The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 685 - 387: Changes Arise Unexpectedly
In the God Demon Prison, Qiongqi jumped three feet high: "How is that possible! The method of Lord Changtian is flawless, no one can break the curse of the Power of Growth!" It inadvertently revealed the true nature of the Power of Growth that Changtian set up here—a curse.
In Tu Jin’s eyes, however, a killing aura began to slowly emerge. Now that only three people are aware, he thought it might be better to capture and kill them, once and for all. This method of breaking the curse is so valuable; the people in grey will certainly not let everyone know. He had already thought it through—he would capture this person in grey, interrogate them, and then follow the vine to kill all those in the know.
Qi Zai, having been his companion for a long time, also understood his intentions and immediately shook his head at him repeatedly. Others didn’t matter, but Qingluan had gotten quite familiar with him recently; how could he bear to see such a charming and beautiful Bird Demon fall into Tu Jin’s hands? However, when he turned his head and looked at Ning Xiaoxian for help, his heart suddenly felt cold to the bottom of the valley.
The usually amiable mistress had a calm face, without a hint of anxiousness. This calmness was like a decision she had made long ago, not allowing anyone to waver or question it.
Ning Xiaoxian glanced at him.
The coldness and killing aura in that glance made Qi Zai suddenly understand her intention. Although she was approachable most of the time, Ning Xiaoxian did have her limits, and that was anything related to Changtian’s safety and interests. Whoever crossed this line, she would surely do everything in her power to eliminate them—just like Yin Jiu You, Qingluan, and this person in grey.
Qingluan was not wrong in herself; as a demon who yearned for freedom, it was reasonable for her to want to find a way to escape the Ba Snake Mountain Range. However, her actions went against Ning Xiaoxian’s interests, so as long as Qingluan got her wish, Ning Xiaoxian would never risk this secret being exposed and would not let her off.
Qi Zai opened his mouth but in the end, could only transmit in a whisper: "Don’t kill her, just trap her in the God Demon Prison, okay?"
Before anyone else could speak, Qiongqi complained discontentedly: "In the midst of the conflict, the sword is blind, who can guarantee her capture alive? Are you asking the mistress to fight with her hands tied?"
Qi Zai clamped his mouth shut and did not say a word, but his feathers were bristling. He also knew that Qiongqi was right; when experts clash, the risks are manifold, and if there are reservations in one’s heart, one might get hurt. But these past few days with Qingluan had left him with an undeniable fondness for this beautiful Bird Demon.
Fortunately, at this moment, Changtian spoke out: "Quiet! First, let’s see what method this person has brought out." His voice had an innate power to calm the hearts of everyone, and instantly suppressed all the turmoil in their minds.
Qingluan took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and then asked: "What do you want?" The other party wouldn’t have come all this way for nothing; they must have a purpose.
As expected, the person laughed: "Miss Qingluan is indeed astute. For this monumental secret, I only want one inconspicuous thing—the Dragon Elephant Fruit Seed."
Qingluan’s breathing paused, and she looked at him warily: "What do you want that for?"
"You jest, is there any other use for that fruit?"
"The Martial Arts Competition is in five days; I don’t have any extra mature fruits to give to you." Qingluan thought about it and then said affirmatively, "Just the seed? That’s doable!"
In the God Demon Prison, Qiongqi leaped up, angrily berating: "This ungrateful little wretch!" Then a "thud" was heard; whatever Changtian had used to knock it down was unknown, as he indifferently said: "Be quiet."
The person in grey, Duanmu Yan, chuckled: "I will indeed teach you my method, but you must show some sincerity. I’ve heard that only Miss Qingluan in the Hidden Stream is well-versed in the cultivation of the Dragon Elephant Fruit. The expert who researched the cultivation method died overnight, so even the two Sect Leaders are unaware of this secret technique. I want that technique as well!"
Finally, Qingluan’s expression changed: "How would you know so much about the Dragon Elephant Fruit, who told you?" The Dragon Elephant Fruit is an Ancient Miracle, and although the cultivation method has been passed down, it’s practically useless as these trees require the blood of the monstrous beast Yayu to sprout and bear fruit. However, Yayu has been extinct for two thousand years, and with it, the Dragon Elephant Fruit has become a thing of the past.
Yet, fifteen years ago, a Pharmacist within the Hidden Stream accidentally spilled another kind of blood on the only remaining Dragon Elephant Fruit Seed, which unexpectedly sprouted! Overjoyed, the Pharmacist experimented with many different types of demon beast blood, all ending in failure, finally realizing that the seed was extremely finicky and recognized a very limited ’diet’.
