After Apocalypse, I Got Rich With Superpower
Chapter 148 - 146: Longevity Fruit

Chapter 148: Chapter 146: Longevity Fruit

Zhang Qi and Yang Zhengfei, who were on a team outing for the first time, seemed very happy, chatting incessantly. Everyone was friendly toward them and taught them many survival skills. The two children listened attentively and took note, displaying a good attitude, and they earned everyone’s approval.

Although both child were high-level superpower users, they were not very proficient with superpower techniques. This time, following the team, which consisted almost entirely of seasoned high-level experts, was enough to teach them.

They busily helped out, struck from behind, and their coordination improved. The team members were also happy to share some forest combat skills and experiences with the children.

Some low-level Wood Element Crystal Cores were left for Zhang Qi to absorb, as his strength was not as great as Li Pan’s.

Although both were high-level, there was still a difference in strength.

The Star Tree seemed very happy back in the forest, helping with hunting, cordoning off and intercepting prey, and it absorbed many Mutant Plants’ Crystal Cores.

This time was mainly for the Star Tree to absorb energy, so Li Pan did not compete with the Star Tree for Crystal Cores.

They needed to get to the deepest parts of the forest where there were older, longer-lived trees, which were very important for the Star Tree.

For it to advance to Zhenhua advancement, not only did superpower users need to break through their own limits, advancing both soul and body, the Companion Plants needed to reach the same level as well.

However, the Star Tree was clearly still young and robust, not yet at the Zhenhua stage. It still needed a long time to grow, which meant it needed energy.

Only with a large, suitable supply of energy could it grow faster.

After a busy day, everyone sat down to rest and eat something. This time, all the food and drink were brought by Li Pan and were all clean, sourced from home-raised poultry and homegrown grains, vegetables, and fruits. They hadn’t eaten Mutated Meat for days, but it could be sold.

Some places still couldn’t completely escape the reliance on Mutated Meat due to insufficient food supplies. After all, it had only been three or four years since they started reclaiming land, far from enough to feed so many people.

The energy from the Blood Moon was still changing, although it had slowed down. However, it was still changing, and frequently unstable weather had become the norm, which everyone was accustomed to.

It had rained again; the forest was filled with various energies. This time they weren’t so lucky; the rain caused an energy surge that greatly benefited the Mutant Plants and animals, making their movement difficult but also providing the best opportunity.

Even Li Pan had to join the battle; only by working together could they eliminate the Mutant animals and fend off the assaulting Mutant Plants. A moment’s carelessness could result in injury.

It had been raining for three days now; the temperature in the forest was a few degrees lower than outside, and it had become even colder with the rain. Everyone brought out their fur clothing and also wrapped up in raincoats and rain pants, which slowed their movement due to the added bulk.

"Otherwise, we should go back and come again when the weather improves."

"No, we rarely make a trip out here, and going back now would mean a loss for me; don’t be a killjoy, I’m not going back." Gao Wenbin shook his head.

"Exactly, girl, this bit of hardship is nothing. I’m looking forward to the money. You know I plan to buy a house, and I’m counting on making a bit extra from this trip." Qian Xi also smiled and comforted her; we aren’t all here for you, but for the money.

Li Pan knew everyone didn’t want her to bear too much responsibility for personal favors, and she chuckled.

"Alright, then let’s stick together, everyone be very careful. I sense that the forest is full of energy which greatly benefits the animals and plants. The power will be beyond the previous levels."

"Everyone be careful, don’t get separated." Qian Xi reminded everyone again not to let their guard down.

The deeper they walked into the forest, the greater the dangers became, exhausting everyone in dealing with the combat-ready Mutant animals and plants.

The Star Tree could sense it too; there was something enticing inside.

"Kong Kong says there’s something good inside; I feel there are valuable medicinal materials inside that have a gentle energy. We can try. If we can gather them, this trip won’t be a waste."

"Let’s go, we can’t let this trip be for nothing." Gao Wenbin knew the high value of the deep forest’s medicinal materials could save many lives, even the spiritual medicine seeds and saplings at the base had come from there.

Zhang Qi and Yang Zhengfei were always protecting Li Pan on her left and right.

They finally discovered the medicinal materials they had seen, not far away, emitting bursts of medicinal fragrance.

"My goodness, this trip hasn’t been in vain, we’ve struck it rich, it’s Spiritual Medicine. Let me see clearly."

Li Pan stretched his neck to observe carefully, even using a telescope, then passed the telescope to Zhang Qi.

"Qi, quickly take a look, it looks like Longevity Fruit to me, am I wrong?"

Li Pan excitedly grabbed his arm and gently shook it.

"Don’t rush, let me see."

Zhang Qi looked carefully, then turned his head back, looking at her excitedly, "Sis, it does look like Longevity Fruit. If it’s not, it must be at least a second-grade Spiritual Medicine, worth it."

His expression was excited.

"Alright, guys, this is a big find, get spirited, follow me and guard the Spiritual Medicine."

"Qi and I will go pick the fruits, leave the root, leave the seeds. You guys are in charge of clearing out the Mutant Beasts."

"Understood."

"Qi, remember what I taught you, how to save seeds and keep saplings?"

"I remember, sis, let me do it, and you take care of picking the Spiritual Medicine."

"Okay, Zhengfei, you take care of guarding next to me, worried about snakes in the soil guarding the Spiritual Medicine."

"Okay."

Everyone cooperated in a division of tasks, Li Pan approached carefully and slowly prepared to pick the Spiritual Medicine while setting the Star Tree to be on alert and opening up the Space Barrier.

This Barrier was especially good for defense during combat; external enemies and Mutant Animals found it very difficult to break through the Barrier, giving her enough time to get ready.

The moment she touched the Spiritual Medicine, a slender snake shot out from the soil, its sharp triangular head indicating it was venomous.

Yang Zhengfei reacted swiftly, immediately erecting a mud wall. The snake struck the Barrier, its venom splashing on the Barrier and even corroding a hole in it.

The Longevity Fruit had only three fruits, no more, but the Spiritual Medicine could leave behind seeds and saplings.

Li Pan focused intensely, carefully and slowly using the tree vines to gently touch the Spirit Fruits, allowing them to fall into a wooden box for sealing. This was to be brought back to the base for handover; she had no need to increase her lifespan.

But she could keep a portion of the seeds from the Spiritual Medicines she found, handing over the rest.

The snake, seeing the Longevity Fruit gone, attacked the Barrier frantically, but Zhengfei skillfully repelled the venomous snake.

Meanwhile, others also encountered several fierce Mutant Animals attacks, as the Longevity Fruit was too attractive to everyone.

She and Zhang Qi together pressed back the soil over the sapling so that as time passed, the Longevity Fruit could continue to grow there; she took only the main branch and seeds.

Eventually, Zhang Qi and Yang Zhengfei did kill the snake, finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Carrying the snake, "The grade of this snake isn’t low."

"Let’s bring it back first; the snake’s gallbladder and venom should be useful."

"This trip has been worthwhile."

Li Pan called everyone to quickly retreat and continue advancing by another route.

They had only been there for eight days and planned to stay for more than half a month before leaving, Li Pan guessed that half a month would be enough for the Star Tree to absorb sufficient energy.

They had already picked one Spiritual Medicine, and altogether, they had collected over twenty other medicinal materials, all of which were very valuable.