Chapter 1051

Seventh‑grade spirit fruit Earth Dragon Fruit, a treasure of heaven and earth, can boost one's aptitude.

A few short words are enough to drive many cultivators mad, especially those with poor aptitude; the Earth Dragon Fruit is the only fruit they know and can obtain, and the worse the aptitude, the more pronounced the improvement.

Conversely, those with good aptitude don't need the Earth Dragon Fruit; even if they take it, it has little effect.

One could say that once the Earth Dragon Fruit appears, many go mad, even to the point of… unleashing a storm of blood and carnage.

Holy Maiden Bai Hang obtained it by chance and fled immediately, daring not let anyone know, yet it became known, prompting a hunt on her. Mu Long Hua chased her all the way solely for the Earth Dragon Fruit; any other motive was merely a pretext to conceal that.

"The Earth Dragon Fruit was obtained by chance; I give it to you now."

Holy Maiden Bai Hang's effect from taking the Earth Dragon Fruit is not the best; it can boost her a little, but not much.

Nevertheless, even a slight boost is a boost, and it helps cultivation; this point matters to Holy Maiden Bai Hang, and she is quite pleased.

Anything that can enhance aptitude has great effect; if it can be refined into a pill, the effect becomes even stronger.

After all, there is only one Earth Dragon Fruit, whereas a pill can be refined in a furnace; if successful, a batch of pills emerges, and with good luck one may obtain nine pills instead of one. How many pills one gets depends… on the Pill Refiner's skill and luck.

In short, reaching a Seventh‑grade Pill is not easy to refine; the failure rate is extremely high. Within Tian Du Men, no one refines Seventh‑grade Pills, at most Fifth‑grade Pills, which already have a very low success rate. The Fifth‑grade Pills she holds are treasures she has hoarded for years and is reluctant to consume.

There are also those bestowed by elders; Bai Hang didn't have time to eat them, and this time she gave them all to Qinglong Daoist, which pained her deeply.

She didn't want to give them, but she knows she can't produce something that satisfies Qinglong Daoist, and this person will not… let her go.

To survive, she can only offer her sincerity.

"Now you can let me go, can you?"

Qinglong Daoist inspected the Earth Dragon Fruit and was very satisfied.

Having confirmed its authenticity, he gave Holy Maiden Bai Hang a hundred chances, yet she wouldn't dare deceive him.

Not fearing ten thousand, but fearing the unlikely, Qinglong Daoist still remains cautious; he must not be tricked.

Holy Maiden Bai Hang saw Qinglong Daoist put away the Earth Dragon Fruit, and her heart bled.

She truly… wanted it back so badly that her hand reached out, but she dared not snatch it.

She watched helplessly as the Earth Dragon Fruit slipped away, and she felt a sharp, painful sting.

"Of course, Holy Maiden Bai Hang, you are my friend; I cannot let you suffer. If you wish to leave, you may do so at any time. Shall I see you off?"

Holy Maiden Bai Hang was startled by Qinglong Daoist's sudden enthusiasm and quickly waved her hand: "No need, I can manage on my own."

She does not want to see this person, nor face danger.

She can't trust Qinglong Daoist; what if he backs out?

She decides to leave early, not wanting to miss this good opportunity.

"Please, go ahead."

Qinglong Daoist extended his hand, opened a path, and let her depart.

Holy Maiden Bai Hang clasped her hands and said, "I take my leave."

She turned and left, daring not linger a moment.

She truly does not wish to stay here; she has been duped many times and does not want to be duped again.

Elder Xinran watched Holy Maiden Bai Hang depart, then turned with a smile across his face.

"Just let her go like that?"

"Yes," Qinglong Daoist laughed, "Rest assured, she's clever and won't speak recklessly. Moreover, I've placed some seals on her that she doesn't know about; if she dares to speak out, hehe."

The seals were set up so stealthily that Holy Maiden Bai Hang didn't even notice.

Or rather, she couldn't perceive them at all; Qinglong Daoist's methods are too covert, and Elder Xinran also failed to detect them.

"I thought you did nothing and just let her go."

"It was my imagination; you wouldn't do such a foolish thing."

Elder Xinran let out a sigh, gaining a new understanding of Qinglong Daoist's strength and tactics; his methods grow ever more terrifying, setting seals unnoticed, even she couldn't see them.

It seems the gap between them remains vast; she still needs to work hard.

"What is your current cultivation level?" Elder Xinran asked eagerly, face‑to‑face.

Qinglong Daoist smiled and said, "Your guess?"

Elder Xinran: "When we first arrived at Tianwai, your strength was not great; in just ten short years, I can no longer discern your cultivation."

"These years, you've been in seclusion constantly; each time you emerge, your strength has improved."

"Now I cannot see through your strength—True Destiny Realm? Or True Sovereign Realm?"

Qinglong Daoist spread his hands: "My strength is certainly greater than yours; you should enter the True Destiny Realm soon."

"The True Person Realm is insufficient; Tianwai is vast, with many Strong Ones, and your strength is still too weak."

"Only by walking the True Realm and the Dao Realm can one earn the right to protect oneself."

"Elder Xinran, you still need to work hard."

Elder Xinran glared at Qinglong Daoist and said irritably, "You think everyone is like you; you're truly a monster. I dare not imagine what your true form's strength is; after ten years, his strength is probably…"

If even his avatars are so powerful, isn't Chen Chuyang's true body even stronger?

When they left that world, Chen Chuyang was already strong; after all these years, wouldn't that be the case?

Qinglong Daoist pressed his hand and said, "You should still worry about yourself. These pills are for you; improve your cultivation. In the future, many matters on Longshe Shan will be assigned to you. As for me, I'll just be a hands‑off overseer."

He gave all the pills that Holy Maiden Bai Hang provided to Elder Xinran; he has no use for them.

Elder Xinran unhesitatingly accepted them all; these are her compensation for overseeing Longshe Shan for Qinglong Daoist, caring for his spirit medicines and spirit fruits, which costs time and effort, so payment is natural.

"Fine, you go attend to your affairs; the stronger you are, the safer I become."

Elder Xinran naturally understands this principle.

Qinglong Daoist nodded appreciatively: "Your enlightenment is high; you truly are my left arm and right shoulder."

Elder Xinran gave him a withering glance and said, "Consider that you have a bit of conscience."

On the other side.

Outside the Mangshan Mountain Range.

Mu Long Hua and Mu Long Chen received the news that the Holy Maiden Bai Hang of Tian Du Men had returned to the faction, and their plan was exposed.

Many of the Mu Long clan were eliminated.

Those people were directly hunted down by Tian Du Men, none could escape.

This news reached the Mu Long family; consequently, the Mu Long family negotiated with Tian Du Men, paying some price, which finally appeased Tian Du Men.

After that, the Mu Long family wanted to scheme against Tian Du Men again, but it was not so easy.

The plan failed, so Mu Long Hua and Mu Long Chen would have to take responsibility, naturally facing the family's punishment.