At this point, Liu Hongyu glanced at Ji Haoyuan and, seeing no change in his expression, continued:
"As far as I know, the Earth Profound Fruit is currently growing on the edge of a cliff in the Qiulin Mountain Range, and there should be no less than five of them.
The only problem is that there's a Kunling Demon Python lurking near the Earth Profound Fruit.
If we want to get the Earth Profound Fruit, we must first deal with the Kunling Demon Python."
Upon hearing this, Ji Haoyuan understood the main reason why Liu Hongyu had invited him to come along.
It was to join forces with him to deal with the Kunling Demon Python.
He knew that the Kunling Demon Python Liu Hongyu mentioned was a mid-tier second-level peak demon beast.
When fighting for its life, it might even have the strength of a high-tier second-level demon beast.
It was comparable to a human cultivator at the late stage of Foundation Establishment.
Facing such a demon beast, Liu Hongyu alone would certainly not be enough.
Even with Feng Wanqing, it might not be sufficient.
If it weren't for the news that he had defeated Han Pengshan of the Han Family, Liu Hongyu might not have invited him at all.
Thinking of this, Ji Haoyuan pondered for a moment before asking Liu Hongyu:
"If we are dealing with the Kunling Demon Python, does Liu Dao You have any plans or arrangements?"
Although he had the confidence to fight the Kunling Demon Python with his current true strength,
and even had a chance to kill it,
let's not forget, the Qiulin Mountain Range was not the human cultivators' base.
If they made too much noise and exposed their human aura, it might attract other demon beasts of the same level.
At that time, their situation could become very passive and even dangerous.
Liu Hongyu was clearly aware of this.
So when she heard Ji Haoyuan's question, she nodded immediately.
"Of course, I have a plan."
As she spoke, she took out a porcelain bottle from her body and handed it to Ji Haoyuan, saying:
"Haoyuan, this is second-grade Concealing Breath Powder, made from the horn of the Ghost Shadow Single-Horned Bie, which can mask both your and my aura.
By then, if we can stealthily take the Earth Profound Fruit without alarming the Kunling Demon Python, that would be best.
If not, it will at least save us a lot of trouble on the way."
"Concealing Breath Powder?"
Taking the porcelain bottle from Liu Hongyu's hand, Ji Haoyuan opened it for a look.
Indeed, it contained second-grade Concealing Breath Powder without a doubt.
It could indeed save them a lot of trouble on the way.
It might even be useful during their retreat.
"And how about distribution? If we obtain the Earth Profound Fruit, how does Liu Dao You plan to distribute it?"
Ji Haoyuan raised the last and most crucial question.
Many teams fall apart due to uneven distribution agreed upon beforehand.
So this question, Ji Haoyuan needed to be clear and decide in advance.
Liu Hongyu replied straightforwardly.
"As I've mentioned, there are at least five Earth Profound Fruits there.
So.
Once we have the Earth Profound Fruit, each of us will take one first.
As for the rest, we will distribute it according to the contribution made.
If everything goes smoothly without any fight, as the one who discovered the Earth Profound Fruit and provided the Concealing Breath Powder, I will take one more, and the rest can be negotiated.
What does Haoyuan think?"
"That's acceptable."
Ji Haoyuan had no issues with Liu Hongyu's distribution method.
With Ji Haoyuan having no objections, naturally, Feng Wanqing, who seemed familiar with Liu Hongyu, had no objections either.
None of the three wasted any more time.
After using the Concealing Breath Powder to conceal their aura, they followed Liu Hongyu towards the cliff where the Earth Profound Fruits grew.
Along the way.
The three encountered no less than six or seven demon beasts.
However, those demon beasts were all first-level, incapable of noticing their presence.
After traveling for over an hour.
The three finally reached their destination.
Beside a cliff shrouded in clouds.
Through Divine Sense, the three saw a large tree located at a certain spot on the cliff.
The large tree was rooted within the cliff.
Hanging from its branches were seven Earth Profound Fruits, flickering with a soil-yellow color and shaped like pineapples.
These were indeed the Earth Profound Fruits.
However, they didn't seem to be fully ripe yet.
It would take at least a few more days for them to fully mature.
Meanwhile, the Kunling Demon Python Liu Hongyu mentioned was quickly spotted by Ji Haoyuan and his companions after a search.
The beast was located on a protruding rock face on the side of the cliff.
Its body was yellow-brown, with an estimated length of nearly twenty meters, exuding the unique pressure of a second-level demon beast.
Just looking at it, Liu Hongyu and Feng Wanqing felt an inexplicable pressure.
It seemed that the beast was even stronger than they had anticipated.
Even so, neither Liu Hongyu nor Feng Wanqing showed any intention of backing down.
The three quietly lay in ambush, silently waiting for the Earth Profound Fruit to fully mature.
Time gradually passed.
About four days later.
A rich fragrance suddenly emanated from the tree bearing the Earth Profound Fruit.
Smelling the fragrance, Ji Haoyuan and his companions lying in wait couldn't help but feel invigorated.
But at the same time.
The once-still Kunling Demon Python suddenly raised its massive head high.
Its amber-colored snake eyes began to scan the surroundings.
It appeared very cautious.
Clearly, the Kunling Demon Python was also aware that with the full ripening of the spiritual object, it might attract other covetous beings.
It had to stay vigilant to prevent any unexpected incidents.
Buzz!
A few more hours passed.
The fragrance from the Earth Profound Fruit grew even more potent.
Hidden in the shadows, Ji Haoyuan and his companions knew.
The most critical moment was approaching.
Finally.
A moment later, the seven Earth Profound Fruits hanging from the tree all flashed simultaneously.
They were all completely ripe.
"Now's the time!"
Seeing this, Ji Haoyuan and his companions wasted no time.
In an instant, three escape lights shot towards the seven Earth Profound Fruits from three different directions.
"Roar!"
Detecting uninvited guests, the Kunling Demon Python, which was also lunging towards the Earth Profound Fruits, let out an extremely furious roar.
A surge of yellow light erupted around it.
Within a hundred-meter radius, a wave of bright yellow light suddenly rippled.
Ji Haoyuan and his companions, rushing towards the seven Earth Profound Fruits, suddenly felt their bodies sink.
The next moment, a dense volley of earth spikes, as if unleashed like arrows, shot crazily towards them.