"Every new member who joins the sect is captivated by her at first sight. However, once they learn her identity, they all wisely stop themselves. A chosen one, how could we mortals possibly covet her!"
Li Sisui looked at the old man in hemp clothing and said:
"I understand, but what are your plans for the future?"
Seeing that Li Sisui was unwilling to discuss the daughters of the clan, the old man in hemp clothing took over the conversation and continued:
"Having reached such a state, what plans can I possibly have? Every day is like my last."
The two chatted back and forth, having had their first heart-to-heart talk since they had known each other for so long, and a faint sense of reluctance to part filled the air.
Life is destined to be a tragedy, and separation is the inevitable end.
The woman in green appeared behind the two of them without their noticing, but the two were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't even realize someone was behind them.
The woman in green stood silently for a long time, and finally had to make some noise herself to attract the attention of the two men.
When the two men turned around and saw the woman in green, they both lowered their heads.
The woman in green, accustomed to this, glanced at Li Sisui and said calmly:
"Thanks to the flying stone for protecting the young lady from attack, the sect has rewarded me and sent me here!"
After speaking, the woman in green reached out and threw the emerald fruit to Li Sisui, who instinctively reached out and caught it.
The emerald green fruit felt cool to the touch, followed by a refreshing and unique fragrance that instantly invigorated Li Sisu.
Then it dawned on me that the fragrance was exactly the same as the one I had smelled on my way to meet His Majesty. It was truly amazing that a fruit the size of a palm could emit such a wonderful aroma.
The old man in hemp robes standing next to Li Sisui stared wide-eyed as the emerald fruit fell into Li Sisui's palm. His face flushed crimson, and he disregarded all decorum, pointing directly at the emerald fruit in Li Sisui's hand and exclaiming in surprise:
"Mango fruit!"
Li Sisui looked at the old man in hemp clothing with great curiosity and said:
"You know him?"
The old man in hemp robes took a deep breath, as if trying to calm his excited emotions. His whole body trembled slightly as he slowly spoke:
"The fruit of the mango tree is a sacred object for cultivation. Consuming it cleanses the marrow and prolongs life, helping cultivators break through cultivation bottlenecks!"
The laws of the land are natural and ever-changing; mountains have varying heights, and lifespans vary in length.
The mango fruit, however, is capable of defying the laws of nature; those who consume it can increase their lifespan and break through its limits.
Such natural treasures are something no one can remain indifferent to.
It can prolong life for ordinary people to consume, let alone cultivators. It may help cultivators break through their current cultivation bottlenecks. Once their cultivation level is broken through, their lifespan will increase exponentially.
For the beings of China, whose existence is nothing but dust and who are destined to die, what is the meaning of something that can prolong life if it is not a sacred object?
Now perhaps we can somewhat understand the feelings of the woman in green. This fragrant, emerald-green fruit actually hides such an incredible power!
The woman in green said somewhat impatiently:
"This sacred object won't be effective for you even by one percent. Stop arguing and just take it so I can return to the inner sect as soon as possible to report back!"
Li Sisui stared at the mango fruit in his palm, his expression shifting, as if he couldn't process so much information at once.
In the blink of an eye, as if remembering something, he handed the vine fruit to the old man in hemp clothing.
The old man in hemp clothing looked at the vine fruits that Li Sisui handed to him, his face turned red, and tears welled up in the corners of his eyes.
He instantly understood what Li Sisui meant, but the happiness came too suddenly, leaving the old man somewhat at a loss.
However, the old man understood the principle that opportunity knocks but once, and did not hesitate too much.
He picked up the vine fruit from Li Sixui's hand, opened his mouth and swallowed it whole, then closed his eyes and began to meditate without saying a word.
Li Sisui looked at the old man in hemp clothing sitting on the ground with great satisfaction, then turned to the woman in green and bowed deeply, expressing his deep gratitude without words.
The woman in green looked at Li Sisui as if he were a monster. It was simply unbelievable that such a sacred object would be given to someone else.
However, now that the mango fruit had been dealt with and her task was complete, she turned and headed towards the mountaintop. As for who ate the mango fruit, what did it matter to her?
Only an old man and a young boy remained on the cliff edge, and just then the sun broke through the layers of dark clouds, illuminating the land of China once again.
The old man in hemp clothing sat there for three days, and Li Sisui stayed by his side for the same three days.
During this time, he could only eat simple food. As night fell, the temperature dropped sharply, and Li Sisui could only wrap himself in thick hemp clothing and hide in a sheltered place, quietly observing the old man in hemp clothing.
If the mango fruit truly possesses such miraculous effects as the old man claimed, then the old man should be able to temporarily avoid death after consuming it.
If we can help the old man break through his cultivation bottleneck, then the problem will naturally be solved.
Now, Li Sisui only hopes that the old man can digest and absorb the information as soon as possible, so that his good intentions can have some effect.
For Li Sisui, who is now powerless to protect himself, there is no point in extending his lifespan any further.
Attacks by wild animals at any time, or sudden natural or man-made disasters, could take away Li Sisui's small and fragile life at any moment.
Therefore, instead of hoping to prolong life, it is better to cultivate oneself and strive to gain the ability to protect oneself as soon as possible.
Listening to the old man in hemp clothing, Li Sisui learned that the Manluo fruit was extremely beneficial to cultivators, and it would be a waste to eat it himself. This way, he could kill two birds with one stone, and he was happy to do it.
At the mountaintop, within the inner palace.
The woman in green approached the young woman and said:
"Miss, I have completed the task you asked me to do."
The young woman, now appearing less aloof and more girlish, asked with considerable curiosity:
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