The Great Xia Dynasty's Longevity Begins with Connecting to the Swallowed Starry Sky

Chapter 201 Stepping Out, Contradictions, Pretense
Qin Hao simply said that and then stomped his foot.

Dozens of fruit trees have sprung up in the surrounding open space.

There were apples, pears, oranges, and even bananas.

The first three are all excellent thirst-quenching fruits, while the latter can even be used as a staple food in some parts of the world.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

After all, what was happening before their eyes was far beyond their wildest imagination.

In just a few short seconds, so many fruit trees have sprung up from the ground, and some of the fruit is already ripe?
Such a person could buy a piece of land on Earth, and then simply stomp his foot, and there would be fruit to harvest.

Then, wouldn't you become a millionaire in no time?

Zhou Yi thought about how he had relied on his family's connections, and how even though he worked himself to the bone, he could only earn a little over a million yuan a year.

Then think about those people, who can produce so much fruit just by stomping their feet.

It's about two acres in size.

Stomp your feet a few more times a day, let's say fifty times.

Wouldn't that mean a hundred acres of fruit would ripen in a single day?
How much does it cost?
They are all the elites of the earth, but they don't understand cultivation.

They would never know that, for cultivators, the fruit from these two acres of land is actually not worth much money.

"Alright, stop staring. Pick as much as you want to eat. Now, it's time to set off. This place isn't safe. The sooner you leave, the sooner you'll escape this situation. If you don't want to die of old age."

What do you mean?
Zhou Yi was taken aback, but Qin Hao clearly had no intention of saying anything more to them.

Ye Fan and others also went to pick their favorite fruits.

They were carrying some small bags with them, hoping to bring as much as possible.

Unbeknownst to the others, Ye Fan and Pang Bo picked a large amount of fruit and took a bite.

"This tastes absolutely amazing."

"This is actually true."

Zhou Yi initially thought it was a trick, but now that he had personally come into contact with it and even taken a couple of bites, relieving his previous thirst and hunger, he realized that it was actually real.

However, not knowing much about cultivation, he didn't yet realize what this strength meant.

With a little effort, you can grow two acres of various fruits, and they ripen completely in a short time, within minutes.

This is not a simple matter.

Within the Big Dipper Starfield, it's not something that can be accomplished by simply bringing in any cultivator.

The other students were the same.

Perhaps because Qin Hao's move was so shocking, Li Changqing pursed his lips, but ultimately didn't dare to say anything more.

It's not impossible that someone might attack you.

This is no longer Earth.

Earth's laws no longer apply here, nor do they apply to that executioner, Qin Hao.

"Alright, everyone has collected enough fruit. Let's find a direction to leave."

When they arrived here, they were all strangers to each other.

Therefore, there is no need to use a map or anything to find your way.

Zhou Yi looked at Qin Hao and asked, "Senior, you are the only one here who possesses some common sense about cultivation. Why don't you give us some guidance?"

Everyone else realized that they had no experience, but some others did.

Moreover, Qin Hao will need to protect them along the way.

However, Qin Hao did not point out a direction.

Instead, he said, "This is my first time here too, and I'm not very familiar with the Big Dipper Starfield. To be honest, I don't know which direction is the way out."

In fact, he could sense it.

The area closest to the elixir of immortality is near the interior of the forbidden area.

The direction away from that side is the direction to leave.

Ye Fan said, "Why don't we head towards the location of that golden-winged roc from before?"

Ye Fan's suggestion surprised everyone: "But what if we encounter the Golden-Winged Roc in that direction? Wouldn't we all become food?"

Pang Bo scoffed, "But don't you guys think about why the Golden-Winged Roc was so far away? And why are there no traces of any animals in this desolate ancient forbidden land?"

Clearly, this place is also dangerous for the Golden-Winged Roc.

Lin Jia raised an objection: "But why are we still alive and haven't encountered any danger?"

Qin Hao almost burst out laughing if it weren't for Ye Fan's presence.

You would have been killed the moment you entered this desolate and forbidden land.

Not dangerous?

Qin Hao said, "I think you've all misunderstood something."

"what?"

Liu Yunzhi frowned. Every time Qin Hao spoke, it seemed like they were about to lose face or lose something.

But Qin Hao's words, at least so far, seem to be correct.

“Please speak, senior,” Zhou Yi said.

He was somewhat respectful; Zhou Yi felt that he should maintain basic respect for someone who could control his own life and death.

Don't be fooled by their seemingly harmless appearance.

But if you anger the other party, they could slap you to death.

This can be seen from the fate of those classmates who died on Mars.

Those crocodiles that could kill their classmates at will were easy targets for Qin Hao to kill with a flick of his wrist.

When you lack the strength to protect yourself, being a little cowardly is never a bad thing.

