Chapter 398: Opportunity for Enlightenment

"This thing is too expensive, how can I accept it? Besides, I still have the energy fruit."

How could Xiao Mu accept gifts easily and owe favors?

He took twenty energy fruits and put them in front of this human mutant.

"Twenty energy fruits, I want it."

"This...how dare you? It was originally intended to be given to Mr. Xiao."

The middle-aged man was a little embarrassed, stretched out his hand and scratched his head, "How about this, I will keep fifteen energy fruits, and return the rest to Mr. Xiao."

Point out five energy fruits and return them to Xiao Mu.

"enough?"

Xiao Mu asked.

"That's enough. I didn't plan to sell that much, so I left room for bargaining."

The middle-aged man smiled.

"What's your friend's name?"

After putting away the five energy fruits, Xiao Mu casually asked the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man was a little flattered, "My surname is Chen, written by Chen. If there is a chance, I hope to invite Mr. Xiao to gather together. They are all human mutants who have just come up to the mountain, and there are no foreigners."

"It's not impossible when I'm free."

Xiao Mu did not refuse, and there is no harm in making friends with some human mutants.

After exchanging contact information with Chen Zhu, Xiao Mu left the ghost pavilion with the bronze toad.

After leaving the Shengui Pavilion, after making some preparations, Xiao Mu left Pozhen Mountain.

A day later, in a certain alley in the city, Xiao Mu reached out and looked at the door.

"who?"

Someone opened the door. It was an old man, about 70 or 80 years old, with a thin appearance but a strong physique. He looked like the kind who had been doing physical work for a long time.

"Who are you?"

The old man looked Xiao Mu up and down with weird eyes, but he didn't recognize who Xiao Mu was?

"Is it Mr. Zheng Fei Zheng?"

Xiao Mu asked politely.

"It's me, what's the matter with you?"

Zheng Fei was a little wary.

"My surname is Xiao, and I would like to ask Mr. Zheng to help me build something."

Xiao Mu smiled.

"No, if you want to build something, you can go to the processing factory."

Zheng Fei didn't even ask what he wanted to build, but he refused and closed the door forcefully.

"etc!"

Xiao Mu easily blocked the door with his hand, preventing Zheng Fei from closing the door.

Seriously said: "In the processing factory, there is no ability to create spiritual items."

"What?"

Zheng Fei's expression changed on the spot, and he stared at Xiao Mu, full of vigilance, "I don't understand what you are talking about, what spiritual items?"

"Mr. Zheng, I don't mean anything malicious. I just asked the old man to help build the item. Can you go in and talk about it?"

Xiao Mu looked sincere.

Zheng Fei hesitated for a moment before opening the door and inviting Xiao Mu to enter.

In the living room, Xiao Mu took out five energy fruits and one supernatural fire spirit fruit, and placed them on the table one by one.

"Energy fruit! Supernatural fruit!"

Zheng Fei's eyes lit up, and his breathing became heavy.

He is not a real mutant yet, but he can recognize energy fruits and supernatural fruits.

In particular, this Fire Spirit Fruit is even more attractive to him, an old blacksmith.

"This is the reward!"

Xiao Mu reached out and pointed at the various fruits on the table.

"What are you going to build?"

Zheng Fei's face was flushed, and his breathing became short of breath.

Xiao Mu took out the bronze toad and placed it on the table.

"Bronze, ancient bronze!"

Zheng Fei's face changed slightly, full of excitement, and his breathing became more rapid.

He recognized the material of the bronze toad and knew how old it was. And such old things are hard to come by nowadays.

"What are you going to build?"

Touching the bronze toad, Zheng Fei couldn't put it down.

For a blacksmith like him who has mastered the creation of spiritual objects, this ancient material is simply full of endless attraction.

"One big seal!"

Xiao Mu took out the blueprint and placed it in front of Zheng Fei.

This is the blueprint of the Great Seal that he drew overnight. Unlike the Heavenly Emperor Seal, this Great Seal is a magic weapon with special attack power.

The seal of the Emperor of Heaven is not a magic weapon, but a seal.

"I took it!"

Zheng Fei quickly put away the energy fruit and fire spirit fruit, as if he was afraid that Xiao Mu would regret it.

...

Half a day later, Xiao Mu came out of Zheng Fei's house and returned to Pozhen Mountain.

On the mountain, in the quiet room, Xiao Mu took out a large bronze seal from the space of the earth seal.

Below the big bronze seal are three large characters - Shanhe Seal.

This big bronze seal is not very big, its length, width and height are only 20 centimeters, and it is quite heavy in the hand, weighing more than 100 catties.

However, this weight obviously won't cause any trouble to Xiao Mu.

In addition, there is a faint aura on the big seal, giving people a sign that something is about to change.

This is the special effect of items created by skilled craftsmen who have mastered mutations.

At this time, even if the Great Seal of Fang was not mutated by Xiao Mu and buried in the ground, it would mutate after a few months.

