Chapter 98 Picking Fruit
Mountain streams converge into pools, where black mist rises and swirls, blurring the view.
The dozen or so rogue cultivators stood scattered around as if facing a formidable enemy, their eyes filled with fervent desire and fear of being startled.
A panicked gaze darted back and forth between the still-corroded remains on the lake's surface and the black stone protruding from the center of the lake.
On the rock surface that emerged from the water, there was a cluster of spiritual plants resembling hanging orchids, dotted with three fruits as white as pigeon milk.
There was nothing to rely on around the pool; the ground was bare and lifeless.
The four people crouching in the grass watched with shining eyes.
Lin Yujin cupped her face, drooling. "I'm rich! I'm rich! I never expected such a wonderful thing to appear in this small secret realm—a Life Fruit!"
Taking one pill can easily help you break through bottlenecks, and there are no side effects.
This is especially relevant for those whose repairs have stalled and whose lifespan is nearing its end.
This makes it even more precious.
To put it simply, it's a miraculous medicine that can both easily level you up and extend your life!
What incredible luck!
Thankfully, they refused Elder Tie's offer of bamboo shoot and pork takeout.
Jiang Xianwan tilted his head slightly, trying to avoid the glaring sunlight. "Hehe, Elder Tie."
Elder Tie was just one step away from achieving the Body Integration Realm, but his several attempts to break through the bottleneck all ended in failure.
That's not the point.
The key point is that if we can manage to snatch a Life Fruit, then we shouldn't have to eat the elders' bamboo shoot and pork stir-fry!
Bai Ziye chuckled at the thought, "I really look forward to seeing his expression when he raises the ruler, grins, and then suddenly sees a Life Fruit."
Su Qingliu nodded.
That will be very interesting.
I bet Elder Tie would sit up and slap himself in the middle of the night.
Jiang Xianwan cracked his knuckles. "Then let's finish this quickly. Senior Brother, you can handle these rogue cultivators. I'll go pick some fruit."
The mist and pool water were clearly highly poisonous; they could completely corrupt a Golden Core cultivator in just three breaths, and even a Nascent Soul cultivator would inevitably be affected.
She is not afraid of any poison, making her the perfect candidate.
The female protagonist is still in this secret realm; the sooner she picks the fruit, the sooner she can leave.
Su Qingliu nodded slightly. "Be careful."
Just as the four were about to get up, they heard a faint rustling of wind behind them.
Lin Qingran, who had taken a detour and intentionally or unintentionally led Pei Chang'an to follow, hid a short distance away.
Seeing the dozen or so rogue cultivators who had rushed over all looking towards where they were hiding, his expression immediately turned cold.
She had originally planned to wait for Su Qingliu and the others to go and pick the Life Fruit first.
When they encounter danger, it's a good opportunity to show your strength and gain their favor.
This opportunity can also be used to get rid of Jiang Xianwan.
And then he took the Life Fruit for himself.
Killing three birds with one stone.
Unexpectedly, they themselves were the ones who exposed themselves first.
Lin Qingran glanced at the four figures hidden in the waist-high grass, barely noticeable.
It's impossible for them to just wait for Jiang Xianwan to reap the benefits.
Since they've exposed themselves, they can't hide and reap the benefits without lifting a finger.
She stood up decisively, as if she had just discovered them, and feigned surprise, asking, "Senior Brother Su? You're here too?"
A gentle voice reached everyone's ears.
Like a gentle stream flowing by, it unconsciously evokes a sense of goodwill.
The girl in white smiled gently.
The end is harmless.
"What a coincidence."
Su Qingliu and the other three: "..."
Pei Chang'an lowered his head again in embarrassment.
My former protégé, who used to stand tall and proud, has recently been bowing his head far away.
What is she doing?
Why would you deliberately pull Su Qingliu and the others aside after you've been discovered?
She just blurted it out so sweetly?
