Chapter Twenty-Six Mysterious Fruit, Melting Gold Bars

　　Fang Yichen stood beneath the fruit tree, looking up. The branches of the tree were thick and sturdy, like a giant's strong arms supporting a lush, vibrant world. 　　The entire tree towered high, at least several meters tall, resembling an imposing giant standing firmly on the land.　　Its massive roots twisted and intertwined like ancient dragons. 　　Some of the roots were exposed above the ground, winding and stretching before diving deep underground, showing the passage of time and its resilience.　　On the thick branches, fruits hung in abundance, weighing the branches down so much that the lowest ones nearly touched the ground. 　　With a simple reach, Fang Yichen could easily pluck the tempting fruits.　　These fruits were slightly larger than eggs, oval-shaped, translucent orange-yellow, and exuded a captivating luster.　　They didn’t look like small, round oranges or tangerines but more like pears or apples, quietly hanging on the branches, as if they had been waiting for countless years.　　The orchard stretched along the riverbank, thriving vigorously, with over a thousand trees in sight. 　　The lush scenery resembled a green sea, dotted with orange-yellow specks that were especially pleasing to the eye, lifting one’s spirits.　　Curiosity and anticipation glea