Invincible Snake Emperor

Chapter 409: Chapter 405: The Secret of the Tree Spirit Fruit (Part 2)

Tu Xiao’an’s eyes lit up. He reached out and grasped at the air, and a suction force pulled the fruit directly into his hand.

The fruit was a blushing white and emitted an astonishingly dense Spiritual Qi. A single glance was enough to whet one’s appetite, making them desperate for a bite.

Before Tu Xiao’an could get a closer look, a commotion broke out in the sky above the villa. Large flocks of birds appeared in the distance, flying over with a cacophony of chirps. It wasn’t just birds; there were also swarms of small, flying insects.

’What the hell?’

’Are they all drawn here by this fruit?’

Tu Xiao’an had no time to dwell on it. He shot Celestial Master Zhang a look. Celestial Master Zhang flicked the Rise and Fall in his hand, conjuring a fierce gale that blew all the birds and insects away.

”A fruit that can attract animals in an instant... It’s definitely a Spirit Fruit!” Celestial Master Zhang exclaimed in amazement.

Greed flashed in the Bull Demon King’s large, bell-like eyes.

”CAW, CAW, CAW... That fruit belongs to me, Uncle Hei!”

The Crow transformed into a black shadow and shot forward.

Tu Xiao’an’s figure flickered and vanished, causing the Crow to lunge at empty air. He cast Insight on the fruit.

”Ding... Second Class Spiritual Vermilion Fruit. Nurtured by a Rank Two Awakened Tree Spirit. If the host Devours it, they can obtain 500 points of Evolutionary Energy.”

’A Second Class Spirit Fruit?’

Tu Xiao’an was ecstatic. He already knew that his own Snakeberries and the Bai Family’s cherry tree both produced First rank Fruits, which were highly effective for Rank One Awakened Creatures.

Second Class Spirit Fruits, on the other hand, were targeted at Rank Two beings and were even more effective.

Until now, Tu Xiao’an had never encountered a Second class Fruit.

He never imagined this Tree Spirit could produce a Second Class Spirit Fruit. If an ordinary person ate it, they could awaken instantly and undergo a complete transformation.

If a Rank Two Awakened Creature ate it, their Cultivation would soar, greatly boosting their training speed.

Leaving all that aside, the fact that this single fruit could give him 500 Evolutionary Energy was proof enough of its incredible power.

Tu Xiao’an’s Snakeberries also provided Evolutionary Energy, but only a few dozen points at most.

”CAW, CAW, CAW! Snake Spirit, that fruit is mine!”

The Crow flew over again, trying to snatch the fruit from Tu Xiao’an’s hand. Without a word, Tu Xiao’an took a large bite. It was incredibly sweet and delicious, its fragrance lingering on his tongue.

The fruit he swallowed instantly transformed into a powerful surge of energy.

”Snake Spirit, I, Uncle Hei, will fight you to the death!”

Tu Xiao’an was speechless. With a wave of his hand, the Crow was instantly encased in an ice sculpture. The world fell silent.

’What do you mean, ”yours”? This Tree Spirit is my private property now.’

Before the Crow could break free, Tu Xiao’an quickly finished the rest of the Spiritual Vermilion Fruit. Five hundred Evolutionary Energy: acquired.

”Master, I’d like to have a taste of that fruit, too,”

the Bull Demon King said, already standing in front of the Tree Spirit, ready to pick a fruit.

But his expression quickly turned to one of confusion. The tree was lush and leafy, but he couldn’t see any other fruit.

Seeing this, Tu Xiao’an walked up to the Tree Spirit with a raised eyebrow. ”Hey, sweetie,” he said pleasantly. ”How about another one of those fruits? I’m not full yet.”

”Full?” Hearing this, the Tree Spirit nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. ’Do you think these are apples? You want a whole crate or something?’

It huffed, ”Please call me Charlie.”

Tu Xiao’an’s brow twitched. He went along with it. ”Charlie, are there any more fruits?”

”Nope, no more!” The Tree Spirit shook its branches vigorously, like a rattle.

”You’re holding out on me, aren’t you?” Tu Xiao’an didn’t hesitate to use his hands, parting the dense leaves to search. ’How can a tree this big have only one fruit?’

Then, Tu Xiao’an and the Bull Demon King shamelessly climbed into the tree and began searching frantically.

”Stop looking! There aren’t any more!” the Tree Spirit said helplessly. ’Don’t they know when to quit while they’re ahead?’

