Holo hid in the dark and took a closer look. The fleshy fruit in the hands of the apprentice was dripping with juice, and the pure soul power visible to the naked eye was densely packed.
That volume is richer than what is compressed in the soul coin.
The companion on the side exclaimed: "It's so rich. It's more concentrated and purer than the soul in the teacher's hand. Try it quickly!"
The apprentice couldn't wait to stuff half of the fruit into his mouth. Just when the fruit was about to touch his lips and teeth, he was knocked to the ground by another person.
"Augustus, what are you doing? The instructor only asked you to come because you are familiar with the snowfield. You are not considered a leader in the team."
The other people looked at the fleshy fruits smashed on the soil and were filled with regret.
The soul power that was so rich that it was visible to the naked eye was instantly shattered and blended into the ground.
In the middle of all the apprentices, Augustus, a small man with snow-white skin who was incompatible with the surrounding apprentices but had a very low sense of presence, had a cold expression.
But the companions around him stared at him angrily, hoping that he could give an explanation.
"Eat? Just eat things that have not been verified? Didn't you notice the environment along the way? This place is different from what the instructor said. So I doubt whether this fruit is the same as the one in the instructor's hand.
"
One word awakens the dreamer.
Several of the apprentices placed the fruits in their hands on the branches of the tree and moved their feet farther away.
But the apprentice who wanted to eat just now was a little angry. He raised the other half and shouted angrily at Augustus:
"What about the evidence? Even if there are more of these fruits, each one is precious to us. We need them to advance to higher levels, and we also need them to upgrade war weapons. Resources! After all, isn't that what we are here for?
Is it because of lack of resources?
You have been placed in the snowfield by your mentor. Of course you don’t know how difficult it has been for us these years. It’s not easy to compete for resources from those guys!”
These words resonated with the surrounding companions.
After all, everyone has seen how dangerous this journey has been, but this is not the end yet.
After finally finding something good that could make up for the loss, you dismissed it with just one sentence.
Just a guess is not enough.
Augustus stepped forward and snatched the half of the fruit, and took out a tube of injection from his robe.
The needle tube is about the thickness of a thumb, and the yellow-black liquid inside can be seen through the translucent tube wall.
"What's this?"
"The instructor gave it to ensure that the fruit can use... specially tested medicines."
"Why didn't you tell us before?"
"Because there is no need." Augustus did not pay attention to the changes in the faces of his companions.
Judging from his tone, it seemed like everyone here was trash.
Holo hid in the dark and saw the fun.
'This small gang is not that harmonious. Maybe Chrollo can't stand other people staying on their own.'
Augustus poured one-fifth of the potion into it, and under visual inspection, the soul power on the flesh also changed color due to the changes inside the flesh.
The veins in the middle part of the broken fruit were gradually covered with black and yellow, and a faint black air gradually emitted from it.
"Pollution?! There is pollution here, and it's still in the flesh and fruit!"
The apprentice who was about to eat it earlier let out a shrill exclamation.
Other companions also hurriedly threw the fruits in their hands and quickly retreated outside the range of vegetation.
The noisy movement just now fell silent in the blink of an eye, and only Augustus and the hidden Hero remained in the forest.
"You don't have to be afraid. My instructor told me that if the fruit is contaminated, as long as you don't eat it and just touch it, there won't be any problems."
Augustus casually threw away the half piece of fruit and looked around, as if he was sizing up which piece of fruit was more worthy of inspection.
Not long after, he flew to a corner of the jungle, picked off the top of a fleshy fruit, and poured a fifth of the medicine into it again.
The result is still the same, this time the time is relatively longer, but a faint black gas is still emitted.
After the black air rose again, the entire fruit shriveled up visibly to the naked eye, and the pulp disappeared completely, withering to the point where only a layer of tough peel was left to wrap the core the size of a baby's fist.
Destroying the mystery within it, the whole fruit is no longer useful.
But in Hero's eyes, this fruit is like a mummy resurrected, withered in nature.
The apprentices saw Augustus casually touching the vegetation, flesh and fruits without causing any problems. They verified his statement and boldly came forward again.
"Since the instructor has already predicted it, has he told you a solution?"
"It means that you have tested the third fleshy fruit and they are all contaminated. Doesn't it mean that all the vegetation here grows on the source of pollution?"
"Then what to do with these fruits? With such a huge amount...is it possible that we can only look at the achievements, but not achieve anything at all?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's hearts trembled, and a look of pain and reluctance appeared on their faces.
When he was annoyed, Augustus had already explored four representative fruits, and as expected, they were all contaminated.
That means the lush vegetation beneath your feet is built on pollution.
Augustus carefully put away the potion and called to everyone.
"The instructor should have told you to empty your storage equipment before going out, right?"
"Said? Could it be possible..."
"Pack these fleshy fruits back, as much as you can. Remember not to damage the integrity, even if the peel is slightly damaged."
"These fruits have been contaminated, what's the use of taking them back?"
One of the apprentices complained that instead of loading these, it would be better to wait until there are valuable things below to pack more.
"This is what the mentor means. You know that the mentor has been involved in a project issue in the high-level council. He has never let you know because the timing is not right. This time is an opportunity."
While picking the fleshy fruits, Augustus explained in a low voice.
In this silent environment, even if the sound is very soft, it is very clear in your ears.
"[Zhongzhi Purification Altar]!"
As soon as the word "unexplained" came out, the other apprentices became excited.
"Is the mentor going to make a breakthrough?!!"
"Grand Duke! Is the mentor finally going to create the supernatural war weapon listed in the catalog?"
Hero was stunned and stopped approaching the outermost apprentice.
'Gah? Because of these fleshy fruits, the War Tower will have an extra Grand Duke? And a controllable supernatural war weapon?'
The difficulty level instantly jumped up several levels in his mind.
This is a major event for every tower. If it were inside the [Moon Tower], many forces would give in for that opportunity.