Chapter 356: Chatting with a Tree

“Lanlan, do you know what is standing right in front of us?”

Su Yan was indeed very excited; she couldn't even suppress the emotion in her voice.

Since Zhou Li and Zhou Chong were still unconscious and there were only the two of them here, there was naturally no need to worry about propriety.

Ma Chulan asked in confusion, “Isn't it just a tree?”

Although this tree grew in a very strange manner, the world was vast, and it was impossible for them to have seen every kind of plant. Moreover, since this was the Zhou family's ancestral land, it was understandable that such a thing would exist.

Su Yan actually laughed, a laugh that came from the bottom of her heart.

“It is no ordinary tree.”

Ma Chulan seemed to realize something and immediately became interested.

“Su Yan, do you know what it is? Hurry up and tell me!”

Su Yan didn't keep her in suspense and directly stated its name.

“It is the Profound Spirit Tree!”

“Profound Spirit Tree? What is that?”

Ma Chulan had truly never even heard of this name.

Su Yan said, “Profound Spirit Liquid, you should know about that, right?”

This time, Ma Chulan nodded. “Of course I know that. I heard my father mention that Profound Spirit Liquid is an extremely precious treasure, worth a thousand gold pieces for a single drop. As long as one drinks it, withered abilities can be nourished instantly, even becoming stronger than before.”

The smile at the corners of Su Yan's mouth grew even more brilliant. “Then do you know where the Profound Spirit Liquid comes from?”

Ma Chulan was about to say she didn't know, but suddenly, something occurred to her. Her pupils contracted violently, and she stared wide-eyed at the massive tree before them.

The Profound Spirit Tree and the Profound Spirit Liquid differed by only a single character in their names.

“Could it be... could it be that...?”

Because she was so shocked, she couldn't finish her sentence.

Sure enough, Su Yan nodded, confirming her guess.

“Yes, the Profound Spirit Liquid is the sap that drips from the leaves of the Profound Spirit Tree.”

*Hiss!*

Ma Chulan gasped.

This was truly the first time she had heard that Profound Spirit Liquid was produced naturally in such a way.

“Then, then, then with such a huge Profound Spirit Tree, how much Profound Spirit Liquid could there be?”

A treasure like Profound Spirit Liquid would likely be scarce even among the Four Great Families, but now, with such a massive Profound Spirit Tree laid out before them, she couldn't begin to imagine.

Soon, she began to feel a sharp pang of heartache. Since Su Yan knew this was a Profound Spirit Tree and its branches and leaves were priceless, just how much Profound Spirit Liquid had been destroyed by that previous bout of commotion!!

“I know that all too well. But if my understanding is correct, this Profound Spirit Tree is estimated to be over a thousand years old. Every year, it should be able to produce about eight to ten bottles of Profound Spirit Liquid.”

“Ah!” Ma Chulan truly could not control her emotions and screamed out loud, “Then if someone possessed such a Profound Spirit Tree, wouldn't they live a life of luxury for a lifetime—no, for ten lifetimes—never having to worry again?”

Moreover, money was secondary; for exorcists like them, the value of Profound Spirit Liquid was priceless. Whoever possessed this Profound Spirit Tree would essentially possess the support of every exorcist in the entire circle.

Su Yan, of course, understood the value of the Profound Spirit Tree far more deeply than Ma Chulan did, so how could she not be excited?

“Sigh.” Ma Chulan suddenly let out a long sigh, and all her excitement and agitation vanished.

“The Zhou family has such a massive treasure. No wonder they have been so fearless among the Four Great Families all these years. We can only envy them. Once I get back this time, I must tell my father about this news.”

“Who said this thing belongs to the Zhou family?” Su Yan asked back meaningfully.

Ma Chulan froze blankly in place. “Isn't this the Zhou family's ancestral land?”

Su Yan chuckled. “This is the Zhou family's ancestral land, but the things here don't necessarily belong to the Zhou family. If it belonged to them, why would Zhou Li and Zhou Chong be in this state?”

Hearing her words, Ma Chulan subconsciously looked at the still-unconscious Zhou Li and Zhou Chong.

She was being confused by Su Yan's words.

“But it's right here. Aside from the Zhou family members, no one else can forcibly break into the Zhou family's ancestral land.”

“Aren't we inside it right now?” Su Yan's gaze, hidden beneath the black cloth, remained fixed on the Profound Spirit Tree, her eyes shining much brighter than usual.

Only now did the slow-witted Ma Chulan finally catch the underlying meaning of her words.

“Su Yan, are... are you planning to do something?”

She was frightened by the thought that surfaced in her mind.

No matter how audacious Su Yan was, she wouldn't dare to stir up trouble on the Zhou family's doorstep, would she?

Looking at the state of Zhou Li and Zhou Chong, they had clearly come for the Profound Spirit Tree. If Su Yan truly laid hands on it, it would be equivalent to a total break with the Zhou family.

Besides, with such a massive tree, what could she possibly do to move it?

As expected, Su Yan answered with a smile.

Ma Chulan's heart thudded incessantly, as if it were about to leap out of her throat.

“Su Yan, don't be impulsive. We should plan this carefully. How about we go meet my eldest brother first and discuss it properly?”

“Lanlan, a windfall like this, once missed, is gone forever.” Su Yan had already begun rummaging through her Qiankun Bag.

Ma Chulan was now both excited and terrified.

Rather than leaving such a treasure to the Zhou family, it would obviously be better if it went to Su Yan.

“Do you really have a way to move it?”

Su Yan didn't speak, but instead answered with action.

First, she slapped a talisman that Ma Chulan had never seen before onto the trunk of the Profound Spirit Tree, and then she actually spoke directly to the tree.

“Little Xuan, you see, staying in such a godforsaken place is actually quite boring. Why don't you come out with me? I guarantee I'll show you the colorful world outside and let you bathe in the brilliant sunshine every day. How about it?”

*Uh.*

Black lines appeared on Ma Chulan's forehead.

She had even prepared herself for whatever thunderous and terrifying methods Su Yan might use, but now, she was just... chatting with it?

Chatting with a tree?

And her tone was so flattering and humble?

The leaves rustled loudly, clearly rejecting Su Yan's proposal.

This scene was simply absurd in Ma Chulan's eyes.

Undeterred, Su Yan continued her persuasion: “You won't lose out by following me. In the future, as long as you produce eight to ten bottles of Profound Spirit Liquid for me every year, I can absolutely satisfy all your requirements. I mean *all* your requirements, okay?”

This time, quite a few leaves actually fell, hitting Su Yan right on the head.

Ma Chulan no longer knew how to describe her current feelings.

However, at this moment, she could particularly empathize with the Profound Spirit Tree's thoughts. After all, Su Yan had just given it a beating. And now she actually wanted it to go with her? And wanted its Profound Spirit Liquid?

Was she joking?

(End of Chapter)