Qin Hao raised an eyebrow, not expecting Zhou Yi to be so capable of taking things in stride and being flexible.

However, he no longer cared about these people.

Once I reached the Big Dipper Star Region, I felt like I had a vast ocean to leap across.

The Nine-Character Secret awaits you.

There's not much to say about Zhou Yi and his ilk.

"I wonder if you've all felt your life force constantly draining away? This desolate forbidden land is no good place."

Ok?
Zhou Yi immediately thought of the strange feeling he had when he came out of the Nine Dragons Coffin.

This?
"Was it you who did this?" Li Changqing seemed to sense something was wrong and immediately accused him.

Qin Hao looked at the other person as if he were an ant.

He couldn't be bothered to even acknowledge the other person.

If the other party dares to push their luck, then don't blame him for casually slapping them to death.

"Or, let's try the methods of Shakyamuni in Journey to the West. The Five Finger Mountain spell is not difficult to use. If we don't need such a large area, just to suppress one person, we only need a spell about the size of a twenty-square-meter artificial mountain. Qin Hao can also release it."

Perhaps sensing the threat in Qin Hao's eyes, Li Changqing's brows twitched violently.

He felt he must be stupid.

Although Liu Yunzhi had previously suggested that he provoke Ye Fan and his group so that they could organize their forces, stick together, and fight against Ye Fan and his group.

But Qin Hao is clearly not someone they can deal with with their petty tricks.

With just a glance from the other person, one feels like an ant, a speck of dust, inspiring fear.

"No matter which direction you choose, Ye Fan, do as you choose."

Qin Hao's support gave Ye Fan a jolt.

In fact, Ye Fan was also afraid that his choice was wrong, and that he would feel guilty if he led everyone into the abyss.

Qin Hao's support was like a shot in the arm, which greatly moved Ye Fan and made him very happy.

"it is good."

Ye Fan nodded; with enough food, he wasn't so worried anymore.

However, the burden brought by this desolate and forbidden land made him dare not stay here any longer.

He took one last look at Li Xiaoman, then turned and left.

This woman was ultimately different from the Li Xiaoman he remembered.

The Li Xiaoman of the past was warm and generous, and always considerate of him.

But Li Xiaoman now is far too pragmatic.

Moreover, the presence of Cade beside Li Xiaoman is enough to show that Li Xiaoman is no longer the Li Xiaoman of the past.

Therefore, it's time to be clear-headed about some things.

Cade was a little annoyed; Ye Fan had actually glanced at his girlfriend just now.

You should know that he looked down on Li Xiaoman's classmates.

They are all a bunch of inferior people.

However, the fact that he could demonstrate his strength and superiority beforehand prevented him from raising any objections.

Who knew that I would inexplicably end up in this strange place.

“We’ll choose another direction,” Cade said.

However, Zhou Yi and Liu Yunzhi exchanged a glance and tacitly chose to follow behind Ye Fan and the others.

Although we can't see any wild beasts here for now, who can guarantee that there aren't any?
All of us combined probably couldn't beat Ye Fan.

Not to mention Ye Fan's master, Qin Hao.

For their own safety, they had no choice but to be under Qin Hao's protection, even though they were unwilling.

Zhou Yi and Liu Yunzhi gritted their teeth and left with Ye Fan and the others.

Li Xiaoman glanced at Cade one last time and said, "Let's follow them. This place feels terrifying to me. It would be very dangerous if we got separated from them."

Cade opened his mouth and stubbornly said, "Isn't that just being cannon fodder for others?"

Li Xiaoman shook her head slightly. If Qin Hao still needed them as cannon fodder, then they would die no matter which direction they went.

If the danger wasn't that great, Qin Hao probably wouldn't have used them as cannon fodder.

After Li Xiaoman finished speaking, she followed.

This is an unfamiliar and dangerous place.

Li Xiaoman knew perfectly well that when Ye Fan glanced at her one last time, she saw lingering affection, as well as resolute determination.

After that, her identity as Ye Fan's ex-girlfriend will most likely be useless.

As Cade watched Li Xiaoman's retreating figure, a shadow of gloom and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

He felt that Li Xiaoman had betrayed him.

What's so good about that pretty boy?
Although he thought this in his heart, on the surface, Cade forced himself to remain calm and chased after him, saying, "Wait for me."

Ye Fan walked a short distance and heard the noise behind him, but he just smiled.

He had actually figured it out: these classmates were no longer the same people he had been in college.

After experiencing the harsh realities of society, the students all changed.

The only thing that might remain unchanged is his good friend Pang Bo.

Liu Yiyi turned around and saw that her classmates had all followed. She whispered to Pang Bo, "They've all caught up."

Pang Bo pouted: "I knew it. Some people talk a good game, but in the end they still follow suit, don't they?"

Qin Hao laughed and said, "Why do you think they want you to make the decision?"

