The Black Bear Monster lived in the largest building in the village.
It looked a lot like the grand courtyard residences from our world.
After we sat down in the living room, the Black Bear Monster had its subordinates bring us tea and fruit.
I had never seen any of those fruits before.
That only made me less willing to eat them carelessly.
Naturally, I did not dare drink the tea either.
Ye Jinghong was even more cautious than I was.
"What's wrong, Mr. Jiang? Are you afraid the food and drinks are poisoned?" The Black Bear Monster saw through my thoughts.
I said blandly, "I'm neither thirsty nor hungry."
The Black Bear Monster sighed. "Mr. Jiang, I have treated you sincerely, yet your distant attitude truly chills my heart."
I had not expected it to be so blunt.
I felt a little awkward.
However, Ye Jinghong said, "This is our first meeting. There is no trust between us to speak of. What is wrong with being cautious?"
The Black Bear Monster nodded at her words. "Miss Ye is right. I was presumptuous. But sir, I suggest you try this red fruit. It is called the Longevity Fruit, also known as the Longevity Fruit. Eating it can slow the aging of every organ in our bodies. And this Finger Banana—don't be fooled by its finger-sized appearance. It is also a good thing. It can strengthen our bodies. The physiques of many Chi Clan members would not be exaggerated by the phrase steel bones and iron sinews, all because they have eaten it."
Its words tempted me somewhat.
I glanced at Ye Jinghong, then picked up a Finger Banana, peeled it, and swallowed it in one bite.
To my surprise, the Finger Banana melted the moment it entered my mouth. Like