novelraw Chapter 132: Tree Fruit and Sea Sugarcane
Chapter 132: Tree Fruit and Sea Sugarcane
In the dark night, fierce winds howled and waves surged.
Chen Qi raised his head, gazing upward.
Five tentacle-like branches twisted and intertwined like endlessly extending arms, stretching toward the sky.
At the very top of the tree, something resembling a pulsating tree heart was cradled.
Meanwhile, beneath his feet on the ocean floor, countless tentacles swayed slowly as waves lapped against his trousers.
The value of this fruit was undoubtedly no less than the Pale Scale Fruit he had encountered in Moonstone City.
No—to be precise, it was far superior to the Pale Scale Fruit!
Most plant-type Titans would protect all vegetation growing within their territory, treating them as part of themselves.
Thus, under normal circumstances, the moment this transcendent fruit was plucked, the entire sea would erupt into a tempest of roaring winds and boiling waves.
"Can I really take this?"Chen Qi wondered silently.
Though he possessed Deep Sea Affinity, that didn’t mean he could freely take what belonged to others.
Chen Qi climbed along the thick, writhing branches, finding a foothold before finally reaching the position of the tree heart.
If it’s already giving me heart signs, taking a tiny fruit shouldn’t be too much, right?
He tentatively reached out to touch the fruit sheltered by the Tentacle Giant Tree.
**BOOM!**
Above the sea, the tentacles instantly thrashed violently, as if struck by thunder.
A cold sweat trickled down Chen Qi’s forehead as he glanced downward.
The tentacles showed no intention of attacking him—instead, this seemed like some form of joyous expression.
The Tentacle Giant Tree… actually welcomed him touching its fruit?
"Alright, alright, then I won’t hold back…"
Chen Qi shook his head, gripped the fruit—about the size of a human head—and yanked it free from the entwining branches like pulling a radish from the ground.
Its appearance resembled a glistening green jelly.
The moment it came loose, a notification appeared:
**[Heart of the Tree Fruit]**
Affinity: Cup, Floral
Description: An exceedingly rare fruit that grows in perilous lands. Legends say even dragons fought over it.
Consuming this fruit can reforged the power of the heart, bones, and blood, drastically enhancing constitution and strength while granting a unique defensive trait.
Note: Can be directly cooked into a dish or brewed into a potion.
Flavor Text: *Heart, heart, beat anew!*
A pure constitution-enhancing item of Cup and Floral affinity!
Chen Qi sat on the branch and took out his lantern.
Defense comprised three critical components: innate constitution, transcendent skills, and equipment.
And constitution was the foundation of it all.
Before advancing to the second tier, his constitution had been 38 points.
That stat already far surpassed most first-tier Transcendents—even some second-tier ones.
But compared to noble-born second-tier Transcendents who had been fed enhancement potions since childhood, 28 points were still woefully inadequate.
Early accumulation allowed many young nobles to possess strength capable of overpowering full-grown adults.
And against even stronger third-tier Transcendents? It was utterly insufficient.
Most of his current defense came from the tentacle barrier of Ember’s Touch.
If he were to take a direct hit from a Lost in the Rift or Mad Shark without armor, he likely wouldn’t survive three punches.
Nutritional intake had varying effects during different growth phases—during development periods, there was at least a 10% additional benefit.
Obtaining a transcendent fruit during this phase was incredibly fortunate.
"I’m taking it!"
After confirming the Tentacle Giant Tree had no objections, Chen Qi pocketed the Heart of the Tree Fruit.
The fruit could be cooked into a dish or processed into a potion—but which method yielded better results? He’d have to discuss that with the Flower Witch later.
Chen Qi leaped straight down from the twenty-meter height and continued exploring the area, determined to claim anything valuable.
During his search, he stumbled upon a peculiar, stalk-like plant.
This segmented object was none other than the transcendent ingredient—Sea Sugarcane!
A supernatural sugarcane that grew in the ocean. Sugar refined from Sea Sugarcane could enhance a dish’s flavor while granting temporary toxin resistance and a recovery-boosting buff.
Long-term consumption would provide permanent toxin resistance and heightened regeneration.
After eating it, he could lick a poisoned blade while declaring, *"This blade is laced with deadly venom!"*
Moreover, sugar made from Sea Sugarcane counted as a transcendent seasoning, significantly increasing the price and effects of transcendent cuisine.
From a long-term perspective, its value was nothing to scoff at.
Sea Sugarcane required nutrient-rich waters to grow—precisely what the White Tree Shallows provided.
"I can finally experiment with desserts…"
Chen Qi rubbed his hands together.
On the Witch Sea, many were devout sweet-tooths.
Take the Flower Witch, for example—a staunch dessert lover with a pitiful tolerance for spice.
And let’s not even mention An, who turned into a teary-eyed mess at the slightest hint of heat.
As a chef, his current repertoire was limited to stir-fries and barbecues—far too monotonous.
Chen Qi stepped into the cluster of Sea Sugarcane.
His timing couldn’t have been better.
This area alone had twenty fresh stalks ready for harvest.
By replanting these shoots in the White Tree Shallows, they’d continue to thrive.
Adding lush Sea Sugarcane would also improve the environment there.
Chen Qi carefully extracted the tender stalks with his Black Blade, handing them to the diligent Deepsea Water Spirits Three and Four.
Small Green Algae—apparently another sweet enthusiast—immediately grabbed a stalk and began munching.
Meanwhile, the Sea Clouds acted like eager puppies, clumsily plucking sugarcane and offering it to Small Green Algae:
*"Wai bi wai bi!" (Try it!)*
*"Wai bi wai bi!" (Sea Witch, try it!)*
Small Green Algae paused, then took the sugarcane from the Sea Clouds… and handed it to the busy Chen Qi.
Chen Qi glanced sideways.
"No, I’ll eat after finishing my work."
Small Green Algae and the Sea Clouds felt their hearts shatter!
Especially the Sea Clouds—they were overwhelmed with heartache!
Pain… such pain!
Chen Qi focused on transplanting the Sea Sugarcane. Once done, he still needed to secure the Sea Clouds to the ship.
After relocating both, his base—the White Tree Shallows—would finally take proper shape.
Suddenly, a sinister sea breeze swept past.
Small Green Algae swam behind him, tugging at his clothes with sticky tentacle-hair.
"What’s wrong?"
Chen Qi sensed an inexplicable chill down his spine.
Something wasn’t right…
Small Green Algae immediately darted behind him, staring fearfully into the distance.
The next second, the sound of waves grew distinct.
In an instant, the surroundings fell eerily silent—only wind and waves remained.
Then, the click of a gun being cocked shattered the stillness.
A ship…
As distant lanterns flickered to life, Chen Qi finally glimpsed the vessel behind him.
He spotted a sniper rifle crafted by the Magic Bullet Company.
And beyond it—ten pairs of terrified eyes.