Chapter 1127 - 212: Entering Mountain Charm, Bewitchingly Handsome

Chapter 1127: Chapter 212: Entering Mountain Charm, Bewitchingly Handsome

"What!"

Mu Qingge’s eyes widened in utter shock.

Consuming one fruit could increase one’s cultivation by ten thousand years? This news was so astonishing that Mu Qingge couldn’t help but swallow hard. The allure of such a benefit was undeniable.

Mu Qingge didn’t quite understand what increasing cultivation by ten thousand years entailed. However, she knew that Si Mo had used ten thousand years of cultivation back in the Linchuan Realm to exchange for a single time reversal.

"How can we obtain this Charm Fruit?" Mu Qingge asked seriously. Her first thought was to obtain one no matter the cost and have Si Mo eat it, thus compensating for the power he lost when using the Reverse Curse.

The mythical beast grinned, showing its teeth, "The Charm Fruit is the Holy Fruit of the Mountain Charm Clan, ripening once every thousand years, and only ten fruits ripen each time. Such rare items are not given away easily. However, the Mountain Charm Clan understands the peril of possessing treasures, so over seven thousand years ago, they told the outside world that the Tree of Origin no longer bears fruit to quell greedy intentions."

"So..." Mu Qingge squinted and asked.

The mythical beast said, "We’ll first head to the Mountain Charm Clan’s place. Once we get in, we’ll look for an opportunity to obtain the Charm Fruit."

"Given the Mountain Charm Clan’s uniqueness, it must be difficult to infiltrate, right?" Mu Qingge pondered.

The mythical beast raised an eyebrow, looking slightly proud, "Many years ago, the Mountain Charm Clan owed me a favor; it’s time to call it in."

Seeing his expression, Mu Qingge raised her eyebrows slightly and started to smile with profound meaning.

...

The Demon Forest was vast, teeming with beasts.

However, under the mythical beast’s guidance, their journey was smooth. Except for when the aura of the Dragon Clan passed through, they encountered almost no danger until they arrived at the ancestral land of the Mountain Charm Clan.

Gazing at the boundless prairie before her, Mu Qingge felt invigorated. Atop the grasses, tiny scattered sparkles shimmered, and luminous little insects flitted about.

In the farthest reaches of her vision, a deep green line snaked onward, marking a dense and mysteriously filled forest, with the mountains beyond mingling in richness and subtlety.

Those mountains were shaped peculiarly, as if a giant beast sat there, overlooking and watching the entire Demon Forest realm.

"From this prairie onward, you’re entering the Mountain Charm territory. After crossing the prairie and entering the forest, traverse it, and the mountains are where the Mountain Charm Clan has lived for generations," the mythical beast explained to Mu Qingge and Yin Chen.

"Let’s go." The mythical beast glanced back, squinting at the horizon, then snorted coldly and spoke to the two.

Seeing his expression, without needing further explanation, Mu Qingge and Yin Chen knew that the Dragon Clan had followed the mythical beast’s aura here.

Without delay, the three entered the prairie.

As soon as they stepped into the prairie, the glowing insects flitting among the grasses fled far away in fright, disappearing from sight.

The trio quickly crossed the prairie and reached the forest’s edge.

Without hesitation, the mythical beast stepped in.

Once inside, the sky darkened.

Outside, there was still a golden sunset, with twilight not fully descended. Yet inside the forest, it was as dark as night, with only the shadowy figures of trees forming ghostly images.

Mu Qingge and Yin Chen instinctively looked up, realizing the forest’s darkness was due to the tightly packed leaves of the dense trees blocking the outside light.

"Stay close. Though it seems ordinary in here, it’s actually a maze; the deeper you go, the easier it is to lose your way and wander forever. This forest is also a natural barrier for the Mountain Charm Clan," the mythical beast reminded Mu Qingge and Yin Chen.

Mu Qingge and Yin Chen noted his warning, staying even closer.

Mu Qingge curiously asked, "Have you been to the Mountain Charm Clan before?"

The mythical beast chuckled, "I mentioned an indebted favor, didn’t I? The Mountain Charm Clan never leaves; they have very long lifespans, both male and female are incredibly attractive, staying here their entire lives. It’s been so long, some occasionally grow weary and curious about the outside world. Once, a female from the clan sneaked out and got into danger. I happened to pass by, saved her, and escorted her back safely."

"Ah, a hero saves the damsel in distress story," Mu Qingge teasingly remarked.

Even Yin Chen joked, "Did the lady fall for Brother Beast?"

The mythical beast’s face turned awkward, "Don’t talk nonsense; that was tens of thousands of years ago. She might be married with children by now."

Mu Qingge found it amusing; she’d never seen the mythical beast act this way in all her years of knowing him.

Just as she was about to tease him further, the smile at her lips froze. Her eyes sharpened, she leaned back and pulled Yin Chen away as a streak of cold light flew past her eyes, reaching out to catch it.

The cold light was potent and fast, tousling Mu Qingge’s hair.

She stopped it, realizing it was a specially designed arrow. Before she could examine it closely, more cold lights approached, and not just one.

The mythical beast dodged too, the three swiftly avoiding the barrage among the trees, sheltering behind a large trunk as a shower of cold light rained down.

"These are the Mountain Charm arrows; we’ve encountered their patrol," the mythical beast said, hiding behind a tree, addressing Mu Qingge and Yin Chen.

Mu Qingge spoke, "Didn’t you say you had rapport with them? Get negotiating."

Then, an ethereal, mellifluous male voice resonated from the forest, "This is a Forbidden Territory of the Demon Forest; intruders must die. Please retreat quickly to avoid unintended harm."

Mu Qingge gestured at the mythical beast. He understood. He shouted, "A friend visits, wishing to meet Lady Yin Le."

As soon as he finished, the cold lights ceased, and the forest grew quieter.

This abrupt pause made Mu Qingge and the mythical beast exchange glances, guessing the other’s intentions.

"Who might you be?" The ethereal male voice resounded from the forest a short while later.

The mythical beast glanced at Mu Qingge before loudly answering, "I am Kong Xuan!"

Kong Xuan?

Mu Qingge paused, recalling that this was a name given by the mythical beast himself. She’d always frowned upon it, preferring to call him Grandfather Beast, never addressing him by his name.

The mythical beast continued, "Lady Yin Le said she owed me a favor years ago. I’ve come seeking help; does that favor still hold?"

The forest grew silent again.

The mythical beast, Mu Qingge, and Yin Chen anxiously waited until finally, a response came. "Please come out; we will escort you to the mountain."

Upon hearing this, the mythical beast seemed relieved.

However, Mu Qingge’s eyes still carried caution as she silently shook her head at the mythical beast.

The mythical beast told her, "Mountain Charms don’t lie."

With that, he stepped out first. Mu Qingge reluctantly followed, and as she did, the scene before her eyes filled with wonder.