[Gu Fei consumed 1 Spirit Wood Pill, returned 6000 pills, stored in the host’s space]

[Gu Fei consumed 1 Extreme Fruit, returned 6000 pills, stored in the host’s space]

For a moment!

Lin Lang’s space was once again filled with a huge pile of Spirit Wood Pills and Extreme Fruits!

However.

Lin Lang still had no intention of consuming the Extreme Fruit now!

Before receiving news from Ning Shuangyu about the effectiveness of the Extreme Fruit!

He wouldn’t consume it!

...

But for now.

He could try consuming the Spirit Wood Pill!

He gazed at the pill in his hand, which shone with a faint green luster.

Swallowed the pill in one gulp!

Closed his eyes and focused!

Anticipating the surge of spiritual power within!

However!

When he opened his eyes, a trace of disappointment appeared on his face.

"As expected, it’s just a low-grade elixir, the spiritual energy is too weak."

Lin Lang muttered to himself.

But!

If one isn’t enough!

Then just consume more!

After all, he had thousands of pills here!

Not worried at all!

One, two, three...

He continuously sent Spirit Wood Pills into his mouth!

The pile of pills in his space was diminishing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

If there were outsiders around, they would surely be dumbfounded!

This person is actually eating pills like food!

...

Time quietly passed amid Lin Lang’s continuous swallowing sounds!

Until he consumed a full 5000 Spirit Wood Pills in one go!

The entire room was filled with a faint herbal fragrance.

Suddenly!

Lin Lang’s body shook violently, as if an invisible force burst within him, surging like a tide.

"Succeeded."

Lin Lang opened his eyes, his gaze calm.

[Lin Lang]

[Combat Power: SSS+]

[Physical Body: Ten Enhancements]

[Superpower: Divine Sense (Level 9); Divine Wood (Level 1); Beast Taming (Level 10); Illusion Realm (Level 10)]

The Spirit Wood Ability evolved into the Divine Wood Ability!

However!

A green light still surrounded his superpower core!

This had been present ever since he and Ouyang Yunzhi engaged in dual cultivation!

Unclear about its use?

...

Lin Lang walked towards the window.

There was a very familiar tree—its trunk thick and branches luxuriant!

He had already used this tree, employing the Spirit Wood Ability, to kill many enemies.

In some ways, it was also a battle companion!

At this moment!

He focused his mind, using the newly awakened Divine Wood Ability—

Establishing a link between him and the tree!

As spiritual qi traveled through Lin Lang’s meridians!

It also passed through the tree!

The tree seemed to have become a part of Lin Lang’s body!

...

The next moment!

Lin Lang’s eyes suddenly deepened, as if he could perceive all things in the world!

This was the power of the Eye of Destiny.

Through the Eye of Destiny!

Lin Lang clearly saw—

Within the trunk of the tree, there was originally a faint light hidden!

And at this moment!

The light was undergoing a wonderful transformation, gradually condensing into something akin to Divine Sense!

"This... is the tree’s consciousness awakening?"

"Turning into a tree demon?"

Lin Lang raised an eyebrow.

He wasn’t too surprised.

Because he had long discovered that this tree was somewhat unusual!

During the time when the Black Dragon Association was causing trouble, it was especially evident!

It seemed to secretly absorb the cores of superpower users frequently!

...

Now it seems!

It was already transforming towards becoming a Tree Spirit then.

Lin Lang merely lent it a hand, helping it break through the final barrier.

...

However!

Although the tree’s consciousness had awakened, it still seemed like a newborn baby, needing time to adapt and grow.

Its trunk trembled slightly, awaiting a full awakening.

...

While Lin Lang’s spiritual qi continuously flowed into the tree through the link!

As both exchanged spiritual qi!

Lin Lang suddenly discovered that continuously using the Divine Wood Power could nourish the hidden consciousness of the tree, like gentle rain!

Accelerating its awakening!

This discovery filled him with anticipation.

He wondered what the tree would become after awakening?

However.

Lin Lang was too busy, having no time to focus on this!

...

"Gu Fei."

Lin Lang called Gu Fei and said to her:

"You should practice the Divine Wood Ability more in the future, using this tree to practice!"

This not only would train Gu Fei’s Divine Wood Ability!

But would also add a powerful combat force to Xingfu District, providing extra security!

...

Gu Fei agreed!

So.

She stood on the balcony, close to the tree.

Closed her eyes, taking a deep breath, as if having a silent conversation with the tree.

Her hands gently rose, fingertips flowing with a gentle green light!

This was the symbol of the Divine Wood Ability, also the bridge of connection between her and the tree!

...

Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, adding a touch of warmth to Xingfu District on this ordinary day.

"Lin Lang!"

Ding Xinrou’s figure once again appeared in Lin Lang’s view.

For the first time, she proactively came downstairs to 2102, to find Lin Lang!

Her steps were brisk, her face radiating a long-lost enthusiasm and smile.

As if the previous days of coldness and estrangement had never existed.

Lin Lang sat on the sofa.

His eyes involuntarily followed Ding Xinrou’s figure.

He pondered to himself—

What secret was hidden behind Ding Xinrou’s sudden change?

And when Ding Xinrou saw Lin Lang, she walked towards him eagerly, her eyes filled with anticipation and longing.

She clung to Lin Lang, continuously asking various questions.

She seemed very talkative!

The enthusiasm and urgency alarmed Yu Anni, who was watching from the side.

She whispered to herself:

"What’s wrong with Xinrou? Has she really developed a dual personality?"

However.

Lin Lang remained exceptionally calm and composed.

In fact, he had long detected the strangeness within Ding Xinrou!

There seemed to be two completely different Divine Senses alternating within that body!

Like the alternation of day and night, each with its characteristics.

One was cold-hearted, distant, and harbored inexplicable hostility towards nearby females!

The other was enthusiastic and open, happy to communicate, and more willing to share information with Lin Lang.

The reason Lin Lang did not expose this secret before!

Was because he sharply perceived!

Behind these two personalities, there seemed to be different motives and purposes.

The cold-hearted personality made him cautious.

While the enthusiastic personality could potentially be a breakthrough to understanding the truth and breaking the dilemma.

To avoid alerting the enemy, Lin Lang chose silence and patience, observing Ding Xinrou’s every move attentively.

Anticipating the reappearance of the friendlier personality.

Now!

She finally returned!

A sense of anticipation surged in Lin Lang’s heart.

He remembered that the last time he interacted with this personality, she inadvertently revealed some key information!

Providing him with a deeper understanding of Ding Xinrou’s true situation.

Therefore!

When Ding Xinrou clung to him again and they moved to the bedroom of 2202, onto the bed!

Lin Lang continued his work.

He spoke openly, probing and confirming in his voice:

"Is it you, Xinyi?"

Ding Xinrou, upon hearing this, showed a flash of surprise in her eyes!

Then quickly returned to her familiar enthusiasm and warmth. She gently nodded, as if confirming Lin Lang’s guess!

At this moment, Lin Lang knew that he was one step closer to uncovering the truth behind Ding Xinrou’s secrets.