Chapter 628: The Tree Demon’s Breakdown

Upon reaching the rank of a Grade 7 Demonic Beast, one can take human form; this old man's appearance was the form the old tree took after transforming into a human.

"This is the earth core essence, little friend." The White-haired Elder transformed from the giant tree spoke slowly.

Xiao Fan nodded, took the mysterious crystal, and looked it up and down!

The crystal was translucent and clear, possessing an aura similar to Spirit Spring Liquid, but the spiritual power it emitted was far beyond comparison!

Xiao Fan was overjoyed, but he didn't show it on his face. Expressionlessly, he put the transparent crystal into his Storage Pouch.

He looked at the elder and spoke slowly, "Too little, it's not enough."

"Li—little friend… there isn't much of this earth core essence in total." The White-haired Elder had a look of extreme distress, clearly stung by the loss.

Xiao Fan snorted coldly, "Do you take me for a three-year-old child? Take out all the earth core essence you have on you and let me see!"

"This, this…" The old tree stammered. Finally, gritting its teeth, it reached into its robes and took out another fist-sized piece of earth core essence, handing it to Xiao Fan.

"Li—little friend…"

Xiao Fan nodded and took the piece of earth core essence. The aura it emitted was identical to the previous one!

"I want more!" Xiao Fan spoke expressionlessly after putting this piece of earth core essence into his Storage Pouch!

Since this old tree gave it up so readily, it must have plenty more on its person!

"Little friend!" The White-haired Elder grew anxious. "There really isn't much of this earth core essence in total. I… I've already given you more than half!"

"I don't believe you."

Xiao Fan said indifferently. This old fellow had lived for tens of thousands of years; he could lie without even needing a script.

"It's—it's true!"

"Give it to me, or I'll take it by force!"

"…"

In the end, the old tree couldn't win against Xiao Fan. Gritting its teeth again, it reluctantly pulled another piece of earth core essence from its robes!

earth core essence was a true Heaven And Earth Treasure. Besides healing wounds, it was also of great use for increasing one's cultivation!

After taking this third piece of earth core essence… Xiao Fan said calmly, "Not enough, I want more."

"You—you!" The White-haired Elder was fuming, looking as if he was about to fight Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan snorted coldly. The tianzhu sword appeared in his hand as he faced off against the elder with surging Killing Intent!

The White-haired Elder hesitated for a moment. He had been injured for so many years, and now that he had Heaven And Earth Treasures, he felt it wasn't worth falling at the hands of this Human Race kid at such a critical moment!

Thus, with a distressed expression and a darkened face, the elder reluctantly pulled another piece from his robes…

"Very good." Xiao Fan nodded, very satisfied!

"Little friend, are—are you satisfied now?" The elder's expression was as unsightly as it could be.

He had originally wanted to save more of this earth core essence to use for his Realm Breakthrough later!

But as it turned out… this little Human Race bastard in front of him didn't act like a decent person at all.

"I'm good now." Xiao Fan nodded…

The elder breathed a sigh of relief, but upon hearing Xiao Fan's next sentence, he instantly exploded with rage!

"But this Fellow Daoist beside me hasn't received a share yet!" Xiao Fan said indifferently. "Everyone present gets a share; sharing both blessings and hardships is my principle in life."

"You—you…"

The elder's face turned red, nearly coughing up a mouthful of blood from Xiao Fan's self-righteous words!

You sharing blessings and hardships with him—what the hell does that have to do with me???

I already gave you four pieces just now… that's earth core essence!

He had obtained seven pieces in total, and the lion's share had gone to Xiao Fan, yet this guy actually brought up some nonsense about everyone present getting a share.

Wei Zhongshan, standing behind Xiao Fan, was stunned…

He picked his ear, wondering if he had misheard.

His big brother… was actually helping him ask for earth core essence!!

"I only have seven pieces of this earth core essence in total, and I've already given you four… Human Race kid, don't push it. If you drive me too far, I'll take you down with me!" The White-haired Elder was completely frantic as he berated Xiao Fan!

Xiao Fan thought about it. He could see that the old man was likely telling the truth; there probably wasn't much left.

"How about this: give him one more piece, and the two of us will leave. We won't disturb your Senior secluded healing at all. How about it?" Xiao Fan patted his chest, looking very loyal!

Hearing this, Wei Zhongshan behind him was almost moved to tears!

Meanwhile, the White-haired Elder in front of them ground his teeth in anger!

He hesitated repeatedly. He'd already given four pieces… what was one more?

If he gave one more, he'd only have two left…

Though it was little, it would be enough for him to recover!

"Fine!!" The elder gritted his teeth hard and took out another piece of earth core essence from his robes, handing it toward Wei Zhongshan.

Wei Zhongshan was stunned, his hands trembling as he reached out to take it!

But Xiao Fan, standing in front, beat him to it, grabbing the earth core essence from the elder's hand and tossing it directly into his own Storage Pouch.

White-haired Elder: "…"

Wei Zhongshan: "…"

What happened to sharing blessings and hardships?

The White-haired Elder felt contempt in his heart. As the ancients said, humans are truly despicable!

Wei Zhongshan's thoughts were complicated, and he couldn't describe the feeling in his heart… it was a sense of gain and loss.

He realized that Xiao Fan might have just been using him as an excuse to swindle another piece of earth core essence!

But he couldn't say anything; after all, obtaining these pieces of earth core essence was all thanks to Xiao Fan.

From beginning to end, he hadn't helped one bit. In fact, when the Snake Demon ambushed them at the very start, it was Xiao Fan who saved him.

"The things have been given to you. Can you leave now?" the old tree said crossly.

Xiao Fan rubbed his chin and said, "I originally intended to leave, but I'd like to ask Senior for one more favor!"

"Shameless brat, what else do you want!!!" The elder grew anxious, and his Killing Intent immediately boiled over. If Xiao Fan planned to ask for more earth core essence, he would fight to the death!

"Senior, you misunderstand. I just want you to help me fetch some water!"