Chapter 394: The Fruit That Enhances Perception

Seeing Ning Yiyi’s frightened expression, Lin Mohan suddenly burst into laughter, “I was just messing with you!”

Realizing she had been tricked, Ning Yiyi pouted, “Sister Mohan, you’re bullying me.”

Lin Mohan giggled, “My teacher said killing the animals here increases the difficulty later on. Too many, and it could get dangerous.”

Ning Yiyi frowned, “But my grandfather said this place is safe.”

Lin Mohan nodded, “It is—unless you go looking for trouble.”

That much was true.

Lin Moyu noticed that the unique auras on some people had grown stronger, a sign they had killed many creatures. Strangely, though the energy of the slain creatures clung to them, they remained oblivious.

Ignoring the plight of others, Lin Moyu focused his spirit force, carefully avoiding stepping on anything. After a while, they found themselves alone in the woods.

Lin Mohan retrieved a Bagua Compass—the same one Lin Moyu had seen before—adjusted it, then pointed in a specific direction, “Let’s go this way.”

Mo Yun raised an eyebrow, “What’s the difference?”

Lin Mohan explained, “If we take this route, we’ll reach a cave. Beyond it lies an orchard.”

Ning Yiyi frowned, “Isn’t there an orchard beyond the mountains?”

Lin Mohan shook her head, “No, no, no. That one’s different.” She kept them in suspense and led the way.

Changing direction, they quickly disappeared into the woods.

Lin Moyu remained vigilant, occasionally warning them about small, easily overlooked insects, while Lin Mohan adjusted their route using the Bagua Compass. Unlike the others who took direct paths, their roundabout journey caused them to lag behind.

Yet, Lin Mohan remained unhurried, and Mo Yun followed patiently. Ning Yiyi, meanwhile, was busy showering Lin Mohan with flattery, affectionately calling her “Sister Mohan,” leaving Lin Moyu somewhat neglected.

Lin Moyu said nothing—he knew the Bagua Compass in his sister’s hands was no ordinary item.

After 10 full hours, they finally arrived at the mountain’s base. By then, others were already nearing the summit, their silhouettes faintly visible through the mist.

Lin Mohan studied the Bagua Compass once more, leading them along the mountain’s base until they discovered a hidden entrance—narrow enough for only one person to pass at a time.

One by one, they slipped inside. Soon, the passage opened up, revealing a breathtaking sight.

Nestled within the belly of the mountain was a lush orchard, its fruit trees thriving. The plump, bright red fruits glistened with juicy ripeness, looking irresistibly delicious.

Lin Mohan spoke up, “My teacher told me that the fruits in the ancestral land are divided into grades. The ones here are the highest grade, with the best effects.”

Mo Xinghe had been vague about the fruits’ effects, only advising him to eat as many as he could—within his limit. But what exactly that limit was remained unknown.

“I’ll test one first.” Lin Moyu said quietly.

If anything went wrong, he had Damage Transfer to ensure his safety.

He cast the Detection spell first.

[High-rank Fruit]

Beyond its name, the spell revealed nothing.

Reaching out, he plucked one and took a bite.

Juicy. Sweet.

Instantly, a memory surfaced—his past obsession with Desert Fruit. Back then, he had reset the dungeon countless times to find them. Thinking about it now, he had been quite crazy.

The juice melted in his throat, spreading through his body like a warm current.

Then—his entire body trembled.

A chilling sensation rushed over him as if all his strength was draining away, leaving him no different from an ordinary person.

Heart pounding, Lin Moyu immediately checked his attributes.

[Name: Lin Moyu]

[Class: Necrolord (unique)

[Level: 45 (2.13%)]

[Strength (sealed): 100]

[Agility (sealed): 100]

[Spirit (sealed): 100]

[Physique (sealed): 100]

[Skill (sealed): None]

Lin Mohan noticed his expression, “Moyu, what’s wrong?”

Lin Moyu exhaled sharply, “My attributes and skills… they’ve been sealed.”

