388: Chapter 388 AAA Bodhi Fruit Wholesaler, General Manager Zhou

"What are you doing~ Ouch."

Zhou Yan only felt himself being held in a warm embrace, then his head spun. The next moment, he appeared in a far-off place, as if he had teleported. Subsequently, a wave of discomfort washed over his body, and he slumped to the ground.

Xuanyuan Qingyao crouched to the side, looking at Zhou Yan while reaching out to poke him.

"I can't help it; my Movement Technique isn't suited for carrying people. But I needed to ensure your survival, so this was the only way."

Zhou Yan looked at the person crouching in front of him, his expression changing. He wanted to get up, but that wave of discomfort returned.

"It's best if you don't get up yet. Just lie down and rest for a bit."

Zhou Yan's expression darkened even further at this.

"Then at least cover yourself with your robes, you bastard!"

"What are you trying to do like this?"

Xuanyuan Qingyao followed Zhou Yan's line of sight and happened to look at the hem of her own robe; crouching down like that left her completely exposed to him.

But Xuanyuan Qingyao didn't show a hint of panic, naturally lifting her robe further.

"I'm wearing shorts underneath, there's nothing to... ah."

Before she could finish, Xuanyuan Qingyao was sent flying by a knight kick from the rapidly pursuing Shi Suiyan.

Blushing furiously, Shi Suiyan pointed at Xuanyuan Qingyao and said,

"You... you person, how can you be so shameless!"

Xuanyuan Qingyao simply sat up and rubbed her face.

"I didn't do anything? I'm clearly wearing shorts."

"That's still not allowed!"

In the distance, Long Tianxing exerted every last bit of his strength, finally arriving late to the scene.

As soon as he arrived, he saw Zhou Yan lying on the ground, and a red-faced Shi Suiyan confronting Xuanyuan Qingyao.

Long Tianxing was completely dumbfounded.

His Movement Technique was passed down from the Fifth Elder. He had spent quite a few Spirit Stones to learn it back then.

It was said to be what the Elder used during his early years of traveling the world, a standout among Movement Techniques of the same rank.

How were all of them so fast?

Xuanyuan Qingyao was one thing, she was at the Late Nascent Soul Stage, but Shi Suiyan, a Core Formation Cultivator, was faster than him, who had already reached Nascent Soul. Wasn't that a bit much?

Had he really been swindled again!

"Achoo!"

Outside the Secret Realm, the three parties who were currently in a cold war confrontation suddenly heard a noise. They all tensed up, looking toward the direction of the sound.

Seeing a group of people and non-people all staring at him, the Fifth Elder just rubbed his nose with a look of disdain.

"What, you guys care if someone is thinking about me?"

Ao Ze snorted coldly and looked back toward the Secret Realm again.

He was truly enraged seeing that bastard's nonchalant attitude.

Originally, Tianjun was the trump card he brought and shouldn't have been revealed casually. Without even guessing, he knew that fellow had used some trick to influence him, causing them to fall into this situation first and making the standoff so tense.

He only hoped that if the Demon Sect's people failed their move later, they wouldn't drag the Dragon Clan into it.

They clearly only came to take back what belonged to the Dragon Clan; why did so much trouble have to be stirred up?

He only hoped the Old Ancestor would be effective, otherwise, when this world falls into chaos again, the Dragon Clan's situation would only get worse.

Seeing that neither the Fifth Elder's side nor the Dragon Clan's side made any further moves, the third party also breathed a sigh of relief.

Among them, one was a Cultivator surrounded by a green wind field, one was a Cultivator wrapped tightly in a black robe, and another was a Cultivator wearing a mask, with only short golden hair visible.

The three of them didn't look at the Secret Realm, but continued to keep their eyes on the teams of the powerhouses from both sides.

Because all three parties were spying on and watching each other, it didn't seem that obvious.

In front of the Cultivators, the fluorescent light surrounding that towering giant tree had gradually spread from the roots to the trunk.

"Are we... not here at the right time?"

Bai Ling got off Long Tianxing's back and felt a headache coming on as he watched this scene.

"You're still looking? There's a person lying down here, do something about it!"

Zhou Yan let out a mournful cry from the ground.

After a while, Zhou Yan finally recovered.

He looked at the nonchalant Xuanyuan Qingyao, the hostile Shi Suiyan, Long Tianxing with a strange expression wondering about something, and the currently fawning Bai Ling.

He couldn't help but wonder, are we really properly exploring a Secret Realm?

Why does it feel like I'm the only one charging forward?

"Fellow Daoist Bai, what exactly are you trying to do?"

The one who had immediately helped Zhou Yan up was him, and the one looking after him on the side was also him, being so attentive it was almost out of character.

After all, in Zhou Yan's view, Bai Ling had done something unknown and was also a bit weak—the man had been carried over on Long Tianxing's back—yet now he was busying himself about. There was definitely something fishy.

Bai Ling rubbed his hands at this and said with a smile,

"Brother Zhou, aren't you being a bit distant?"

"You're not feeling well right now, so it's only right that I help. Of course, I also wanted to ask, did Fellow Daoist pick any bodhi fruit this time?"

The map of Yan State is so short; the dagger is revealed so soon?

Seeing Zhou Yan's reaction, Bai Ling quickly added,

"Don't worry, I won't let Fellow Daoist lose out."

"Just consider it that I owe Fellow Daoist a favor, plus I'll exchange something of equal value for it. What do you think?"

"Me, me, me! I want to exchange for one too. I can trade Nanming Li Fire for it."

