Feng Yongrui did not have to stay curious for too long, because he soon met Jin Ling. It was actually a coincidence. Feng Yongrui was walking back to his room one night when he came across two people who were talking in the corridor.
The first person was none other than Salron, while the second one was referred to as Jin Ling. Seeing that it was the "infamous" Jin Ling, Feng Yongrui slowed his steps and and looked at Jin Ling.
Jin Ling was part of the Orc Clan, so he had greenish skin and lower canines that bulged out of his mouth like a boar's tusks. However, the more Feng Yongrui looked at Jin Ling, the more he felt strange... It was an uneasy feeling inside his heart that made his stomach churn...
"Host, there's something wrong with this person," the System warned.
Feng Yongrui agreed. There was definitely something off about him, but what was it....?
"Oh!" Feng Yongrui almost let out an audible gasp. No wonder he felt it was so strange...
Jin Ling's body had traces of pure aura! Feng Yongrui blinked a few times, but he could not see anything else. Quickly, Feng Yongrui bought an item from the System that would allow him to see the true state of things.
When he used the item, Feng Yongrui almost let out a scream. Jin Ling was no orc! He was... from the Cloud Realm!
***
While Feng Yongrui was still reeling from the shock, Chen Longfei, his "Boss", was holding a fruit on the palms of his hand. The fruit's skin was a beautiful blend of orange, yellow, and pinkish hues.
Under the bright light, Chen Longfei could see the lovely color of the fruit that reminded him of peaches. Although it seemed like a peach, this fruit was actually more precious than peaches.
This fruit was none other than the Dreamy Fiopaya, an exotic fruit that grew in the most mysterious environment. The Dreamy Fiopaya was not exclusive to the Phantom Realm, but it was so rare to get because of three reasons.
1) No one knew exactly where or how to plant these fruits.
2) The Dreamy Fiopaya could not be eaten naturally -- it had to undergo extensive processing before it could be eaten safely. If someone ate the Dreamy Fiopaya without processing it, he or she would die -- there were no exceptions, even if you had strong magical prowess, you had no chance of surviving.
3) The Dreamy Fiopaya was known for having healing and strengthening properties, not only for demons, but also for immortals.
Chen Longfei looked at the fruit and recalled his mother's words. The Nephilim were half-gods, and so for them, it didn't matter whether the Dreamy Fiopaya had been processed or not. The Nephilim were able to eat the Dreamy Fiopaya without any repercussions.
So, if he wanted to test whether Feng Yongrui was a Nephilim or not, all he had to do was make Feng Yongrui see the fruit and eat it. There were three possibilities.
If Feng Yongrui didn't dare to eat it, that meant that he wasn't that stupid, because he still knew that eating the Dreamy Fiopaya as it is would kill him.
If Feng Yongrui ate the fruit and died, that means he wasn't a Nephilim, and he was stupid.
If Feng Yongrui ate the fruit and he was fine, then he was definitely a Nephilim, albeit a naive and stupid one.
This was the plan that Chen Longfei and his mother had come up with. Chen Longfei had already instructed the Jade Blade to sneakily give the fruit to Feng Yongrui and watch him eat it.
Although giving the fruit to Feng Yongrui felt like a waste (after all, this fruit was rare and precious), Chen Longfei decided it was worth it. After all, if one fruit could prove that Feng Yongrui was a Nephilim, weren't his gains more than his losses?
Chen Longfei couldn't help smiling. He was excited to see the results...
***
Feng Yongrui had returned to his room, feeling rather starstruck. Jin Ling was from the Cloud Realm! What was someone from the Cloud Realm doing here?
Feng Yongrui quickly consulted the System, asking if there was anyone with the name of 'Jin Ling' in the original timeline.
"Host, as I have said before, the information we have about this world isn't that much," the System complained. "After all, this world was meant to be easy and laid back..."
Feng Yongrui rolled his eyes. Since when was this world 'easy'?
"Hurry and check if there's anyone with that name!" Feng Yongrui commanded.
The System pouted and searched through the information it had.
"Well... there is a mention about him," the System said.