Pang Bo was taken aback, then immediately understood: "These bastards, they're thinking that if they choose the wrong direction, they'll blame us later?"

His voice was loud enough that Zhou Yi and Liu Yunzhi, who followed him, both heard it.

They exchanged a glance, their expressions changing slightly as their inner thoughts were so directly revealed.

But they were all thick-skinned people and quickly regained their composure.

In fact, everyone understands their intentions, but the adult world is no longer black and white.

Sometimes, you have to know how to compromise and play dumb.

Since they're not the ones taking the lead, they can just enjoy the benefits along the way.

"Who doesn't know who?" Qin Hao chuckled and didn't say anything more.

Along the way, some of the female students felt too tired and wanted to rest.

However, Ye Fan did not heed the other party's advice.

"Leave now while it's still early and the light is still there. Remember, you are losing your life force every single moment."

Ye Fan's reminder did not go unnoticed.

But looking at their still youthful faces, they felt that Qin Hao was exaggerating.

After thinking about it for a moment, Zhou Yi also felt that Qin Hao was just trying to scare them.

"Why don't we take a rest? Although we haven't encountered any danger yet, no one can guarantee that danger won't come. If something serious happens and we haven't rested enough, we won't have any strength left. We won't even be able to run away then."

After considering it for a moment, Ye Fan decided to adopt the suggestion.

"Then let's rest for fifteen minutes, and then continue our journey."

He had already begun his spiritual practice, and his sense of his own life force was more acute than that of others.

Qin Hao wasn't lying.

At this moment, they were all losing their life force.

However, he felt as if he had not completely disappeared, or at least not at a very fast pace.

He thought of the two bright red fruits he had eaten.

He ate two, Pang Bo ate two, and then brought two back.

One was given to Liu Yiyi, and the other to Zhang Ziling.

The rest was given to Qin Hao.

Ye Fan didn't feel like he had lost out, as Qin Hao had given him and Pang Bo so many things along the way.

Moreover, it was Qin Hao who taught him how to cultivate.

He didn't give anything as a gift.

Just a few fruits.

Ye Fan had no idea that this was a coveted item that countless people in the world of Shrouding the Heavens coveted.

At that moment, he felt that since he had given it away, he didn't feel any remorse.

I wonder if he will feel heartbroken when he finds out the true nature of these fruits in the future?
Qin Hao was also a little puzzled. It seemed that the original novel mentioned that Ye Fan and Pang Bo had collected a total of five fruits.

Why weren't all of them collected?

Anyway, Qin Hao had nine fruits left after eliminating the six that Ye Fan and the others had obtained.

I ate two before, and there are seven left.

These fruits are all exceptionally good, of extremely high quality.

If the longevity factor in the world of Shrouding the Heavens hadn't been severed, this might have been a valuable item from the Immortal Realm.

If converted to the Swallowed Star world, that would be a high-quality item of immortal quality.

These kinds of things, used for trading, are all measured in mixed units.

Many things required bartering.

The group sat down and started eating the fruit they had picked earlier.

Some people were even discussing whether to throw away all the fruit they were carrying.

"What if there's not enough food after that?"

"Isn't Qin Hao very powerful? He can make fruit trees grow by stomping his foot."

They were all looking at Qin Hao as they spoke.

They hope Qin Hao will be coerced into agreeing to provide them with fruit at any time.

Qin Hao was speechless, but after thinking for a moment, he smiled and said, "It's not impossible, but each stomp will cost a thousand catties of source. If you're willing to sign a contract, it's not out of the question."

In any case, the arrival of the Tree Realm didn't really put any burden on me.

If you don't intend to use this combat, the amount of damage output won't be much.

It's nothing more than getting some seeds.

They are all common fruits, so the consumption is not high.

This?
Although they were forced to sign a contract when they set off from Mars, they didn't take it to heart.

But thinking about it now, it seems a bit inappropriate.

No one agreed immediately.

Qin Hao didn't take it to heart. He had said before that since they were from the same place, he should lend a hand.

These people don't think he's someone they can easily manipulate, do they?
Do you still want him to do volunteer work?
What a joke.

How could someone with billions of mixed units in a matter of minutes do such a thing?

Fifteen minutes later, Ye Fan got up and continued on his way.

Several students were unwilling and wanted to rest for a while longer.

But Ye Fan did not agree: "If you don't want to leave, then you can rest here."

I'll scout ahead and leave a mark.

Just go with the flow when the time comes.

The loss of vitality made Ye Fan dare not delay in the slightest.

If these people are unwilling, then so be it.

Watching Ye Fan leave, Zhou Yi frowned. He didn't think Ye Fan would make a decision so easily.

Is it really losing its vitality?

Who doesn't want to live a few more years?
"Get up and keep up."