Although they also planned to launch a surprise attack after the rogue cultivators were fighting to the death.
But dragging others down with me like this is really... a bit... shameful.
As expected.
Upon hearing the commotion, the rogue cultivators who had been intently eyeing the Life Fruit and were itching to make a move all turned around with murderous intent and vigilance.
Ignoring everyone's gaze, the four of them casually got up from the bushes, paying no attention to her and not even glancing at Pei Chang'an, who seemed to want to say something but couldn't.
The young man at the front held a long sword, his skin was snow-white, his eyebrows and eyes were indifferent, but there was a captivating beauty mark at the corner of his eye, and he had a natural charm.
The boy on the left had bright eyes and white teeth, and was as beautiful as warm jade. His fingertips moved the pen nimbly, and a faint, warm smile always lingered at the corners of his lips.
The boy on the right, with his red lips and white teeth, was as bright as a star. He was tilting his head and talking to his junior sister in the middle, his eyes squinting with laughter.
The four of them were relaxed and at ease, as if they were there for a picnic.
They had no idea that crouching in the bushes to prepare for an ambush was such a shameful and unethical act.
That's just how it is in the world of cultivators.
It's a dog-eat-dog world; it's all about who has the strongest fist and survives to the end.
The wandering cultivators, who had been eagerly waiting, were alarmed by the sudden appearance of the group of people.
Especially striking were the bright, gleaming robes worn by Pei Chang'an and his three companions, clearly belonging to their disciples.
Hearing the commotion, more independent cultivators flew over, their numbers suddenly increasing to several dozen.
The late-stage Golden Core cultivator who first discovered the Life Fruit was becoming increasingly unstable. If he could not break through to the Nascent Soul stage, only death awaited him!
In a moment of impulsiveness, he gritted his teeth and leaped towards the black rock on the surface of the pool.
This action instantly drew everyone's attention.
The cultivator, who was wrapped up very tightly, pursed his lips, held his breath, and moved with lightning speed through the mist, reaching out to grab the spiritual plant.
However, the next second, it was as if his body was blocked by some invisible force, and he fell straight into the lake.
The cultivator only had time to let out a shrill scream before his entire body was rapidly corroded by the lake water, emitting a smell of rotting flesh.
The churning water quickly calmed down.
The familiar scene caused the rogue cultivators' expressions to change repeatedly, and for a moment no one paid any attention to the extra group of people.
Lin Qingran looked at Jiang Xianwan, a barely perceptible hint of impatience flashing deep in her eyes.
She seemed to have no interest in the Life Fruit, simply standing there gracefully, radiating a holy light.
But his eyes held an arrogant air of certainty.
Jiang Xianwan did not react when she noticed an unfriendly gaze.
Lin Qingran's hostility towards her seemed to be quite deep.
But it doesn't matter.
But a sense of vigilance inevitably arises in my heart.
Jiang Xianwan was unsure whether Lin Qingran's constitution was also immune to any toxins.
His eyes flickered slightly as he gazed at the black rock protruding from the water.
Perfect timing, she also wanted to test the strength of the female lead and the system.
Lin Qingran slowly withdrew her gaze and discussed with the system in her mind how to drag Jiang Xianwan into the mess.
System: "That stone surface is the back of the Black Gold Python, at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage. There is a Grade 5 poisonous herb at the bottom of the pool, which is highly toxic. Find a way to get Jiang Xianwan down there. I will protect you with my energy. After you pick the Life Fruit, I will control the Black Gold Python to attack Su Qingliu and the others."
"With so many rogue cultivators added to the mix, they definitely won't be able to defeat them. We'll use the pills mixed with your blood to save Su Qingliu and the other two."
Those rogue cultivators are no match for us; we can kill them easily and absorb their luck and cultivation to nourish our abundant energy.
After all, it needs to be replenished every time it consumes energy.
The stronger the energy, the more it can control not only spirit beasts and low-level cultivators.
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