Chapter 261: The Benefits Outweigh the Drawbacks
Chapter 261: The Benefits Outweigh the Drawbacks
Elder Clear Cloud's offer was indeed valuable.
However, compared to the Heavenly Blossom Fruit, a treasure of heaven and earth, the difference was immense.
Anyone with half a brain would know that this exchange was unequal.
Upon hearing Elder Clear Cloud's words, Su Chen did not respond.
There was no need for Su Chen to reply, as Grand Master Taiwu had already spoken up again.
"Three elders, we truly owe much to Young Friend Chen Su for this extermination of the Earth Demons.
Since the Heavenly Blossom Fruit has already been given away, Young Friend Chen Su has indeed helped us, and so this fruit now belongs to him."
It seemed that Elder Clear Cloud had anticipated Grand Master Taiwu's response.
"Half of the Heavenly Blossom Fruit, I admit, is indeed more precious than the items in this silk bag.
But regardless of what it is, the most suitable for oneself is the best.
This Heavenly Blossom Fruit is suitable for use when advancing from the Sixth Stage Perfection Realm to the Fifth Rank.
Among the younger generation, aside from Fu Jianyun of our Yunyang Sect, who has a need for it, in the short term, it won't be of much use to others.
Although I am not very perceptive, I can still see this.
Young Friend Chen Su won't be able to use this half of the fruit in the short term either.
The time when he truly needs it might be twenty years later, or even thirty years later.
Since that's the case, exchanging this half of the fruit for cultivation resources is actually a better choice."
With these words, Elder Clear Cloud's intention became clear.
He was here to help Fu Jianyun retrieve that half of the fruit.
The surrounding Yunyang Sect disciples also started discussing quietly.
"Chen Su wants to use this half of the fruit, he needs to reach the Sixth Stage Perfection Realm.
To reach the Sixth Stage Perfection in two or three decades is already considered good luck.
It's indeed a waste for him to have this half of the fruit."
"Maybe it'll spoil if not stored properly, and its medicinal properties will be lost."
Among the crowd, the discussions still leaned towards their own sect members.
But there were still many disciples who felt that the items given away, even if they were to be exchanged, shouldn't be done so forcefully.
The current demand for an exchange felt somewhat coercive.
Hearing Elder Clear Cloud's words, Su Chen took a step forward and politely said,
"Thank you for your kind consideration and concern for the younger generation.
However, I have already decided to keep this half of the fruit for my personal use.
I have some confidence in myself, and I believe I won't need to wait for thirty years before being able to consume the Heavenly Blossom Fruit.
I've already thought this through."
Upon hearing Su Chen's words, Elder Clear Cloud shook his head repeatedly.
"Your judgment is completely wrong.
You think you've thought it through, but you're actually lost in confusion and unaware of it.
People tend to overestimate themselves, thinking that if others can do it, they can too.
Young Friend Chen, you think you'll be able to consume the fruit soon, but the reality is, if you can use the fruit in two or three decades, that's already considered very good.
Having confidence in oneself is a good thing, but don't go overboard.
Too much confidence becomes arrogance."
Elder Clear Cloud's words seemed to be a lesson for Su Chen.
There was a sense of earnestness in his tone.
Liu Xingwan, standing beside them, seemed to want to say something, but before she could open her mouth, she was stopped by Sun Xuerong.
"The Supreme Elder is speaking, Xingwan, as a junior, don't interrupt."
After saying this, Elder Clear Cloud seemed to have more to say.
Without much pause, he continued,
"Jianyun is a talented child, currently at the Sixth Stage Perfection Realm, and he'll be able to use this fruit in the next two years.
I can't predict how far he'll go in the future.
But it's very likely that he'll surpass the Transformation Realm and enter the Third Stage Unification Realm.
Young Friend Chen, by returning this half of the fruit, is not only helping us but also contributing to the Great Zhou."
In the annals of history, Chen Su's contributions will also be recorded, and even Fu Jianyun himself will remember your name.
Such an honor will surely bring waves of envy from others whenever you mention it.
Your family's genealogy will also have a glorious entry because of this."
As Elder Clear Cloud spoke, he felt touched by his own words.
Half a Heavenly Blossom Fruit, a treasure of heaven and earth.
To give it away without reason and expect others to envy you is absurd.
During Su Chen's two years in Yunyang Sect, he had little interaction with Fu Jianyun.
The only memorable encounter was when Fu Jianyun scolded the frontline for their inaccurate reports.
Su Chen was among those being reprimanded.
Furthermore, it was Fu Jianyun who suggested that Su Chen take credit for the fruit, which only worsened their already strained relationship.
Now, he wanted to claim the Heavenly Blossom Fruit.
Hearing this, Grandmaster Taiwu, standing nearby, intervened once again.
"Supreme Elder, since the Heavenly Blossom Fruit has already been given, let's not discuss it further."
"If word spreads, the people of Great Zhou will surely have something to say about our Yunyang Sect."
Upon hearing this, Elder Clear Cloud waved his hand dismissively.
"What I propose is a win-win situation.
Young Friend Chen Su is an intelligent person, and with a little thought, he will naturally understand that my proposal is more beneficial.
Since the Heavenly Blossom Fruit has been given, let Young Friend Chen Su decide for himself."
Sun Xuerong, standing beside them, felt a wave of relief.
Fortunately, they had invited the Supreme Elder, otherwise, she would have been reprimanded by the Sect Leader.
As everyone's gaze turned towards him, Su Chen bowed respectfully to the elders.
"Elder Clear Cloud's words are reasonable. Since the Heavenly Blossom Fruit has been given to me, I, as a junior, will decide on its use.
I have already planned for this half a fruit, and indeed, I do not wish to exchange it for other resources."
When Su Chen agreed with "Your words are reasonable," Sun Xuerong and the others thought the matter was settled.
But with a sudden shift in the conversation, Su Chen directly blocked all possibilities.
Su Chen explicitly stated his unwillingness to exchange the fruit.
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere around Cloud Ascension Platform suddenly turned quiet.
Elder Clear Cloud's expression turned colder, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.
But he quickly suppressed it, though his lips twitched slightly.
After all he had said, Su Chen's response was like a fart—a brief sound followed by a foul odor, then nothing.
"I thought Young Friend Chen Su was a wise person, but it seems that due to his youth, he hasn't considered things thoroughly.
Today is the day for the Cloud Ascension Platform trial, and it's an opportunity to observe each other's potential.
We can clearly see if Young Friend Chen Su has the potential to utilize the Heavenly Blossom Fruit.
Such a treasure is a rare find.
If Young Friend Chen Su's potential is insufficient, then please exchange the fruit.
This heavenly treasure should not be wasted.
Let's settle this matter and prepare to ascend the platform."
Unable to convince him, they began to forcibly take the fruit.
"Elder Clear Cloud, the Heavenly Blossom Fruit has already been given to Young Friend Chen Su.
If he is unwilling to exchange it, no one can force him."
Grandmaster Taiwu stepped forward once more to speak on Su Chen's behalf.
Hearing this, Elder Clear Cloud was already prepared.
"Isn't the Heavenly Blossom Fruit stored in a medicine box?
I've already obtained the key to open it from the Internal Affairs Department.
If the potential gap is too large, then the fruit will be wasted on him.
Exchanging it for other treasures will surely benefit him more than harm."
Two chapters from yesterday's debt, and one for today.
(End of Chapter)
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