Ji Hao fell silent again, closed his eyes, and felt the power of "Desolation" wash over him.
Seeing Ji Hao close his eyes to cultivate once more, Ye Fan had grown used to this mysterious figure who seemed to be from his "ancestor's" generation.
They were both descendants of Yanhuang. The man had said he had waited five thousand years; even if it had not truly been that long, he was still older than Ye Fan.
There was nothing shameful about clinging to a powerful backer!
Time for a grand family reunion.
He could not call him little brother anymore. Who knew, he might be some old monster skilled at preserving his youth. His face was pale too; perhaps his lifespan was nearly exhausted.
If he acknowledged him as kin now, then when this "senior" eventually Feathered, would not all his treasures and Scriptures go to Ye Fan, his "junior"?
That was how it always went in novels.
So what should he call him to sound close?
Old brother?
Old senior?
Old grandpa?
Call him whatever came to mind!
Ji Hao, who was currently sensing the power of "Desolation," had no idea someone was already eyeing his inheritance.
If Ji Hao found out, he would probably cry out, Well, damn!
Then he would use a Void Great Handprint to break Ye Fan's legs.
"Interesting. This should be an advanced form of the Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art."
Fortunately, Shi Hao's Stone Bowl was protecting him. Otherwise, he probably would not survive even a quarter of an hour in this Desolate Ancient Forbidden Zone. The power of "Desolation" stole one's Vitality, and the stronger one's cultivation, the stronger its effect. Yet that was not the main concern. What he feared was absorbing too much Vitality and upsetting the balance between life and death. If that happened, he would be finished.
Seeing Ji Hao close his eyes to cultivate again, the others felt their stomachs grow empty and dispersed to search for food.
Once Ye Fan finally went looking for food, Ji Hao opened his eyes and said, "It is time to make preparations."
He immediately used the Void Secret Technique and followed closely behind Ye Fan and Pang Bo.
Not far ahead, they saw several Old Vines as thick as water barrels surrounding an open space. There was a spring pool about one meter wide, its water bubbling forth like Sweet Spring nectar.
Beside the spring grew more than ten small trees over half a meter tall. Their broad, emerald-green leaves resembled human palms, and each tree bore a bright red fruit shaped somewhat like a cherry.
Nine Wonders Immortal Medicine!
A trace of heat flashed through Ji Hao's heart. This was why he had risked coming to the Forbidden Zone! Today, Ji Hao would be riding Ye Fan's coattails for some Fortune.
Although he did not know whether that peerless white-clad Empress was currently standing within the Bronze Immortal Palace beneath the abyss, watching this place—
After thinking it over, however, he relaxed. Ye Fan had a good relationship with him, after all. At worst, Ji Hao could lower his seniority by a few hundred generations and call Ye Fan his ancestor. Besides, during the battle on Mars, he had saved Ye Fan's life and forged a deep grandfather-grandson bond with him. Was taking advantage of one's grandfather really called freeloading?
This was called filial respect!
Besides, perhaps this face of his might also earn the Ruthless Emperor's approval!
Although Ji Hao himself could not see any changes, the setting had clearly stated that this was an influence on one's Origin, something that could not be detected at all. To himself, he looked no different from before.
The three passed through the vines and hurried over. From far away, they could already smell a rich fragrance.
"I'm starving to death!" Pang Bo's eyes nearly turned green when he saw the fruits.
"Could fruits this fragrant be poisonous?" Ye Fan hesitated and pulled Pang Bo back.
After all, the brighter and more alluring something looked, the more poisonous it tended to be. That applied not only to people, but to animals as well.
"If you two are not eating, then I will not stand on ceremony!"
A hand stretched out from beside Ye Fan, flawless and white, warm as white jade.
Without the slightest hesitation, it plucked three fruits at once.
"Senior, why are you here?" Ye Fan asked in pleasant surprise.
He had just been thinking about building connections and inheriting Ji Hao's estate, and now Ji Hao had come to him himself.
Ji Hao frowned. "I have a feeling you are thinking about something bad."
Ye Fan awkwardly scratched his head and laughed. "How could I be?"
The current Ye Fan was not yet the Ye Hei of the future. His skin was not that thick yet. He had only just been thinking about inheriting someone's estate when he immediately ran into its owner, so naturally he felt embarrassed.
"You should eat some too. It will benefit your future cultivation." Ji Hao sealed two fruits inside the Jade Box.
"Remember to save some fruits. They may come in handy later," Ji Hao warned.
"Understood, Senior!" Ye Fan replied.
Ji Hao gently bit into the fruit. Juice flowed out, and its fragrance lingered around him, carrying a sweet aroma straight into his Five Viscera.
He wolfed it down, almost wanting to swallow his own tongue because it was so damn delicious. The immense medicinal power continuously washed through Ji Hao's body, purifying strands of Death Qi and slightly strengthening his physique. Blood Qi like a dragon lay dormant within him, while streams of Divine Xi flowed across his skin, making even Ye Fan beside him restless.
Fragments of Imperial Dao within his bloodline resonated with the fragments of Laws within the Nine Wonders Immortal Medicine, further awakening his bloodline. Ji Hao was somewhat surprised. He had not expected the Nine Wonders Immortal Medicine to have such an effect, though it made sense. After all, the Nine Wonders Immortal Medicine was renowned for its transformations.
After hearing Ji Hao's words, Ye Fan and Pang Bo could finally no longer suppress the cravings within them. Each grabbed a fruit and took a bite, juice bursting forth. They swallowed them after only a few bites.
Ji Hao slapped the Nine Wonders Immortal Medicine. Within Fishing Space, a gleam of Divine Light was born, imprinting one-ninth of the Laws belonging to the Nine Wonders Immortal Medicine.
"Eh, this spring water seems to have a faint fragrance too." Pang Bo took a breath.
Ye Fan scooped up some water and smelled it. "Since fruits like these can grow here, it is probably related to this spring water."
"This spring water is a little sweet."
"Let's bring back more water. This spring water is probably extraordinary as well." Pang Bo took out several mineral water bottles and filled them.
"Senior, do you want to take some too?" Ye Fan asked.
"Sure."
Since the owner's "brother" had invited him, he could not exactly refuse the gesture.
He casually took out a Jade Pure Bottle and gave it a light scoop. The water level instantly dropped by two or three centimeters.
"Too much is as bad as too little. Besides, there are still eight Divine Springs waiting for him to visit!"
"I will look around elsewhere. Hurry and leave. This place is very dangerous for you."
With that, Ji Hao took a single step and vanished from where he stood.
Ye Fan and Pang Bo looked at each other.
"Let's hurry and leave too. I also feel that something is wrong with this place. It is too quiet."
After filling several mineral water bottles, they hurried back.
Ji Hao strolled through the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Zone. The Stone Bowl in his Life Spring emitted a faint milky fragrance. He appeared to be moving slowly, but he had already pushed the Void Secret Technique to its limit. With one step, he crossed several miles.
He drew the Xuanyuan Sword from his back and vigilantly watched his surroundings. Honestly, the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Zone truly deserved its name. Under Ji Hao's Divine Sense, danger lurked everywhere.
If there had been alarm lights, they would probably have exploded by now.
"Jingwei, Jingwei!"
Jingwei on his shoulder was also enveloped by the fragrance emitted by the Milk Jar. Though she possessed little intelligence, she still felt immense fear.
She feared the power within the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Zone.
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