22: Spirit-Sculpting Fruit? No, I want the Spirit-Sculpting Tree!

After reading this guide, Lin Xingyu nodded. There was a lot of useful information in it.

The "spirit shaping fruit" in this reward was a Heaven And Earth Treasure that could change one's spirit seed.

If Lin Xingyu's spirit seed was indeed a potted plant, this would be incredibly important to him.

But he wasn't, though "spirit shaping fruit" was very expensive and could be sold at a high price.

What he was interested in wasn't the "spirit shaping fruit," but the giant tree that could bear "spirit shaping fruit."

According to the guide, there was a giant tree in the center of the Trial Secret Realm, and only the top three participants in the trial could approach it and pick a "spirit shaping fruit."

He had a World Tree in his Inner World, which was a top-tier plant life, and perhaps it could establish some connection with the giant tree.

He wondered if he could use the World Tree to subdue that giant tree, or trick it into his Inner World.

That way, he would have a continuous supply of "spirit shaping fruit."

There was also the pet egg rewarded by the academy, which was equally precious and something Lin Xingyu needed.

The beast tamers in this world were formidable; they didn't just rely on their beasts for combat, their own fighting power was also not weak at all.

Many beast tamers, when cooperating with their beasts, could often achieve an effect greater than 1+1=2.

For example, the leader of the Blazing Lion Adventurer Group in Starfall City was a powerful beast tamer.

He single-handedly built the Blazing Lion Adventurer Group and developed it into a major force in Starfall City.

Beasts were not only combat partners, but many were also means of transportation, which was what Lin Xingyu currently needed most.

He didn't want to jog everywhere he went, completely lacking in style.

In this world, there were two ways to obtain pets.

One was to domesticate young beasts, but this method had an extremely low success rate and was only suitable for some docile exotic beasts.

The second was pet eggs, and pet eggs also had two ways of being produced.

One type was exotic beast eggs produced by exotic beasts, with a very small chance of becoming a pet egg.

The other type was hatched from a spirit seed, equivalent to a special artifact seed.

The probability of pet eggs appearing was also extremely low.

This also led to beast tamers having a very high status in this world.

It was said that Starfall Academy was offering pet eggs as rewards this time.

The competition this time was bound to be fierce.

But it didn't matter, Lin Xingyu was determined to win first place in this trial... Early the next morning.

At the city gate.

Today was the day of the promotion trial.

Lin Xingyu arrived at the city gate early.

Many people had already gathered there, bustling and lively.

As per custom, they would undergo the trial in Secret Realm F-9527 outside the city.

The spatial rifts that appeared on Blue Star varied in form, and the Secret Realms behind them were equally strange and diverse.

These Secret Realms were fragmented spaces, containing various terrains such as land and oceans.

The rules of many Secret Realms would restrict the Rank of creatures entering them.

This was a self-protection mechanism to prevent powerful creatures from damaging the Secret Realm.

Currently, the only known Secret Realm that did not restrict entry Rank was located on Sakura Island, which was the Otherworld Battlefield.

Humans classify Secret Realms into Ranks from F to SSS based on the Rank of creatures that can enter.

The higher the Rank of the Secret Realm, the higher the danger and resource value.

The Trial Secret Realm they were going to this time was an F-Rank Secret Realm.

As per custom, Starfall Academy's guardian beast would escort them.

Lin Xingyu was not in a hurry and waited patiently by the side.

Many people at the scene, upon seeing Lin Xingyu's arrival, showed expressions of disdain.

"Why is he joining the fun? Does he also want to go to Starfall Academy?"

"He's got a death wish! There are dangers in the Secret Realm, don't get yourself killed!"

"Alas, human greed knows no bounds. With his strength, wouldn't it be better to just stay at home?"

"Indeed, he should be looking for a job now, something like planting or landscaping, that would fit his potted plant setting."

"No choice, it's his last bit of stubbornness, we won't be in the same league anymore after this."

...Everyone was discussing, not thinking highly of Lin Xingyu.

"Brother Yu, you're here so early!"

Just then, Wang Ledian walked over, carrying a giant backpack, his face a bit pale.

Seeing this, Lin Xingyu asked with concern:

"Old Dian, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so bad? Is it because your nightlife has been too rich recently, and you've expended too much energy?"

At this moment, Wang Chiyao also walked over with dark circles under her eyes, a huge water bottle hanging from her waist.

"The day before yesterday, when Uncle Lei and the others were on night patrol, they saw him at the entrance of Youmengfang!"

"Youmengfang?"

Lin Xingyu was startled.

Youmengfang was a famous entertainment venue in Starfall City.

This guy really knows how to have fun!

Wang Ledian, uncharacteristically, didn't retort. He gestured forward with his chin and whispered, "He's the chief examiner this time!"

Lin Xingyu looked in the direction he indicated and immediately chuckled.

"Isn't that the old man from the Spirit Awakening Ritual last time? What a coincidence!"

"Old Dian, you really are a blessed person, you meet acquaintances wherever you go!"

Wang Ledian's face was full of bitterness: "Alas, don't mention it, a hero doesn't boast of past glories."

"Old Dian, why are you carrying so many things?"

Wang Chiyao looked at the large bag on Wang Ledian's back, a little curious.

"Better safe than sorry. I have everything in here, and I might need it later."

Wang Ledian patted the huge backpack on his back, looking smug.

"Alright, that makes a lot of sense!"

Wang Chiyao pouted and turned to Lin Xingyu:

"Brother Xingyu, what have you two been doing these past few days, familiarizing yourselves with your spirit seeds?"

"I've been killing monsters and leveling up these past two days."

Lin Xingyu nodded.

"Killing monsters and leveling up? Don't you dislike playing games?"

Wang Chiyao was a little confused, then understood.

"That's true, playing games can relieve stress."

"I've been having nightmares these past two days, probably due to too much stress."

"Quick, tell me what kind of nightmare. You, with your fearless personality, still have nightmares?"

Hearing Wang Chiyao's words, Wang Ledian immediately became interested.

"I dreamed I was being chased. I've been having this dream for the past two days, I'm going crazy!"

Wang Chiyao rubbed her throbbing head, a little annoyed... On the other side, Su Yingxue was standing in the corner.

Her gaze, through her hair, secretly scanned that familiar figure.

"He actually came, the trial is dangerous, he..."

This thought had just arisen when she ruthlessly crushed it.

She angrily turned her face away.

"Hmph, let the exotic beasts bite you to death later, I don't care..."

"Xuexue, what's wrong? Why do you seem a bit distracted?"

Xu Miao next to her leaned over and asked with concern.

"No... nothing, I haven't slept well these past two days."

Su Yingxue hastily composed herself, forcing a smile.

Just then, a voice rang in Su Yingxue's mind.

"Xiaoxue, is this your little lover?"

"No! He's not! Aunt Feng, don't talk nonsense!"

...At the same time, in front of everyone.

Lin Mo was questioning his subordinate with an angry face: "What? The Cloudwing Beast isn't coming?"