What Could and Could Not Be Eaten

"Were the Immortal Court deities like Liu Shen sacrificed and nurtured after their deaths?"

When Zhang Xuezhou first entered the Western Kunlun Holy Land, he knew that people were buried there to be used as fertilizer, which was somewhat different from the Great Han Dynasty's custom of burying people for peace.

Of course, it's also used to make fertilizer by putting it into the soil.

After being buried, the great gods who died in the Kunlun Sacred Land also believed that they would be reborn.

This also made this tree of Spirit Root special, even causing its fruits to take on human form.

Listening to Divine Lord Zhenyuan's explanation, Zhang Xuezhou knew very well that he had unwittingly consumed a rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures highly valued in the Kunlun Sacred Land.

This fruit tree has been cultivated for many years, and the fertilizer used for cultivation is the corpse of a great cultivator, which gives it a somewhat mystical quality.

"Did you feel anything special after eating these fruits?" Divine Lord Zhenyuan asked.

"I don't feel anything!"

Zhang Xuezhou shook his head repeatedly.

He wanted to replicate Cai Ma's cultivation of destiny techniques, which is why he ate so many fruits. Little did he expect that eating the fruits would be useless, and now he can't even catch those fruits anymore.

"Are there any potential problems with this fruit?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

"The consequences... Normally speaking, anyone who eats the fruit will easily turn it into fertilizer and end up in the ground!"

After thinking for a moment, Divine Lord Zhenyuan mentioned the real consequences of eating the fruit.

He pursed his lips, then looked at the few fruits still remaining on the tree, unsure whether he could escape punishment for his negligence or whether he would be implicated.

"You can break the restrictions while wearing Heavenly Robe, but how did you find the correct location of these fruits?" Divine Lord Zhenyuan asked, puzzled.

"I saw red ants on the tree. These red ants can climb trees, so there's no way I couldn't find the tree's location. I checked for a long time and finally found it. But these fruits are really hard to pick because they're hiding here and there!"

When Zhang Xuezhou explained, Divine Lord Zhenyuan felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that he would indeed be implicated.

"Since Divine Lord Zhenyuan is taking care of this fruit tree, why hasn't he gotten rid of the ants? This doesn't seem like something that happened just a day or two ago."

Divine Lord Zhenyuan looked grave and questioned him. After Zhang Xuezhou answered a few questions, he asked a question in return and then came back to his senses.

If Divine Lord Zhenyuan hadn't let him off the hook, even with the Heavenly Robe, he probably wouldn't have been able to find the true location of the fruit tree.

This made Zhang Xuezhou blink as he stared at this number one human god of the Kunlun Sacred Land.

"These ants are a rare species, specializing in stealing Spirit Root tree seeds. They are killed and then reborn, only to be killed again. There's no way to stop them," Divine Lord Zhenyuan said in a deep voice.

"This looks like..."

"Your Highness, eating this fruit is a serious crime. Even with your status, you could be punished by the Emperor and Empress!"

"Then let's make tree fertilizer together!"

Zhang Xuezhou glanced at Divine Lord Zhenyuan and felt that the fact that the other party could release red ants into the tree roots meant that he must have already planned his escape route, and Zhang Xuezhou just happened to be there and picked a few fruits.

As the saying goes, "When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter," and the ancient Heavenly Court was indeed constantly falling apart. Divine Lord Zhenyuan was clearly also considering leaving.

The Kunlun Sacred Land has never prevented the great gods from leaving to develop. If Divine Lord Zhenyuan wants to leave, he can leave at any time. However, if the other party uses some means, there may be some interests that are difficult to give up.

Zhang Xuezhou's gaze swept back and forth across Divine Lord Zhenyuan. He was originally the one picking the fruit, but when he turned the tables, it made Divine Lord Zhenyuan's aura less composed.

"It seems the deity wants to leave this place, perhaps even taking the fruit tree with him?" Zhang Xuezhou asked. "I'm very curious about the wonders of this fruit tree and its fruit."

"You..."

"Don't worry, I've eaten the fruit, so we're on the same side now. If you're doing well, I'm doing well; if I'm doing badly, you can't escape it either," Zhang Xuezhou waved his hand and said. "I'm very interested in useful heavenly materials and earthly treasures. We can discuss it and benefit together!"

"I've never eaten this fruit... Well, I've eaten three!"

Divine Lord Zhenyuan stroked his beard and looked at the fruit tree in the orchard that had the heaviest accumulation of resources.

Taking care of the fruit trees in the Kunlun Sacred Land does not mean that Divine Lord Zhenyuan has a low status. On the contrary, Divine Lord Zhenyuan has an extremely high status and is responsible for extremely important matters.

No matter how amazing a cultivator's strength was in the past, most people cannot escape the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death.

