ca-book Chapter 13: The Miraculous Effects of the Fruit
Chapter 13: The Miraculous Effects of the Fruit
"You two dogs, I shouldn't have asked that question!" Aiwan Cilantro sent a resentful emoji in the group chat.
Shen Xing and Xu Jiayi also replied with many laughing emojis.
After venting her frustrations, the player who loves playing coriander changed the subject: "By the way, I browsed the forums today and discovered that this game actually hides quite a few ways to get rich quick!"
Spark: "Oh? What do you mean?"
The game enthusiast, Cilantro, explained excitedly, "As you all know, some items in this game can be brought into the real world."
"Some fruits and items with special effects can fetch a very high price in the real world!"
"For example, the Blood Fruit, which can restore injuries and permanently enhance recovery ability in the game, can sell for more than 30,000 in the outside world."
"Because they discovered that this fruit seems to have a remarkable effect on ALS."
"There's also the 'Brain Fruit,' which can enhance mental strength and has good therapeutic effects on brain diseases such as cerebral infarction and cerebral palsy. One fruit can sell for over 30,000!"
"While it cannot cure the disease completely, it can slow down the progression of the illness and reduce the suffering."
"Some wealthy individuals learned of the news through special channels and offered astonishing prices to acquire it."
Shen Xing and Xu Jiayi were slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
It seems unexpected that these things from games could actually be effective for real-world ailments?
Shen Xing pressed further, "And what about the [Bone Fruit]? What are its effects?"
He found a [Bone Fruit] in the Black Wolf's den today, but hasn't had time to check its attributes yet.
The person who loves cilantro replied, "Bone fruit is for improving physical fitness and strengthening bones. It is said to cure osteoporosis and bone fractures."
"By the way, Shen Xing, I saw a similar situation to yours on the forum."
"That person also appears to have become paralyzed in both legs due to an accident."
"Later, he gradually regained his leg function by eating bone fruits and flesh fruits that could strengthen muscles."
"However, since each type of fruit can only be consumed a maximum of 3 times, in the end he could only barely stand up and was unable to engage in strenuous activity."
He paused, then added reassuringly, "But don't worry, this game world is enormous. It's said that humans have only explored less than five percent of the entire Misty Lands."
"In such a vast world, there must be things more effective than bone and flesh fruits. You will definitely be able to stand up again."
Shen Xing remained silent for a moment, his finger hovering above the screen for quite some time before finally falling.
After discussing for a while longer, everyone logged off and went to sleep.
At that moment, a private message popped up with a pink rabbit avatar.
I ate and ate: "I explored the mist today and found a [Flesh Fruit]. I'll bring it to you tomorrow."
Shen Xing felt a warmth in her heart, but still replied, "Thanks, Jiayi, but I don't need it for now."
Before this, if he knew that he could have hope of standing up again by eating [Bone Fruit] + [Flesh and Bone], he would have been overjoyed.
But now, he has awakened the heaven-defying hidden talent of [Sacrifice Evolution].
I still want to exploit the bug to get the daily troop upgrade opportunity for free.
What if my leg is healed by taking the meat fruit, and my agility attribute is no longer zero, so I can no longer exploit loopholes?
Yes, a small act of impatience can ruin a great plan.
For the sake of my future development, I will continue to use a wheelchair for a while longer.
Once we're strong enough, recovering will be a piece of cake.
I ate and said, "Okay, let me know whenever you need it, and I'll save it for you."
Shen Xing replied with a thank you emoji, then closed the app and gazed out the window thoughtfully.
"How exactly do you bring items from the game into reality?"
Although he knew about this function, he hadn't actually used it yet.
So he opened the forum again and searched for relevant information.
Sure enough, I found the specific method there.
"So that's how it is. Everyone who comes into contact with this game will have a mark on their arm."
"This mark can be seen as a connection to the game world."
"By connecting your consciousness with this mark, you can transfer the contents of your backpack into reality."
"However, it should be noted that you can only transfer one item per day in the early stages of the game."
"Even with the ability to manifest specific unit types, only 1 to 2 can be manifested at a time, and the duration of their presence is limited."
"As our strength continues to increase, we can transfer more and more things, and at the same time, the number of units we can manifest will also increase."
Shen Xing closed the forum, then glanced at his wrist, where a unique flower mark had indeed appeared.
It was hazy and gray, like a flower in the mist.
As he closed his eyes, his thoughts communicated with the imprint.
The flowers slowly bloomed, releasing a large amount of mist.
When the mist dissipates, a milky-white fruit with a rough surface appears in the palm of your hand; this is the Bone Fruit.
"That's amazing."
Although I was prepared, it was still a bit surreal when the items from the game actually appeared in the real world.
"Can you eat this directly?"
Shen Xing stared at the bone fruit in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then tentatively took a bite.
The flesh is surprisingly crisp, with a texture somewhere between an apple and a watermelon rind, and it doesn't have much flavor.
He swallowed the whole fruit in a few bites and smacked his lips a few times.
After waiting for a while, nothing seemed to have changed.
"Never mind, the effects probably won't be noticeable that quickly. I'll go to sleep first."
