The City’s Strongest Son-in-law Chapter 1423 - 1422: Heart-to-Heart Conversation

"Damn it!" Su Changfeng finally couldn’t hold back and blurted a curse.

You Meng becoming a fifth-rank expert overnight was already unimaginable, and yet, when killing someone, she could also rise in rank, jumping to an eighth-rank expert. Such a thing, even if told, probably wouldn’t be believed by many.

"When they were all dead, my inner fear vanished. It felt as though Yan Feng had returned, always protecting me. It was from then that I understood what it meant to become strong," You Meng continued.

"So afterward, you stayed in the Sect until you became a Primordial Master?" Su Changfeng asked, based on her earlier account, he could tell that You Meng was someone who felt very insecure, so he believed she wouldn’t leave the Sect easily.

After all, Yan Feng’s death was a knot in her heart she couldn’t untie, and the only reason that could make her leave would be if she had the invincible power of a Primordial Master.

"That’s right, it took me several more years before I finally became a Primordial Master, and it was then that I wasn’t so afraid anymore," You Meng said.

"During this time, did you kill a lot of people again?" Su Changfeng asked.

Being in the Sect, surely there would be visitors, but rumors of You Meng slaughtering the Sect couldn’t get out, so she had to kill anyone who came.

"Seven hundred and twenty-three people," You Meng said.

Su Changfeng’s smile was somewhat bitter, "You sure keep a clear count, but now that you’re so formidable, have you gone back to the Sourceless Forest to take a look?"

Yan Feng raised You Meng, so in her heart, Yan Feng’s status was extraordinary. Although he might no longer be alive, finding Yan Feng’s body was something You Meng felt she should do.

"I have gone back, but not to look for him; Yan Feng had long become food for other exotic beasts," You Meng said.

"If not for Yan Feng, did you return for the Fate Fruit?" Su Changfeng asked, with You Meng having become a Primordial Master, but this wasn’t the highest rank. Legend spoke of the Holy Spirit Realm, and since You Meng wanted to become a Holy Spirit Expert, she would surely want the Fate Fruit.

"You’re right, but unfortunately, the Fate Fruit isn’t easily obtained, and they’re generally guarded by powerful exotic beasts. Even though I’ve been there several times, I still haven’t found the Fate Fruit and was even seriously injured," You Meng said.

Hearing this, Su Changfeng felt somewhat heavy-hearted. Even though You Meng was already a Primordial Master, she got injured in the Sourceless Forest. It seemed the forest was indeed no simple place. Not only the Silver Flood Dragon, but there were other exotic beasts, which of course wasn’t good news for Su Changfeng.

Solving the Silver Flood Dragon was already troublesome, and now learning about other strong exotic beasts—how could anyone survive?

"Looks like we’re doomed this time. Besides the Silver Flood Dragon, there are exotic beasts even you can’t handle. If the forest’s array is broken, it might indeed be the world’s end," Su Changfeng said.

"I don’t think so. Since the Silver Flood Dragon awakened, it will certainly prey. The more powerful an exotic beast, the more it will attract its attention. So when it’s about to leave the Sourceless Forest, those powerful exotic beasts inside might already have become food in its belly," You Meng explained.

"This... this is probably good news," Su Changfeng couldn’t help but sigh. At this point, he could only think as positively as possible.

"If I could become a Holy Spirit Expert, there might still be a glimmer of hope," suddenly, You Meng said, looking at Su Changfeng.

Su Changfeng was slightly taken aback, then smiled knowingly. Of course, he wasn’t a fool. You Meng had been beating around the bush, even sharing her secrets with him; her purpose couldn’t be that simple.

"Do you want to get the Fate Fruit from me?" Su Changfeng raised an eyebrow, looking at her.

You Meng had been almost baring her soul to Su Changfeng, but her intention all along was only the Fate Fruit.

In her eyes, only the Fate Fruit could help her become a Holy Spirit Expert; only then could she challenge the Silver Flood Dragon.

Simply put, You Meng was unwilling to just die as she was.

"Solving the Silver Flood Dragon is the most feasible method, isn’t it?" You Meng asked, looking at him.

Su Changfeng shook his head without hesitation. He didn’t have many Fate Fruits left, so he couldn’t just give them away like he used to.

Besides, Fate Fruits were hard to come by and could enhance his strength. Why would he easily give them away?

Previously, in the great hall, if he hadn’t prepared early and eaten the Fate Fruit, he wouldn’t have handled the Emperor’s pressure so easily.

Now Su Changfeng clearly understood the rarity and pricelessness of Fate Fruits, even if You Meng sincerely wanted to deal with the Silver Flood Dragon, Su Changfeng wouldn’t give them away easily.

"I won’t give it up," Su Changfeng said plainly.

You Meng never imagined that after sharing so much heartfelt exchange, she’d end up with this from him.

"Are you really planning to let the Silver Flood Dragon grow and plunge the entire Tianyuan Continent into crisis?" You Meng looked at him angrily.

"I will find other ways. If it comes to the final moment, maybe I might give you the Fate Fruit, but not now," Su Changfeng said plainly.

Hearing his words, You Meng’s anger didn’t dissipate in the slightest. The Fate Fruit’s effects required time to absorb, and she needed to slowly break through her current rank, not reach the legendary Holy Spirit Realm immediately after consumption.

If it really came to that last moment, even if he wanted to give her the Fate Fruit, it probably wouldn’t have any effect.

"By then it would already be too late," You Meng said coldly.

"You Meng, I’ve made myself clear. I will only give it to you if I want to. No matter what you say, I won’t give it. If you have nothing else, you should go back and rest," Su Changfeng said.

You Meng had thought about forcibly taking it, but this would definitely lead to a battle between her and Su Changfeng, which was entirely unacceptable to You Meng. Considering the current situation, such internal strife would only hasten the crisis on the Tianyuan Continent.

You Meng took a deep breath and suppressed her emotions, saying, "I have another piece of news for you. If you find this valuable, perhaps you should reconsider the Fate Fruit issue."

Seeing You Meng still persisting, Su Changfeng found it somewhat amusing in his heart. But knowing more of You Meng’s secrets, Su Changfeng had no reason to refuse. Whether her information was valuable was merely a matter of his own decision.

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