I Am Also An Extraordinary Creature-Chapter 1948 - 1326: Donβt Travel Far Recently (Part 2)
After taking a few steps, Xiyun heard something breaking through the soil behind him. He quickly turned his head, scratching his cheek in wonder. Are all things related to that great figure this magical? ππ«ππ²ππππ§π πππ₯.πππ
Planning to go out for a meal, Xiyun decided to stay.
Before long, a little girl ran over.
"Great grandpa, what is this?" Xiyun casually picked up the little girl and placed her on his arm, as he watched the peach tree growing wildly.
"Fruit tree, there will be delicious fruit soon."
According to hierarchy, the little girl shouldnβt call him grandpa, but Xiyun found it troublesome and simply let his sonβs descendants call him that.
Concerned or not about hierarchy, he had the highest rank and made the rules.
In about half an hour, the peach tree grew to maturity, lush and sprawling, covering most of the yardβs sky. It was full of juicy, plump peaches.
They looked bigger than the ones Xiyun had eaten, but he could sense these peaches were far less effective than the one he consumed.
Nonetheless, even so, this tree was a treasure; Xiyun lightly stepped on the ground, nodding slightly, as the treeβs growth hadnβt impacted the environment.
As he watched the treeβs rapid growth, Xiyun had worried it would drain the tribeβs resources, but the ground feedback indicated otherwise.
The earth became more solidified, and the environment subtly changed, all thanks to this peach tree.
"Go and call your grandpa over," Xiyun said, plucking a peach from thin air, wiping off its fuzz, and stuffing it into the little girlβs arms.
"Okay!" the little girl said indistinctly as she ate the peach, pattering away to find her real grandpa, not this affectionately youthful βGreat Grandpa.β
Soon, many people gathered at Xiyunβs place, while others watched from afar. Everyone noticed the changes at Xiyunβs residence; such a massive tree sprouted from his backyard, who wouldnβt be curious?
At this point, only the tribeβs elders and seniors were allowed to come closer.
As for the academyβs members who arrived, they were pushed to the outermost area, unable to see Xiyunβs side, but the academy representative showed no dissatisfaction.
Though unaware of the details, at least they werenβt being kicked out.
Wanting to understand the situation more clearly, they planned to ask students originally from here, who definitely follow when selecting new pupils yearly.
"What did that great figure gift you, Xiyun?"
An elder looked at the large peach in his hand, salivating.
"Yes, it was," Xiyun nodded without much explanation, "The senior prophesied some significant events would occur soon, why wait? Eat!"
With Xiyunβs words, others eagerly began to eat, soon feeling relaxed and comfortable, as if they had become decades younger.
Xiyun continued, "The first peach offers the best effects, the second has only one-tenth of the power, and the third one-hundredth. After that, they provide even less but can maintain prolonged satiety."
While calling people, Xiyun had already tested the peachβs effects himself; his keen body awareness made him understand its enhancement level after consuming several.
For him, it wasnβt very useful, but for the tribe, it was perfect. Even if consumed excessively, the enhancement effects would weaken significantly, yet they maintained a prolonged feeling of fullness, useful in many scenarios.
Should a major disaster truly occur, this peach tree could counter it.
And if the peach tree itself attracted disaster to the tribal lands where he wasnβt present, then indeed it would be disastrous. However, he didnβt plan to travel far in the coming decades, becoming a disaster for those who bring trouble.
"... this is quite beneficial." An elder agreed, a nod with a satisfied expression after consuming the first peach, breaking through the barriers limiting his improvement.
Such wonderful fruit, if known, would undoubtedly attract desire. If every peach offered immense improvement, greed would run rampant.
However, the effect becomes almost negligible after three peaches, enough to keep rationality.
"Alright, eat the second one tomorrow, or I fear youβll overeat." Xiyun waved, "Call the others."
"Xiyun, shouldnβt we keep this a secret?"
Another young Elder appeared more concerned about the treasured tree.
"Iβm right here, what secrecy? You think you can hide it?" Xiyun scoffed, knowing many were already paying attention.
This peach tree was public knowledge from its normal state; secrecy is too late, unless before it fully blooms, he unleashed a slaughter, wiping out all outsiders nearby.
But even then, what about those inside the tribe?
Since thatβs the case, better to use the tree openly, deceiving others into thinking heβs an aging relic, no longer capable of anything.
"And those outsiders?"
"Since theyβve arrived, let them have a taste, but keep those young girls away from me."
Xiyun spoke, somewhat helplessly, causing other elders to chuckle, "Xiyun, frankly, just nod if you wish..."
"Get out!"
"Alright!" The elders quickly departed Xiyunβs yard, going to notify other tribe members.
Soon, the academy representative eyed the large peach placed before him, puzzled. So, the thing making this tribe tight on alert was simply a planted peach tree?
The person delivering peaches noticed the academy representativeβs confused expression, immediately explaining, "Without Xiyunβs permission, you wouldnβt get to taste these things."
"Understood!" The representative, regardless of comprehension, grabbed a peach to eat, realizing something was amiss with the first bite.
"The first one is most effective, but the second holds little value; donβt overindulge," advised the tribe member, departing.
The academy representative likewise didnβt succumb to greed, swiftly sharing peaches with others, experiencing strong sensations upon consumption.
Noticing the othersβ joy, he waved his hand, "Everyone, return; this is an opportunity."
Cue the academy representative returned for personal cultivation, driven by ambition, unwilling to waste time.
Despite laboring in cultivation all night, leaving him weary the following day, the results were disappointing.
Essentially, these peaches resembled Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures yet distinctively different upon contact.
To absorb other Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures well, one needs either to consume and swiftly cultivate or perform alchemy, enhancing the treasureβs potency for easy absorption.
Direct consumption yields results but misuse wastes significant enhancement potential. The most evident sign is remarkably rapid cultivation speed and notable growth shortly after taking Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
These peaches, however, present another scenario. Post-consumption, the cultivation efficacy remains unchanged, but the enduring enhancement continues unaffected.
This independent and fixed enhancement, regardless of actions, cannot be amplified, as the academy representative realized through bleary-eyed attempts, pondering whether such effort might have been better spent resting.
Patting his stomach and gazing at the midday sun, the academy representative realized he felt no hunger.
Surveying the tribe, where typically cooking smoke and food scents prevailed, now bustling with activity, yet no one appeared to be cooking.
Clearly, these changes stemmed from the peaches.
Stretching comfortably, the continued satiety prompted even thoughts of sleep for the academy representative.
Concerning the impact of the peach tree... with Xiyun present, thereβs no cause for worry, as long as greed stays at bay.
This ought to be conveyed to the accompanying students.
