Lightning-Avoiding Fruit Stolen

"Jiu Chen, it's just ahead."

Zijin slightly serious voice emanated from the Contract Space.

Xiao Fan nodded, immediately stopped walking, and looked ahead with his dark eyes.

The moment he stepped into the valley, he sensed a peculiar aura, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"The atmosphere here gives me a very special feeling."

Xiao Fan squinted, sensing the atmosphere in the air.

It was both peculiar and comfortable.

"This is the place you chose to undergo your Lightning Tribulation? It's certainly different."

"That's right, don't you even know who I am?"

Zijin's arrogant voice rang out, followed by an explanation.

"This is a rare Five Elements Origin Land, a core of the Five Elements Spirit Source nurtured by heaven and earth. Here, the Five Elements have each taken shape, mutually generating and complementing each other. It is the most suitable place for us to cleanse our marrow, transcend tribulations, and temper our origins."

After hearing what Zijin said about how powerful it was, Xiao Fan looked ahead in surprise.

Upon closer inspection, the difference in environment was indeed apparent.

To the east lies a vast forest, brimming with the vibrant life force of wood. To the west stretches a crimson lava field, where wisps of scorching Fire Element rise gently, warm yet not scorching, intense yet not violent.

Strange phenomena were observed at both the north and south ends.

To the south lies a body of water, its elements warm, vast, and ever-flowing. To the north lies a thick layer of earth, its elements solid and substantial.

It contains the elements of wood, fire, water, and earth.

"It seems to be lacking a bit of gold."

Xiao Fan asked, puzzled.

The Zijin in the space shook its head.

"We don't lack it; the gold element is beneath our feet."

"Underfoot?"

Xiao Fan subconsciously lowered his head.

Zijin said the gold was beneath their feet, could it be that...?

"We're standing on a gold mine!"

Xiao Fan's eyes lit up; the gold mine he found in the game was truly unclaimed property.

He realized that it must be his now.

Thinking of this, Xiao Fan silently memorized the location, planning to investigate whether there was really a gold mine beneath his feet after the financial tribulation was over.

Zijin rolled his eyes and said irritably.

"Who told you that gold is gold ore? But there are indeed metal veins beneath our feet."

"It's not a gold mine."

Xiao Fan was somewhat disappointed.

But thinking about it carefully, the metal veins in the game should be quite valuable.

If this vein has some special use, it's no less valuable than a gold mine!

As Xiao Fan was lost in thought, Zijin spoke again. Perhaps because she was about to undergo her tribulation, her voice carried a hint of nervousness.

"Although the power of the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth) is gathered here, the five elements are clearly distinct and not chaotic."

"The Heavenly Lightning Tribulation is domineering and destructive. If one is not careful when undergoing the tribulation, it will backfire. However, in this Five Elements Origin Land, the destructive power of the Heavenly Lightning Tribulation will be harmonized and gently dismantled by the Five Elements Cycle Great Dao layer by layer."

Thunder tempers the body, the five elements nourish it, tribulation power is used for forging, and spiritual energy is used for replenishment.

That is precisely why this is the most suitable place for us to undergo our tribulation.

Xiao Fan listened attentively. He didn't understand much of this knowledge, but it sounded impressive.

"Jiu Chen, bring out the Lightning-Avoiding Fruit. I'm about to undergo my tribulation."

Zijin's tone was solemn.

The Lightning Tribulation that the Spirit Sparrow clan faces during their advancement are terrifying; many of their members have perished in these Lightning Tribulation.

Not to mention that for some reason, the Lightning Tribulation he faced this time during his growth period was even more powerful, scaring her so much that she didn't dare to come out.

Although she had been sleeping and accumulating energy these days, and Xiao Fan had found her the Wall Thunder Fruit, she was still very nervous.

You must know that if the Lightning Tribulation fails, the result is that the soul will be scattered.

No! She needs to go home and inherit the family business; she absolutely cannot die here.

With this in mind, Zijin calmed himself down, realizing that any cowardice could become a weakness.

"Jiu Chen, you stand here for a moment, and when I need you, transfer the energy to me."

