Chapter 1763: The Ability of the Lucky Carp

For other cultivators, these toxins would be difficult to neutralize, but for Wei Ruyan, they were a great tonic. As she absorbed them into her body, the girl's dark eyes glowed with excitement.

"These dark energies can increase your cultivation?" Zhang Xuan was momentarily stunned.

Wei Ruyan nodded.

"As expected of the Innate Poisonous Physique..." Zhang Xuan sighed with emotion.

This physique was truly powerful.

Others, once exposed to poison, would lose control over their life and death, yet this person could advance because of it. Even Zhang Xuan himself felt immense admiration.

After quickly absorbing the energy and placing the fruit in a special jade box, Wei Ruyan approached the second fruit. Circulating her full power once more, another surge of dark energy emerged. This one was more potent; the girl trembled slightly, her face turning pale.

"What's wrong?"

Zhang Xuan frowned.

"The toxins are too strong, and my absorption speed is limited," Wei Ruyan replied.

Although she possessed the Innate Poisonous Physique, her absorption capacity had its limits. Too much toxin could still cause her body to explode. The aura emanating from the second fruit was purer and more concentrated than the first, and even she found it difficult to resist.

It took her quite a while to suppress the surging energy within her. Breathing a sigh of relief, Wei Ruyan then looked at the third fruit.

Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!

This time, the toxins were even more concentrated. Wei Ruyan's delicate body swayed from the impact, and her face grew even paler. Just as she felt she couldn't hold on, she felt a palm press against her back. "Use the toxins to break through your cultivation realm!"

Zhang Xuan's voice resounded.

"Yes!"

Knowing her teacher was helping, Wei Ruyan remained silent. She focused her mind, controlled the toxins entering her body, and pushed towards her cultivation bottleneck.

The toxins released from harvesting the Bodhi fruits not only increased one's power but also had an excellent effect on improving one's mental state. Zhang Xuan controlled his Heaven's Path True Qi, helping to clear the blockages within the girl's body, allowing the energy to circulate more smoothly.

As expected, with each subsequent fruit harvested, the toxins intensified. By the sixth fruit, the toxins permeated the air, seemingly capable of corroding space itself.

Zhang Xuan's entire body thrummed with power, as he continuously adjusted the circulation of True Qi within the girl's body to make her energy flow even smoother. After an unknown period, Wei Ruyan's meridians throughout her body emitted a "creaking! creaking!" sound, becoming completely clear. Her cultivation and True Qi, like Zhao Ya's, reached the Great Perfection of the Undying Realm.

"Thank you, Teacher..."

After consolidating the surging power within her, Wei Ruyan bowed and clasped her fists, her face filled with excitement.

If her teacher hadn't helped, at least half of these toxins would have been wasted, and most crucially, her body might have suffered severe damage from being unable to withstand them. But now, not only were all potential dangers gone, she had also reached the Great Perfection of the Dying Realm. With such strength, coupled with her formidable Innate Poisonous Qi, she would likely have no match beneath the Ancient Sages.

Zhang Xuan smiled faintly, then looked again at the eight young men fighting Luo Qiqi, his expression darkening.

If he hadn't been there, and Wei Ruyan had continued harvesting on her own, the increasingly potent toxins would inevitably have caused irreparable damage. Such harm could never be compensated for by a single fruit!

These people, making her do this, yet providing no protective measures whatsoever—their intentions were truly heinous!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The battle between the two sides had now concluded. Luo Qiqi, with the assistance of the Serenity Orb, possessed boundless combat power. The eight men, even combined, couldn't resist. All were injured, their faces pale and their expressions indescribably grim.

Their ability to enter this place and qualify to seek the Bodhi fruits indicated that their status within the Hundred Schools of Philosophers was not low.

Possessing strong status and talent, yet beaten so miserably, anyone in their position would feel unwilling to accept such a defeat.

The leading young man gnashed his teeth. "Zhang Xuan, Wei Ruyan, these fruits are of great use to the Hundred Schools of Philosophers; we hope you can hand them over..."

Too lazy to bother with them, Zhang Xuan waved his hand. "Break their limbs and throw them out!"

Daring to scheme against his students, whether intentionally or unintentionally, they deserved sufficient punishment.

"Alright!"

The Golden Origin Cauldron leaped out and charged towards the eight individuals.

It didn't take long before it broke all their arms and legs and tossed them out of the hall.

In their prime, they naturally wouldn't fear the Golden Origin Cauldron. But now, injured by Luo Qiqi, they had no ability to resist.

Ignoring the individuals who had been thrown outside, Wei Ruyan handed over the fruits. "Teacher, here are the Bodhi fruits. You can handle them!"

"Mm!" After a slight pause, Zhang Xuan took out one and handed it to her. "You're indispensable for obtaining so many fruits. Take this one first, but don't rush to use it. I have a cultivation method for improving your mental state. Cultivating under this Bodhi tree will allow you to quickly advance your mental state to 29.9. Then, you can consume the fruit and attempt to break through to the Ancient Sage realm in one go!"

"Yes!" Wei Ruyan nodded.

Zhang Xuan tapped his finger and transmitted the cultivation method for improving the mental state that he had previously organized.

"Zhao Ya, this one is for you!"

He took out another one, handed it over, and simultaneously transmitted the cultivation method.

Their unique physiques allowed them to advance very quickly, but there was bound to be a gap in their mental state. They should cultivate first and improve it before proceeding.

"Qiqi, this is yours..."

After settling his two students, he took out another fruit and handed it over.

Luo Qiqi had entered this place before them. Even if he hadn't come, given her strength, she would surely have claimed a share of these Bodhi fruits.

"Thank you!"

Taking the fruit, Luo Qiqi looked at him, her eyes filled with complex emotions. "Teacher Zhang..."

Seeming to know what she wanted to say, Zhang Xuan waved his hand. "I once taught you alchemy, so there is a teacher-student relationship between us. The grace of a teacher is greater than the heavens! Feelings cannot be controlled, but etiquette must not be discarded. You should understand that there is no possibility between us! Before, it was merely a misunderstanding, and now the misunderstanding between your Luo Clan and me has been resolved... I also have someone I like. I hope you can understand!"

Since he couldn't give her happiness, it was better to refuse decisively.

He didn't want to drag things out, nor did he want to ruin her life.

"I..."

Luo Qiqi's delicate body swayed.

Zhao Ya, standing to the side, also found her expression dimming unconsciously.

A teacher for a day is a father for life!

A student could not possibly have such a relationship with a teacher. Otherwise, it would be a breach of etiquette and against morality.

Although she desired happiness, she couldn't bring herself to disregard proper etiquette.

"Alright, for cultivators, increasing strength is paramount. You're still young, and there are higher life goals you can pursue. You will certainly meet someone more suitable than me in the future!"

Seeing her expression, Zhang Xuan smiled faintly.

It wasn't that he was heartless; not liking someone simply meant he didn't, and that couldn't be changed.

"You two cultivate here and improve your mental states as quickly as possible. I'll see if I can find Yuan Tao..."

Knowing he needed to give them enough time to process, Zhang Xuan waved his hand. Just as he was about to finish speaking, a telepathic message appeared in his mind: "Master, I can dig up this tree. Do you want to take it with us?"

"Dig it up?" Zhang Xuan was surprised.

"As the core of a world's array, a mere tree can naturally be taken!" The proud voice of the Koi Fish resounded.