Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 266 The Fruit of the Jianmu Tree

A branch sprouted from the spot where the black deer had fallen.

The branches grew rapidly and soon bore a fruit.

The fruit was red and pink, like a big peach, and it shimmered with golden light, making it look very tempting.

"The fruit is ripe? Such big peaches... I'd like to pick one and try it." March 7th swallowed hard.

“March.” Walter Young frowned slightly.

How can you eat things of unknown origin?

March 7th chuckled sheepishly, "Oh dear, I didn't mean anything by it. It's a shame it's hanging there uneaten."

"Are you all alright, my benefactors?"

At this moment, Tingyun walked over.

"That thing must also be... the root of the Jianmu tree, right?"

"The miracles of [Abundance] are indeed extraordinary."

"This is the first time I, a young woman, have witnessed something so wondrous while traveling through the starry sea."

"Are these also roots of the Jianmu tree?" March 7th asked curiously.

“Yes, these should be the roots that originally connected to the Xuan Deer. Now that the Xuan Deer has been destroyed, the roots have naturally grown back,” Tingyun explained.

"And that fruit on top?"

"In my humble opinion, the golden fruits growing on these branches are just like those mentioned in the myths of the Immortal Ship."

"It is said that in ancient times, the ancestors of the Immortal Ship were transformed into immortal beings by receiving the immortal divine fruit bestowed by the Jianmu tree."

"However, if I were to eat this fruit, I wonder if I could have an infinite life like the people of the Immortal Ship..." Tingyun's face revealed an ambiguous expression.

"In other words, this is the fruit of the Jianmu tree!" March 7th exclaimed in shock.

If it's true, it's something legendary! It's incredibly precious!

Walter Young remained silent, lost in thought.

"So, my benefactors, aren't you tempted by such an opportunity?" Tingyun raised an eyebrow.

"Your idea is dangerous~" March 7 frowned slightly.

“That’s right, after eating this, we’ll probably have to drink seaweed and egg drop soup, but of course there won’t be any vegetables, flowers, or soup.” Xing’s voice suddenly came.

"Huh? You're alright?" March 7th looked at Xing in shock as she got up from the ground.

This guy's vitality is really strong.

"Without a doubt." Xing nodded.

"That's good, but what about seaweed and egg drop soup?" March 7th asked, somewhat bewildered.

Sometimes she really couldn't keep up with Xing's train of thought.

“Miss Tingyun, once this fruit is eaten, it probably won’t grant you a long life, but rather… you’ll soon be executed by the Cloud Cavalry,” Walter Yang said solemnly.

"Haha, my benefactor is right." Tingyun smiled insincerely and swallowed hard.

"However, if we can find a way to evade the Cloud Cavalry's search."

"Such an opportunity seems too good to pass up, doesn't it?"

Not long after Tingyun finished speaking, a dark shadow suddenly flashed by, and the fruit on the branches disappeared.

"Who?" Walter Young immediately became alert.

But the shadowy figure moved very quickly, disappearing without a trace after picking the fruit.

"Damn it, he got away." Walter Young frowned.

"Oh dear, what a pity, someone beat us to it." Tingyun sighed helplessly.

Such opportunities are once-in-a-lifetime, yet fleeting, just like life itself...

"You agree, don't you?" Tingyun revealed an incredulous smile.

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Dan Ding Si (丹鼎司).

The train crew quickly took the shortcut through the Engineering Department and arrived at the Dan Ding Department.

When they entered, various corpses lay scattered on the ground.

"The battle is really fierce..." March 7th remarked.

The sight of such a tragic scene made her feel somewhat distressed.

"It seems that while we were delayed at the Ministry of Works, the Grand Diviner had already set off on his expedition," Tingyun said matter-of-factly.

“That’s true, how could a diviner obediently listen to others?” Xing shrugged.

“Yes. General Jingyuan entrusted her with the important task of commanding the Cloud Cavalry, so he must have known that she would act according to the divination results.” Walter Young nodded.

March 7th sighed, "Luckily, the general didn't let us follow the Cloud Cavalry... Fighting and adventuring are really different. There are so many people everywhere... I... I can't bear to see such a scene."

"My benefactor, what are you saying? This is nothing special..." Tingyun spread out her fan.

"Several hundred years ago, an envoy from 'Fengrao' led his army to invade Luofu in order to seize the 'Jianmu' tree. He nearly destroyed half of the grotto-heavens and slaughtered almost all of the Cloud Cavalry."

"Such a past isn't even history for the immortal race; calling it 'yesterday' wouldn't be an exaggeration. Compared to that, what we're dealing with now is nothing more than a minor skirmish," Tingyun shook his head and sighed.

"Wow, how can you comfort someone like that!" March 7th was so startled that she took a step back.

"I wonder if Taibu will win or lose this battle?" Walter Yang looked into the distance, feeling somewhat worried.

"Let's be conservative and aim for a 1-1 tie," Xing said earnestly.

"...Do you think this is a competition? There are draws? I don't think many Cloud Cavalry soldiers have fallen. The Immortal Ship must have fought a very well in this battle," March 7 said speechlessly.

Walter Young shook his head. "Not necessarily. If a military campaign is a great success, it's common practice to leave out strongholds and troops to provide support. But there isn't one here."

"Look, there's someone over there..." March 7th suddenly shouted.

The group's attention was quickly drawn to it.

A woman dressed as a physician was seen squatting in front of the fallen Yunqi soldier.

She turned around. "Hey, you're not Cloud Riders... What are you doing here? It's dangerous."

“We are the reinforcements the general requested. Where is everyone else?” Walter Young asked.

The woman in the physician's uniform sneered, "They actually brought in a short-lived species as reinforcements... Heh heh, Jingyuan really has no one else to rely on."

Lying on the ground, the dying Cloud Rider, with his last ounce of strength, shouted, "Run! This guy is... the 'Secret Technique of the Medicine King'!"

The woman in the healer's attire suddenly changed her expression. "You're too talkative. If I heal you, you'll be one of us too."

She quickly stuffed the pill into the mouth of the Cloud Cavalryman.

"So, you won't let them escape, right?" Her eyes turned cold.

Under the influence of the elixir, the Yunqi soldiers who had been lying on the ground began to rapidly swell up and transform into demonic Yin bodies.

"Wait, the secret teachings of the Medicine King?" March 7th and Star asked at the same time.

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