Chapter 408: Chapter 408 This is a Test
Yu Mu glanced at Ye Chen indifferently and said coldly, "Do you know what that fruit is? Do you know its value?"
Ye Chen could guess that the fruit was extremely precious, but he didn’t know its purpose.
"That fruit is called the Holy Wood Fruit. Consuming one can transform you completely. If you eat one, your body will undergo a monumental change, and the Holy Wood Fruit is a specialty of my Holy Wood Race, extremely precious."
Yu Mu said coldly.
Ye Chen said nothing, looking into Yu Mu’s eyes without the slightest retreat.
"I am not sure, Senior Yu Mu, what is the meaning behind your words?"
"I know Jia Mu likes you, but you must know, you humans and us monsters, it’s impossible, and Jia Mu is still my daughter."
Yu Mu’s eyes showed no emotion, and he was a completely different person from the previously kind and friendly Yu Mu.
Yu Mu took out a Holy Wood Fruit and some precious treasures, placed them on the table, and folded his arms across his chest, causing his proud peaks to tremble slightly.
"I’m not a villain either. Here is a Holy Wood Fruit and some valuable resources. Take these and leave here. In the future, do not have any dealings with Jia Mu!"
Yu Mu looked at Ye Chen coldly.
Ye Chen glanced at the items on the table, a cold laugh echoed in his heart, stood up and pushed the items back: "Senior Yu Mu, I have nothing with Jia Mu. As a mother, wanting the best for your daughter is understandable, but your daughter is not a commodity, not something that can be measured with money and treasure, and I, Ye Chen, am not someone blinded by profit. I will promise you to leave here and never meet Jia Mu again! These things, let’s forget about them!"
With that, Ye Chen stood up, ready to leave.
Clap, clap, clap!
Suddenly Yu Mu started clapping.
Ye Chen turned around, curiously looking at Yu Mu, who had once again adopted a kind and friendly smile.
"Not bad, indeed not bad, my daughter’s judgment is as good as mine, Ye Chen, you are excellent, you’ve passed my test."
Yu Mu crossed her arms in front of her chest, smiling as she looked at Ye Chen.
"Sit down; I was just testing you. I didn’t want my daughter making friends with someone easily swayed by money. You’re very good, I can rest assured if my daughter is friends with you. Sit down."
Ye Chen suddenly understood and didn’t hold Yu Mu’s actions against her.
Ye Chen then sat back down.
"Lord Ye Chen, please don’t mind me. As parents, we naturally want the best for our children."
"Hmm, I understand."
Yu Mu tilted her chin, gesturing to the items on the table and said, "Take them; consider them as an apology from me."
"These things are too valuable; I can’t accept them!" Ye Chen quickly said.
He knew the value of these items and wondered if this was another test from her.
A trace of green light flashed in Yu Mu’s eyes as she smiled and said, "Do you know what these things do? Even Ice Soul is tempted by this Holy Wood Fruit. Our Holy Wood Race requires a very long time to refine just one. Consuming it will ensure a radical transformation in your physique, boosting your strength by more than double."
Hearing this, it was impossible not to be tempted!
Moreover, besides the Holy Wood Fruit, those materials also looked anything but ordinary; they were incredible treasures.
"Take them!"
Ye Chen nodded and finally accepted the items.
"Let’s go! Get going; if we stay too long, Jia Mu will start wondering." Yu Mu got up, gracefully heading towards the exit.
Just her back alone could drive countless people to wild imaginations.
Ye Chen didn’t watch Yu Mu’s back; he lowered his head and followed her down.
Yu Mu walked ahead and spoke, "Ye Chen, for that pet of yours called Genggeng, you should prepare something for control immunity."
"I know, but I haven’t found anything related yet."
"In the First Region, there’s a Secret Realm with five items: Celestial Silkworm, Earthworm, Dong Yang, Summer Ice, and Yin Yang Water. Refine these into an elixir, and consuming it will make you immune to all control. However, these five items are exceedingly rare, so you should first improve your strength before considering going there,"
Yu Mu finished speaking, having already reached the courtyard.
Ye Chen was startled, then overjoyed. He had been searching for these items, never expecting that Yu Mu would know of them.
Indeed, though Genggeng feared nothing, once controlled, she would be useless!
"It seems I need to take a trip to the First Region sometime."
Ye Chen thought to himself.
The First Region is the capital of this country, where the most experts gather, and the highest levels of the Law Enforcement Alliance are located, with experts abound!
Even someone as powerful as the Supreme has to keep a low profile there.
The First Region gathers talents and experts from all areas, along with various extraordinary people!
Coming before a few people, he sat down again.
"Brother Ye Chen, what did mother say to you?" Jia Mu whispered, leaning close to Ye Chen.
"Nothing much, just talked about some things."
Jia Mu replied with an "Oh" and nodded.
"It’s getting late; there are places to rest in the tree hole. You can stay here for now and can look for things to level up nearby in the future, and when you want to go back, you can go back directly."
After Yu Mu finished speaking, she stretched lazily and headed towards the backyard with Jia Mu.
Hong Ye, Profound Maiden, and the other three looked at each other.
Hong Ye sighed, "This trip has been full of ups and downs, never expected we would come here and become the guests of a powerful individual. Junior Brother Ye Chen, following you is indeed exciting, hahaha!"
Hong Ye laughed heartily.
"Ye Chen’s luck is always so good," Profound Maiden joked with a smile.
Ye Chen smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, let’s rest early. For the coming days, we’ll live here first."
With that, Ye Chen entered the tree hole, finding a floor to settle down.
Profound Maiden chose to stay below Ye Chen, while Hong Ye stayed below Profound Maiden.
The layer of the tree hole where Ye Chen was, although simple, had everything needed.
Ye Chen sat on the ground and took out the Holy Wood Fruit.
The Holy Wood Fruit rested in Ye Chen’s hand, emitting a green and gold interwoven glow.
Ye Chen picked up the Holy Wood Fruit and directly put it into his mouth.
Without any chewing, the Holy Wood Fruit slid directly down Ye Chen’s throat.
Ye Chen immediately felt a warm current, clearly sensing the release of the Holy Wood Fruit’s energy within his body.
Suddenly, a feeling akin to being pricked by needles arose.
That sensation was extremely painful, as if fine needles were piercing into the body, stabbing the heart, stomach, and blood vessels.
Cold sweat instantly broke out on Ye Chen’s forehead.
The painful sensation continued to spread, and before long, it had spread throughout Ye Chen’s entire body.
Every part of his body felt like it was being pierced by needles.
The intense pain made Ye Chen unable to resist collapsing to the ground, his whole body convulsing.