So much had happened that day, and the exploration in the game had also taken a toll on Shen Xing's energy; he was already so sleepy that his eyelids were drooping.
He struggled to move from his wheelchair to the bed, covered himself with the blanket, and fell into a deep sleep.
He slept peacefully until the sun was high in the sky the next day, when he was finally woken up by his alarm clock.
I groggily opened my phone and found that it was already past nine in the morning.
In the discussion group, Qin Lang forwarded a news report about Lu Xiang's death.
Just as Zhou Zheng had said before, it was treated as an accidental death.
Upon hearing this announcement, all three members of the discussion group sighed.
But they were helpless, as they had been drawn into the game and were not in control of their own destiny.
Moreover, Lu Xiang, a long-time gambler, owes an unknown amount of online loans, and his life is essentially hopeless.
His parents had secretly practiced playing the trumpet a few years ago, which angered Lu Xiang so much that he ran away from home and didn't return for several years.
After some reflection, the three of them adjusted their mindset.
Shen Xing did not immediately enter the game. According to the forum, if the territory is in danger, the Mist Flower mark on his wrist will become hot.
Since he doesn't feel anything, it means everything is normal.
"Gurgle..."
My stomach rumbled, and a strong feeling of hunger washed over me.
"It's been a while since we last ate. Time to eat."
Shen Xing skillfully propped herself up on her arms, preparing to move from the bed to the wheelchair.
But the moment he exerted force with both hands, he suddenly froze.
"Hmm? Why do I feel like I've gotten a little stronger?"
Shen Xing continued to support himself, carefully feeling the feedback from his arms: "No, it's not that my strength has increased, but that my bones have become stronger."
It's hard to describe the feeling, but there has definitely been a big change.
The most noticeable change is that when he props himself up, his arms no longer sway, but are as steady as a rock.
The lumbar and cervical vertebrae that were sore from sitting for long periods of time felt more comfortable than ever before, and even the circumference of the arms seemed to have increased.
"Is this the effect of the [Bone Fruit]?"
Shen Xing did several difficult forward push-up movements on the bed, and even did more than a dozen push-ups in a row before stopping.
After expending so much energy, he was even hungrier.
She nimbly climbed into the wheelchair and pushed it to the bathroom.
A face with delicate features and clean lines was reflected in the mirror.
Many years ago, when he was still in school, Shen Xing was considered a handsome guy in his department, almost as handsome as the readers.
He had many female admirers at the time, but after his legs became paralyzed, he stayed in his rented room for a long time and lost contact with his former classmates.
However, because he hadn't seen the sun for many years, his skin had become even whiter.
After a quick wash, Shen Xing pushed his wheelchair out the door.
I arrived in the corridor and was just about to take the elevator to the first floor.
When the elevator doors opened, a graceful figure was already standing inside.
A floral cheongsam dress accentuated her voluptuous figure, exuding the charm of a mature woman.
"Huh? It's Xiaoxing."
The woman's eyes lit up, and she stared at his face, asking, "Getting ready to go out?"
"Yes, Aunt May."
Shen Xing nodded politely. This person was Tang Mengmei, the landlord of this house and even several surrounding buildings.
"Hehe, do you want Auntie to help you?"
As Tang Mengmei spoke, she bent down, supporting the wheelchair with one hand and placing the other on his shoulder, slowly lowering herself down.
Shen Xing immediately got goosebumps and quickly pushed her hand away: "No need, Aunt Mei, I can go down by myself."
Tang Mengmei wasn't annoyed. She withdrew her hand, covered her mouth, and chuckled, "You just like to show off. It's so inconvenient to live alone."
"It's a different story if someone takes care of you."
She looked at Shen Xing with a meaningful gaze, her eyes filled with tenderness.
"Being alone is fine, there's nothing inconvenient about it." Shen Xing coughed lightly, trying to get around her.
At this moment, Tang Mengmei walked up to him, stretched out a jade-like foot covered in flesh-colored stockings, and stepped onto the wheelchair footrest.
"Xiaoxing, to tell you the truth, I really like your fair and clean appearance."
She leaned down, her breath sweet and fragrant: "Although Auntie is over thirty this year, she's still very well-maintained."
"If you come with me, you'll never have to worry about food or clothing again, and you won't have to live in a rented room anymore."
"How about it, think about it?"
"Well... let's forget about it." Shen Xing's forehead creased with displeasure. "I can't even move my legs."
"It's okay if you can't move, Auntie can move by herself." Tang Mengmei blinked.
Shen Xing was sweating profusely. After some back and forth, he finally managed to break free from the enthusiastic landlady and slip into the elevator.
Aunt Mei leaned against the elevator door frame, watching him with a smile.
The elevator doors closed completely, and Shen Xing breathed a sigh of relief.
"call……"
To be honest, sometimes he was quite afraid to meet this person.
However, they didn't have any bad intentions and have taken good care of him over the years, reducing his rent considerably.
Moreover, Meryl Streep is indeed very beautiful and has a great figure. It is said that quite a few CEOs of listed companies are pursuing her.
But... Shen Xing looked down at her thin arms and legs.
If I really gave in to her, I'd probably be drained dry in three days.
I can't take it, I absolutely can't take it.