parentshiftbook Chapter 65 Crimson Glow!
Chapter 65 Crimson Glow!
"A fruit as brilliant as fire?"
Su Ye paused for a moment upon hearing this.
In the past, he would probably have just thought that Li Tong had seen some brightly colored wild fruit in the mountains, or that he was just seeing things because of the setting sun.
But things are different now.
After the thick fog, everything in the world is changing.
Animals evolve.
The human body evolves.
The same applies to plants.
An inconspicuous wildflower by the roadside, an old tree in the mountains that no one cares about, or even a fruit as big as a washbasin, may, after being imbued with spiritual energy, hold some secret of natural evolution.
Su Ye's expression became more serious.
Explain yourself.
On the other end of the phone, Li Tong was clearly suppressing his excitement, and his voice was trembling slightly.
"Boss, it's like this. I've been adjusting my breathing according to the method you taught me recently, right? My heart still feels uncomfortable when I sleep at night, but it's much better than before, and I can feel that I'm improving every day."
"That progress was obvious; it wasn't just psychological."
"So these past few days I've been trying to get closer to nature, to see if my body will change in different environments."
Upon hearing this, Su Ye's brows twitched slightly.
Li Tong is quite perceptive.
Li Tong continued, "Today I went up the mountain and saw a fruit near a mountain peak."
"That thing grows on the edge of the cliff. You can see it glowing from a distance. Seriously, I'm not exaggerating. That fruit is like fire, surrounded by clouds and mist. It looks abnormal even from a great distance."
"I took the photos, I'll send them to you."
The phone hangs up.
Soon, a photo was sent over.
Su Ye clicked on it and took a look.
The photo isn't very clear; it must have been taken from a distance using a mobile phone zoomed in. The edges of the image are a bit blurry, and the mountain wind is blowing through the branches and leaves, making the focus slightly off.
Even so, the fruit was still extremely eye-catching.
It grows on a low tree that leans out from the cliff. It is entirely crimson and seems to have a faint halo on its surface. The surrounding mist is tinged with a light red, and from a distance, it looks like a blazing flame hanging high on the mountaintop.
It is indeed extraordinary and visible to the naked eye.
Su Ye didn't ask any further questions, and only sent two words.
"Location."
A voice message came back quickly.
Li Tong's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement.
"Alright! Boss Su, I feel much more at ease with you here!"
Then, a location was sent over.
Jiangnan Province, Yuheng Mountain.
This place isn't very close to Jiangcheng.
Su Ye glanced at the time.
He had just been transferred to the department and would be able to conduct independent consultations. However, the hospital also took into account his recent continuous work and participation in that special surgery, and granted him two days off.
He had originally planned to take a good rest these two days.
It seems there's no way I can rest now.
Su Ye calculated the distance.
If all goes well, a round trip should be no problem.
Even if there are some unexpected changes, two days should be enough.
He put his phone away.
Set off immediately.
……
Yuheng Mountain is located in the southwest of Jiangnan Province. The mountain is not particularly steep, but it stretches for a very long time. The main peak is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round. A scenic area has been developed at the foot of the mountain. However, the location given by Li Tong is obviously not within the scenic area, but near a more remote ridge.
By the time Su Ye arrived at the foot of the mountain, it was already dark.
Li Tong was already waiting by the roadside.
When he saw Su Ye, his eyes lit up immediately, and he quickly walked over to greet him.
"Boss, you're here!"
Su Ye glanced at him.
After a few days apart, Li Tong's condition was noticeably better than before.
His complexion was no longer as pale as it had been at the beginning, and his eyes were brighter. Although the fire element in his chest was still restless, it was no longer rampaging as before. Instead, it was being held back by a certain breathing rhythm and was rising and falling slowly near his heart.
At least it didn't continue to worsen.
"How have you been lately?" Su Ye asked.
Li Tong nodded immediately.
"Much better, really much better."
As he said this, a hint of gratitude even appeared on his face.
"Before, when I slept at night, my heart would pound so hard I wanted to bang my head against the wall. Now, although it's still uncomfortable, I can bear it. And every time I breathe at the rhythm you told me, it calms down after a while."
"Thanks to you, Dr. Su, you really are a hidden big shot in Jiangcheng."
Su Ye glanced at him and said speechlessly.
Stop flattering me and lead the way.
"Okay."
Li Tong chuckled and, without saying a word, immediately led Su Ye up the mountain.
This road is not in the scenic area. The higher you go, the more desolate it becomes. Underfoot are gravel and damp soil. On both sides are dense vegetation, and the mountain breeze blows through the forest, carrying a bit of the coolness of the night.
Li Tong had clearly already traveled the route beforehand and remembered it very well.
The two continued upwards.
About half an hour later, the trees in front gradually thinned out, and the mountain suddenly opened up.
Su Ye walked up the ridge and looked up.
In the distance, amidst the clouds and mist, a single crimson light hangs silently.
It was a short tree growing on the edge of a cliff.
The trunk is not thick, and the branches and leaves are not particularly lush, but at the very top of the canopy, there is a fruit the size of a fist.
The fruit was crimson like the sunset, but its surface was not simply red; it had a flowing luster, like the sunset itself being kneaded into a tangible form and gently held up by the mountain mist.
The surrounding clouds churned, and the fog was tinged with warmth.
Even from a distance, one could sense that the air around the fruit seemed more active than elsewhere.
Su Ye's spiritual power quietly unfolded.
The next moment, faint words appeared in his perception.
【Crimson Glow Spirit Fruit】
The fruit formed after being imbued with spiritual energy contains extraordinary "spiritual power".
Su Ye's eyes narrowed slightly.
It is indeed an extraordinary item.
Li Tong, who was standing next to Su Ye, kept watching Su Ye's reaction, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration.
Su Ye saved his life.
Make him grateful.
Moreover, Su Ye is someone who has truly stood on the path of "extraordinary".
This red fruit is unusual.
The closer he got, the more he could feel the fire element within him stirring, his blood flow quickening, and his veins bulging slightly, as if the fruit held a natural attraction for him.
He really wanted to get it.
But he also knew that he was not qualified at all.
So he summoned Su Ye.
Firstly, it's about seeking stability.
Secondly, it's also a way of repaying a favor.
"Boss."
Li Tong lowered his voice, but his eyes shone with an alarming light.
"Let's go, let's pick that fruit."
He said this and started to walk forward.
But the next moment, Su Ye raised his hand to stop him.
Li Tong was taken aback.
"What's wrong?"
Su Ye didn't look at him, but stared at the mist on the edge of the cliff, his eyes flickering slightly.
"etc."
"We're not the only ones eyeing it."
Li Tong's expression changed instantly.
"What?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Su Ye's mental energy suddenly spread out.
An invisible sense spread out like ripples on water, passing over grass and trees, over rocks, and over the short tree growing on the cliff edge, quickly enveloping the entire mountain peak.
The night breeze suddenly calmed down for a moment.
Immediately afterwards, a heavy scraping sound came from deep in the mountains and forests.
Click.
Click click.
It looked like something enormous had crushed the rocks.
Gravel rolled down, and the grass and trees swayed.
A deep roar slowly rose from the depths of the mist.