It's just that the direction of that mutation is uncontrollable, and it's impossible to say what type of treasure it will mutate into in the end.

Xiao Mu would not allow this big seal to mutate slowly, he reached out and touched the Shanhe seal to mutate it.

During this month, he went out continuously, killed ghost zombies, and gained a lot of energy points again. The energy points in his hand had reached more than 230 points.

Xiao Mu was very surprised by the energy points consumed by the Mutant Mountain River Seal, which exceeded the goalkeeper map and reached 200 points.

The Shanhe Seal mutated successfully, and it actually shrunk to the size of a small seal, which landed in Xiao Mu's palm.

Holding the mountains and rivers seal in his palm, Xiao Mu looked carefully.

After a while, Xiao Mu nodded with satisfaction.

Three days later, in the lounge of a large airliner, Xiao Mu closed his eyes and meditated.

The journey is long, and this passenger plane has been remodeled and divided into many small rooms for the convenience of passengers to sleep.

beep!

Suddenly there was a knock on the door.

"You are?"

Xiao Mu walked to the door and opened the door.

Outside the door are two male mutants, one is middle-aged and the other is a teenager.

Whether they are middle-aged or young, they are all in the late stage of the fourth realm, the same realm as Xiao Mu.

Among the mutants on Pozhen Mountain, some were enlightened by spiritual beings, some were enlightened by ghosts, and some were enlightened by beast races.

It is difficult to tell a person's real age just from appearance.

"Mr. Xiao, hello, I am Shan Jian, and this is Yang Yu."

The middle-aged man made an introduction with a sincere look, "Can I go in and have a chat?"

Xiao Mu couldn't figure out what the two wanted to do, so after a little thought, he opened the door, "Come in!"

Shan Jian and Yang Yu walked in.

Xiao Mu closed the door and asked the two to sit down.

Shan Jiandao: "Mr. Xiao, we would like to invite you to cooperate."

"cooperate?"

Xiao Mu was surprised.

Shan Jian chuckled, "Mr. Xiao probably doesn't know how dangerous this energy fruit mission is?"

"Is it dangerous?"

Xiao Mu was taken aback, it was his first time participating in the energy fruit mission.

He knew it was dangerous, but he didn't know how dangerous it was.

Shan Jian said solemnly: "This is the first time for Mr. Xiao to participate in this kind of mission. It's understandable that he doesn't know the danger of the mission."

"In fact, for this kind of mission, the number of mutants who die every time is more than 60%, or even 70%."

"And more than 90% of the dead are mutants in the late stage of the fourth realm like us."

Xiao Mu was silent.

The energy fruit task has restrictions on the cultivation of the participants, and only mutants at the late stage and peak of the fourth realm can participate.

Relatively speaking, it is natural that late-stage mutants with lower realms are more likely to die.

Shan Jian smiled wryly, "Mr. Xiao, do you know why there are so many mutants at the peak of the fourth realm participating in the energy fruit mission?"

"Why?"

Xiao Mu has never thought about this question.

In the energy fruit mission, the late mutants participated in the majority, but there were also a few peak mutants, which made him puzzled.

Shan Jiandao: "That's because every energy fruit task, the person who gets the most energy fruit has the opportunity to get enlightenment."

"Opportunity to become enlightened?"

Xiao Mu was stunned.

For the mutants in the mortal realm, the so-called enlightenment means stepping into the fifth realm.

The fifth realm is also the realm closest to the real realm for the mutants. Only after entering the fifth realm can they have the opportunity to enter the real realm.

A trace of bitterness appeared on Shan Jian's face, "It is precisely because of this that some mutants at the peak of the fourth realm deliberately participate in the energy fruit mission."

"Without the opportunity to become enlightened, it is very difficult for mutants at the peak of the fourth realm to enter the fifth realm. Some mutants are even stuck at the threshold of entering the fifth realm at the peak of the fourth realm all their lives. Can't break through."

"With this opportunity, how can these mutants who have been stuck at the peak for a long time let it go easily?"

Xiao Mu fell silent for a long time.

Regarding the so-called opportunity to become enlightened, he once heard about it from Qingyan Monk.

Everyone's opportunity to become enlightened is different. For example, the opportunity for Qingyan Monk to become enlightened is the spiritual fire in the lotus lantern in front of the Guanyin Hall.

Yang Yu, who looked like a young man, said: "In order to gain the opportunity to become enlightened, these peak mutants will desperately grab energy fruits and compete for the first place."

Shan Jian smiled wryly, "Driven by this kind of goal, killing is inevitable."

"We are all mutants in the late stage of the fourth realm."

"In the late stage, it is too dangerous to look for energy fruits in the surrounding environment of the peak state, and you will be killed if you are not careful."

"So we want to invite Mr. Xiao to form an alliance and advance together."

"As far as I know, several peak mutants who participated in this mission are bound to obtain the opportunity to become enlightened."

