Chapter 118: The Blood Bodhi Fruit

“Please come in!” Yi Tian led An Qing, Tang Luoxiang, Princess Zhaixing, Luo Hong, Lan Chen, and several elite guards from their respective families into the guest hall of the building.

The Reincarnation Squad had already arrived upon hearing the news.

Once everyone was seated, Yi Tian addressed An Qing, “May I ask what brings you here to visit us?”

As the saying goes, no one visits the Three Treasures Hall without a reason. With a party of more than ten showing up unannounced, Yi Tian couldn’t help but feel suspicious.

“Who would want to come to your place? If it weren’t for Sister An Qing inviting you all, I wouldn’t bother with you!” Fourteen-year-old Tang Luoxiang proudly lifted her fair neck and snorted haughtily.

Yi Tian ignored Tang Luoxiang’s words; he would not lose his temper over a little girl like her.

However, Yi Feng and Yi Kuang felt somewhat indignant, glaring fiercely. This little brat was far too arrogant and ungrateful, embarrassing them. If possible, they would love to teach her a lesson to show her why flowers are so red.

Yi Shan and Yi Li sat like immovable rocks, showing no interest in An Qing and her party’s visit.

Yi Hong sipped tea continuously.

Lan Chen glanced at Yi Tian and the others with a hint of mockery and said, “If it weren’t for An Qing’s insistence on inviting you, I wouldn’t want you tagging along. You’re only at the Yuan Gang level; bringing you is just a burden. With me, An Qing, Princess Zhaixing, and Miss Luo Hong, this mission will be a walk in the park—no need for unnecessary trouble.”

An Qing paid no heed to Lan Chen’s words. She turned to Yi Tian and said, “We came to invite you to join the mission to harvest the Blood Bodhi Fruit!”

“Blood Bodhi Fruit!” Yi Tian couldn’t help but blurt out.

Yi Feng and Yi Kuang, who were glaring at Tang Luoxiang, along with the immovable Yi Shan and Yi Li, and even Yi Hong who was sipping tea, all showed expressions of shock.

Yi Tian recalled some records he had seen about the Blood Bodhi Fruit in ancient texts.

The Blood Bodhi Fruit is an exceedingly rare treasure medicine.

It only grows where extraordinarily powerful beings have fallen, absorbing their vital essence.

Once the Blood Bodhi Fruit matures and is harvested, the Blood Bodhi tree withers and cannot be transplanted.

What is most enticing about the Blood Bodhi Fruit is that it is a supreme body tempering elixir. Even the effects of the Dragon Fiber Fruit pale in comparison. It is said that consuming a large amount of Blood Bodhi Fruit can even cultivate a golden body, rendering one invulnerable and impervious to blades and weapons.

For practitioners who specialize in refining their bodies, it is the ultimate sacred medicine.

Body tempering cultivators are extremely rare.

They unlock the potential of their flesh, forging it into an incredibly powerful form. Their cultivation is grueling and difficult; even breaking through a minor realm is arduous. Those who achieve success in body tempering are exceedingly uncommon.

Moreover, every body tempering technique is precious and the progression is incredibly slow.

But once body tempering is successful, the results are terrifying.

Because successful body temperers are so rare, often unheard of, many incomplete or simplified body tempering methods circulate among mortals. Only those with limited potential choose body tempering, which is why body temperers are often seen as weak and uncivilized by other cultivators.

For body temperers, the Blood Bodhi Fruit is the supreme elixir. Consuming it might allow one to achieve success in body tempering in a very short time. If news of the Blood Bodhi Fruit spread, body temperers would swarm to it.

If Yi Tian and his group consume the Blood Bodhi Fruit, they could likely break through the limits of the human body soon, gaining immense strength of up to one hundred thousand jin.

Body temperers are still bound by the limitations of the flesh unless they break through the human limit. However, they forge a unique path by creating body tempering techniques, continuously honing their bodies to reach an invulnerable state. Their physical strength is astonishing, making their combat power formidable.

