Meng Hongzhuang was stunned for a moment before she quickly came to her senses. She hooked her arm through Fang Zhou's other one, winking as she reminded him, "Lord Fang, don't forget about Senior Sister Die Wu, whom I mentioned yesterday. She's waiting for you at the Nature Series Professional Association! I'll go claim my reward now, and then we can find Senior Sister Die Wu together. She has been out on military academy missions recently, killing many Demons. I heard she gathered some good stuff. Who knows, she might have a resource you want."

Upon hearing this, Fang Zhou stopped in his tracks. He took a preservation box from his person, opened it to show Meng Hongzhuang the well-preserved Evergreen Fruit inside, and smiled. "Good thing I remembered and brought the Evergreen Fruit with me. Alright, you go redeem your reward. I'll wait for you here."

"Okay, just a moment!"

With a taunting glance at the resentful Bai Xiaochan, Meng Hongzhuang arrogantly went to complete the handover with the One-eyed Instructor.

Fang Zhou comfortingly patted Bai Xiaochan's shoulder and said understandingly, "You should come with us, it won't take much time. After I get the Evergreen Fruit, you can treat me to that meal. Don't worry, that meal isn't going anywhere."

Bai Xiaochan gritted her teeth and mumbled, "I'm only treating you. I'm not treating that shorty!"

The other Seed Students present also overheard the conversation between Fang Zhou and Meng Hongzhuang. Some of the more sharp-eyed ones even caught a glimpse of the Evergreen Fruit in the preservation box in Fang Zhou's hand.

Among this batch of Seed Students, besides Meng Hongzhuang the Natural Summoner, there were four or five other Nature Series Professionals. One of them, a student who had awakened as a Jungle Hunter, happened to be in storeroom 2103 as well.

Feeling the natural aura emanating from the Evergreen Fruit in Fang Zhou's hand, this Jungle Hunter couldn't help but step forward. With eyes full of longing, he said, "Lord Fang, I am Seed Student number 18, Yue Lingyun. I awakened as a Jungle Hunter. Lord Fang, do you have any extra Evergreen Fruit? I'm willing to trade anything I have for it!"

The Evergreen Fruit was without a doubt the most coveted of the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures for Apprentices of the Nature Series. Furthermore, Professionals from the Nature Series made up a significant portion of all Awakeners. As a result, in Sea City Military Academy's resource depot, Evergreen Fruits were always priceless and in extremely high demand.

However, for a non-Nature Series Professional like Fang Zhou, it was of little use. He was naturally willing to trade it with others.

Thus, Fang Zhou said to Yue Lingyun, "I'm sorry, but this Evergreen Fruit has already been reserved by a second-year senior."

Upon hearing this, a look of disappointment crossed Yue Lingyun's face. He was currently just a Lower-rank Apprentice, with a long way to go before reaching the Upper rank and breaking through the Black Iron bottleneck. During his upcoming cultivation, if he was lucky, he might be able to get in line for an Evergreen Fruit in Sea City Military Academy's resource depot.

However, if he could trade for an Evergreen Fruit from Fang Zhou at this early stage, he could consume it sooner. This would solidify his foundation, enhance his Natural Affinity, and save him considerable effort in the future. Unfortunately, the one Lord Fang had was already reserved by someone else—a second-year senior sister, no less. Even if he wanted to compete with her, he had no advantage whatsoever.

Seeing his reaction, Fang Zhou chuckled. "However, I do have two more Evergreen Fruits. Lingyun, if you're interested, I'd be happy to trade. Of course, more than contribution points, I'm looking for special Undead Attribute resources that I can use. Barring that, I'm also in great need of auxiliary resources that can accelerate spiritual power recovery, Soul Recovery Speed, or skill practice efficiency.

"Furthermore, I currently have a Marvel that can seal a creature no higher than the Middle-rank Apprentice to fight for me. If you have a suitable Flying Spirit Beast, I'd be happy to trade for that as well."

Listening to Fang Zhou's stringent trade conditions, Yue Lingyun gritted his teeth and pleaded, "Lord Fang, I don't have those resources right now. However, I can try to trade with others for them. Could you give me one day? I can pay you a 20-contribution-point deposit first. If I can find the resources you need within a day, please trade an Evergreen Fruit with me. If not, you can keep the 20 contribution points as compensation for wasting your time. How does that sound?"

Fang Zhou looked at the sincere Yue Lingyun with some surprise. Being a bit of a loner, Fang Zhou hadn't known this Jungle Hunter before. But Yue Lingyun was one of the few Seed Students who had successfully challenged and defeated a higher-ranked opponent in the arena earlier, which had left a slight impression on him.

Though he wasn't familiar with Yue Lingyun, his words just now gave Fang Zhou a very favorable impression of him. This student is even willing to proactively offer a 20-contribution-point deposit. He really knows how things work!

To be honest, Fang Zhou didn't really care about the 20 contribution points. However, he understood that for a student like Yue Lingyun, 20 contribution points were equivalent to two pieces of Gray Inferior-quality Apprentice equipment—a considerable price.

You have to give something to get something. Willing to offer 20 contribution points in exchange for Fang Zhou waiting one day for him. This demonstrated that Yue Lingyun knew how to weigh his priorities and understand the stakes, marking him as someone worth associating with.

Thus, Fang Zhou waved his hand at Yue Lingyun and said generously, "Let's forget about the 20-contribution-point deposit. We're all going to be comrades in arms, so there's no need for such formalities. How about this? I have three Evergreen Fruits left. Besides the one reserved by the second-year senior sister, I'll hold one for you, Lingyun, for two days. The last one will also be reserved for two days for the other Nature Series Professionals among our first-year students.

"Lingyun, you know the types of resources I need, so please help me spread the word. Anyone who wants to trade for an Evergreen Fruit within the next two days can contact me through their personal terminal and give me their offer. The best offer gets it. First come, first served!"

Yue Lingyun's expression turned to one of excitement, and he looked as if he was about to say something.

Seeing this, Fang Zhou smiled and added, "Of course, if no one can offer me resources that I find appealing within two days, then I'm afraid that's that. You should know that after upgrading to E-level access, the personal terminal unlocks the resource trading platform. I'll post the Evergreen Fruits there for public trade. At that point, you'll have to compete with the second-year seniors."

Yue Lingyun nodded vigorously, saying excitedly, "Thank you so much, Lord Fang! Your willingness to reserve them for us for two days already shows great consideration. Rest assured, I'll make sure every Nature Series Professional among the first-year students hears this news. If we really can't scrape together resources that satisfy you, then we can only blame our own lack of strength and luck."

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