Chapter 1033 - 1041 & 1042: Exchange

Huang Su furrowed her brows slightly. If Huang Su and Feng Ying were injured because of Chen Mo, and if Chen Mo indeed burdened the two, she wouldn't escape the Elder Council's accountability either.

However, Chen Mo was ultimately her recommendation, and even if that was the case, she would shoulder the responsibility and certainly wouldn't let Chen Mo face it alone.

Just as Huang Yi was about to say something.

Feng Nian suddenly admonished Feng Hong: "Feng Hong, shut your mouth."

Upon hearing this, Feng Hong was taken aback and stared blankly at Feng Nian, obviously surprised why Feng Nian was speaking up for Chen Mo.

Seeing all the gazes directed at him, Feng Nian sternly said to Feng Hong, "Young friend Chen Mo is the descendant of our clan's benefactor, and during the latest rescue in the Jade Secret Realm, he saved Huang Su. Hence, young friend Chen Mo not only did not burden us but also greatly helped, making him a benefactor of our clan. As an elder, you should care for the younger generation; how can you be so rude?"

"What?"

This statement caused an uproar in the crowd.

Chen Mo actually saved Huang Su.

How is that possible?

In the eyes of some present, the only reason Chen Mo was able to enter the Jade Secret Realm was luck; if time hadn't run out, that slot should have gone to Feng Xuan.

They cast suspicious glances at Huang Su.

Huang Su naturally wouldn't lie and nodded, saying, "It is indeed Young Master Chen Mo who saved me."

Upon hearing Huang Su's acknowledgment, some of Huang Su's followers and admirers immediately cast grateful glances at Chen Mo.

Feng Hong's expression turned grim, not expecting such development, his tone soon softened: "Then what about Feng Ying?"

"Blame the Dark Demon Leopard Race and Lin Family; had they agreed to the clearing action, none of this would have happened." Feng Nian explained that Feng Ying's left arm and Huang Su's serious injuries were all due to a Four Realms Celestial Golden Lion in the secret realm.

He sighed again, adding, "The Pure Treasure Tree was also therefore destroyed. Afterward, the Biyun Secret Realm will no longer have Seven-Turned Spirit Fruit."

"What, the Pure Treasure Tree was destroyed?"

The crowd was shocked.

To be honest, witnessing Feng Ying and Huang Su's injuries, most people had little reaction.

Because it did not concern them.

However, the destruction of the Pure Treasure Tree impacted their descendants' interests.

If the Pure Treasure Tree remained, they could hope for a chance a thousand years later, should their descendants gain the slot and compete for a fruit.

It was also a resource.

Now that it's destroyed, that resource and hope are gone.

"How many Seven-Turned Spirit Fruits were obtained this time?"

Seeing the Pure Treasure Tree destroyed, Feng Hong hurriedly inquired about this cycle's harvest.

"Haha..." Speaking of this, Feng Nian's smile returned, saying, "Our tribe won mightily once again, although Feng Ying lost a left arm and Huang Su was seriously injured, the Dark Demon Leopard Race suffered the death of one member, and the Lin Family more seriously lost a physical body. We obtained four pieces of Seven-Turned Spirit Fruit."

"Four pieces..."

Some in the crowd grew excited, gaining four meant there was one extra.

If there was one extra, according to previous arrangements, it would certainly be distributed within the clan, giving everyone a chance.

Among them, Feng Xuan was the most excited, lucky he refrained from prematurely entering the Third Realm.

This extra piece must belong to him.

"Great Elder, how do you plan to allocate this extra Seven-Turned Spirit Fruit?" Feng Hong couldn't help but ask.

Feng Nian stroked his beard with a smile and said, "I forgot to mention to everyone, among the four pieces, young friend Chen Mo obtained two pieces, and he offered to donate one piece without charge..."

As he spoke, before finishing, the crowd was once again in an uproar.

They were astonished not only that Chen Mo managed to obtain two fruits, but also that he was willing to donate one for free, demonstrating remarkable nobility.

Even Huang Yi was unexpectedly taken aback.

For a moment, all eyes were focused on Chen Mo.

Feng Ying wore a steady face, feeling conflicted.

Although Chen Mo claimed to have saved Huang Su in the Secret Realm, glossing over him not contributing much.

Yet the knot in Feng Ying's heart has not been untied.

He contributed the least and remained unscathed, yet gained the most benefits. Now, receiving the crowd's support, he became the focal point.

Claiming not to be jealous would be dishonest.

Feng Hong also had mixed feelings as he looked at Chen Mo.

He wasn't targeting Chen Mo, but rather an outsider.

Even if the recipient of the Jade Secret Realm slot wasn't Chen Mo but another outsider, he would have acted similarly; he couldn't tolerate the clan's interests being shared with outsiders.

And part of it had to do with Huang Yi.

Since Chen Mo now willingly donated a Spirit Fruit without charge, the clan's interests hadn't suffered.

Feng Hong's demeanor towards Chen Mo softened somewhat.

"Ahem..." Feng Nian coughed twice, saying, "Everyone quiet down and let me finish."

Once everyone calmed down.

Feng Nian said, "Although young friend Chen Mo wishes to donate a Spirit Fruit without charge, our clan can't gain something for nothing. Therefore, I decided if someone needs a Spirit Fruit, they may offer resources of equivalent value to young friend Chen Mo for exchange. Whoever Chen Mo agrees to trade with will receive the extra Spirit Fruit."

"Let me make it clear upfront, young friend Chen Mo is our clan's benefactor, people in the clan shouldn't contemplate coercion; if I find out, clan laws will handle it."

Feng Hong didn't speak, tacitly agreeing.

Instantaneously, the majority in the room eyed Chen Mo with ambition.

If distributed within the clan, most likely a trial would ensue, awarding it to the strong.

But exchanging with Chen Mo means both 4th Layer of the Spirit Platform and 3rd Layer of the Spirit Platform have a chance to obtain it.