An Qing smiled as she saw the shocked expressions on Yi Tian and the others.

She said, “Exactly. This mission is about the Blood Bodhi Fruit. The Mountain Guardian Lord once discovered a Blood Bodhi tree in the Fulong Mountain Range during his wanderings. Back then, the fruit hadn’t matured. Now, the Blood Bodhi Fruit is about to ripen, and it’s time to harvest it. However...”

An Qing paused, then continued, “The Mountain Guardian Lord only glimpsed it from afar. There is a mid-level peak three-eyed Dragon Centipede guarding the tree.”

A three-eyed Dragon Centipede?

Yi Tian and the others tensed upon hearing this.

The three-eyed Dragon Centipede is a fierce beast with a royal bloodline, possessing mid-level peak cultivation and on the verge of breaking through to a higher level. Its strength is likely comparable to the Qilin Beast that once triggered a beast tide in their Black Dragon City.

No wonder An Qing’s group, which included only three or four top-tier human cultivators at the Yuan Fa level, did not act rashly.

“How many Blood Bodhi Fruits are there, and how will they be divided?” Yi Tian asked sharply.

This was a body tempering sacred medicine growing in the Fulong Mountain Range, likely absorbing the blood of ancient heavenly dragons. Its medicinal power would be immense, and each fruit’s value was undoubtedly extraordinary.

An Qing said, “Don’t worry. That one Blood Bodhi tree bears thirty-three fruits, more than enough for each of us to have one. As for the rest, it depends on individual ability.”

“Alright, we’ll participate!” Yi Tian agreed.

This was a rare opportunity. The Blood Bodhi Fruit was no trivial matter. Once discovered, it would cause a sensation. Major factions would keep their Blood Bodhi Fruit secret, so very few were known to exist in the outside world.

“This mission will take place in three days.” An Qing, along with Tang Luoxiang, Princess Zhaixing, and the others, then departed.

“To think we actually found a lead on the Blood Bodhi Fruit—this is excellent news,” Yi Shan said happily.

Yi Feng, Yi Li, and others were filled with anticipation.

The Blood Bodhi Fruit was the true body tempering sacred medicine. A single fruit was worth as much as a mid-grade treasure medicine. It was a treasure granted by heaven and earth.

The tree bore thirty-six fruits, a massive value.

Though the Blood Bodhi Fruit wasn’t as precious to them as it was to body temperers, it could still help flesh grow to human limits, enticing cultivators from all paths.

“Everyone, prepare well in the next few days. Yi Feng, Yi Shan, you should check the mission hall for any treasure bows. If none are available, head to the trading district and push your strength to the limit,” Yi Tian began issuing instructions.

Thus, the members of the Reincarnation Squad each went their own way to prepare meticulously.

The three-eyed Dragon Centipede was a tremendously powerful royal bloodline beast. Even top-tier human cultivators at the Yuan Dan level would find it difficult to contend with. Their group numbered fewer than twenty, with only four top human cultivators at the Yuan Fa level, eleven or twelve at the Yuan Gang level, and Tang Luoxiang, a fifth-rank warrior. Facing the three-eyed Dragon Centipede would be challenging.

Therefore, Yi Tian did not take this mission lightly.

Finally, the appointed day arrived on the third day.

Yi Tian and his group reunited with An Qing and the others. The fifteen of them departed Wild Qin City, heading toward the distant realm.

The location of the Blood Bodhi Tree was far from Wild Qin City, at least two to three hundred thousand li away.

Along the way, they passed through many territories inhabited by fierce beasts, sparking numerous battles. Yet, they managed to cross each one with no serious danger.

Each of them was powerful; together, even mid-level late-stage fierce beasts posed no threat. Although the journey was arduous and exhausting, they faced no great peril.

After nearly a month of trekking, they finally reached the location of the Blood Bodhi Tree—Mount Wanren.