Chapter 486 - 257 Lobbyist_3
Half Old Immortal said, "What this means is that the Red Demon Fruit can bring back those on the brink of death. Those on the brink of death refer to those whose internal organs or meridians have perished, not those who are dying of old age. If a person over fifty were to eat it, not only would it fail to save their life, but it would also hasten their death."
Qian Yixiu gained some understanding, realizing the fruit could save those who were ill, but not those dying of old age. She further inquired, "Does Master mean that it can save from any illness?"
The Old Monk nodded with a smile and said, "Mm, why else would even Immortals desire to obtain it. It also goes by another name, the Immortal Fruit. No matter the illness, just one fruit is needed to save a life. However, one can only consume one in their lifetime, for if they eat another, they will die even quicker... Little Benefactor, remember, you must not let anyone know you possess this fruit. Otherwise, it won’t save lives; it will hasten death."
Qian Yixiu felt a surge of ecstatic joy upon hearing this; she had truly found a treasure, far more useful than any large pearl. She felt like hugging Monkey Brother and taking a bite, thinking that when she got back, she would definitely give them new golden collars and make new clothes for the family.
After returning to the monastery and having some tea for a while, she took her leave and descended the mountain. Previously exhausted to near collapse, Qian Yixiu was now bursting with vitality. Prince Consort Pan suggested they take a carriage down a longer route, but she refused. She wanted to hurry home and hide the fruit where no one could find it.
Seeing his spirited granddaughter, Prince Consort Pan felt that his granddaughter was good in every way, just too energetic and headstrong. He wanted to intervene, but she wouldn’t listen.
In the future, he would have to find a way to take over the control of Jingjing’s education and ensure that she was raised to be delicate and tender, to prevent her elder sister from leading her astray.
After a spell of autumn rain, a chill takes hold, and the gentle, persistent rain lasted for half a month. From the initial excitement of acquiring the treasure, Qian Yixiu had now grown worried as the House of Animals, led by Monkey Brother, had not returned home for one and a half months, a situation previously unheard of. Monkey Brother was not as steady as Dashan and would not lead them deep into the mountains, but the daring and skilled Monkey Brother was different; otherwise, he wouldn’t have found the elusive Red Demon Fruit.
That day finally cleared up, and after many days of absence, Old man Qian and his wife visited Qian’s third wife. As autumn arrived, Qian Sangui was advised not to exert himself too much, so he had not been to the village. He was delighted to see his elderly parents and hurriedly told the kitchen to prepare several extra dishes. He also sent someone to subtly hint to Linxiang Courtyard that Old Great-grandpa Qian and his wife had arrived, so Mr. Pan and his granddaughter should dine on their own.