Meanwhile, in the Western Kunlun Holy Land, the Heavenly Court was also plotting its chance to turn the tide.

This is the Longevity Fruit Tree, which also includes the Longevity Peach Tree, and together they form this Ten Thousand Peach Garden.

These fruit trees grow in the best area of Kunlun Sacred Land, nourished by the best Spiritual Qi environment.

"If one can withstand the distracting thoughts and intoxication of the fruit, consuming these fruits can temper the body and may even lead to longevity!"

Divine Lord Zhenyuan pointed to the many fruits in the Peach Garden, and then to the Longevity Fruit Tree.

"And this is the most important one, the most wondrous of all the immortal peach trees. Its fruit possesses a spirit; it can fall upon contact with gold, wither upon contact with wood, dissolve upon contact with water, scorch upon contact with fire, and burrow into the earth," said Divine Lord Zhenyuan. "Without considerable skill, one simply cannot obtain this fruit. Of all the trees, this fruit has the strongest effect!"

Zhang Xuezhou lacked the ability to pick the fruit, but the Heavenly Robe Zhang Xuezhou possessed was of such a high level that it was personally bestowed by the Emperor and Empress, and its Heavenly Robe markings ignored many restrictions.

This allowed Zhang Xuezhou to enter the Peach Garden, where he then consumed several more fruits.

"So it's a rare and heavenly materials and earthly treasures that can prolong life! No wonder I didn't feel anything after eating it!"

Through Divine Lord Zhenyuan's explanation, Zhang Xuezhou understood the use of the fruit and also learned why Cai Ma was skilled in the art of cultivating life.

Zhang Xuezhou lacked various potent medicines, but to be honest, he didn't lack this particular one.

If he loses to the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, no amount of extended lifespan will be of any use to him.

But since he was already there, he didn't mind taking a bite along the way; it wouldn't hurt to temper his body in the process.

Having been shown the location by Divine Lord Zhenyuan, he jumped up, reached out, and grabbed another fruit.

"This fruit tree has been infested with ants, and it's difficult to escape in this Peach Garden. I suppose the only option is to relocate it. I wonder where the Divine Lord intends to move this Longevity Fruit Tree?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

"This fruit tree can only be cultivated in a secret location!"

Divine Lord Zhenyuan did not stop Zhang Xuezhou from continuing to consume the fruit; he even pointed in the direction.

Zhang Xuezhou was eating one pill or two pills, so he had probably already given up entirely.

Divine Lord Zhenyuan felt that the matter was difficult to resolve, but he had indeed had the idea of leaving in his early years and had used some means, but he had stayed in Kunlun Sacred Land for some reason.

"If you pick any fruit, give me one too!"

When the sound of pain was heard, Divine Lord Zhenyuan opened his eyes and looked at the peach tree in the distance. He saw a young man with a pale face and red lips, who was in great pain, emerge from behind the peach tree.

The other party jumped out, and one glance at Divine Lord Zhenyuan made him so frightened that he took several steps back.

"Don't panic, Buddha Son Shigong! That's just a protective dummy in the formation guarding this orchard. It's just very realistic. It can't see us, so we shouldn't touch it!"

"Dummy?"

The Buddha Son Shigong exclaimed in surprise, and couldn't help but wave his hand forward in front of the Divine Lord Zhenyuan.

Only when Divine Lord Zhenyuan showed no reaction did he feel more at ease approaching.

"Buddha Son Shigong?"

Divine Lord Zhenyuan looked at the young man who suddenly jumped out, and then Zhang Xuezhou announced the young man's identity, which made him think for a moment.

"Buddha's disciple, come quickly! Jump over here and you can pick fruit!"

Why can't I pick it?

"Yes, you can pick them! Look, I picked another one!"

"I just couldn't pick it! How did you manage to pick it when it was all empty!"

"Don't rush, try again!"

"I can't reach it!"

"Then you can eat the one I picked!"

Beside the longevity fruit tree, Zhang Xuezhou and the Buddha Son Shigong exchanged pleasantries.

After the Buddha Son Shigong swallowed a fruit, he couldn't help but clutch his stomach again, feeling as if a fetus was growing inside his intestines and trying to crawl out of his lower body.

"It hurts so much!"

The Buddha Son Shigong cried out, feeling excruciating pain in his lower body. His vision went black, and he fainted.

"This fruit isn't for everyone!"

Divine Lord Zhenyuan uttered a syllable.

He had previously asked Zhang Xuezhou what the special feeling was like when he ate fruit.

Zhang Xuezhou can eat, Divine Lord Zhenyuan can eat, but that doesn't mean Buddha Son Shigong can eat.

"After all these years, his skill in avoiding poison has become remarkably advanced!"

Divine Lord Zhenyuan muttered a sentence, clearly understanding the secret behind Zhang Xuezhou's ability to eat fruit.