At this time, Xuanyuan Qingyao, who was nearby, also chimed in.

And this sentence made Bai Ling a bit unhappy.

"Nickname, what are you doing? You're perfectly fine, why are you competing with me for a bodhi fruit?"

Only then did Zhou Yan remember the crucial thing.

Oh right, I almost forgot!

So he quickly opened his inventory.

[bodhi fruit]

[Quality: Legendary]

[Description: Cultivated by an unknown powerhouse. Eating it can improve Comprehension Ability, mend one's own deficiencies, and is beneficial for cultivation.]

Is it only Legendary?

He felt a bit disappointed.

Seeing such a big fuss and such an intimidating name, he thought he'd get a Mythic item.

"Healthy competition, healthy competition. Everyone, tell me what you can offer?"

Since it was only a Legendary item, Zhou Yan didn't have any intention of hiding it anymore.

Bai Ling was the first to reply.

"I can give you the Deduction Method of Butian Pavilion, plus one selection from our ancient records."

"However, for those records, you'll need to come with me to the Butian Pavilion library to get them; real-name registration is required."

"I'll still give you a portion of Nanming Li Fire, plus I can teach you the Movement Technique I used just now," Xuanyuan Qingyao said with a calm face.

"And you?" Zhou Yan then looked at Long Tianxing.

Long Tianxing pointed at himself in astonishment.

"Huh? There's a share for me too?"

"Stop the nonsense. I definitely have extras of the fruit."

"Since Fellow Daoist Bai and Fellow Daoist Xuanyuan have both made offers, if you want to eat one, shouldn't you make an offer too?"

Long Tianxing got excited upon hearing this.

Although he hadn't heard of the bodhi fruit, since Bai Ling and Xuanyuan Qingyao were so eager, it clearly wasn't anything bad. And having just broken through his mental block, he was in a state of being proactive.

Having a Heaven And Earth Treasure to assist his cultivation was naturally good.

"But, can't you apply for anything that's available in the Qingxu Grotto-Heaven? I don't really have anything too great to give you."

"Then you owe me a portion of Luck. When the time comes, just let me absorb some."

Hearing this, and seeing the other's mischievous grin, Long Tianxing suddenly felt his skin crawl.

He was about to refuse, but the words died in his throat.

It was just some Luck after all. If he let those from other sects see him refuse, they'd think he couldn't afford it.

Anyway, he had just finished burning some recently, so a little more wouldn't hurt.

"That's fine, but I used it all up not long ago. You need to give me some time to recover it."

Zhou Yan nodded, not probing into how the other had used up his Luck.

He just looked at Shi Suiyan again.

"We have a cooperation, so I won't take anything from you."

"You need to increase your cultivation as quickly as possible to face that matter."

Shi Suiyan had also calmed down by now. Hearing Zhou Yan say this, she nodded with a smile.

Senior Brother really does care about me; he even specifically made up an excuse to give her a portion too.

Regardless of what Shi Suiyan thought,

Zhou Yan took out an item that looked like a small pavilion and set it down.

"It's not very safe here. This item can conceal our presence in the Secret Realm. Let's go inside first."

With that, everyone swarmed inside.

And after Zhou Yan entered, he also began his great cooking undertaking.

It was called cooking, but it was actually just plates of salad or sliced fruit.

Looking at these plates laid out before them, Shi Suiyan and Xuanyuan Qingyao were the first to start eating, while Bai Ling and Long Tianxing were stunned.

"What is this, a little dessert?"

"Didn't you say there was bodhi fruit? Where is it?"

"We're supposed to be in a hurry to explore the Secret Realm, yet we're resting here and eating afternoon tea. Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Zhou Yan quickly poked a piece of fruit flesh and stuffed it into his mouth.

"The fruit is right here. It's been processed by me with a special method. It's absolutely natural, harmless, and can even enhance the original effects. Just eat it with confidence."

Sure enough, just as Zhou Yan's voice fell, Xuanyuan Qingyao, who was eating, instantly increased her cultivation by a level, reaching Nascent Soul Perfection.

Seeing this, Bai Ling and Long Tianxing also swallowed their saliva and took a small taste.

As it turned out, one taste was all it took to be shocked, and they also began to eat ravenously.

Watching this scene, Zhou Yan was already blooming with joy inside.

Banquet Name: Bodhi Banquet

Obtained Traits: [Child of Destiny (Red)], [Imperial Teacher (Red)], [child of destiny (Gold)], [bodhi (Gold)], [Immortal Reincarnation (Purple)], [Double Pupils (Purple)] Unknown trait being acquired... Acquisition failed.

Banquet Scale: Rank 5-7

Banquet Dishes: 5 Stars+

Banquet Satisfaction: 5 Stars+

Another white light rose as Bai Ling's cultivation also reached Nascent Soul Perfection, while Shi Suiyan and Long Tianxing's cultivations became a bit more stable.

But the one who gained the most was Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan saw that the Law of Consumption had increased to 87%, and the Law of Creation had increased to 71%.

Thinking about the good things he could exchange for from Bai Ling and Xuanyuan Qingyao later, he almost couldn't help but laugh.

And what made him happiest was that sliced fruit really saved on Materials.

At first glance, it was 5 people and 5 fruits, but in reality, it was finished using only four fruits, and he had pocketed one for himself.

Looking at those magnificent traits, he could only say, Dragon God is awesome.

By the way, whose was the Immortal Reincarnation trait? And what was that unknown trait?