Chapter 2384: Chapter 2388: Acquired Dao Fruit
Buzz!
An invisible aura suddenly emerged in the venue, startling everyone present.
Feeling the overwhelming power in that aura, everyone was taken aback, realizing that the Saints from the Canghai Trade Alliance were now focused here, they quickly snapped back to reality and moved their eyes away from the sea of Spirit Stones.
Clatter!
Jiang Chen waved his hand again, and the sea of Spirit Stones covering the entire venue rushed towards Zhang Qiushan.
Zhang Qiushan promptly expanded his Divine Sense to envelop the sea of Spirit Stones, and with a thought, the entire sea along with eight Seventh Grade Spiritual Herbs disappeared without a trace.
"Decades of hard work and it’s back to square one."
Jiang Chen glanced at his Space Ring, looking at the few high-grade spiritual herbs and the scarce Spirit Stones inside, he sighed softly.
Noticing Jiang Chen’s expression, several people around him chuckled knowingly, realizing that exchanging such a vast quantity of Spirit Stones and herbs for a single spear, no matter its grade, would indeed make one feel empty for a moment.
However, if they knew that the guy lamenting about poverty still had several Eighth Grade Spiritual Herbs and Fruits, dozens of Supreme Grade Spirit Stones, nearly a hundred High Grade Spirit Stones, and nearly ten thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones in his Space Ring, who knows if they would beat him up.
These items are not inferior to the value of the Sky-Cleaving Spear he purchased!
"The auction’s last item has been sold. The auction ends here!"
Zhang Qiushan announced with a grin.
The cultivators, content, proceeded towards the exit of the auction hall. Although most left empty-handed, they were excited to witness the prowess of a top prodigy and observe the actions of a Saint, making the trip worthwhile!
"Jiang Chen junior, Elder Jiu, shall we leave together?"
Fan Buzhuo softly suggested.
"Okay!"
Jiang Chen nodded; he had a good impression of Fan Buzhuo, and he had another question for him.
The three of them stepped towards the auction hall exit, Mu Wanqiu hesitated for a moment and followed.
"Hehe, junior Baihu pays respects to Elder Jiu!"
At the auction hall entrance, Fairy Baihu awaited, greeted Hu Yiqiu with a bow as she spotted Jiang Chen and others.
Hu Yiqiu nodded lightly.
"May I ask your name, young master?"
Baihu turned to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen replied with a gentle smile: "I am Jiang Chen!"
"Hehe, Young Master Jiang is quite handsome. Are you married?"
Baihu winked, showing interest.
"Hmm..."
Jiang Chen was taken aback, surprised by Fairy Baihu’s directness, leaving him speechless.
"Hehehe, just kidding."
Fairy Baihu seemed to realize her misstep, laughed softly, and bowed: "I’ll be awaiting Elder Jiu and Young Master Jiang in the Sect!"
"We’ll certainly visit."
Hu Yiqiu softly replied.
They bid farewell and left the auction hall in separate groups.
"Elder Jiu, Jiang junior, it’s late; why don’t we stay overnight in Sky-Cleaving City?"
Fan Buzhuo lightly invited.
"Apologies, Fan senior."
Jiang Chen shook his head gently: "Though my task is done, my senior’s mission is rather dangerous, I want to hurry and see if I can lend a hand, so I’ll pass."
"Oh? Missions can be assisted? Your senior took an escort mission?"
Fan Buzhuo remarked surprised.
In the academy, assessment tasks cannot be aided, but escort tasks can be assisted by clearing any potential hazards along the escort path without joining the escort itself.
"Yes."
Jiang Chen nodded lightly.
"I see, alright then, see you at the academy!"
Fan Buzhuo nodded understandingly.
"Senior Fan, there’s something I don’t comprehend."
Jiang Chen spoke with deep meaning.
"What is it?"
Fan Buzhuo replied casually but suddenly paused.
"Seems I guessed right!"
Jiang Chen smiled slightly.
"Such a clever fellow."
Fan Buzhuo chuckled shaking his head.
He introduces himself as Fan Buzhuo, even Mu Wanqiu calls him that, yet Jiang Chen addressed him as ’Senior Fan,’ and he responded, clearly exposing the truth.
"Why is that?"
Jiang Chen looked puzzled, he didn’t believe Fan Buzhuo changed his name due to fear of offending people, despite their brief interaction.
"Sometimes too much attention is not good, I prefer acting quietly, hiding strength and biding time!"
Fan Buzhuo winked at Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen paused amusedly, shaking his head, raised his hand in a fist salute: "Alright, see you at the academy!"
Fan Buzhuo returned the salute to Hu Yiqiu, and then to Jiang Chen.
Mu Wanqiu, trailing Fan Buzhuo, also hastily saluted: "Jiang junior, see you at the academy."
Jiang Chen paused, surprise manifested in his eyes.
"This year’s academy entrance competition is quite special, combined with the academy competition, you’ll know the specific rules when the time comes! Usually, students return for the academy competition unless something special occurs."
Fan Buzhuo explained briefly.
Jiang Chen nodded, bid farewell again, and turned towards Sky-Cleaving City’s gate.
Hmm?
Walking for a while, Jiang Chen raises a brow, glancing back.
"Young Jiang, we’re being followed!"
Soon, a voice echoed in his mind from Hu Yiqiu.
"Master, can you handle a peak Integration Realm expert now?"
"Another peak Integration Realm expert? I can handle it, but there’s also a mid-Integration Realm guy!"
The two exchanged quick sound transmissions, both furrowing their brows.
Suddenly, Jiang Chen’s eyes lit up, spotting a figure wearing a straw hat ahead; he transmitted again: "Master, what is the value of the Sky-Cleaving Spear you mentioned?"
"Within the Sky-Cleaving Spear lies an Acquired Dao Fruit, condensed by that Sky-Cleaving fellow with his life’s Essence Blood. He used its power to kill a Semi-Saint, as they possessed enlightenment. Without the Dao Fruit, he wouldn’t have succeeded!"
Jiang Chen’s eyes flashed with surprise, Dao Fruit!? An Acquired Dao Fruit? The Sky-Cleaving Spear contains a Dao Fruit?
"No need to be shocked, although it’s called a Dao Fruit, it’s vastly inferior to the real ones, possibly comparable to the Dao Fruit force we have at Changlin Academy."
Realizing Jiang Chen’s astonishment, Hu Yiqiu transmitted again.
Jiang Chen heaved a sigh of relief.
With a thought, the Sky-Cleaving Spear appeared in his hand, and Jiang Chen swiftly placed it into his Sea of Consciousness.
Hu Yiqiu paused, puzzled by what Jiang Chen intended, yet he released a concealed aura, enveloping Jiang Chen.
One researched, one protected, as they slowly approached the city gate.
