Spirit-Patterned Crabapples Ripen, Sit in Rows, Share the Fruit

The two came and went in a hurry.

They originally wanted to ask about the background of the other Purple Qi possessor, but Wu Chu didn't tell them, only saying that he didn't know much, and they didn't dare to ask any more questions.

Last time Qingqiu Chen came and went in a hurry, and Wu Chu thought he would stay for two more days this time. Who would have thought that Feng Qilin was a fiery person and would leave with Qingqiu Chen.

After leaving Purple Jade Mountain, Feng Wu asked Qingqiu Chen, "Seventeen Brother, when you told me to say that, wasn't it the same as not telling you that we were going to hunt down that Demon Lord?"

Qingqiu Chen sighed softly, "Chief Feng, you are mistaken! I had you say that to tell Fellow Daoist Bu that even if we were to hunt down that Demon Lord, it would be perfectly reasonable. It would be to avenge our allies, not to steal his Merit. Fellow Daoist Bu will understand."

Upon hearing this, Feng Wu's brows slowly relaxed, and he finally said, "Judging from the power that Demon Lord displayed back then, he's not easy to deal with!"

Qingqiu Chen smiled and said, "Difficult to deal with does not mean impossible to deal with. We will report this matter to the Qilin Clan King, and I believe the King will make a decision. Our allies have been persecuted by the Demon Lord. If we do not demand an explanation from that Demon Lord, it would be unfair to our other allies."

Feng Wu nodded in agreement.

Qingqiu Chen added, "Chief Feng, there's no need to worry. If all else fails, we can still join forces with the Phoenix Clan! Perhaps we can devise a plan to have the Phoenix Clan lead the charge for us. However, this would put us at odds with the Phoenix Clan, and we must be careful that the Phoenix Clan doesn't secretly ally with the Dragon Clan."

Feng Wu glanced at Qingqiu Chen and thought to himself, "These people who play with their brains are really..."

Suddenly, he came to his senses and said, "Seventeen Brother, do you think Fellow Daoist also wants to use our hands to help him defeat that Demon Lord?"

Upon hearing this, Qingqiu Chen smiled confidently, "Does the leader think that someone like Fellow Daoist, who enjoys collecting Merit, would complain about having too many Merit?"

"So, it turns out you really didn't let it slip before, fellow Daoist?"

Qingqiu Chen nodded slightly and smiled, "Don't be fooled by your apparent dislike of showing off. If you observe carefully, you'll find that he actually enjoys displaying extravagance in a low-key and reserved manner. He may seem unassuming, but everything is laid bare. For example, he claims to be just an ordinary person, yet he possesses the aura of a top-grade Merit Spiritual Treasure, perhaps even a Merit Supreme Treasure; his cultivation level appears ordinary, yet he was able to slay that Demon Lord's clone; he planted twelve Innate Divine Flower in that Flower Valley without any attempt to conceal it; and he even had the Little Flower Fairies play music for us. Of all the beings we've seen, who has ever had such a grand display?"

"Brother Seventeen, what you say makes perfect sense. You really are a remarkable person, fellow Daoist." Feng Wu shook his head and chuckled, sighing with admiration.

"So, it's normal for him to show off to us unintentionally. It's just that he only remembered it was Merit after showing off." Qingqiu Chen laughed heartily.

Upon seeing this, Feng Wu couldn't help but burst into laughter.

At this moment, Wu Chu was also laughing heartily.

Of course, Wu Chu laughed not because he heard Qingqiu Chen's evaluation of him, but because the Purple Jade Spirit-Pattern Apple, which he had been waiting for for many years, had finally matured.

As for the Old Demon possibly facing an attack from the Qilin Clan first, that's just a possibility. Who knows if the Old Demon has planted any hidden tricks within the Qilin Clan?

Moreover, the Western Land are too far away, and his cultivation level is too low. Otherwise, he wouldn't mind bringing his ancestor's Puppet clone along to secretly watch a grand show.

But now, this potentially dramatic event is destined to be out of his reach.

Although he stirred up a storm with his own hands, that storm had nothing to do with him, and he couldn't even see it.

