Chapter 257: Why Is My Career Panel in a 2D Art Style? Chapter 117

Then, Hedi asked with some concern, "Can these be used?"

"Of course." After a brief observation, Li Ang said, "The space created can hold something roughly the size of that one."

He pointed to a twenty-meter-tall clearwater tree beside Hedi.

"If you want more space, you'll need to enlarge this pond."

At these words, Hedi fell silent.

After a long pause, a soft female voice, tinged with awe, sounded in Li Ang's ear: "Since I gained consciousness, I have never met an alchemist as powerful as you."

This remark carried both flattery and genuine admiration.

Hedi, as chief of the clearwater tree clan, had naturally seen many ordinary space items.

But space items capable of storing living beings—

even in her long life, she had seen very few, and all such items were made from extraordinarily rare materials.

This was why Hedi had initially thought Lu Ke and Papachi had been deceived; she assumed Li Ang had used some special artifact to create that space.

"Then please proceed. My children need not remain trapped in this lake as I do."

"As payment, I offer my fruits. Is that acceptable?"

Hearing this, Li Ang looked up at Hedi; it seemed the chief of the clearwater tree clan had already given up on moving herself.

As for payment—

he had no idea what price clearwater fruits fetched on the market.

Just as Li Ang was about to ask if starlight coins could substitute, Lu Ke hurried to his side and whispered: "Lady Hedi's clearwater fruits are never sold. Each harvest, only her friends receive a few; the vast majority are offered to Lord Duonuo."

"Very expensive?"

"Very. Lady Hedi bears fruit only once every ten years, about two hundred per harvest."

Though Lu Ke said this, after a moment's thought, Li Ang still asked: "Could Lady Hedi spare me one of her clearwater fruits to taste?"

"Of course."

As she spoke, a deep green fruit descended from above.

Li Ang split it in half and handed one portion to Lu Ke.

Lu Ke looked at the clearwater fruit in his hand, then at Li Ang.

He had not misjudged him! No wonder they were blood brothers in spirit!

Ignoring the tearful Young Master, Li Ang took a bite—and froze.

【Consumed unknown fruit: Mental Strength +0.1】.

This was the first time he gained an attribute from outside his profession, though the increase was minuscule.

But he was already at the Third Tier—had this fruit been consumed by a First or Second Tier professional, the boost would have been substantial.

Moreover, eating it raw was the crudest method; refining it into a potion through special techniques would yield far greater gains.

Of course, expecting limitless mental attribute growth from clearwater fruits was unrealistic; if they were this potent, the clearwater tree clan would long ago have been kept in captivity by high-tier professionals.

"Agreed. I accept Lady Hedi's deal. But what is the ratio?"

"Ten fruits for one finished product. How does that sound?"

"Fine."

Yet no sooner had Li Ang spoken than dozens of clearwater trees appeared beside Hedi—thirty-six in total.

Then, a slightly embarrassed soft female voice spoke again: "If you think this is too much, I can reduce the number."

Hearing this, Li Ang slightly smiled: "No need."

"On the contrary—"

"Perfect."