"It just so happens that these peak mutants are recruiting people."

"I suggest that we go seek refuge together."

"As long as the three of us advance and retreat together, even mutants in the peak realm will treat each other with courtesy."

Shan Jian extended the invitation with a very sincere attitude.

"I don't know which peak powerhouse the two plan to rely on? Who are the most likely to get the chance to become enlightened?"

Xiao Mu wanted to know more about the strong man in this mission, so he took the opportunity to inquire.

Shan Jian didn't hide anything, "For this energy fruit mission, as far as I know, there are four powerful peak mutants on our side who are willing to compete for the opportunity to become enlightened. Xu Bronze Statue, Zhao Huaxian who became Taoist in calligraphy and painting, and Zhu Yansheng who became Taoist with strange beasts."

"These people are all powerful peak mutants, each with their own special methods."

"Among the four, I am most optimistic about Zhou Shenmu who has become a tree. Yang Yu and I plan to join him."

"Zhu Yansheng?"

Xiao Mu noticed a certain name.

This seems to be Ying Long's friend, the three-meter-tall giant he met at the Shengui Pavilion.

"Mr. Xiao knows Zhu Yansheng?"

Shan Jian was a little surprised, wondering why Xiao Mu paid attention to Zhu Yansheng alone.

"I just heard his name."

Xiao Mu concealed his quarrel with Zhu Yansheng, and took the opportunity to inquire, "How is Zhu Yansheng's strength?"

"Very strong!"

Shan Jian didn't hesitate, "It is said that this person is the heroic soul of the ancient mammoth who became enlightened, and he cultivated the supernatural body of the gods. He can overwhelm mountains and seas, and his power is infinite."

"This person is bloodthirsty and hostile to human beings. If you encounter this person, Mr. Xiao must not provoke him. It is best to avoid him quickly."

Shan Jian obviously knew Xiao Mu's background, so he solemnly reminded him.

"I'll be careful, thanks for reminding me!"

Xiao Mu had a strange look on his face. If Shan Jian knew that he and Zhu Yansheng had conflicts, what would he think?

In addition, he thought that since Zhu Yansheng participated in the energy fruit mission, Ying Long must have also come.

Once encountered in the task, it must be the end of endless death.

Thinking of this, Xiao Mu frowned slightly.

He didn't have much confidence in dealing with two peak mutants at the same time.

Soon, he was relieved, and his expression became relaxed again.

He has a dragon chariot, even if he can't fight, he can still escape, so there is nothing to worry about.

Besides, with the fact that he just obtained the Great Order and the strength of Shanhe Yin, he might not be inferior to Zhu Yansheng and Ying Long in a real fight.

"Mr. Xiao, I hope that we can take refuge in Zhou Shenmu together. Zhou Shenmu is a tree who has become enlightened and treats human beings equally. Mr. Xiao will take refuge with us, and he will accept it with pleasure."

Shan Jian took the opportunity to persuade, with a sincere attitude, lest Xiao Mu would not agree.

"Mr. Shan's proposal is very good, and I will seriously consider it."

Xiao Mu politely refused, but did not immediately agree.

It's not a last resort, he doesn't want to rely on others and be ordered by others, even if this person is not hostile to human beings.

Not to mention, he himself is very excited about the opportunity to become a Daoist, and intends to compete for it.

"I hope that Mr. Xiao can seriously consider my proposal."

Shan Jian was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect Xiao Mu to reject his proposal, showing a disappointed expression.

"I'll seriously consider it."

Xiao Mu's words were very tactful, and the meaning of rejection became more and more obvious.

"Since this is the case, we won't bother Mr. Xiao. There is not much time. I hope Mr. Xiao can think it through earlier."

Shan Jian stood up and beckoned Yang Yu to leave.

Xiao Mu sent the two to the door and closed the door smoothly.

Indistinctly, Yang Yu's dissatisfied voice came to his ears from outside the door, "This person really doesn't know how to flatter him, and he turned down our invitation."

"Shan Jian, I can't figure it out, why do you insist on inviting him?"

"This person is hostile by the orcs, and getting involved with him will not implicate us?"

Shan Jian responded, "You don't know much about this person, no wonder you think so."

"Even though this person is only in the later stages, but his strength is not inferior to the average peak powerhouse, if he can be persuaded to form an alliance, and then go to find Zhou Shenmu to join the group, there will be at least 70% more certainty."

"Is there such a god?"

Yang Yu seemed unbelievable.

"Maybe it will be even stronger."

Shan Jian sighed, with regret, "Let's go, and then go to persuade other people to see if they can be persuaded. According to the information I know, besides Xiao Mu, there are five late-stage mutants, The strength is comparable to that of a peak existence."

"As long as any of these five late-stage mutants can be persuaded to form an alliance with us, the plan to recruit Zhou Shenmu will be considered complete."

Hearing that the two were drifting away, Xiao Mu shook his head slightly, retreated to the room, and began to think.