Chapter 134: The Method Actor

How could Xuanyuan Ji possibly kiss her? That was an absolute impossibility! She was just letting her imagination run wild, driving herself nearly insane.

Just as Ji Yin closed her eyes to rest, a sudden tremor shook the ground.

"The formation is shifting again! Everyone, stay alert!"

Ji Yin felt a wave of dizziness wash over her. The scenery before her eyes abruptly transformed; they were now standing on a vast, open plain carpeted with thick green grass. In the distance stood a small forest, where a monkey, upon seeing such a large group of people, timidly ducked away to hide. The area appeared perfectly safe, and the scenery was even somewhat picturesque.

"Let's head to the woods first to find a place to settle. We will wait for Young Master Xuanyuan there while continuing our cultivation," Ji Yun instructed the group.

"Understood!" the group replied in unison. Having such a rare opportunity to focus on their cultivation was exactly what they had hoped for. Ji Yun had already given up on trying to break the formation; after all, Xuanyuan Ji would find them eventually.

Upon reaching the woods, they discovered fruit growing on the trees. The fruit resembled apples but were half the size, appearing ripe, succulent, and enticing. The Scarlet Flame Sable poked its head out from Ji Yin’s robes, drooling at the sight of the fruit. However, it forced itself to hold back; the incident with the Winged Serpent had left it deeply traumatized.

Ji Yin plucked a piece of fruit. Its surface shimmered with a glossy sheen, and it felt soft to the touch. It emitted a sweet, fragrant aroma, suggesting it was likely edible.

"Are these fruits safe to eat?"

"They look so tempting!"

The others couldn't help but swallow their saliva. Although they could go a day or two without food without any real issues, the primal craving for sustenance was hard to suppress. Since no one had ever seen this type of fruit before, no one dared to be the first to taste it.

Ji Yin took a fruit and handed it to the Scarlet Flame Sable. "Have a taste."

"Squeak, squeak, squeak!" *Is this really edible?* The Scarlet Flame Sable looked on with suspicion. It looked fine, but what if it was poisonous? It took the fruit from Ji Yin, licked it tentatively, and finding no immediate taste, eventually succumbed to the temptation and took a bite.

The people nearby couldn't help but swallow hard. The idea that merely imagining water could quench one's thirst was a lie; watching someone else eat was far less satisfying than eating it oneself.

Suddenly!

"Squeak!"

The sharp shriek startled everyone! They all stared intently at the Scarlet Flame Sable. It leaped from Ji Yin’s shoulder and began scurrying around wildly as if it had gone mad.

"What’s wrong with the spirit beast all of a sudden?"

"What happened to it?"

"Perhaps the fruit isn't edible—it must be poisonous!"

At that moment, the Scarlet Flame Sable spun in a circle and collapsed as if it were drunk. Seeing this, the group felt a surge of fear; they were relieved they had managed to restrain themselves. If they hadn't, they would be the ones lying on the ground, poisoned.

Ji Yin watched the Scarlet Flame Sable, which was lying on the ground playing dead, and thought to herself: *What a drama queen!*

The Scarlet Flame Sable believed its performance had successfully deceived everyone. In truth, the fruit was incredibly delicious! It had never tasted anything so good in its life. Moreover, after just one bite, its body felt flooded with energy, and all signs of fatigue had vanished.

Just as the group was secretly congratulating themselves on their caution, Ji Yin plucked another piece of fruit, wiped it on her sleeve, and took a bite.

"Xiao Qi!" Ji Yun called out, his voice laced with anxiety.