Chapter 355 The Body Tempering Fruit
"Follow me."
Seeing Chen Xuan's expression, Xue Chuan guessed that Chen Xuan might know something, which made things simpler. He quickly led Chen Xuan to the stone coffin and said respectfully, "Chen Xuan, I've brought him."
The stone coffin placed on the ground began to move. The lid of the stone coffin slowly slid open.
Chen Xuan watched the stone coffin, his heart also becoming extremely nervous, pounding rapidly.
A moment later, the lid of the stone coffin was fully opened.
A black-robed figure emerged from the stone coffin, surrounded by a faint aura of death. The enormous black robe covered more than half of his face, making it impossible to see his appearance clearly. Only half of his face, resembling the bark of a dead tree, was visible, with wisps of deathly energy seeping out.
As Chen Xuan looked at this thin figure, a sense of familiarity washed over him. He looked closer, and the wrinkled face under the black robe, his eyes were bloodshot.
"Are you Father?"
Chen Xuan asked tremblingly.
Xue Chuan beside him widened his eyes instantly, appearing incredulous.
He knew better than anyone how powerful this stone coffin dweller was. Was Chen Xuan's father that formidable?
"No!"
The stone coffin dweller denied it decisively.
Chen Xuan felt a sense of relief for some reason.
However, Chen Xuan still noticed that the black-robed figure's body trembled fiercely the moment he denied it. Although it wasn't severe, Chen Xuan still caught it.
Perhaps there was a reason for his denial.
Chen Xuan comforted himself.
"What is it you need to see me for?" Chen Xuan asked.
"I have these things for you."
The stone coffin dweller's heart moved, and a skeleton puppet leaning against the wall suddenly stood up, grabbed the edge of the stone coffin, and lifted the thousand-jin stone coffin, mouth facing downwards.
Huala la!
A surging vitality rushed towards them.
A pile of medicinal herbs poured out of the stone coffin. A rough count showed dozens of herbs, with the lowest grade being a spiritual medicine and the highest being a top-tier sacred medicine.
All of these medicinal herbs were, without exception, for replenishing lifespan.
Chen Xuan was utterly shocked. Where did this stone coffin dweller get so many medicinal herbs? Any one of these herbs could cause those arrogant individuals above to fight tooth and nail, yet the stone coffin dweller so easily gave them to him...
"Are these sacred medicines that you obtained through life-and-death struggles, and you're just giving them away like this?"
Xue Chuan's eyes widened, almost popping out.
Perhaps only Xue Chuan, who had personally experienced it, knew how many hardships and near-death encounters they had faced to obtain these medicinal herbs.
For some ancient ruins, he, a grandmaster of inner energy, was as insignificant as an ant.
Yet now, they were given without reservation.
Chen Xuan understood. It seemed the stone coffin dweller had been lurking in the forbidden area precisely to search for medicinal herbs to replenish lifespan. This was his entire accumulation. Clearly, his abilities were far superior to Su Qian's. Even with the aid of the Imperial Observatory, Su Qian could not have found many spiritual medicines to extend life.
"Also, this is for you."
The stone coffin dweller ignored Xue Chuan and threw a fruit to Chen Xuan. After a slight hesitation, he gave another one to Xue Chuan as compensation for carrying the coffin.
Chen Xuan picked it up and looked at it. It was a green fruit, like an unripe apple. He couldn't help but frown, wondering what use it had. Suddenly, his gaze sharpened, and he became extremely excited, tears welling up in his eyes.
When Xue Chuan saw the green fruit, he almost vomited blood. He had risked his life and worked diligently to carry the coffin, entering and exiting ancient ruins, almost losing half his life. And now, all he got was an unripe green fruit, a perfunctory gesture?
Even a black-hearted coal boss isn't as black-hearted as you!
The law even stipulates that the wages of migrant workers cannot be in arrears.
Believe it or not, I'll sue you...
Of course, he didn't dare to say this.
He then looked at Chen Xuan's excited expression and was full of surprise.
"This is a Body Tempering Fruit, it can allow you to undergo a complete transformation and improve your cultivation aptitude," the stone coffin dweller said indifferently.
Upon hearing that it was a good thing, Xue Chuan immediately put on a smiling face. This was a treasure, and the trip was worth it. "Thank you, thank you. I knew you wouldn't treat me unfairly."
So generous! Truly Chen Xuan's father!
Chen Xuan was struck by lightning!
Indeed, this green fruit was the Body Tempering Fruit that the stone coffin dweller had obtained after risking his life and fighting three Martial Venerables and thirty Grandmasters of Inner Energy!
Was it prepared for him?
At this moment, the stone coffin dweller silently turned to re-enter the stone coffin.
"Where are you going?"
