Chapter 2336: Halfway Robbery

“Too many people won't do either; if we encounter danger, it'll be inconvenient to escape.”

Ye Bufan refused Hu Yaoyao, Lu Xueman, and the others, as their cultivation was too low, and they wouldn't be of much help.

He ultimately chose Nalan Yujia and Mu Xiaoyun; both were at the Great Ascension Middle Stage of cultivation, could assist him, and were not limited by the rules.

Although the others were unwilling, they had no choice; Ye Bufan's decision was not to be altered.

Jiang Fangzhou suddenly asked, “Oh, Ye Dage, what exactly is a golden bell buddha fruit? Why does that person value it so much? Can it be compared to a five-colored mystic stone?”

Seeing everyone looking at him, Ye Bufan said, “The golden bell buddha fruit is one of the top-tier Spirit Medicine; its growth conditions are extremely harsh.

It blossoms once every thirty years and bears fruit once every thirty years; its value is in no way inferior to that of a five-colored mystic stone.”

Hu Yaoyao asked, “Since it's such a precious Spirit Medicine, what is its use?”

“The golden bell buddha fruit gets its name because, after its fruit ripens, it resembles a smiling Buddha statue.

As for the words ‘golden bell,’ they describe its protection of the Primordial Spirit.

The greatest efficacy of the golden bell buddha fruit is to nourish and protect a Cultivators's Primordial Spirit; as long as it is consumed, no Heart Demon will arise when breaking through a Bottleneck, and even if the Breakthrough fails, one will not suffer the fate of complete annihilation of body and spirit.”

“It’s actually that powerful!”

Everyone present was a Cultivators; after Ye Bufan's explanation, they immediately saw the value of the golden bell buddha fruit. This was definitely a rare treasure, no wonder that Black-Clothed Man wanted to exchange it for a five-colored mystic stone.

After the shock, Jiang Fangzhou asked again, “If that's the case, why doesn't that Black-Clothed Man go get it himself?”

“The golden bell buddha fruit is a Heaven and Earth Spirit Treasure; once news of it is released, Cultivators will inevitably flock to it.

Under these circumstances, Great Ascension Stage powerhouses cannot enter the Endless Forest, and those with lower cultivation cannot obtain such a treasure.

Either he is a Great Ascension Stage powerhouse and cannot enter, or his cultivation is too low, which is why he needs to use my strength.”

Ye Bufan paused here, “Of course, there's another possibility: this news is false, and he's using it as an opportunity to lure me out, making it easier for him to act.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ximen Jiayin's mind stirred, and she took out a communication jade slip. After scanning it with her Divine Sense, she said, “You don't have to worry about this; a golden bell buddha fruit has indeed appeared in the Endless Forest.

My Nine Heavens Immortal Palace also received the news. Just now, the Grand Elder asked me how to handle it, whether or not to participate in the treasure hunt.”

“Since it's real, then the problem isn't big.”

Confirming that a golden bell buddha fruit had indeed appeared in the Endless Forest, the doubts in Ye Bufan's heart immediately lessened by several points.

Ximen Jiayin then said, “The Black-Clothed Man received the news faster than my Nine Heavens Immortal Palace, which indicates he is not a simple person. Medical Immortal Ye Yixian still needs to be extra careful.”

“I understand. I will have to trouble Sect Master Ximen with the Gu Yi Men Clinic.”

Ye Bufan entrusted the clinic to Ximen Jiayin for protection, then left the Tianxing Empire Royal City with Mu Xiaoyun and Nalan Yujia.

Mu Xiaoyun was very familiar with Tianqiong State. After leaving, the group quickly flew westward.

The location of the Endless Forest was surprisingly in the same direction as the Wuji Sect. The three of them spent over a day reaching Wuji Peak, and then continued flying forward.

Mu Xiaoyun said, “Ye Dage, we are not too far from the Endless Forest now. We should arrive by tomorrow morning.”

“Dream on, you will never reach it.”

