Chapter 298 The Spirit Dragon's Amazing Moves
The spirit dragon shook its slightly dizzy head and roared at the group.
Undeterred, he rushed forward again, eager to pluck the Soul Fruit that was within reach.
However, while the idea was appealing, reality proved harsh. No matter how hard it tried or what methods it employed, it couldn't get even a step closer to the Soul Fruit.
What it found most unacceptable was that the Soul Fruit was only a finger's width away from it, which nearly drove the spirit dragon to a mental breakdown.
After countless attempts, the spirit dragon finally realized that it would be impossible for it to obtain the Soul Fruit today.
Even with all its might, it couldn't break through this transparent barrier.
Then it slumped down beside the Soul Fruit, its large, narrowed eyes filled with utter grievance.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and the next second, she burst into tears in front of everyone.
"Waaaaah! How could you humans do this? I've guarded this Soul Fruit for millions of years, and you just take it away like that? I'm waiting for this Soul Fruit to transform me into a dragon, waaaaah..."
If I don't transform into a dragon, how can I return to my clan?! You humans are truly wicked! Last time, that one tried to form a contract with me but failed, then poisoned me, leaving me like this, too ashamed to even return to my clan.
Now you want to steal the Soul Fruit I've been guarding for so long! Waaaaah... How can you humans do this? I'm just a baby spirit dragon, how can you bully me like this! Waaaaah...
The baby's innocent crying made the crowd at the store entrance speechless.
Huh? No, why are you crying so suddenly? They didn't bully it at all.
Besides, they didn't poison it, and this Soul Fruit is naturally grown and belongs to no one. When did it become their private property? It must have been decided by their own abilities.
And you're such a big baby? But that babyish voice...
Hmm...it does seem to be quite a big baby, but the spirit dragon's strange actions have really left Gu Xinyan and the others somewhat bewildered.
Even if it's crying sadly right now, this Soul Fruit still can't be given to it.
After all, if they were to give it to them, their mission would be considered a failure.
This was an urgent mission that Xiaobai had worked very hard to snatch up; it could only succeed, and failure was not an option. They were also waiting to level up to level eight.
Gu Xinyan glanced at the spirit dragon crying its heart out, then remembered what it had just said: poisoned? If they could just cure its poison, it would be a reward for guarding the Soul Fruit for so long.
Thinking this, he said to Xiaobai beside him, "Xiaobai, go and put away the Soul Fruit first."
After saying that, he looked at the wailing spirit dragon and said:
"Don't cry yet. We really need this Soul Fruit, but we won't take it for nothing."
We'll try to cure the poison in your body so you can go back to your tribe. Then we'll be even. How about it?
If you don't agree, then we'll have to take it by force. This Soul Fruit is definitely not yours to have!
Spirit Dragon: "........."
Upon hearing this, the spirit dragon momentarily forgot to cry; it hadn't been given a choice at all!
What if I feel even more upset? ... But after feeling upset, I also realized that I couldn't break through that strange barrier at all, and there was absolutely no hope of getting the Soul Fruit.
In that case, it would be better to let them help cure its poison. Once the poison is cured, it can return to its clan.
It secretly went back for a look last time, but didn't dare to show itself in front of its people.
If she recovered, she could appear openly before her people. Thinking this, she nodded reluctantly, indicating that she agreed.
After all, if it disagrees, it has no other choice, right? They didn't give it any options either!
"Then...then you swear to the Heavenly Dao that you will cure the poison in my body? You humans are all too cunning. I can't believe you if you don't swear to the Heavenly Dao!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was speechless. Who could have possibly ruined this baby that was tens of millions of years old?
However, they could understand this sensitive thought; it was simply because they were afraid that the other party would not keep their word!
Seeing this, Gu Xinyan couldn't help but cough lightly, then said seriously:
"Alright, then listen carefully! I, Gu Xinyan, swear in the name of Heaven that I will do my utmost to cure the poison in your body, or I will be struck by lightning!"
She only promised to cure the poison, but there was no fixed timeframe. So, for a short period, the spirit dragon dreamed of following them. After making the oath, she looked at the spirit dragon opposite her with interest and smiled:
"How is it? Is it okay now?"
Seeing this, the spirit dragon relaxed slightly, nodded, and a hint of expectation flashed in its small, narrow eyes. Then, it asked with some uncertainty:
"Then...when will you start treating me? I've had this poison for a long time. Although it doesn't hurt or itch, it's still so ugly!"
It's gotten to the point where I rarely wake up, afraid of waking up to see myself looking like this—it's terrifying!
The crowd outside the store: "..."
So you know you look ugly now? But this kind of poison is indeed torture for both a person and an animal who loves beauty.
I wonder who was so talented as to develop such a poison, but as for the antidote? That certainly won't be so easy.
Gu Xinyan pondered for a moment and said, "We definitely can't cure the poison in your body in a short time. We need to study it first and then formulate a detailed detoxification plan."
"Alright, you'll come with us for now. Don't worry, since we made a vow, we'll definitely cure you of the poison!"
Upon hearing this, the spirit dragon, though still somewhat apprehensive, knew there was no better solution and could only choose to trust them.
"Leave it to me! I'm very interested in the poison on it; it'll be a good opportunity to study it thoroughly. What do you say?"
Jingling held back for a moment, but finally couldn't help but ask.
This was the first time in so many years that he had been so interested. Although he was a cultivator of alchemy, medicine and poison were not separate! He felt that he still had a good chance of developing an antidote pill.
If this were outside, he probably wouldn't have made a sound, but since he was inside the shop, he could try to refine an antidote!
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