"This Star Sparkles Fruit is for you, take and consume it first."
Ye Yunfei flicked his finger, sending a Star Sparkles Fruit in front of the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
"Only one?"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm seemed a little dissatisfied.
"One Star Sparkles Fruit is more than enough.
Even if you refine a few more, the effect won't increase much.
Try refining this one first. If you need more later, just ask me."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Alright then."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm swallowed the fruit in one gulp, then crawled onto a branch of the Primordial Star-Sparkling Treasure Tree and began refining and absorbing it.
Ye Yunfei summoned Ji Yue out, having her sit cross-legged beside him. He gave her a Star Sparkles Fruit to consume and refine.
During this period, Ye Yunfei had been transmitting the life energy of his Green Emperor's Body to Ji Yue at regular intervals, staying almost inseparable from her.
Ye Yunfei also gave one Star Sparkles Fruit each to Hu Miao, the Ice Demon, Huang Shang, and the old Wizard, for them to consume and refine.
Ye Yunfei himself took out a Star Sparkles Fruit, swallowed it, and began refining it.
Thus, out of a total of eighteen Star Sparkles Fruit, eleven remained.
Half a day later, Ye Yunfei finished refining and absorbing the Star Sparkles Fruit.
"Good. My physique, spiritual power, and Soul Body have all improved somewhat. Moreover, I now have a trace of stellar energy within me. My overall combat power has risen a notch.
And from now on, if I cultivate any star-based techniques, my efforts will yield double the results."
Ye Yunfei sensed the effects brought by the Star Sparkles Fruit and was very satisfied.
In the following time, Ye Yunfei continued sitting cross-legged beneath the Primordial Star-Sparkling Treasure Tree, refining this treasure tree.
This entire area had been completely sealed off by a staggering number of insectoid troops, making it impossible for any living being to approach.
A few days later.
"Hmm?
It seems this treasure tree once gave birth to sentience!"
Ye Yunfei suddenly discovered this.
Inside the trunk of the Primordial Star-Sparkling Treasure Tree, Ye Yunfei found a location similar to the tree's Soul Sea. Within it lingered some powerful Soul Power energy, along with the aura of a Soul Body.
However, after searching the entire treasure tree thoroughly, Ye Yunfei could not find any actual Soul Body.
"Could it be that this tree once gave birth to a Soul Body, but later perished for some reason?"
Ye Yunfei speculated internally.
"Still, the tree's main body remains intact. That's actually better, as it will be easier for me to control."
Ye Yunfei muttered to himself.
If a Soul Body existed within this treasure tree, it would become an independent life form like Hun Lao and be relatively harder to control.
Next, Ye Yunfei began engraving his Soul Power mark within the location of the treasure tree's Soul Sea.
This process wasn't much different from refining a magical treasure.
Unknowingly, seven days passed.
Whoosh...
One day, after seven days, the branches and leaves of the Primordial Star-Sparkling Treasure Tree suddenly trembled violently. Then, it rushed towards Ye Yunfei's body, shrinking continuously, finally merging into Ye Yunfei's body and disappearing.
"From now on, I can use this treasure tree to absorb stellar energy from different dimensions at will, converting it into spiritual power within my body.
This means I no longer need to worry about running out of spiritual power."
Ye Yunfei stood up, a smile appearing on his face.
Rumble...
With a thought, the phantom of the Primordial Star-Sparkling Treasure Tree directly manifested behind Ye Yunfei. A large number of root tendrils extended continuously, taking root deep into the fabric of space and time.
Soon, Ye Yunfei felt surges of abundant energy traveling along those root tendrils, finally surging into his body.
This energy was stellar power!
Large amounts of stellar power continuously poured into Ye Yunfei's body, ultimately transforming into Ye Yunfei's spiritual power!
"Su Fei, I've refined that spiritual fruit. My physical quality has improved a lot!"
At this moment, Ji Yue had also refined her Star Sparkles Fruit. She stood up, her face full of excitement.
"That fruit can not only improve your physique but also enhance your martial cultivation talent. You'll slowly discover the benefits it brings you."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"But... can I really recover?
Can I continue cultivating martial arts in the future?"
Ji Yue suddenly asked softly.
During these days, she felt extremely fatigued at regular intervals, needing Ye Yunfei to transmit energy to her. Being sharp and perceptive, she had long realized her condition was quite serious.
"Senior Sister Ji Yue, don't worry. I will definitely cure you."
Ye Yunfei said gently.
"Su Fei, thank you for staying with me all this time. I've been very happy."
Ji Yue suddenly raised her pretty face, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ye Yunfei as she spoke softly.
"Senior Sister Ji Yue, there's no need for thanks. To be honest, you were injured because you took a sword strike for me. It's me who implicated you."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"Really? Is that the only reason why you've been continuously transmitting energy to me and haven't abandoned me?"
Ji Yue asked.
"Of course not. You're my senior sister. Even if you hadn't taken the sword for me, I wouldn't abandon you.
Moreover, don't overthink things. Your injury is not a big problem. I will definitely heal you."
Under Ji Yue's direct, unblinking gaze, Ye Yunfei felt a bit flustered and answered.
"Alright."
Ji Yue stared blankly at Ye Yunfei for a moment before letting out a soft sigh.
"This Star Sparkles Fruit truly lives up to its reputation.
Not only is the taste good, but the effects are top-notch.
Much more useful than ordinary medicinal pills."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had long since consumed and refined its Star Sparkles Fruit.
"Young Master Su, what shall we do next?"
By now, the old Wizard had also finished refining a Star Sparkles Fruit. His aura had clearly risen by a significant margin as he walked over and asked Ye Yunfei.
"Those guys are still watching us from afar. Why don't we go pick a fight with them and finish them all off!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's gaze fixed on the distance as he said fiercely.
In the dense forest far away, powerful auras lurked. Clearly, the previous experts were unwilling to let go and had been secretly watching the situation here.
"Forget it. Let them be.
They were after the treasure too. When treasures appear, everyone has the right to try and seize them. As long as they don't provoke us again, we'll leave them be.
Next, let's explore this forest and see if we can find any precious soul-type treasures."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before speaking.
Finding soul-type treasures was originally Ye Yunfei's purpose for entering this forest.
"Great!
I'll clear the path!
If any fool dares to provoke us from now on, we'll teach them a harsh lesson!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm declared with majesty.
"Let's go."
Then, holding its small head high, it strode forward. With a wave of its golden claw, the entire insectoid army began to move. Like a vast ocean, they surged forth majestically behind it.
"This fellow..."
Ye Yunfei shook his head with a bitter smile.
Ji Yue covered her mouth and laughed.