As for this Purple Jade Spirit-Pattern Apple, in theory, they should have harvested several batches of fruit over the past tens of thousands of years, since this thing only matures once every ten thousand years.

However, because the Sacred Tree was severely damaged, although Wu Chu healed it with his Merit, it still affected the ripening speed of the fruit.

Furthermore, after the Sacred Tree itself advanced, it was nourished by the Nine-Heavens Resting Soil, which allowed it to cultivate new Dao Resonance within its fruit, thus slowing down its growth.

With this experience, I believe the fruit's ripening speed will gradually recover next time, and it will once again ripen only once every ten thousand years.

The newly ripened fruit is also very different from the original Purple Jade Spirit-Pattern Apple. Originally, a Purple Jade Spirit-Pattern Apple could only add 18,000 years of arduous cultivation, but now it can add up to 36,000 years. Even without cultivation, it can add 36,000 years to one's lifespan.

Although it's not quite as good as Zhen Yuanzi's Ginseng Fruit, it's still quite excellent.

"Come on, sit in a row, let's share the fruit!"

Picking these Purple Jade Spirit Crabapple Fruits wasn't as troublesome as picking Ginseng Fruit. Wu Chu casually beckoned the fruits down from the tree, placed them on jade plates, and then smiled at the girls, young and old, who were looking at him with hopeful eyes.

"Little Moon Spirit cooks for us every day and manages all the affairs of Purple Jade Mountain perfectly. She works so hard and deserves a share."

With a wave of his hand, Wu Chu sent a Purple Jade Spirit-Pattern Apple, its surface covered with mysterious patterns that resembled white spiritual light, flying towards Little Moon Spirit.

Little Moon Spirit cupped her hands together, her little face beaming with joy, "Thank you A Chu!"

"Although Xiao Yu didn't manage many things, she did a good job teaching the Little Flower Fairies to play music and dance, so she deserves a share. Here, take it!"

"Thank you, Senior A Chu!"

The Little Fox's eyes crinkled with laughter as it hugged the Purple Jade Spirit-Pattern Apple and looked around.

"Fei'er has done a great job managing the Flower Fairy Clan, she deserves a share!"

"Thank you, thank you, Senior A Chu!"

Holding the Purple Jade Spirit-Pattern Apple, which was even larger than herself, Hua Feier was moved to tears.

"Yoyo is very sensible and hardworking. She always volunteers to do things and helps Little Moon Spirit. She deserves a reward. I hope you will continue to work hard!"

"Yo yo~~~"

The Little Deer Cub was also very happy, hopping and skipping around like a silly roe deer.

The Doggy, A Qiu, stared intently at Wu Chu with its serious face, occasionally licking its lips, revealing its inner hopes.

"A Qiu is too silly and immature. She doesn't want to do anything and doesn't deserve any encouragement. But considering that you've followed me the longest, you've worked hard even if you haven't made any great contributions. So this time I can only give you half a star. I hope you'll be more ambitious and diligent in the future."

"Woof woof woof..."

The Doggy barked a few times, sounding a little aggrieved, but still quickly licked the flesh of the half-fruit a few times so that no one would take it from it.

"Because the number of fruits is limited, each of the fifty-two Little Flower Fairies in the song and dance troupe can only receive half a fruit. Save it for the future! There will be other opportunities."

"Thank you, Senior A Chu!"

Even though it was only half a fruit, the Little Flower Fairies were still overwhelmed with gratitude.

"Little Moon Spirit, divide this half in two, give one half to Big Red, and the other half to Little Cai Niang."

Little Moon Spirit nodded and accepted the half of the Spirit-Patterned Crabapple.

"The fruit is limited, and it's impossible for everyone to have some. So, Fei'er, take seven of them to brew Hundred Flowers Spirit Brew, so that everyone has a chance to taste this flavor."

"Thank you, thank you, Senior A Chu!"

All the Little Flower Fairies were so moved that they started to sob.

"Alright, save the rest for later. Whoever makes a contribution to our Purple Jade Mountain will have a chance to receive my reward. Keep up the good work, everyone! For a better Purple Jade Mountain!"

"Come on!"

"Let's eat!"

"Good!"