Chapter 1290 Holy Baby Frui (2/2)
Han Sen wasn't going to willingly place his life in the hands of others and take someone like her at her word. Normal geno fruit no longer worked on Han Sen, and if Lotus Empress was willing to issue it out as a gift, he didn't think it could be anything all that special.
”I suspected you might look upon such an event with suspicion, and I'd wager that is because you don't know really know what this whole thing is. But don't worry, I have a sneaking suspicion of my own. A suspicion that suggests you will change your mind.” Empty Witch then threw something to Han Sen.
Han Sen examined the item and noticed it to be a lotus flower.
”This is her invitation. I suggest you ask your spirit buddies what Holy Baby Fruit is; I'm sure you are more inclined to believe them than me. And once you change your mind, this is your ticket.” Empty Witch paused, and then with bright and glittering eyes, jumped to say, ”Bring the Holy Spirit, too. I still want to meet her.”
”I'm off now to go visit another emperor and hand him his invitation. He's a grumpy fellow, but thankfully, they don't shoot the messengers. Anyway, Mister Han Sen, I implore that you take the time to ask around and think about it.” Empty Witch then swiftly flew away.
Han Sen frowned. Empty Witch was able to sneak inside the shelter without being detected—she was good.
Becoming this strong in such a short time meant Lotus Empress must have been quite something. Empty Witch didn't seem particularly special, yet her empress had trained her extremely well.
Han Sen asked his companions about Holy Baby Fruit and whether or not Lotus Empress could be trusted.
This event had been going on for a long time, and it was confirmed to be safe. No deaths or dangers had ever been reported as occurring there before, either. Every Holy Baby Fruit bestowed upon someone gave them one self geno point. And emperors had actually received two at the last event.
And one Holy Baby Fruit, out of all the ones to be given out, possessed a Holy Baby inside. If you were lucky enough to receive that one, you could open a gene lock.
If you had already opened ten gene locks, you could open the door and become a demi-god. Forty-thousand years ago, an emperor ate the Holy Baby and immediately became a demi-god.
There were three thousand fruits up for grabs, though. Getting the right one was sheer luck.
”Why doesn't she eat the fruit herself, then?” Han Sen found it too good to be true.
Han Sen thought only a crazy fool would hand-out such wondrous gifts willy-nilly.
Dry Bone King, the source of Han Sen's information, explained, ”The legends say it is because she is unable to eat them. Instead of letting them go to waste, though, she charitably hands them out. Pretty much every emperor has tasted her fruit, and it kind of means they owe her one in return. It's a way for her to earn respect more than anything. If spirits want more fruit, they must maintain their pleasantness with her.”
”That's interesting,” Han Sen thought.
Baby Ghost told Han Sen, ”Some berserk super creatures receive invitations, too. And while you hold that invitation of hers, you won't be provoked when you're out and about. Unless you go looking for a fight and start one, of course.”