Chapter 282 - Chapter 282: Chapter 251 Send a Family_1 (1/2)

Chapter 282: Chapter 251 Send a Family_1

“Zhao Jingrou from Zhao family greets Daoist friend! Thank you, Daoist friend, for the life-saving grace to the young members of our family!”

The old woman, leaning on her iron crutch, bowed to Xu Mu, and Xu Mu graciously returned the gesture with a smile.

Upon the old woman’s signal, Zhao Yan gracefully stepped forward, carefully putting the flower pear wooden box she was holding onto the bluestone table in front of Xu Mu and carefully opened it.

Bursts of sweet scent wafted out from inside. Over ten spirit fruits, sculpted like yellow jade, were quietly placed inside, emanating a faint aura. One could tell at a glance that these were not ordinary.

“We don’t have anything special at home, only these spirit fruits are somewhat decent. I hope Daoist friend won’t despise them!” The old woman said with a smile.

“Daoist friend, you’re too polite. It was just a small effort on my part! Haha!”

Laughing, Xu Mu stretched out his hand, putting the wooden box along with the spirit fruits into his storage bag with practiced ease.

“…”

Zhao Yan couldn’t help but comment in her heart.

While being polite in words, he didn’t hesitate to collect the items.

These fruits, known as Yellow Lizi Fruits were produced by a tier four spirit root. Not only can they be consumed directly to enhance one’s cultivation, but they can also be used to refine several precious pills. They were far more valuable than the one and a half medium-grade spirit stones she promised Xu Mu.

These fruits were rare treats even for Zhao family descendants, and they were as a gift to Xu Mu now, which couldn’t help but make Zhao Yan feel a bit heartbroken.

However, this was a decision made by the family’s ancestors, and no one in the family would dare to contradict it.

After she handed over the medicinal herbs yesterday and described Xu Mu’s situation, the ancestors decided to visit in person and brought these generous gifts.

As for Xu Mu’s behavior, Zhao Jingrou seemed not to notice. Her wrinkled face showed a smile as she turned to Zhao Yan and said: “Yan’er, you go down first. I have some things to talk with the Daoist friend.”

“Yes!”

Zhao Yan retreated respectfully.

After Zhao Yan left, Zhao Jingrou began to speak again: “Please forgive this ignorant old woman for not yet knowing the esteemed friend’s name and sect.”

This was a necessary inquiry, and Xu Mu had expected it. He hesitated for a moment, showing a sign of hesitation, then finally gave an answer.

“It’s a long story. I am originally an elder of Fairy Moon Palace in the Middle Domain. Not long ago, when I was out, I accidentally fell into a spatial crack, and when I woke up, I was here.”

The more one lies, the more holes appear in the story. Xu Mu thought it would be better to tell the truth and test her reaction at the same time.

His origin was strange, but it was not unacceptable. The Eastern Region and the Middle Domain were just far apart, not entirely disconnected. He had never heard of any hostile relationship between the two domains.

Of course, the reason why he boldly confessed was because he had enough confidence to deal with all variables. He had already investigated that there was no one in Chi Zhou Prefecture who could threaten him.

On hearing Xu Mu’s words, Zhao Jingrou’s eyes brightened as she realized: “So, Daoist friend comes from Middle Domain. No wonder the accent is a bit different from ours. I found it strange!”

Zhao Jingrou’s smile was sincere, and Xu Mu didn’t sense any malice from her. This indicated that his identity, though surprising to her, was not a big deal.

“I have not noticed this before. You have a keen eye, Daoist friend.” Said Xu Mu.

“This place is quite a distance from the Middle Domain. I’m curious as to what plans you have next, Daoist friend? Would you like to settle down here or try to find a way back to Middle Domain?” Zhao Jingrou asked.

Xu Mu sensed that this was the true reason behind Zhao Jingrou’s warm visit.

After a moment’s thought, Xu Mu replied with a tone of inquiry: “I plan to stay here for a while and then make a decision. I wonder what you think?”

“As an old woman, I’ve never been to the Middle Domain, and I dare not hastily advise you. However, if Daoist friend plans to stay here, I have a humble request!”

“Daoist friend, please feel free to ask!”

Zhao Jingrou is much older than him, and he would not tease her like a child.

“I would like to invite Daoist friend to become the Supreme Elder of our Zhao family!”

“…”