"...And?" Feng Yongrui asked.
"He's... He's your rival," the System said.
Feng Yongrui furrowed his brows.
"Why were you hesitating?" Feng Yongrui asked.
"Nothing, Host."
Feng Yongrui sighed and decided to drop the matter for now. Anyway, Jin Ling was his rival? His rival in what? His rival in... spying?!
Feng Yongrui's eyes widened. If Jin Ling was his rival, didn't that mean Jin Ling was also a spy? But whose spy was he...?
"No..." Feng Yongrui muttered. "I have to tell my Boss about it!"
***
The next day, Feng Yongrui woke up and got out of bed as usual. However, when he opened his bedroom door, he saw a pile of fruits on a platter. There was a small note, saying those fruits were from a secret admirer.
When Feng Yongrui read the words 'secret admirer', he couldn't help laughing.
A secret admirer? Who would secretly admire him?
"Oh my~" the System's voice sounded inside his head.
"Who is this person who has no taste? How could they like someone like you?" the System teased.
Feng Yongrui rolled his eyes, bent down to take the platter, and brought it inside his room. He would have the fruits later -- for now, he wanted to have breakfast.
Feng Yongrui went about his day as usual, and when night time came, he returned to his room, exhausted. It was then that he noticed the plate of fruits on his desk.
Feng Yongrui chuckled and sat down. Well, after one whole day of hard work, it was time to treat himself with some fruits.
Feng Yongrui looked at the variety of fruits. There were some apples, oranges, bananas, a black-looking fruit reminiscent of grapes, and a peach. Feng Yongrui ate one apple and patted his stomach. He only had space for one more fruit... which one should he pick?
"I'll go with the peach," Feng Yongrui decided. He took a big bite and chewed on the "peach". However, after some time, Feng Yongrui furrowed his brows.
"What kind of peach is this?" he muttered. "Doesn't taste that good... Seems a bit weird..."
After eating about half of the peach, Feng Yongrui felt a strange sensation inside his stomach. It was as if small, ice-cold metal blades were piercing his insides. Feng Yongrui doubled over in pain and clutched his stomach, but the pain did not subside.
"System...." Feng Yongrui gritted out his teeth and called out inside his mind.
"H-Host, calm down, don't panic... This... what's happening?!" the System cried.
"I'm the one who should be asking you!" Feng Yongrui said, gritting his teeth.
"Uhm, uhm, I should probably report to the higher ups -- No, I should just tell my friends. No, what should I do?!" the System panicked.
"Get me... something to expel poison or make the pain go away!" Feng Yongrui hissed.
"Ah, yes, yes... Host, are you willing to spend 20 points on an 'All Cure'?" the System asked.
"'All Cure'...?" Feng Yongrui echoed.
"Yes, Host! Hurry and buy it before you die!" the System yelled.
"If you die before the mission is completed, I won't get my bonus!!" the System shrieked.
Feng Yongrui rolled his eyes, bought the 'All Cure', and immediately felt the pain subside. Feng Yongrui sighed in relief. When the pain struck him, all he could think of was how terrible it was...
Thankfully, he bought the All Cure...
"Was that 'All Cure' some type of medicine, System?" Feng Yongrui asked. When he used the 'All Cure', he didn't even drink anything. He simply clicked on it in his mind...
"That was a type of medicine, Host," the System replied, slightly out of breath. "But that was just a one-time-use item."
Feng Yongrui nodded his head. "I see..."
Feng Yongrui looked at the half-eaten peach in his hand. Although the peach didn't taste that good, he wasn't one to waste food, so Feng Yongrui finished the rest of the fruit, drank some water, and went to bed.
***
Feng Yongrui: *finds a plate of fruit*
Feng Yongrui: Oh, this is from my secret admirer... I wonder who likes me...
Secret-admirer-Jade-Blade: =_= I don't like you, this is just my job.
***
Feng Yongrui: I'm full, so I can only eat one more fruit. Which one should I pick?
Secret-admirer-Jade-Blade: Pick the "peach"! Pick the "peach"! PICK THE PEACH!!!