As soon as the words fell, several figures sped from a distance, instantly blocking the trio's path.

Seeing these people, Ye Bufan's heart tightened; what he feared most had indeed come to pass.

Leading them was Ji Fengge, the Grand Elder of Wuliang Temple, followed by Third Elder Zhou Wenyuan and his Disciple Zhuang Ziyan.

Compared to before, Zhou Wenyuan's face was still pale, indicating that his injuries had not fully recovered.

At this moment, he looked at Ye Bufan, his eyes filled with hatred.

“Little fellow, this old man has waited for you for so many days, and you've finally come out.”

Zhuang Ziyan followed, gnashing his teeth and shouting, “Without Ximen Jiayin, you can just wait for death today.”

“Was that Black-Clothed Man sent by your Wuliang Temple?”

Ye Bufan was not overly flustered; he wanted to understand what was going on. If the Black-Clothed Man was sent by Wuliang Temple, then the five-colored mystic stone was also fake.

“What Black-Clothed Man or White-Clothed Man? What does it have to do with this old man?”

Zhou Wenyuan said bitterly, “We've been guarding you in the Tianxing Empire Royal City for so long, we knew you'd eventually come out, and now our opportunity has finally arrived.”

Hearing him, Ye Bufan's heart relaxed. It seemed that the Black-Clothed Man had no connection with Wuliang Temple, and he wasn't lured out by them, so there was still hope for the five-colored mystic stone.

Ji Fengge said coldly, “We've followed you all the way; this place is far enough from the Tianxing Empire Royal City that even if Ximen Jiayin wanted to rescue you, it would be too late. Today, you are destined for a dead end.

This Elder will give you a chance: commit suicide, and you can at least keep a complete corpse!”

In his opinion, this Young man was now calling out to the heavens without response, and to the earth without answer; no one could save him.

After all, there was only one Ximen Jiayin, and even if others came, they couldn't possibly be his opponents.

“Commit suicide? Don't dream about it! A true man would rather die than yield!”

Ye Bufan finished speaking, extended his hand, and the Blazing Blade appeared in his palm, adopting a desperate stance.

“Xiaofan, let's deal with them together!”

Nalan Yujia directly stood beside Ye Bufan. Although Mu Xiaoyun did not speak, she showed no intention of backing down either.

“You two, step back. Today, I want to experience the abilities of the Grand Elder of Wuliang Temple!”

Ye Bufan said, waving his hand, and an invisible force directly pushed the two behind him.

Nalan Yujia hesitated for a moment, but ultimately remained there without moving. They both knew very well that facing a Great Ascension Stage powerhouse, numbers alone would not be effective.

Ye Bufan's Blazing Blade pointed directly at Ji Fengge: “Isn't Wuliang Temple a Nine Star Sect? Aren't you the Grand Elder? Aren't you a powerhouse at the Late Stage of the Great Vehicle Realm? Do you dare to fight me alone?”

“Fight you? Are you worthy?”

Ji Fengge sneered, his eyes filled with disdain.

He was at the Late Stage of the Great Vehicle Realm, while this Little fellow seemed to be only at the Body Integration Late Stage.

The disparity in their cultivation was so vast, not to mention their statuses. Under such circumstances, if he were to act, it would simply be beneath his dignity.

Not only him, but even the Third Elder Zhou Wenyuan did not take Ye Bufan seriously.

For a Great Ascension Stage Cultivators to attack a Body Integration Stage Cultivators, it would be too humiliating to even speak of.

Zhou Wenyuan waved his hand at Zhuang Ziyan beside him: “Kill him for me!”

“Yes, Master!”

Zhuang Ziyan replied, and with a flash of his figure, he appeared before Ye Bufan.

Although he was only at the Void Refining Initial Stage, in his opinion, dealing with this Young man was already sufficient.

“Little fellow, prepare to die!”

A fierce look flashed across Zhuang Ziyan's face, and then the longsword in his hand erupted with a sharp killing intent, slashing down fiercely.