However, since we’ve understood the principle, these monsters cannot be left alive.
"Let’s do it. Quickly clear the monsters."
Sorcery - Howling Moon Grey Wolf Transformation!
Xiao Jie instantly transformed into a gigantic demon wolf.
Sorcery - Summon Wolf Spirit!
With a howl, two white wolf spirits were summoned from the air.
A series of howls, directly summoning eight wolf spirits. Although their combat strength was ordinary, they were not afraid of poison and were good at fighting in groups. The eight of them quickly surrounded and killed the mutated monsters.
Bai Ze also assisted from behind with Sword Control Technique, while An Ran transformed into a lynx, waiting to strike. In the blink of an eye, the little monsters were cleared out.
"So this plant is called Blood Marrow Coiling Dragon?" Bai Ze suddenly asked.
"It should be, it’s quite fitting."
The plant’s winding growth did have a bit of a ’Coiling Dragon’ image.
The Blood Marrow Coiling Dragon continued to grow, quickly reaching over five meters tall. The twelve buds on its tree crown had already transformed into twelve small flowers, blooming brilliantly.
And around the tree, four large capsules grew, with the surrounding green mist being absorbed back. The capsules swelled and grew, hanging on the trunk, continuously wriggling.
"Look quickly, what’s the tree up to now?"
The three of them looked at the capsules. As they gradually matured, their shells changed from green to dark brown. Suddenly with a crack, the shell split open and a green egg with red threads fell out.
The egg slowly crawled up from the ground, with facial features and limbs, but no hair. It resembled a green big-headed baby, seemingly semi-transparent due to being newly born, with veins clearly visible all over.
Sinful Fruit Derivative (Guardian of Blood Marrow Coiling Dragon) Level 30. Life Value: 900.
Wow! As soon as the Sinful Fruit Derivative was born, it let out a bizarre cry, causing those who heard it to feel dizzy and their ears numb.
"Kill!" Xiao Jie said without hesitation, starting immediately.
This time the monster’s combat strength was evidently much stronger; it could use spells, summon vines to attack, and even spray poisonous mist.
However, it was pointless; the three dealt with these monsters easily, killing four in succession, but unfortunately, nothing dropped.
Yet the Blood Marrow Coiling Dragon continued growing, reaching over seven meters tall.
Xiao Jie watched the increasingly tall monster tree, feeling a bit nervous. This thing was clearly growing stronger and might produce something beyond their capability later.
Fortunately, his worries were unfounded. The twelve flowers had already withered, replaced by twelve bright red fruits.
Even though the fruits were blood red, they faintly emitted an orange glow.
Xiao Jie saw it clearly—the glow of Item Level.
Oh wow, Legendary fruits indeed, they must be Immortal Fruits!
Xiao Jie recalled the degraded Red Spirit Fruit he ate on Monkey Mountain, this thing was definitely better.
Just as he was about to pick a fruit, something felt off; a blood bar appeared on top of the huge plant.
Blood Marrow Coiling Dragon (Ancient Tree Demon): Level 1 Primordial Strange Species. Life Value: 3300.
This thing actually had a Level Blood Bar, and watching its vines slowly writhing, picking the fruits might trigger a battle.
Of course, a mere Level 1 Ancient Tree Demon wasn’t a concern for Xiao Jie; he could defeat it easily.
However, Xiao Jie hesitated, pondering if he killed it, he could get twelve Immortal Fruits, but if he spared it, it might produce new fruits later.
After a momentary pause, Xiao Jie decided to avoid killing if possible.
This thing might be a monster, but it could bear fruits.
"Bai Ze, use Confining Demon Spell to immobilize it, I’ll go pick the Immortal Fruits, let’s make this quick."
"Got it!" Bai Ze immediately retrieved his Flying Sword, pinched a magic formula, and cast four talismans to form light screens, trapping the Tree Demon.
Though Bai Ze transitioned to Sword Master, his Taoist skills still remained, albeit less potent than a professional Master of Magic.
Fortunately, despite being an Ancient Strange Species, the Blood Marrow Coiling Dragon was newly born, only Level 1, so not very strong.
Xiao Jie deployed Flying Cloud Chasing Moon, landing on the tree crown, rapidly clicking to collect all twelve fruits.
After picking the fruits, Xiao Jie jumped away just as a thick branch swung like a serpent, failing to catch him.
Xiao Jie quickly distanced himself, as the three watched the Blood Marrow Coiling Dragon wildly thrashing its branches, clearly furious at having the fruits picked.
The ground turned, as if something was about to emerge.
Xiao Jie was clear-minded, seeing it as a Tree Demon, its attacks mostly predictable, likely extending roots and vines underground to ensnare them, they simply kept their distance.
The three exited the cave, with Xiao Jie then opening his backpack to check.
[Blood Spirit Fruit (Immortal Fruit)
Consume: Permanently increases your Life Value cap by 50-250 points (effective only once per humanoid creature).
Item Introduction: A blood-red mystical Immortal Fruit from the Primordial Strange Species [Blood Marrow Coiling Dragon]. Consuming it greatly enhances life force, a rare treasure for mortals.]
Xiao Jie couldn’t help but feel admiration looking at the Immortal Fruit in his backpack.
Life Value cap of 50-250, averaging around 150 point increase. The Corpse King Blood Marrow Pill only boosts 15 points.
What a concept, absolutely valuable.
"Here, one for each of you."
Xiao Jie gave each a fruit directly.
Then he announced in the group chat for everyone to claim their benefits in Luoyang Town.
Having said he’d distribute them, promises had to be kept.
Half an hour later—Xiao Jie met others in the tavern, giving each a fruit, lining up to distribute them.
Each person was very excited; nobody ever disliked more life points. Such items boosting life value cap definitely hit home.
Everyone was filled with admiration at Xiao Jie’s generosity.
These Immortal Fruits, if sold at auction, could easily fetch hundreds of taels of silver.
Yet he distributed them all, seen as a wasteful act by ordinary standards.
But everyone realized the principle of accepting favors: such good treatment required real backing in future situations.
Xiao Jie didn’t remind them further, as certain things only needed saying once. Despite the costly price, achieving Cheng Xian was entirely worth it.
Checking his backpack, he found that the twelve Immortal Fruits dwindled to just four.
Naturally, he had to eat one himself.
Double-clicking the mouse, as one Blood Spirit Fruit vanished.
Blood energy filled his surroundings.
system prompt: Consumed [Blood Spirit Fruit], your Life Value cap increased by 155 points.
Not bad, not bad, now his own life value had successfully exceeded a thousand.
Ask Wentian Wuji for one, leaving two, to decide later.