Xiao Fan had never heard Zijin speak so seriously before, and he knew in his heart that Zijin's Lightning Tribulation this time was more difficult than he had imagined. He nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, you can use all my energy."

Zijin recalled the seemingly inexhaustible energy within Xiao Fan's body back in the City of Kings, and his confidence grew even stronger.

Alright, let's begin!

Xiao Fan took out Lightning-Avoiding Fruit from his spatial storage.

"Zijin, come out."

Just as Xiao Fan finished speaking, a surprised voice suddenly came from behind him.

"It's Lightning-Avoiding Fruit!"

The next second, Xiao Fan felt a gust of wind beside him, and then the Lightning-Avoiding Fruit in his hand disappeared.

Before he could react, a wild and untamed woman appeared before him.

The woman has healthy, deep brown skin and long, jet-black hair tied high in a neat ponytail, exuding a cool and wild charm.

Wearing a simple hunting outfit sewn with leopard print, he exudes a casual and rugged vibe. His exposed waist and legs are taut and his muscles are full of power.

Adorned with animal teeth ornaments around her neck and ears, and with the same embellishment of animal teeth on her belt, she exudes a primitive and wild aura.

Her pair of clear, emerald-green eyes, as bright as sparkling gems, subtly revealed that she was no human.

This is a Magic Beast that has taken human form.

Xiao Fan was certain.

At that moment, the Magic Beast was holding his Lightning-Avoiding Fruit.

Inside the Contract Space, Zijin was so enraged by what he saw that he jumped up and down in a rage, his voice filled with indignation. "Damn it! Where did this wild leopard come from, daring to steal my Lightning-Avoiding Fruit! Jiu Chen, you hurry up and take the Lightning-Avoiding Fruit back for me!"

Xiao Fan:...

Xiao Fan's lips twitched slightly, his heart filled with helplessness.

Zijin makes it sound so easy, without even considering who the other party is!

If nothing unexpected happens, the Leopard Woman in front of us is a level 300 Magic Beast!

If you really anger her, it's uncertain whether you can escape unscathed, let alone snatch the Lightning-Avoiding Fruit from her.

Xiao Fan felt a pang of regret; he should have thought of that sooner!

Zijin previously stated that this place is a rare treasure land. How could it not have powerful Magic Beast dwelling and inhabiting it?

He should have observed the situation more carefully before taking out the Lightning-Avoiding Fruit; now, at this crucial moment, the Lightning-Avoiding Fruit has been snatched away by the other party.

It's virtually impossible for him to snatch Lightning-Avoiding Fruit from a level 300 Magic Beast on his own!

What to do?

Just as Xiao Fan's mind was in turmoil, the Leopard Woman opposite him slowly raised her eyes, her emerald green pupils looking at Xiao Fan with a hint of condescension.

She had expected a fierce battle after seizing the Lightning-Avoiding Fruit, but upon seeing that her opponent was just a human, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Humans! They're easy prey.

They've already taken it; they wouldn't dare try to take it back now.

No longer needing to fight other Magic Beast and having successfully obtained the Lightning-Avoiding Fruit, the Leopard Woman was in an exceptionally good mood, and her gaze towards Xiao Fan was no longer malicious.

"Human boy, I'll take this Lightning-Avoiding Fruit. Considering you have no power to resist, I'll allow you to make one request. As long as it's not unreasonable, I'll grant it."

The Leopard Woman's voice was wildly hoarse, and her tone was light and cheerful.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan's eyes lit up suddenly, and his tone became urgent.

"Really, any request is acceptable?"

Seeing that he was so sensible, the Leopard Woman waved her hand generously, her tone becoming increasingly casual. "Of course it's true. Just tell me what you want."

Xiao Fan scratched the back of his head somewhat awkwardly, and said earnestly, "Then... could you please return the Lightning-Avoiding Fruit to me? This fruit is truly crucial to me."

The moment the words left her lips, the Leopard Woman's expression changed drastically, and her aura suddenly became sharp.

Is this damn human playing a trick on himself?

Damn it! A surge of anger instantly welled up in the Leopard Woman's heart.

How dare a mere human to toy with a mighty Magic Beast!

Eat him!