Legend of the Heavenly Fruit
Eps. 251 — A Group
Within the Sky Cloud Temple Organization, there were four pillars that became the foundation of their strength where each pillar was led by high-level warriors.
The pillars of the Sky Cloud Temple have their respective names such as the Dragon Pillar, the Tortoise Pillar, the Qilin Pillar, as well as the last is the Phoenix Pillar.
Among the four, the Dragon Pillar was the strongest pillar led by Huang Zhang, apart from the fact that the Dragon Pillar had more members than the others, their average abilities were also very high.
Huang Zhang has a right hand on the Dragon pillar called Hong Sha. With orders from him, Hong Sha was given the task of going to Hanma City to get the Heavenly Fruit that was rumored to be there.
Hong Sha was not alone, along with the 4 Light Realm warriors and the dozens of Crystal Realm warriors he had brought he went to Hanma City.
"Chairman Hong, isn't it too much that Chairman Huang sent us all?" One of the Light Realm warriors who participated in the mission asked Hong Sha.
The question of the swordsman of the Light Realm was enough in the radius, they were all leaders of an organization that joined the alliance of the Sky Cloud Temple, despite not bringing any troops, they were all leaders of an organization that joined the alliance of the Sky Cloud Temple, the Four Realms of Light that had come with Hong Sha had a high strength that was enough to make Hanma City be thrown into chaos.
Not to mention the dozens of Crystal Realm warriors that came with them, their strength when combined could rival three to four Light Realm warriors.
"Chairman Huang wants to make sure we get the Heavenly Fruit, besides you there are also some powerful warriors who are already in Hanma City and they will later join this mission." Answer Hong Sha.
The Swordsman who asked frowned, he had already heard many rumors about the Heavenly Fruit but he did not know how great the fruit's properties were so much that the Sky Cloud Temple deployed many Light Realm warriors to obtain it.
Hong Sha's group continued moving until a few hours later they finally saw their destination city.
"It's..."
The warrior who asked was surprised to see the situation outside the gates of Hanma City which saw many visitors to the city to have to queue long.
Hong Sha let out a long sigh, "The reason Chairman Huang sent us here is because of this, the Heavenly Fruit not only attracts the attention of criminals but the sect or clan. There will be many strong warriors gathered here for the sake of the fruit..."
Huang Zhang had indeed guessed that this would happen so he sent Hong Sha and the other four Light Realm warriors.
Hong Sha did not say any further, he then invited the others to enter the city.
With their abilities, Hong Sha and his group did not need to queue to enter the city, they easily infiltrated inside and no one noticed.
Hong Sha was only a few steps into Hanma City when a group of people wearing hoods approached him.
"Chairman Hong, we've been waiting for you..."
The hooded group was the swordsman of the Realm of Light that Hong Sha had meant before, one of them was the Ghost Sword and the Twin Demons.
Hong Sha frowned looking at the situation of the Ghost Sword, his mask that became his trademark had been replaced as well as the condition of the old man seemed like he had finished fighting.
"What happened to you?" Hong Sha asked the Ghost Sword.
Ghost Sword smiled faintly behind his mask then slightly explained the situation that had happened to him a few hours ago, The Twin Demons then confirmed the story of the Ghost Sword.
"Kick ability..." Hong Sha stroked his chin, "There is only one person who possesses the world-famous martial kick ability that is the leader of the Chu clan, he said, I've never heard of a man using it let alone him looking so young?"
Ghost Sword had also thought so, he did not expect that the dozen-year-old-looking Zhou Yuan possessed such a powerful ability that it rendered him helpless.
Ghost Sword then said that the young man was also eyeing a Heavenly Fruit like them. The Ghost Sword then asked Hong Sha's decision because they had absolutely no idea there was such a level of Light Realm swordsman here.
"He may be strong but will not be able to match all of us, as long as the Heavenly Fruit is still in this city we should get it!" Hong Sha made a unanimous decision.
The Ghost Sword nodded before explaining the information he had obtained that the Heavenly Fruit would be auctioned off by the Noble Mu Family in the middle of the night.
"Then we have to get there quickly, if possible I don't want to have a battle but if the situation requires it, we have to clear it up quickly."
Hong Sha may be a criminal like the others but he is not so fanatical with killing, Hong Sha prioritizes missions over others.
Hong Sha along with the Ghost Sword, the Twin Demons, and the others then went towards the auction venue in question.
With the many Light Realm and Crystal Realm warriors that Hong Sha had brought should not be difficult for them to carry that Heavenly Fruit but of course there were some things beyond their calculations especially the tiers zhou Yuan's true strength.
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Yifei took Zhou Yuan out of the inn and took a walk around the city, the girl had not eaten yet so intended to stop by a nearby restaurant to eat food only that Yifei's plan was not approved by Zhou Yuan.
"Why, the night sky today is so bright, I want to enjoy the atmosphere of the city?" Yifei put on a sullen face at Zhou Yuan's refusal.
Zhou Yuan scratched his head then explained about the existence of the Heavenly Fruit that appeared in this city as well as there were many criminals that had come because of the fruit.
Zhou Yuan did not intend to hide this information on Yifei because sooner or later the girl would also know about it, of course knowing the Heavenly Fruit was growing in the martial world made Yifei shocked.
Yifei had read quite a lot of books in the palace and one of them was about the legendary Heavenly Fruit. The news of the existence of the Heavenly Fruit appearing did not make Yifei happy to feel otherwise.
"Before I came here I had a chance to fight with high-level criminals, many of whom came to look for the fruit, I hope you understand..." Zhou Yuan smiled gently, stroking Yifei's cheek.
Zhou Yuan asked Yifei to stay at the inn for his safety because tonight there was a chance that a big event would happen.
"Yuan Gege, have you always thought I was weak?" Yifei raised his eyebrows.
"It's not like that, I'm just worried about your safety..."
Yifei shook his head slowly, "The reason I want to be strong is to be able to help you, I know you are worried and I am happy with the feeling but for the present condition I can fight by your side, trust me."
Zhou Yuan wanted to refuse but seeing the earnestness in Yifei's words made him undo his intentions.
Zhou Yuan smiled, in fact Yifei was already a powerful swordsman figure now but as his gaze was already affected by his feelings made him forget about the girl's strength. Zhou Yuan finally invited Yifei along with him to the auction held at the Mu Family residence.