Chapter 1241: Ling Ruo Pays a Visit

“Why did this idea suddenly come to mind?”

Wang Zhan’s gaze suddenly became much more confused, and he directly looked at the Sword Spirit by his side.

The Sword Spirit crossed his arms and then frowned as he spoke: “According to the Soul Calming Beast, the Valley Master in the Elixir Valley has long been aware of his existence. Presumably, given the Valley Master’s strength, they probably already know about the miracle fruit.”

“But the reason he has not acted might be because he knows the miracle fruits have not yet ripened and is waiting for a chance. If those miracle fruits are all mature, will the mysterious Valley Master act against us and take everything away?”

Thinking about these things, the Sword Spirit even began to worry.

The other party’s strength is far beyond theirs—no, to be precise, there is no comparison at all. If the group were really to fight, the consequences would naturally be unimaginable, and the situation would become extremely troublesome.

Wang Zhan’s gaze shifted slightly, his complexion becoming much more serious as he frowned and said, “Looking at it this way, it seems we really need to guard against the Valley Master to prevent any unusual events from catching us off guard and causing trouble!”

“So next, we need to prepare in advance to avoid being caught off guard if such a situation truly occurs.”

Wang Zhan’s gaze fell upon the Sword Spirit, obviously seeking his opinion.

The Sword Spirit nodded slightly and continued speaking: “Relax, even if the sky falls down, I will always stand by your side. And even knowing the opponent’s strength is terrifying, I won’t retreat lightly, nor will I do anything outrageous. I will always stay by your side, even at the cost of my life, it is worth it!”

“Anyway, we have so many experts by our side. If the people from Elixir Valley decide to launch a large-scale attack against us, it’s uncertain who would win.”

Wang Zhan was deeply moved in his heart. The presence of good friends like the Fire Qilin and the Sword Spirit was indeed a cause for gratitude.

If not for them always protecting him, he wouldn’t have come this far, nor achieved such accomplishments.

After Wang Zhan nodded gravely, he continued, “Rest assured, I absolutely won’t let things reach that point. You both are my friends, and since I brought you to Elixir Valley initially, I naturally have the obligation to ensure you leave together and not waste time or lose your lives here!”

Previously, Wang Zhan had let Xiang Tian down once, and once was already too much. That disaster must not happen again.

The Sword Spirit felt deeply touched, and he and Wang Zhan needed no more words; merely a gaze between them conveyed their mutual understanding, and that was sufficient.

Very soon, Wang Zhan and the Sword Spirit each returned to their rooms and began their rigorous training.

During this time, Wang Zhan had devised a perfect plan for himself, which was to handle all affairs appropriately, avoiding excessive delays and not wasting time here.

Though life in Elixir Valley might become tedious and dull, Wang Zhan had his own thoughts about utilizing this time for more rigorous training to improve his strength, ensuring that he wouldn’t waste precious time.

While Wang Zhan was undergoing rigorous training in his room, there was a knock on the door. Before Wang Zhan could speak, the person outside pushed open the door, walked in immediately, and their gaze fell upon Wang Zhan.

Seeing Ling Ruo standing before him, Wang Zhan shook his head and, after a brief examination of Ling Ruo’s condition, which had improved significantly, he smiled and said: “It seems your Elixir Valley is famous precisely because of the foundation you all have.”

“Though I didn’t really harm you but only caused some external injuries, complete recovery might take a considerable amount of time, yet you’ve restored your physical state in such a short time. It’s quite amusing.”

“Frankly, coming to see me in such a situation, did you discover something? Or is there something you need to explain to me?”

Wang Zhan immediately saw through Ling Ruo’s thoughts.

Though Ling Ruo’s condition was already improving, he was still visibly weak, indicating urgent matters that must have brought him here.

Ling Ruo hesitated not at all; seeing no one outside eavesdropping, he sat on the chair before Wang Zhan and then frowned as he spoke: “What’s the situation with the miracle fruit? Where are those things exactly? You wouldn’t want to swallow them all, would you?”

Back when Wang Zhan and Ling Ruo separated, Wang Zhan continued to remain in the back mountain.

Ling Ruo did not know what he was busy with or what he had done, naturally thus feeling some concern.

Though they had experienced many things and shared absolute trust, the miracle fruit concerns were critical, making it dramatic if someone forgot their past promises with others.

Thus, he wanted to meet with Wang Zhan quickly and inquire about the miracle fruit.

After hesitating briefly, Wang Zhan nodded directly: “The miracle fruit is in the cave, and the barriers have been arranged by you. If I had violently forced through those barriers, certainly you would’ve been aware immediately, and you would know everything happening inside the cave.”

“But now, do you feel anything like that occurred?”

Ling Ruo shook his head, indeed not feeling his barriers were broken, but still harboring concerns within.

“Are you really planning to continue guarding here for some time? Moreover, it’s still unclear when the fruit will mature, which is my greatest concern.”

“I was just thinking about a problem, that if during the time we’ve sealed the cave, the miracle fruit suddenly ripens, what do we do? Standing outside, we’re unaware of what’s happening inside, so even if the fruit matures, it might not alert me.”

“Also, the miracle fruit is a treasure on the Star War Battlefield, and no one knows its true potential or efficacy, so perhaps we should research well? What should we do next?”

Seeing Wang Zhan wasn’t seeming deceitful, Ling Ruo shifted the topic.

Despite spending hours healing in his room, he couldn’t find peace of mind, his mind dwelling on the miracle fruit.

He lingered by the river for so long, everything done for the miracle fruit.

Otherwise, without Wang Zhan by his side, how could he easily approach the miracle fruit?

Knowing the gap between him and the Soul Calming Beast—the mere use of formation techniques couldn’t bridge this gap, and if the Soul Calming Beast truly fought with everything, Ling Ruo wouldn’t hold for long.

Wang Zhan approached and patted his shoulder, smiling as he said: “I’ve reached a consensus with the Soul Calming Beast. In the coming time, it won’t trouble us further, but as exchange, we must provide him with a few miracle fruits to enhance his cultivation.”

“And I’ve resolved to bring him under our fold; having the Soul Calming Beast by my side assures me greatly.”

Ling Ruo stared in shock at Wang Zhan; what occurred during his absence?

Did Wang Zhan truly persuade the Soul Calming Beast?

One should know the Soul Calming Beast’s strength, vastly differing from Wang Zhan, and despite Wang Zhan’s remarkable power, he wasn’t the Soul Calming Beast’s match. In a direct confrontation, Wang Zhan wouldn’t last long; the result is obvious.

Thus, from any angle, there seems no reason for the Soul Calming Beast to yield to Wang Zhan.

Ling Ruo even harbored a thought that even Thunder Sound Tower had difficulty holding the Soul Calming Beast, so how did Wang Zhan truly form an alliance?

“I realize now this may be an expedient, aiming to temporarily stabilize us and join forces, handling all issues together, and when he obtains the miracle fruit, he’ll attack us both and leave with it, leaving us all losses and harm. Does this seem correct?”

The miracle fruit is too precious, enticing to any individual.

Though Ling Ruo’s abilities haven’t reached enough to resonate with the miracle fruit, it still requires securing it, anticipating future necessity.

Wang Zhan shook his head, arms crossed, saying slowly: “Doubtless trust is essential for me. I trust my ability to judge people won’t err on this, and the Soul Calming Beast isn’t the kind you imagine; he surely will honor the promise, no occurrence like you suspect will unfold.”

“So, rest your heart at ease.”