Chen Xuan chased after the stone coffin dweller, not even caring that the Body Tempering Fruit had fallen to the ground. His gaze was eager as he stared at the familiar figure before him.
"I still have important matters to attend to. Remember not to look for me!"
A deep voice slowly echoed, carrying a hint of sorrow.
The lid of the stone coffin was already closing, but before it shut completely, a voice floated from within the stone coffin: "Also, refine the Body Tempering Fruit quickly. It will be of great use to you."
The remaining seven skeleton puppets lifted the stone coffin and charged towards a direction.
In the giant pit, there was a massive bronze door.
The huge bronze stone door creaked open a crack. Seizing the moment before the crack closed, the stone coffin flashed through and entered the bronze stone door.
Before the bronze stone door closed, the voice of the stone coffin dweller sounded.
"Some things are not yet for you to know. When you have the strength, I will naturally tell you!"
"Protect the people you should protect. Remember this, remember this!"
Watching the slowly closing bronze stone door, tears blurred Chen Xuan's eyes.
Although this stone coffin dweller denied being his father, Chen Jianhua, he was still his father. Even if he turned to ash, Chen Xuan would recognize him. Perhaps his father, Chen Jianhua, didn't want Chen Xuan to see his ghastly appearance, as his father had always been concerned about his reputation.
Xue Chuan patted Chen Xuan's shoulder: "The elder has matters of the elder to attend to. The younger generation cannot interfere!"
Chen Xuan nodded in agreement, his gaze fixed on the closing bronze gate!
Where did this bronze gate lead?
Next, Chen Xuan and Xue Chuan did not rest. They decided to refine the Body Tempering Fruit while waiting for the Twin Yin-Yang Fruit to ripen, as once the sacred medicine ripened, it would undoubtedly lead to a fierce battle!
The next day.
Chen Xuan swallowed the Body Tempering Fruit and began cultivating. Soon, his body became scorching hot, and impurities began to seep from his skin, emitting a pungent stench.
These impurities were the dregs within the body. It was precisely because of these dregs that people fell ill. If these impurities were removed, people would undergo fundamental changes.
Ordinary people would have their lifespans extended and their senses sharpened, while martial artists would undergo a complete transformation.
"Perhaps to break through the Qi Refining stage, one needs to undergo a transformation and change one's physique!"
A thought flashed through Chen Xuan's mind, and his gaze gradually firmed!
Xue Chuan, standing beside him, also knew the great benefits of the Body Tempering Fruit for martial artists and was desperately refining its medicinal power.
Xue Chuan's physique was even worse. At this moment, a thick layer of impurities had already formed on his skin. The foul air was even more potent, emitting a rolling stench, causing tears to stream down his face and almost making Chen Xuan gag.
Chen Xuan quickly used his spiritual energy to seal his nostrils and mouth, but he felt dizzy, as if he had inhaled too much opium.
He was so angry he almost kicked Xue Chuan away, but Xue Chuan, with a blissful smile, was immersed in cultivation, completely unaware of it.
However, Chen Xuan knew that this was a critical moment for refining the impurities within his body, so he quickly seized the opportunity to refine the Body Tempering Fruit.
"I wonder when this malevolent energy will dissipate!"
"It should be soon, it's been two days!"
Above the giant pit, figures stood, waiting for the malevolent energy to dissipate.
They appeared to be chatting and laughing, but their nerves were taut, and they were all wary of each other.
Everyone knew that "Chen Xuan's death" was just the beginning. The more brutal part was yet to come. Once the sacred medicine ripened, it would undoubtedly cause a great commotion.
"Huh? Did you guys notice a strange smell?"
Grandmaster Nie Yuan twitched his nose and frowned.
The people around them sniffed the air.
"There really is a strange smell."
Su Cheng took a deep breath, as if he had thought of something, and his eyes lit up.
"It seems to be coming from the giant pit!"
The fortune teller pointed at the giant pit and shouted.
Almost all the people present turned their gaze towards the giant pit. Indeed, streams of black energy were piercing through the rolling malevolent energy and soaring into the sky!
"What's going on? Is the sacred medicine going to have problems?" Grandmaster Nie Yuan asked with concern.
The people around also showed worried expressions.
"Problems?"
Su Cheng took a step forward and said, rather ostentatiously, "I don't think so. I actually think this is a sign of the sacred medicine ripening."
"Young Master Su, but this smell is a bit pungent," a Grandmaster said with some suspicion.
Su Cheng's eyes showed disdain: "You haven't seen the world. Don't your family's medicinal herbs also have strange smells? This is very normal! Truly unsophisticated!"
After speaking, Su Cheng stood at the edge of the giant pit and took several deep breaths, as if it wasn't a foul smell but the fragrance of a ginseng fruit, and each breath could add years to his life!
"So refreshing! If I take a few more breaths, I might live ten or eight years longer!"