"Are you thirsty now?"
Hearing this, Du Yuemian's expression was slightly stunned, and a big question mark appeared over her head.
However, before she could respond, Ye Ming had already placed an Enlightenment Fruit at her lips, chuckling softly.
"Ah! Open wide!"
"Hmm?"
Du Yuemian instinctively opened her small mouth, her beautiful eyes filled with bewilderment.
As a refreshing sweetness exploded in her mouth, she felt as if she were bathed in warm sunshine. A mysterious energy suddenly filled her body, making her feel as if she had been elevated.
At this moment, Du Yuemian was completely immersed in that profound sensation, completely ignoring the astonished gazes of everyone present.
Even Xi Yao, who was beside her, covered her small mouth with her hand, unable to believe what she was seeing.
An Enlightenment Fruit?
Just like that, eaten?
Was there a mistake?
"How is it?" Ye Ming asked softly.
Hearing this, Du Yuemian finally emerged from the sensation. She recalled it carefully, still feeling a sense of lingering enjoyment, and said,
"It tastes good! Very sweet!"
Tastes good?
Hearing this evaluation, everyone felt like they were going crazy.
Sister!
That's an Enlightenment Fruit!
You're actually treating it like an ordinary fruit!
"Is that so?"
Ye Ming smiled, tossed a hand, and an Enlightenment Fruit flew into the air. He then tilted his head slightly and opened his mouth.
"Mmm!"
After chewing for a moment, he gave his evaluation: "It is indeed quite sweet!"
This action truly dumbfounded everyone.
Even Xi Yao by his side was almost petrified.
"This... this this..."
"Bastard! That's an Enlightenment Fruit! Just eaten like that!"
"What a waste! Such a waste!"
"Ah! Two... two Enlightenment Fruits are gone just like that! Ah!"
"Detestable!"
"..."
Ye Ming and Du Yuemian each ate an Enlightenment Fruit, completely stunning the onlookers.
Was there really such extravagance?
Not only that, but Ye Ming could also feel the terrifying killing intent emanating from the Martial Gods hidden in the shadows.
He, of course, paid them no mind.
Then, he looked at the last Enlightenment Fruit in his hand and said to the stunned Xi Yao, "Miss Xi Yao! Would you like to try it! It's very sweet?"
Would you like to try it?
Very sweet?
"Ah! I... this!"
Xi Yao was clearly still in a daze.
However, Ye Ming's words had indeed piqued her curiosity.
"Is... is it really that sweet?"
But as soon as she spoke, she quickly covered her mouth, not quite believing she had said it.
"Of course!" Ye Ming raised an eyebrow and smiled, then asked Du Yuemian, "Yuemian! Isn't that right?"
"Mmm!"
By now, Du Yuemian had a general idea of what Ye Ming intended to do, and she chimed in, "That's right! It tastes great! Sister Yao, you should try it too!"
As she spoke, she took the Enlightenment Fruit from Ye Ming and held it to Xi Yao's lips, smiling, "Here! Try it!"
"Ah! I..."
Looking at the Enlightenment Fruit, which was only the size of a small tomato, bright red, and emitting a faint fragrance, Xi Yao instinctively swallowed.
"It must be delicious!"
This was a thought that suddenly popped into her mind.
Under the instigation of this thought, Xi Yao, as if possessed, opened her mouth, intending to swallow the Enlightenment Fruit in one go.
At this moment, seeing this, everyone's worldview was once again shattered by the actions of Ye Ming and the others.
They were utterly dumbfounded!
However, just as Xi Yao was about to swallow the Enlightenment Fruit, several terrifying pressures suddenly emanated from the air.
Those Martial Gods in hiding could no longer sit still.
"Junior! How dare you waste divine objects like this!"
"Quickly stop!"
"It's a waste for Enlightenment Fruits to fall into your hands!"
As voices like heavenly might descended, three ancient figures appeared in the sky a hundred meters in front of Ye Ming and the others.
Walking on air!
As if on solid ground!
These elders, without exception, had all reached the Martial God realm.
"Heavens! Three... Three Martial Gods!"
"I... I'm seeing a Martial God for the first time! This pressure is truly terrifying!"
"As expected of the core circle! So shocking!"
"Hmph! Finally, some Martial Gods have appeared! If they were allowed to continue wasting the remaining Enlightenment Fruits, it would truly be an outrage to both gods and men!"
"Indeed! They don't deserve Enlightenment Fruits at all!"
"..."
Seeing the sudden appearance of the three Martial Gods, Xi Yao finally came to her senses.
But when she thought about how she had almost swallowed an Enlightenment Fruit just moments ago, she found it almost unbelievable.
"What? We obtained these Enlightenment Fruits, and how we choose to handle them doesn't require your consent, does it?"
Facing the three Martial Gods, Ye Ming casually scratched his ear, showing no sign of pressure at all.
"Young man! Let this old man advise you, don't be too arrogant in your dealings! Otherwise..." one of the three Martial Gods, an elder in purple robes, said with narrowed eyes, "you might bring trouble upon yourself?"
In his cloudy eyes, two cold killing intents flickered.
"Trouble?"
Hearing the threatening words, Ye Ming's lips curved slightly, and that familiar wicked and charming smile reappeared. He glanced at them faintly and said, "That's perfect. I'd like to see what kind of trouble it is?"
As he spoke, Ye Ming took the Enlightenment Fruit from Du Yuemian's hand, smiled at Xi Yao, and said,
"Miss Xi Yao, could you please open your mouth!"
"???"
Looking at the earnest young man before her, Xi Yao was somewhat bewildered.
Even at this point, he still wanted to treat the Enlightenment Fruit as fruit and waste it?
She was at a loss!
"Kid! You dare!"
Seeing Ye Ming's provocation, the three Martial Gods' eyes narrowed, and the overwhelming pressure erupted from them.
Feeling the suffocating power, the onlookers' faces turned pale, and they quickly retreated.
Fearing being caught in the crossfire.
That was the power of Martial Gods, something they could not withstand.
"Kid! I'll give you one last chance, hand over the Enlightenment Fruit in your hand! Otherwise, you will bleed to death in this very spot!"
"Hmph! Not only that! You and that girl will also have to come with us! Otherwise, don't blame us for being ruthless!"
"This is our final restraint!"
The three elders stepped forward simultaneously, and with the superposition of their Martial God pressures, the entire space became heavy and oppressive, as if filled with lead.
Hearing these words, Ye Ming's smile not only didn't fade but even deepened.
"Miss Xi Yao! Open your mouth!"
His stance suggested he would not rest until the Enlightenment Fruit was in her mouth!
"I..."
Looking at the Enlightenment Fruit at her lips, Xi Yao felt that whether she opened her mouth or not was a difficult choice.
Seeing Ye Ming's obstinacy, the three Martial Gods were furious.
"You're seeking death!"
And just as they were about to forcefully seize Ye Ming, a melodious and gentle, yet slightly cold voice suddenly rang out in the air.
"Yao'er! You should try the taste of that Enlightenment Fruit!"