!

It is undoubtedly the most top-tier resource.

For the sect, what is precious is the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree, not the dozen or so fruits that have been eaten countless times.

The fruit trees are located in Dongjijing, not within the territory of Zhuyuezhou. In this respect, the Niling Blood Sect has the advantage.

Wei Hao's lack of contention showed that he understood the situation very well, but Wang Yu couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.

If we can't get help from them, are we supposed to send Gui Ling and his people to fight for it?

Apart from Master Qingyang, who was somewhat useful, Wang Yu had no other capable subordinates. He was disheartened and bowed.

"In that case, I'll take my leave."

Seeing this, Wei Hao quickly told him to wait and summoned several of his men to deliver a report on the Earth Spirit Fruit to Wang Yu.

"The information provided by Lord Wang back then helped me a lot. Although I cannot offer my full assistance today, I still have some information."

Thank you.

After receiving the intelligence scroll, Wang Yu left the city lord's mansion.

Not long after he left, a figure darted into the room.

Wei Hao frowned immediately. This was a spy he had placed on the border of Youzhou. His cultivation was at the Foundation Establishment stage, and he was proficient in the art of concealment and escape. He was an elite soldier trained by the Wei family.

"Young master, Huangbai City, which is closest to Wanglong City, was destroyed a few days ago. All four thousand three hundred cultivators in the city were killed and their souls were nowhere to be found."

"Based on the traces, there were no obvious signs of a battle. It was more... more likely that they were killed by an array formation, or rather, they were crushed to death by the [Golden Iron Glazed Wall Array] of Huangbai City."

Wei Hao: "..."

The room remained silent for a long time before he finally asked.

"Has any suspicious person appeared?"

"Nothing has been found yet, but... it seems that City Lord Wang Yu also came from that direction."

"It's just slightly off-center; it might have come from inside Youzhou, or it might have come from Huangbai City."

"Wang Yu?"

Wei Hao thought about it for a moment, but still blurted out a denial.

"You're overthinking it. Brother Wang broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage less than a hundred years ago. How could he possibly do such a thing? Continue the investigation."

"yes!"

"By the way, now that Huangbai City has been destroyed, we should recall the people there to search for news about the Earth Spirit Fruit."

"yes!"

After the conversation, Wei Hao stroked his chin, feeling that the incident in Huangbai City was likely orchestrated by Wang Yu, as he had just witnessed.

The other person reeked of blood, and there seemed to be lingering killing intent in their eyes, as if they had recently experienced a massacre.

The reason he told his subordinates that was simply to prevent the news from leaking out.

"If you really have this ability, I might as well take a gamble."

"Someone! Quickly go and invite City Lord Wang Yu back."

A moment later.

Wang Yu looked completely bewildered.

"Brother Wei, what are you doing? I was just about to continue south to Taozhou to seek opportunities."

"Haha, Lord Wang, please don't take offense."

"I've thought about it carefully just now and I think the Earth Spirit Fruit is indeed rare. It would be a real pity not to fight for this ancient spiritual object."

Wang Yu's expression was strange.

“But you just said that Wanglong City can’t take such a big risk.”

"Fortune favors the bold, and if I were afraid of death, I wouldn't have come to Zhuyue Prefecture."

Wang Yu's eyes widened. Why was it that same phrase again?

(End of this chapter)