The third branch of the giant tree, the inner courtyard of the dojo.
The breeze blows, the leaves above the head rustle, and the shades of the trees are mottled with the wind.
The fragrance of tea emerges from the edge, the tea soup is light green and clear, with a long aftertaste.
"Speaking of this healing fruit, it does have the effect of extending life and healing. You came at the right time. The fruit is not easy to preserve and will be ripe the night after tomorrow." Mu Xin sat on the wooden floor and looked forward, his eyes far away, like
It's about remembering something.
"Then how can we ask for it? Please ask senior to point out a clear path." Chen Ren put down the tea cup in his hand and quickly asked for advice in a low voice.
This concerns Master Shouyuan and he doesn't dare to treat him lightly.
"To be able to teach an outstanding apprentice like you, my master must be extraordinary."
"Master, he has clearly understood the meaning of the sword. He is truly extraordinary." He glanced at Mu Xin, who was sitting next to him and was still looking into the distance. Although the question was very abrupt, he still spoke softly.
"Actually, thirteen years ago, my life was about to expire. Thanks to a disciple as filial as you, I am where I am today." Mu Xin laughed loudly, startling countless birds and beasts flying on the branches.
Put down the teacup, stood up, and strode out of the courtyard.
Chen Ren and Betty quickly got up and chased after him.
Following Mu Xin all the way up the spiral staircase, the soldiers and churchgoers all bowed their heads and saluted. Mu Xin in front of him paused and arrived.
The seventh branch of the giant tree, the Ecclesiastical Council.
There is almost no difference between Zhiya, the only difference is that there are many guards here, three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry is not an exaggeration.
"The top is the ninth branch of the temple. The healing fruit only appears on the ninth branch." Mu Xin pointed at the particularly thick branch diagonally above and introduced to the two people behind him.
Looking along his fingers, a branch appeared in front of Chen Ren with a much richer sense of life than other branches.
Before he could speak, a small palace appeared in front of him. There was no decoration outside the palace, but it was still eye-catching. It seemed to grow out of a tree trunk, and it fit perfectly.
The palace door opened silently, and a strong old man strode out, hugging a bear with both hands.
"Mu Xin, we haven't seen each other for a long time. Why didn't you say hello in advance when you came up today? I'm so ready." The old man wrapped his arms around Mu Xin and was hugged tightly. He kept complaining.
Mu Xin's body was stiff and he did not dare to exert force for fear of hurting the old man. He introduced the two of them and told them what they wanted.
"Yes, for Mu Xin's sake, I will intercept a healing fruit and leave it to you, but the condition is 50 million crowns or you join the cult." After hearing the two people's conditions, the old man agreed without hesitation.
In a peaceful atmosphere, Chen and Ren left, and the final choice was 50 million kronor.
After watching the two people leave, the old man who came out of the palace reached out to pat his robe and turned back to the palace. Mu Xin bent down to see him off.
After understanding something that was on his mind, Chen Ren's steps became a little more brisk. It was the time of sunset. The setting sun shone through the gaps in the clouds, and everywhere it went was golden. The sky behind the giant tree dimmed, and night fell.
After simply buying some food, the two returned to the forest sea, where the giant tree spirit was waiting for them.
Back in Linhai, night has fallen, the bonfire in the camp has been lit, and a black cat is lying next to the bonfire, with the bandages on its body missing.
"Have you thought about it?" Chen Ren stroked Eucalyptus Lan's fur with his palm and asked softly.
He was looking forward to what stories this cat would bring him.
"Hey, you have been a life-saving grace to me, what else can't be said." Black Cat sighed, and there was no gender in his voice. At this time, the cat's face fell, and he talked about his very embarrassing past.
"I have had spiritual intelligence for more than forty years. I was still very ignorant at that time. It was about nine years ago that I became able to communicate." Yulan said in a low voice as she looked at the giant tree in the distance.
Although spiritual intelligence is born very early, it is not cultivated and grows very slowly.
"I have known since I was born that I have begun to passively accept information from the outside world. Although the range of my perception is limited, I also enjoy people's worship."
"But all this was changed by one person. He found a strange vine somewhere. He planted the vine inside my body and absorbed the nutrients that belonged to me. It parasitized all my roots, and my growth rate was
He suppressed it." When talking about the vines, the cat's eyes were filled with rage, and his claws rubbed against the rotten dead wood beneath him to vent his frustration.
"Later, he founded the Giant Wood God Cult, and his name was Muxi." Chen Renzheng was listening with great interest, and a sound of gnashing teeth suddenly came from Yulan's mouth, and then she said "ha" into the air.
"During this period, my nutrition was deprived of me. I was already in a coma and couldn't record anything. I didn't wake up again until my wisdom slowly improved over a long period of time. That was because the vine had taken over one of my branches."
"After the death of Muxi and the empty guard, I took the opportunity to separate most of the life energy and send it into the leopard's body along with the spiritual intelligence. In the past few years, I have always wanted revenge, so I kept attacking the guard." Yulan's eyes flashed with hatred,
Obviously he hates the Giant Wood God Cult deeply.
"It's so pitiful." Betty reached out and stroked Eucalyptus Lan's back. The similar situation made her sympathize with the black cat.
"Didn't you go to see Mu Xin today? He is very strong, right? He can still wield a sword to fight enemies at the age of one hundred and twenty, but he can only do so with the fruit on that vine. Guess what the fruit is?
What's the price?" It turned its head suddenly, looked at the young man with a pair of cat eyes, and said every word.
Chen Ren's expression froze, his eyes widened and he exclaimed in disbelief: "Are there any side effects?"
Thinking about it carefully, it is true that if the tree can increase lifespan out of thin air, this tree has long been occupied by the Alliance for research, and it cannot be still under the control of the Giant Wood God Sect.
"Did you know? In fact, many tourists who travel to the country of giant trees disappear every year..."
Black Cat continued to talk, and he couldn't help but think of the professional robbers the Giant Wood Country encountered that night. Were they supported by the Giant Wood Country?
"Those missing tourists are locked up in the giant tree, waiting for the last day of the Autumn Harvest Festival. They are the final catalyst for the ripening of the healing fruit." The black cat revealed the ultimate secret of the Giant Wood Cult.
"As for those who have eaten the fruit, they will indeed extend their life by one year, but they can only live like a dog and obey the mercy of the gods. It is not just a matter of the next fruit, but also need to take a little juice secreted by the vines every day during the life extension period.
, otherwise the fruit will have no effect at all, and you will have to endure the pain of being eaten by thousands of ants."
Speaking of fruits, Yulan was full of disdain, with a sneer in her voice.
After hearing what Black Cat told about the side effects of the healing fruit, he looked gloomy. He didn't expect that this was just a scam, and the plan to extend his life and replace his senior sister failed.
He stood up and returned to the tent, and took out a rolled up piece of paper from his pocket. The ordinary piece of paper had no markings, but it was written in Alliance language.
Mu Xin surrendered to the church and could not be trusted.