”What a useless tree, only having one fruit,” the Bull Demon King finally said, very disappointed.

After searching for a long time, Tu Xiao’an confirmed there wasn’t a single other fruit on the dense branches. He looked at the tree strangely. ”Then how did that first one fall?”

”Nurturing this kind of Spirit Fruit consumes my Tree Heart Essence, which shortens my lifespan,” the Tree Spirit hastily explained. ”Since I’ve acknowledged you as my master and you freed me from the Demon Prison, I naturally had to offer one to you. But there won’t be any more.”

”Oh... is that so.” Tu Xiao’an nodded. It sounded so reasonable he almost believed it.

Tu Xiao’an said with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, ”Charlie, since you know I’m your master, isn’t it a bit inappropriate for you to keep secrets from me?”

”No, no! I’m telling the truth!”

”Master, let me rough this useless tree up a bit. We’ll see if it’s still being dishonest then,” the Bull Demon King said, preparing to get violent. The threat terrified the Tree Spirit, which looked ready to bolt.

Tu Xiao’an shook his head. Focusing his will, he commanded, ”Charlie, I, your master, now order you to drop another fruit.”

The Tree Spirit immediately felt an irresistible force welling up from the depths of its soul. Its leaves began to rain down as it trembled uncontrollably.

”Master, I really can’t make a fruit fall on command! Please, stop torturing me!” The Tree Spirit was in agony, its leaves fluttering down ceaselessly, but still, no fruit appeared.

Seeing the Tree Spirit’s agonized and... constipated-looking expression, Tu Xiao’an released his mental command and stopped forcing it.

It seemed it really couldn’t drop a fruit at will.

’So what was the deal with the one that fell earlier?’

Tu Xiao’an looked at the Bull Demon King and Celestial Master Zhang, who both looked just as clueless.

Just then, BANG!

The Blackbird Crow burst free from the ice sculpture. A mysterious, dark aura swirled around its body, and it looked ready to fight Tu Xiao’an to the death.

Tu Xiao’an’s heart leaped. ’This is bad. The Crow is about to use its Curse Power on me. What, does it want to curse me to have a son born without an asshole, too?’

”Blackbird, if the tree drops another fruit, I swear I won’t fight you for it!” Tu Xiao’an quickly said to placate it. ’Besides, it’s not like I can get another one anyway.’

Who the hell knew how strong this Blackbird’s Curse Power was? Tu Xiao’an had no interest in testing its might.

”Really?” The Blackbird’s dark aura diminished considerably.

”Of course,” Tu Xiao’an said. ”Assuming there even is a next one.”

”Little tree, little tree, the Bird Divine Doctor is here to get rid of your pests!” the Crow shrieked, flying onto the Tree Spirit and pecking at it furiously.

Tu Xiao’an was completely baffled. ’Could the Blackbird actually peck a Spirit Fruit out of the Tree Spirit?’

’It seems like that’s how the first one appeared, now that I think about it.’

”OW, OW, OW! YOU FUCKING BLACKBIRD!” the Tree Spirit shrieked tragically.

Tu Xiao’an walked up next to the Blackbird. Watching it energetically peck out wood chips, he asked curiously, ”Do you know how to make this tree lay an egg?”

”Lay an egg?” The Blackbird was confused, too. ’What kind of nonsense is he talking?’

”My bad,” Tu Xiao’an said. ”I meant drop a fruit. You know.”

The Tree Spirit immediately shrieked, ”Blackbird, have some decency! If you dare reveal my secret, I’ll hunt you to the ends of the earth!”

THWACK!

Tu Xiao’an rapped his knuckles against the tree trunk, making the Tree Spirit ”cry.”

”I’m your master, and you dare keep secrets from me? Do you believe I won’t chop you up for firewood?”

The Blackbird said callously, ”This tree is a masochist. You just have to make it hurt. When it can’t take the pain anymore, it’ll drop a fruit.”

’Huh... so that’s how it works?’

Tu Xiao’an was astonished. No wonder a crow was acting like a woodpecker; it was trying to hurt the Tree Spirit until it dropped a fruit.

I mean, come on. A Second class Fruit. Who could resist?

’Heh heh, I get it now.’

”Bull Demon King, bring your master an axe!” Tu Xiao’an yelled. The Tree Spirit was so scared it nearly died on the spot.