Chapter 44 of 100

Chapter 44: The Spirit Absorbing Holy Fish

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After bidding farewell to Wuyun Liang, Meng Chaoran walked back to the Purple Bamboo Garden in silence.

Chu Yang knew that Meng Chaoran was worried about him but didn't know how to console him. He wanted to say something, but felt that whatever he said would be so weak and powerless, and would not alleviate Meng Chaoran's concerns, so he kept quiet.

Just as they reached the entrance of the Purple Bamboo Garden, they heard Tan Tan's powerful shout from inside: "Don't run! If you run, I'll stew you and drink the soup."

Both of them were taken aback. They hurriedly entered and saw Tan Tan with his butt sticking out, splashing water by the pond. Then he cheered, grabbed a fish, and jumped up, holding it high and laughing heartily.

Meng Chaoran was suddenly stunned and rushed over.

Chu Yang was also surprised! He didn't expect Tan Tan to catch such a good thing!

It was a strange fish, completely black, without scales, and with a round head and no eyes. It was a blind fish! It wasn't very big, probably less than half a catty.

"Tan Tan, put it down," Meng Chaoran said urgently. "Don't kill it!"

Tan Tan turned around with a puzzled look and excitedly called out, "Master, Chu Yang, look, I caught a strange fish." As he spoke, the fish suddenly wriggled free from his hand, drawing a beautiful arc in the air and about to fall back into the water.

Meng Chaoran, quick as a flash, leaped forward and caught the fish before it fell back into the water. He then flipped back, grabbed a water basin, and without stopping, returned to the pond, filled the basin halfway with water, and placed the fish inside.

He then wiped the water droplets from his face, smiled, and handed the water basin to Tan Tan: "Put it in your room and take good care of it. This fish is very precious, don't let it die."

Tan Tan looked puzzled and said, "Master, what kind of fish is this? It's so small... not even enough for soup."

"Soup? All you think about is eating!" Meng Chaoran patted his head, both angry and amused, and scolded, "This is a priceless treasure! How could you eat it?"

"A priceless treasure?" Tan Tan rubbed his head and looked at the fish curiously. No matter how he looked at it, it was just a fish. Even though it looked strange, it wasn't a dragon...

"This is the Spirit Absorbing Holy Fish," Chu Yang squatted down and looked at the fish. "I didn't expect Tan Tan to find such a treasure! His luck is really good."

"The Spirit Absorbing Holy Fish?"

"Yes, the Spirit Absorbing Holy Fish. According to ancient legends, it is a treasure of the Three Stars Holy Clan. This fish doesn't grow big, its meat isn't tasty, and it has no powerful skills. But if you put this fish in a fish tank and keep it in your room, it can absorb the surrounding natural energy and gather it here to the greatest extent! It can greatly enhance a martial artist's cultivation, making it a treasure that martial artists dream of!"

Chu Yang said softly.

"That's right, and the biggest benefit is that the natural energy absorbed by this fish is pure. This is the most precious part. The existence of this fish has become a legend, existing only in ancient texts for many years, with no one ever seeing it. Tan Tan, how did you find it?" Meng Chaoran looked at Tan Tan with surprise and joy.

"Just now. I was fetching water by the pond when the sky suddenly turned completely dark, so dark that I couldn't see my hand in front of my face. I was very scared and didn't dare to move by the pond for half an hour. When the sky finally brightened, I noticed the mud at the bottom of the pond was constantly stirring, as if something was trying to come out. I kept watching..." Tan Tan shrugged. "Then this thing came out of the mud... I thought it looked strange, so I caught it."

"The sky suddenly turned dark?" Meng Chaoran frowned. When the sky changed, he and Wuyun Liang were in the stone room and didn't know. Now, hearing Tan Tan's words, he felt something was off.

"The sky was dark for half an hour, and then this fish came out of the mud?" Meng Chaoran looked up at the sky, a worried look flashing in his eyes. "The treasures of the Holy Clan haven't appeared in the world for a long time. Why would the Spirit Absorbing Holy Fish suddenly appear? It was morning, and the sky suddenly turned dark. Why?"

"Could the sky really be changing?" Meng Chaoran pondered. After a while, he gave up, but his expression showed that he had a new worry.

Chu Yang also blinked in confusion. He didn't know that after obtaining the tip of the Nine Tribulations Sword and fusing it, such a grand event would occur.

"Tan Tan, since you found this fish, you should make a fish tank and keep it in your room," Meng Chaoran's expression returned to calm.

"Yes, Master. Chu Yang and I share a room; this way, we can both benefit, ha ha." Tan Tan laughed happily.

"Starting today, Chu Yang will sleep separately from you!" Meng Chaoran's face turned serious.

"Why?" Tan Tan called out in disappointment.

"No reason, Chu Yang has other important matters."

"Then... then put the fish in Chu Yang's room." Tan Tan's face fell, and he said with great reluctance, "Although I need it too, Chu Yang is about to go on a dangerous mission. He needs it more than I do. Even if it only helps a little, it's still good. Yes, it would be best if Chu Yang takes it with him, so he can absorb natural energy anytime, anywhere."

Chu Yang was deeply moved. He turned and looked at Tan Tan, feeling a warm current in his heart. He was speechless for a long time.

Meng Chaoran had already explained the benefits of the Spirit Absorbing Holy Fish clearly. Although Tan Tan was a bit scatterbrained, he wasn't stupid. He understood what Meng Chaoran said. But such a priceless treasure, he didn't even think of keeping it for himself! He was willing to give it away without hesitation!

Even though he was reluctant, he still wanted to give it to him!

"Why?" Meng Chaoran's eyes were full of satisfaction.

"I'm here with Master, and there's no danger." Tan Tan said seriously. "Chu Yang needs it more."

"Foolish child." Meng Chaoran reached out and stroked Tan Tan's head. "If you want to protect Chu Yang, you should first improve your own strength. When your brother needs your help, you can give your best. Chu Yang will be in danger if he takes this thing with him. Do you understand?"

Tan Tan's mouth opened wide, and he quickly said, "Then... then I'll keep it." He looked at Chu Yang a bit embarrassed. "Chu Yang, I... I'm not being stingy; it's just that..."

"I understand." Chu Yang hugged his shoulder and said deeply, "Good brother!"

"Tan Tan, how did you know I was going out?" Chu Yang asked.

"These past few days, you've been preparing but didn't tell me; I'm not stupid... We've been together for over ten years. Whenever you don't let me know something, it's usually very dangerous." Tan Tan huffed. "And these past few days, Master has been spending more time with you. If I didn't know, I'd be a fool."

Chu Yang laughed heartily.

Tan Tan huffed and suddenly said seriously, "Chu Yang, I don't know where you're going, but I will practice hard and help you in the future."

"Good! I'll be waiting. When the time comes, we will work together to change the world!" Chu Yang's passion flared, and he let out a long cry. He felt a surge of confidence.

With such a good brother, how can I not strive? This time, I must change Tan Tan's fate as well!

How can I bear to let such a brother die?!

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