Once Zhou Yi made the decision, Liu Yunzhi felt he should follow suit.

The group had no choice but to get up.

"This is just a godforsaken place, is it really worth being so scared?" Li Changqing couldn't help but complain.

Pang Bo immediately retorted, "If you're not afraid, then you can stay here by yourself. It would be fun if you encountered a wild beast someday."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a tremendous roar came from the direction where the Nine Dragons Coffin had fallen off the cliff.

The commotion terrified everyone.

This?
They were somewhat relieved that they hadn't stayed there.

In addition, that roar probably indicates something very dangerous.

Fortunately, that thing attracted the big guy's attention; otherwise, they would all be in danger.

Faced with this, including Zhou Yi, Li Changqing and the others dared not say anything more.

The group shut their mouths and began their journey.

At this moment, Qin Hao's future self was meditating inside that coffin.

He paid no attention to the giant beasts outside and had no intention of taking action.

He's not very strong right now, and even if he forced himself to fight, he wouldn't be a match for the giant beast outside.

Qin Hao guessed that this was a backup plan to intimidate Ye Fan and his group.

After all, while the desolate forbidden land could open their sea of ​​suffering, the loss of life force was also very real.

This is not like the Qianyang Realm or the Swallowed Star World, where reaching the Immortal Realm and Immortality means you can be immune to the loss of life force and live forever.

Even the Great Emperor in this world of "Covering the Sky" has an end to his lifespan.

Otherwise, those supreme beings wouldn't have needed to sever their own lives and be confined to the forbidden area.

They walked for a whole day before finding some wild fruit outside.

But the taste was definitely not as juicy or sweet as the fruit Qin Hao grew using the Tree World Descendant.

So after trying a few, they gave up on those fruits.

After walking for another half day, Ye Fan's eyes suddenly lit up: "Over there, there are buildings. It looks like we're about to get out."

This desolate and forbidden land still inspires fear.

"Indeed, it's a building."

"This is where civilization lies; where there are buildings, there must be civilization."

"Get out of here quickly, I want to eat meat."

A group of people, somewhat excited, quickened their pace, heading towards the location of the building.

Ye Fan had good eyesight; he could even see cranes flying over the building.

Generally speaking, cultivators and cranes have a strong affinity.

Those who have attained enlightenment are usually accompanied by several cranes, which serve as their mounts.

It is also a symbol of the holy site.

Just then, something unexpected happened on Liu Yiyi's end.

Qin Hao turned around and knew that the Buddhist artifact on Liu Yiyi's body had been taken away by that person named Wang Yan.

He didn't care at all.

This Liu Yiyi is weak and indecisive.

Since you've chosen Ye Fan's side, you should stay away from the others.

But she insisted on talking to Wang Yan, and when Wang Yan asked her for something, she just gave it to her.

This kind of person is too soft-hearted, so it's understandable that she had a difficult and unsatisfactory life back on Earth.

Or rather, Qin Hao felt that the other party had a bit of a "green tea" vibe.

Anyway, Qin Hao won't stand up for her.

However, Ye Fan and Pang Bo stood up for her and managed to get the item back.

This led to a conflict and an unpleasant situation between them.

Ye Fan gave the things to Liu Yiyi, then looked back at Qin Hao and apologized somewhat embarrassedly: "I'm sorry, Master, I caused another little conflict."

Qin Hao shook his head and said, "I don't think there's anything wrong with you having a conflict with Liu Yunzhi and the others."

I just feel that the path of spiritual practice is ultimately one's own.

If you don't even value what you have to rely on on this path.

So easily given to others, and then always expecting others to stand up for them.

Such a person is destined not to go very far.

Liu Yiyi's face immediately turned ugly.

But her long-standing timidity prevented her from speaking.

Perhaps, this weakness is itself a disguise.

She knows how to make good use of her strengths.

However, Ye Fan and Pang Bo seemed to be deep in thought.

Zhou Yi and Liu Yunzhi exchanged a thoughtful glance.

Liu Yiyi was heartbroken, but what could she say?
"Seeing a mountain makes you run yourself ragged"—even if you see the buildings, getting there in time is not so easy.

They stopped for the night, intending to rest and continue the next day.

Li Changqing's face turned grim: "I don't want to let this go."

Qin Hao was already despicable, yet Ye Fan still dared to treat him like this.

Liu Yunzhi gritted his teeth: "No, I won't let this go."

Just now, Liu Yunzhi stood up for Li Changqing, and Ye Fan slapped him twice.

Liu Yunzhi had never encountered such treatment before.

Even someone like Zhou Yi wouldn't dare treat him like that.

"how do you want to do it?"

"It's either him or me. My Vajra has begun to recover, and it should become even stronger after some time. I think I won't let Ye Fan, Pang Bo, or that Qin Hao go."

(End of this chapter)