"Right now, there are still nineteen Crimson Flame Plums, while I've only obtained one Qian Yuan Fire Cloud Needle. I'm still nowhere near gathering the full set."
Lu Xuan glanced at the nineteen Spirit Fruits hanging from the spirit tree, fire clouds flowing over them.
"The Crimson Flame Plum is a Fifth Grade Spirit Plant. I wonder if, after it matures, its vitality can still give rise to a second batch of Spirit Fruit."
"If not, then collecting a complete set of Qian Yuan Fire Cloud Needles will be somewhat difficult. I'll have to think of a way to get another Crimson Flame Plum."
With a thought, two fiery-red plums slowly drifted before him.
Held in his hand, his skin could feel the astonishing yet gentle power coming from the Crimson Flame Plum, as if he were soaking in a scorching hot spring.
He picked one up and gently took a bite. The sweet, crisp flesh melted as soon as it entered his mouth, turning into wisps of blazing spiritual energy that burrowed into every part of his body.
"Hoo..."
Lu Xuan only felt warmth spreading through every part of him—his limbs and bones, his internal organs—making him unable to help but let out a deep breath. Pale-red spiritual energy surged from his mouth and nose.
"As expected of a Fifth Grade Spirit Fruit. Even after all the flesh has been absorbed and digested, a great deal of Fire Spirit Aura still remains, nourishing my body."
Lu Xuan thought to himself.
The Crimson Flame Plum could be used to feed fire-attribute High-Level Spirit Beasts, and could also assist in cultivating fire-attribute divine abilities and secret arts. After being consumed over a long period, one's body would gradually be changed into an Acquired Fire Spirit Body. It could be said to