Chapter 111: Chapter 104: Obtaining the Fruit, Silver Book

A massive ice-blue fist was close at hand, and the powerful wind pressure contorted Senior Brother Deng’s face, making it almost impossible for him to open his eyes. The terrifying cold air rushed at him, nearly freezing everything within him.

The fear of death followed him like a shadow.

The enemy before him was even more terrifying than the natural exotic Demon Beasts in the Thundering Mountain Range.

"Stop!"

"I admit defeat!"

He couldn’t help but shout urgently, fearing that a moment’s delay would lead to his death beneath the fist.

"Wow!"

Just as his words dropped, the massive fist disappeared, and a slender white hand gently landed between his robe and pulled him up.

"Thank you for allowing me to win, Senior Brother Deng!"

A gentle voice came to his ear, and Senior Brother Deng, pale, lifted his head to see an elegant face smiling at him.

"Gu... Senior Brother Gu?!"

His throat was somewhat dry, unable to accept this situation, but after a moment, he eventually regained his composure and dignity, bowing to Gu in acknowledgment.

"Senior Brother has excellent skills, I am less skilled, and I lost this time!"

Saying this, he glanced at the ordinary Daoist Robe on Gu Yuan, and couldn’t help but sigh: "I indeed have been looking at the sky from the bottom of a well, talent is abundant in Cyan Peak Daoist School, even among the Humble Lineage disciples, someone as outstanding as Senior Brother Gu can emerge. However, with your skills, Senior Brother, why did you not directly help Junior Sister Bian just now..."

He frowned, seemingly a bit puzzled.

"Flattery is one thing, but providing help when needed is far better?"

"The joy of retrieving something lost can make a lady remember you better!"

Gu Yuan smiled slightly, and even winked at Senior Brother Deng, hinting at something.

"I see!"

"With Senior Brother’s skills, once you reach Foundation Establishment, you are more than suitable to pair with the daughter of a Wealthy Family!"

Senior Brother Deng smiled wryly, understanding in his heart, realizing that this was the case.

I’ve truly suffered an unexpected disaster.

However, after hesitating for a moment, he spoke again: "Senior Brother is exceptionally talented, with unmatched potential, actually not necessarily needing to find a Dao Companion within the Daoist School."

"Below Flame Thunder Peak, I have a little Junior Sister, possessing the Sunflower Yin Thunder Body, and of extraordinary beauty, a great match. Once married, my master will surely offer a grand gift, Senior Brother, perhaps you could visit Flame Thunder Peak, and I can introduce you."

As he spoke, he took out a fiery red Token and handed it to Gu Yuan.

"This is the Array Entry Token for Flame Thunder Peak, should Senior Brother be interested, you can find me at Flame Thunder Peak..."

The style of Flame Thunder Peak and the Bian Family are very similar, both being pure-hearted in forming alliances. If unable to subdue the opponent, the first thought is to win them over, to bet on multiple sides, so even in this unsuitable situation, Senior Brother Deng unconsciously offered promises and benefits.

But Gu Yuan directly interrupted him: "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother Deng, but the hour is late, it’s time to use the Cyan Jade Order."

"In that case, until we meet again in the future!"

"With Senior Brother’s skills, you could also vie for the True Inheritance Position!"

Hearing this, Senior Brother Deng sighed deeply and said no more, bowing to Gu Yuan, then took out the Cyan Jade Order, his figure slowly disappearing into the valley.

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The vast Cloud Mist Valley suddenly fell silent, with only Gu Yuan alone.

Seeing this, a hint of joy finally appeared in his eyes.

He would never place others’ interests above his own.

Perhaps one day he might, but for now, Gu Yuan knows he is far from being a genuinely good person.

The path of cultivation is fraught with obstacles, and for a Humble Lineage disciple to aim higher is akin to scaling the heavens.

Some well-intentioned goodness and morals must be cut away.

So upon entering Cloud Mist Valley, he had been observing quietly, waiting for an opportunity, determined to ensure a situation where he was alone in the valley.

Only then could he be at ease to claim the hidden opportunity within the valley!

For this reason, it was no matter that Bian Chuyao had to leave.

However, he was not someone utterly without principles and boundaries; he would fulfill what he promised to Bian Chuyao, albeit by his own method.

Boundaries cannot be erased, but methods must be flexible.

Righteous and dignified, those are the rights of true strong individuals; the weak are always a bit more sneaky.

"It’s right here..."

Gu Yuan sighed slightly in his heart for a moment, then moved quickly like lightning, arriving at the center of the valley in front of the fiery red Fire Pond.

The Fire Pond was only a few meters wide, with something like magma flowing within, the scorching temperature was daunting.

Yet, the higher the temperature, the more splendidly the little gold tree before him grew, and the golden fruit beneath its branches gleamed like shimmering golden flames, quite beautiful.

This was Bian Chuyao’s goal on this trip, the Flowing Flame Golden Fruit.

This fruit cannot be picked by hand; only the Red Fire Jade can break the branches.

Gu Yuan took out a scarlet Jade Ruler from his Storage Bag, triggered the fire power, knocked the golden fruit down, placed it in a jade box, and stored it in the Storage Bag.

Then, he fully activated the Heaven-Revealing Spirit Eye, gazing at the Fire Pond.

The Stone Liquid indicated that the opportunity was beneath the Fire Pond.

This was why Gu Yuan had to ensure Bian Chuyao left the valley, as her presence was inconvenient.

"Gurgle!"

Yet, despite Gu Yuan vigorously activating the Spiritual Eye, he couldn’t see anything unusual, only occasionally seeing red magma rise, emitting puffing heat.

"It seems... I must risk exploring."

A silver-golden opportunity, enough to change fate, must be tried.

"Boom!"

With this thought, Gu Yuan no longer delayed, his Mana surging, fully activating the Little Giant God Seal, the Cyan Lotus Treasure Seal, and the Profound Turtle Seal, then leaping down towards the Fire Pond.

"Szz szz szz!"

The scorching magma was born from the Spirit Meridian, extremely hot, though Gu Yuan employed multiple methods, but after all, he was only at the Qi Refining Realm, and facing the Power of Heaven-Earth, he found himself somewhat overwhelmed.

In a matter of moments, the gloss of the various Dharma Seals on Gu Yuan’s body dimmed considerably, and his Mana rapidly depleted.

His expression was somewhat grim, but fortunately, the mystical Stone Liquid clearly showed the position of the opportunity. Though he couldn’t see with his eyes, he still understood the direction, quickly diving deeper along it.

Yet, the Fire Pond looked small but was actually quite deep, Gu Yuan’s Mana nearly half exhausted, and before him were still endless waves of fire, with no trace of the opportunity.

This caused him a sinking feeling.

If he still couldn’t find the opportunity, he would have to leave, otherwise, with Mana depleted, he would be burned alive in this Fire Pond.

But at that moment, a blurry shadow suddenly appeared ahead.

Gu Yuan’s eyes brightened, speeding ahead, he then saw a figure, sitting cross-legged at the bottom of the Fire Pond.

A middle-aged cultivator in a dark python robe, with a firm face, exuding dignity.

Seated in the Fire Pond, yet his flesh remained intact, not even a hair damaged, cross-legged with eyes closed, seemingly asleep, but his chest was utterly placid, without any breath.

Before his knees was a silver-colored book, seemingly made from special beast skin, dull and devoid of any aura.

Opportunity!

The more Mana slipped away, without hesitation, Gu Yuan grabbed the beast skin book, quickly ascending, without even having the time to loot the python robe from the middle-aged cultivator.