“Ah?!”

The others were stunned. How could this happen? Was it because of the fruit?

Lin Moyu pondered for a moment. Then, a thought struck him. Without hesitation, he ate the remaining half of the fruit.

A surge of energy coursed through him.

After inspecting himself, he saw his four attributes had doubled—now reaching 200.

Intrigued, he grabbed another fruit and devoured it. This time, his attributes shot up to 400.

Each fruit granted a total of 800 attribute points, evenly distributed among his four attributes.

Now he understood—this was why Mo Xinghe had told him to eat as many fruits as possible. The more he consumed, the stronger he would become, preparing him for the next stage.

However, logic dictated there had to be a limit. It couldn’t be infinite.

Lin Moyu voiced his thoughts, and Lin Mohan smiled, “Moyu, you’re absolutely right.”

Ning Yiyi blinked in surprise, “Sister Mohan, you knew about this all along?”

Lin Mohan chuckled, “Of course! Do you think I’d let Moyu eat something I wasn’t sure about?”

Lin Moyu sighed helplessly. Great—his sister had played him again.

Lin Mohan giggled, “Come on, everyone, eat up! These are the highest-rank fruits—far better than the ones outside, and with fewer side effects.”

Ning Yiyi tilted her head, “Side effects?”

Lin Mohan nodded, “Yes. If you eat too many, you’ll feel full.”

That counted as a side effect? Wasn’t that just how food worked?

Ning Yiyi patted her small belly, “No worries, I can eat a lot!”

With that, she pounced like a kitten, plucked a fruit, and took big, eager bites, “It’s so sweet! Delicious!”

Mo Yun, on the other hand, was much more refined, eating slowly and elegantly.

Lin Mohan picked a fruit as well, chewing leisurely, “The more you raise your attributes now, the better you’ll be prepared for the next stage. And besides the four visible attributes, there’s also a hidden one. You can’t increase it with those lower-rank fruits—only these higher-rank ones can do that.”

Mo Yun raised an eyebrow. “A hidden attribute?”

Lin Mohan chuckled. “Yes. It’s called perception.”

Perception? None of them had ever heard of it before.

Mo Yun and Ning Yiyi exchanged puzzled looks. If they didn’t know about it, that meant their families were unaware of it as well.

Lin Mohan smiled, “Perception has always existed, but it’s rarely used in normal situations. Let me give you an example—why do some people awaken talents the moment they awaken their class, while others don’t? Why can two people with the same skill, level, and attributes have completely different combat power? And why do some reach level 89 and ascend to the God-level, while others only become false God-level powerhouses?”

She paused for dramatical effect before continuing, “The answer is perception. Perception plays a crucial role in all of this, but things that can enhance it are extremely rare. These fruits are one of the few known ways to boost it. So take advantage of this opportunity—eat as much as you can.”

Ning Yiyi’s big eyes sparkled with admiration, “Sister Mohan, you’re amazing! How do you know all this?”

Lin Mohan smiled, “My teacher told me. But keep it a secret, okay?”

Mo Yun nodded, “I won’t tell a soul.”

Ning Yiyi patted her chest, “I swear I won’t say a word!”

At this time, Lin Moyu asked, “Sister, what kind of person is your teacher?”

He was especially curious about this sole half-step Transcendent God-level powerhouse of the human race.

Lin Mohan smile softly, “My teacher is a great person—other than being a bit strict, he’s practically perfect.”

Lin Moyu was surprised. Such high praise from his sister was rare. Though he was curious, he didn’t press further. As long as this powerhouse treated his sister well, that was enough for him.

Deep in thought, Lin Moyu realized just how critical perception was.

In his view, talent awakening and class sublimation were secondary. The true role of perception likely lay in God-level ascension.

Why were there so many peak-level class users, yet so few who became God-level powerhouses? It had to be tied to perception.

Lin Moyu resolved to eat as many fruits as possible, aiming to strengthen this invisible but essential attribute.