Chapter 2342: Chapter 2346

“How do you know the Stardew Fruits are in here?” Alex asked the pig demon. After all, even the

Mystic Maiden did not know that the Stardew Fruits were hidden underneath at first, and she only knew

that there was something good here.

The pig demon pointed at its nose with its large hoof. “Do you know I am?”

This action of it was indeed a little peculiar. Alex asked, “Aren’t you a fleshy pig?”

“A fleshy pig?” The pig demon screamed and pouted its snout, as if the words ‘fleshy pig’ were an

extreme insult.

“Aren’t you a fleshy pig? I see you’re hairless and fleshy. If you’re not a fleshy pig, what are you then?

A hairless pig?”

“You… You’re insulting pigs!”

After saying that, the pig demon seemed to discover that something was wrong with that sentence.

Then, it arrogantly said, “I tell you what, human brat. I alone am the honored treasure-hunting pig. I can

tell if it’s the Stardew Fruit from a whiff with my nose.”

Alex understood it now.

An item like the Stardew Fruit was produced from the Stardew Tree and had particularly stringent

requirements for cultivation. It was especially difficult if it were to grow naturally. This was something

that belonged to the prehistoric era and was practically extinct.

The Stardew Fruits were planted on this mountain, so someone must have cultivated them deliberately.

Hence, the mountain’s surface was extremely barren without any living spiritual energy because the

spell formation had been sealed.

“Human, do you know the method to pluck Stardew Fruits? I can assert that you won’t be able to pluck

even one of them without my help,” the pig demon said with a great conviction.

Alex nodded in his mind.

The Stardew Fruit was extremely peculiar and had its own protection system, just like a natural domain.

If he were to pluck it recklessly, he might be killed on the spot by the Stardew Tree’s domain.

The Mystic Maiden said, “I remember it. Strange creatures called treasure-hunting pigs that have an

extraordinary ability to track precious plants do indeed exist. To them, it’s an instinct that’s fused in the

bloodline… If you can deceive this pig to serve you, you won’t have to worry about the spiritual

materials in the future.”

Alex asked, “Can I capture it by force and sign a contract?”

The Mystic Maiden shook her head. “Strange creatures have their own protective abilities. The greatest

problem with this treasure-hunting pig is that it’s immune to contracts, and it’s especially fast when it

runs. It still looks like a suckling, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to deceive it.”

“Of course, such a daunting task has to be handled by professionals,” Alex replied. “I’ll leave it to my

beloved Master White Lotus then.”

“What do you mean?”

“Oh, I mean with great abilities come greater responsibilities!”

At this moment, the silver light that burst through the mountain cave was getting stronger.

The treasure-hunting pig exclaimed in surprise, “It’s almost time. The Stardew Fruits are ripening. Stop

hesitating, human. Hurry up and go in. It only takes the effort of several blinks to progress from ripening

to decay of the Stardew Fruits. Once you miss it, there will be nothing left.”

Alex did not hesitate and immediately agreed. He dug again with the Xavion Sword, digging a little

deeper.

The treasure-hunting pig drilled into it right away without saying another word.

Alex was afraid that it had a trick up its sleeve, so he activated the Reflective Eye and created a few

mirages, leaving two of them guarding the cave entrance. Then, he hurriedly went in to pursue it.

A few minutes later, he saw the Stardew Tree.

This was a space of the mountainside with an area of about five hundred square meters. Underneath

was a pool of chilly water with fairy energy floating on it, and in the middle, was a short, ancient tree

that glowed with silver light. It was five meters tall at most, but its foot was fully wrapped with thick and

old vines.

The tree’s trunk and leaves emanated a silver radiance. The seven purple flowers on it were growing at

a speed visible to the naked eye.

The pig demon said, “How fortunate! How fortunate! There’s still time. Seven flowers actually bloomed.

Hey, human brat, I’ll take four fruits later, and you’ll take three fruits. This is Grandpa Pig’s bottom line.”

Alex dug his ear.

Whoosh!

The five mirages at the back rushed over and stood next to him. He licked his lips and said, “Actually,

the Stardew Fruit whatsoever isn’t very important to me, but I’m a bit hungry right now. I really want to

eat roasted trotters.”

Once the pig demon heard it, its eyes opened wide. Looking at the six identical Alex’, it thought that its

flesh was more precious, so it could only give in. “Fine then. Half for each person. Each person will get

three and a half fruits.”