Chapter 283: Chapter 44: Tricking the Master! I’m a Professional (6,500 Long Chapter)_4
"Changchun! You actually hid a Longevity Fruit." Binglan Ascendant’s voice carried a hint of anger, "When I asked you for it some time ago, how did you respond?"
"This... well, it was not easy for me to save one." Changchun Ascendant’s voice was full of helplessness, "The Longevity Tree requires the top-tier Wood Spiritual Vein to grow, and only after a hundred years will it yield a fruit. After consuming this fruit, it has the effects of healing severe injuries, extending lifespan, and replenishing depleted lifespan."
Wang Shouzhe had already learned about the fruit’s effects from Sister Lvwei Xiaoxue.
Reportedly, if a mortal consumes it, they can undergo Bone Marrow Purify and break the shackles of lifespan, living up to a hundred plus years.
If someone at the Spirit Platform Realm consumes it, hidden injuries will dissipate, and depleted lifespan can be replenished, possibly living past two hundred years as long as they are not killed in battle.
Even those in the Celestial Human Realm can supplement their depleted lifespan, potentially adding ten to eight more years to their life.
Of course, for cultivators at the Purple Mansion Realm, the effect is not as significant,
at most prolonging life by one or two years.
Even so, the Longevity Fruit is a rare and invaluable Heavenly and Earthly Treasure.
"Kid, do you really need the Longevity Fruit as a supplement to win?" Changchun Ascendant asked, struggling, "You wouldn’t happen to sell it, would you?"
"Truth be told, that Jii Mingyu is truly formidable," Wang Shouzhe said earnestly, "If I hadn’t inadvertently overheard about the Longevity Fruit’s effects, and this treasure didn’t have some utility for me. No matter how much subsidy the Ascendant offers, I wouldn’t use my trump card in this battle."
Hearing his sincere words, Changchun Ascendant pondered for a moment before saying, "Well, to be honest, the Longevity Fruit doesn’t do much for me either. But you must agree to two conditions. First, you’ll only get the Longevity Fruit if you win. Second, you must use it for yourself, not sell it."
"Deal." Wang Shouzhe agreed readily.
Binglan Ascendant slightly furrowed her brows, her eyes flickering a few times, but in the end, did not stop it. Even if Wang Shouzhe might have some hidden means, thinking of defeating Jii Mingyu was undoubtedly wishful thinking.
Once this matter passed, she had ways to compel Changchun Ascendant to hand over the Longevity Fruit willingly.
This exchange among the three took place within a small circle, unknown to outsiders.
Once the conversation ended,
Jii Mingyu was already standing on the arena, dressed in the elegant and dashing uniform of the core disciples of Profound Ice Hall, with a long sword on his back, resembling a transcendental sword cultivator.
Seeing Wang Shouzhe come to his senses, Jii Mingyu cupped his hands and asked, "Junior Brother Shouzhe, are you ready? If not, take some more time to prepare. We are in no rush."
"Thank you for your consideration, Brother Mingyu." Wang Shouzhe courteously returned the gesture, "I am ready and can spar at any time."
"In that case, Junior Brother Shouzhe, please make your move." Jii Mingyu said gently and gracefully, like a refined gentleman.
In terms of both age and cultivation, he far surpassed Wang Shouzhe. If he still needed to seize the initiative in such a spar, it would lose its elegance, more disgraceful than losing the fight.
"Thank you."
After saluting, Wang Shouzhe immediately took a shield in his left hand and a sword in his right. He also donned a layer of Ancient Tree Armor, ensuring his defense was impeccable.
The Ancient Tree Armor was heavy, clearly slowing down Wang Shouzhe’s body technique.
"Smart! With such a large disparity in cultivation, Senior Brother Shouzhe’s body technique, no matter how refined, is likely no match for the nearly fifty-year-old Jii Mingyu," Brother Jinshan explained to the new disciples beside the arena, detailing Senior Brother Shouzhe’s tactical intentions, "Hence, with maneuver tactics unfavorable, there’s only room for defensive counterattacks. Senior Brother Shouzhe is playing to his strengths while avoiding his weaknesses."
With Brother Jinshan’s explanation, the surrounding new disciples looked at Wang Shouzhe with eyes full of admiration.
At this moment,
After a brief preparation, Wang Shouzhe said, "Please strike, Brother Mingyu." After all, the other party had already shown courtesy; it would not be in good taste to take advantage of it all.
"Very well, Junior Brother Shouzhe, be careful." Jii Mingyu did not hesitate; his eyes flashed sharply, and with a clang, he drew the treasure sword from his back.
The sword, about four feet long, was crystal-like ice, its icy spirit light fluctuating unpredictably. As soon as it appeared, the surrounding air turned several degrees colder.
This sword was evidently not an ordinary treasure sword.
Jii Mingyu didn’t bother introducing the sword to Wang Shouzhe, merely stepping repeatedly in the air, as if treading on solid ground, ascending step by step, breathing in and out, reaching over ten zhang high.
With his Profound Qi erupting, countless ice crystals and snowflakes circled around him, drifting unpredictably.
Suddenly.
He descended rapidly from the sky, his sword striking like a dragon, wrapping a fierce ice storm as he attacked Wang Shouzhe, the temperature on the arena suddenly plummeting.
"Profound Ice Sword Technique."
Wang Shouzhe was somewhat familiar with the Profound Ice Sword Technique, as his family’s Ancestor Longyan was also proficient in this sword technique.
However, although Jii Mingyu’s Profound Ice Sword Technique hailed from the same lineage as Ancestor Longyan, the styles were vastly different.
Ancestor Longyan’s sword technique was ethereal and enigmatic.
Whereas Jii Mingyu’s sword technique was open and full of grandeur, the sword momentum was majestic and overwhelming.
With this strike down, it was indisputably domineering, as if unmatched in the world.
Even as an opponent, Wang Shouzhe couldn’t help but secretly admire it in his heart, indeed living up to its reputation.
Jii Mingyu was undoubtedly extraordinary.
Wang Shouzhe restrained his aura, "Heart Guard Shield" spirit light suddenly appeared, the shield light unfurled like a thick arched pot cover, blocking the imposing blow.
"Boom!"
Countless ice crystals, snowflakes, and energy, like shockwaves, spread in all directions, causing the entire arena to tremble slightly.
The disciples standing too close to the arena retreated one after another, their faces filled with astonishment. Was the power of this touch too great?
"What a spirit shield! What a defense!" Jii Mingyu, seeing this, was not surprised but delighted, praising, "Come, come, take another strike from me."
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