usatvline Chapter 409 Food that Extends Lifespan
Chapter 409 Food that Extends Lifespan
This grove of trees is different from normal trees; its dark trunks support canopies like canopies.
But the tree crown has branches but no leaves, and each branch is covered with black, fruit-like things.
"Could it be that all those 'stone spots' were harvested from here?"
Ah Ning frowned deeply; the aroma emanating from the stone mole had so strongly ignited her appetite.
She certainly didn't want to end up hugging a tree and eating that stuff herself when she passed through this grove.
"Or should we try to find a way around this forest?"
Wu Sansheng and his companions didn't want to risk their lives; the fruit, resembling a stone mole, looked very strange.
At present, finding another route is the safest way.
Cheng Feng looked up and glanced around; even the areas where the signal flares couldn't reach couldn't block his view.
After a while, under everyone's watchful eyes, Cheng Feng spoke:
"You can bypass this forest, but it will be difficult for you; you'll need to climb over the cliff face."
Cheng Feng then fell silent, leaving the choice to them.
For Cheng Feng, it doesn't matter which way he goes; in the worst-case scenario, he could set the place on fire and it wouldn't affect him at all.
After a brief discussion, Wu Sansheng and the others said to Cheng Feng:
"Let's go through the woods instead. The cliffs here are too steep, and we don't have enough climbing equipment."
Cheng Feng nodded: "Okay, but be careful not to touch these trees, or don't blame me for being impolite."
After saying that, he took the lead and walked into the woods ahead.
Without hesitation, Hei Xiazi followed Cheng Feng to the side, while Wu Sansheng and the others were extremely cautious.
They didn't set off until they entered the woods and found nothing unusual.
Upon entering the jungle, they were relieved to find that the stone mole did not have the alluring fragrance they had imagined.
"Don't be careless. This fruit could very well be the raw material for the stone spot. Try not to touch these trees."
Wu Sansheng whispered something to Wu Xie, who was standing beside him.
Wu Xie nodded in agreement, and then became even more careful to avoid the strange trees on both sides.
The group made their way through the trees without any incidents, and the entrance to the ancient building could be seen through the gaps in the trees.
Just then, one of Aning's foreign men accidentally grazed the trunk of a strange tree with the butt of his rifle as he passed by.
The foreigner was tall and burly, and since he didn't understand Chinese culture, he didn't have much respect for this place, so he didn't take it seriously.
But Cheng Feng suddenly shouted from ahead, "Run!"
They pulled the blind man along, and the two of them ran like the wind towards the exit.
Wu Sansheng and the others' expressions changed drastically. Without thinking, they started running. Cheng Feng was the weathervane here; if even he was running away, they would definitely not survive if they stayed behind.
At this moment, Ah Ning quickly called out in French and hurried to catch up with Wu Sansheng, but just as she took a step,
Black fruits began to fall in a crackling sound from the strange tree that had been grazed by a gun butt.
The falling of these fruits triggered a chain reaction, and soon fruits from the entire forest began to fall like rain.
Apart from Cheng Feng and Hei Xiazi, everyone else was hit all over their bodies by the fruit to varying degrees.
Aning's team was in the last position, so almost no one was spared.
After everyone rushed out of the woods, Cheng Feng kicked the foreign mercenary to the ground.
The other four mercenaries instinctively raised their guns and aimed them at Cheng Feng.
"Put down your guns!"
Ah Ning gave a sharp shout, and she broke out in a cold sweat.
Cheng Feng completely ignored their actions and continued to kick the mercenary who was curled up on the ground with a cold face.
"Don't take what I say seriously. If you're going to get yourself killed, don't drag others down with you."
After speaking, Cheng Feng looked up at A Ning and the others. The four mercenaries still had their guns raised, and one of them was speaking in a foreign language with some excitement.
“Fuck, I order you to put down that damn gun right now.”
Enraged, Ah Ning kicked away the hand holding the gun.
The man still looked defiant, but after taking a few deep breaths, he didn't retaliate.
The employer offered a good salary this time, so if we can't get the final payment due to the conflict, the loss would be huge.
So he had no choice but to swallow his anger.
Cheng Feng glanced at them, a cold smile on his lips, and took a few steps back.
"Mr. Cheng, I will give you an explanation after this matter, and I guarantee that you will be satisfied."
A Ningyan's eyes were filled with murderous intent, but of course, it wasn't directed at Cheng Feng; she wished she could kill the Chaos lying on the ground right now.
"You should get through this first, then you can talk to me about what you need to tell me."
Cheng Feng's words gave A Ning a bad feeling.
At this moment, the Frenchman who had just been dealt with by Cheng Feng suddenly let out a muffled groan and then desperately reached for the back of his neck.
Upon closer inspection, everyone saw a black baby mark on the man's neck.
A granulation tissue grew out from the baby's eye socket.
"W-what's going on?"
Wu Xie stared in horror at the scene before him: trees growing on human skin—it was an incredibly bizarre sight.
"Legend has it that there is a fairy garden called Yaochi in Kunlun Mountain, where the Queen Mother of the West would hold a peach feast. Doesn't this place look like the Peach Garden?"
Cheng Feng looked at A Ning and the others with a cold smile and said in a low voice.
Apart from Hei Xiazi, everyone else felt a chill run down their spines and hurriedly called on those around them to check their exposed skin.
Suddenly, Wu Sansheng exclaimed, "Wu Xie, don't move!"
He then carefully turned Wu Xie's hand over, and there was a black, baby-shaped mark imprinted there.
Wu Xie looked as if he had been murdered, and thought to himself that he was doomed.
Wu Sansheng was so anxious that sweat was pouring down his forehead. If Wuxie died here, he would have no face to face Wu Laogou below, even if he was buried with him.
Before long, Ah Ning and the others also exclaimed in surprise. Unfortunately, Ah Ning and the others had all been infected.
Because of the language barrier and their lack of absolute trust in Cheng Feng, they were a step behind and rushed out of the woods last.
Aning was completely dragged down by her teammates; otherwise, the chances of her getting infected would have been very small.
"We need to think of a solution as soon as possible; this thing takes effect too quickly."
Seeing the delicate buds slowly growing from the back of Wu Xie's hand, Xie Yuchen spoke urgently.
At this moment, Ah Ning's eyes were filled with despair. Her raised hands trembled uncontrollably, and there was a baby mark on each wrist with granulation tissue growing on it.
"Uncle Cheng, you must have a way, right? Please save Wuxie's life. I will agree to any request you make."
Thinking of Cheng Feng's many amazing abilities, Xie Yuchen quickly came closer to Cheng Feng and said...
Cheng Feng didn't say anything, but simply waved to Wu Xie.
Wu Sansheng nudged Wuxie, gesturing for him to hurry over.
Wu Xie approached Cheng Feng and said with a wry smile, "Uncle Cheng, if I could, I'd like to die in a different way."
"Stop talking nonsense, let Uncle Cheng take a look."
Xie Yuchen slapped Cheng Feng, signaling him to raise his hand immediately.
Wu Xie chuckled and raised his injured left hand.
Cheng Feng glanced at the baby's mark, and a message appeared in his mind.
'Panpu, a tree-borne fungus, whose fruit melts into a black liquid when it falls, forming a mark resembling a baby's mark. The fruit can be picked with a jade tool and placed on a living creature. After a short time, the creature absorbs the nutrients, and the mycelium matures, producing another fruit that resembles a baby less than a month old. Eating this fruit is said to prolong life.'