Chapter 221 Everyone's Surprise

Chapter 221 Everyone's Surprise

After she finished speaking, she paused deliberately, making everyone tense. Was there some unexpected twist?

After a moment, she continued, "It was Thomas who gave me the Deer Fruit. It saved my life."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed like a close call, but everything turned out fine.

Mary smiled, "Not only that, the Deer Fruit completely transformed my physical strength. Look, my speed is now beyond imagination."

With that, she moved swiftly around the cave, creating a breeze that made everyone feel like they were seeing things. Mary’s movements were too fast to follow.

Amanda then noticed the change in George. His once brown fur had turned a dazzling golden color.

His eyes now shone with a sharper intelligence, as if he could see through everything. Amanda was secretly amazed. So, Thomas and his team had indeed gained powerful abilities.

What she didn’t know was that Thomas and his team had endured immense suffering to achieve these physical changes, a near-death experience.

Thomas carefully took out two Deer Fruits from his backpack and handed them to Karen and Sita.

"Thanks for looking after Amanda and the others these past days. Consider these Deer Fruits a token of my appreciation, a reward for you," he said sincerely.

Sita looked at the Deer Fruit in her hand, full of curiosity and anticipation. She turned to Mary and asked, "Mary, is it okay to eat this now?"

Mary quickly shook her head, blushing slightly, "You can’t just eat this fruit casually. Its side effects are terrifying."

"After eating it, your body feels like it’s burning in flames, and your bones feel like they’re melting. The pain is unbearable, and you’ll be unconscious for a whole day."

"You must choose the right time to eat it."

She was secretly relieved that Thomas had taken the risk when she was poisoned; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

At the same time, she didn’t want others to try it lightly, as the experience was too unforgettable.

Especially since Thomas had seen her body when she lost consciousness, which made her feel a bit shy and embarrassed.

Thomas felt the same way. Unless absolutely necessary, he didn’t want Amanda to eat the Deer Fruit. But deep down, he was curious to see what Amanda would look like after eating it.

If Amanda ate the Deer Fruit, wouldn’t he benefit from it? Her body was definitely more attractive than Mary’s.

Thomas quickly shook his head, dismissing the wicked thought.

Karen took the Deer Fruit, examined it carefully, and then put it away safely.

She was filled with curiosity about Thomas and Mary’s adventures and wanted to see their changes firsthand before deciding to eat the fruit herself.

So, she suggested, "Let’s go to the camp. I want to see how powerful you’ve become." Everyone nodded in agreement.

At the camp, the atmosphere became tense yet full of anticipation. Mary and George stood in the center, exchanging a smile.

Mary crouched down and patted George’s head, then the two of them dashed out.

Mary’s feet seemed to barely touch the ground as she moved swiftly through the camp, her figure a blur, leaving only a faint trace behind.

George was equally impressive, his golden fur shining in the sunlight as he kept up with Mary.

Every leap and turn was filled with power and agility.

They were like a whirlwind, rushing past everyone, the wind they stirred making the leaves rustle.

Everyone watched in awe, their mouths agape, eyes wide with shock and disbelief.

They had never seen such incredible speed, far beyond human and animal limits. Mary had never been this fast before.

Amanda was stunned by the scene before her, taking a while to snap out of it.

She turned to Thomas, her eyes full of anticipation, and asked, "Thomas, is this the power of the Deer Fruit? What’s your ability?"

Thomas raised his chin slightly, his expression calm, and said, "You’ll see in a moment."

His eyes showed confidence and composure, as if displaying his power was an easy task. He needed to control his strength carefully.

Soon, Mary and George slowed down and stopped. Mary was slightly out of breath but had an excited smile on her face.

She held George and stood aside, waiting quietly with everyone else for Thomas’s performance.

Thomas walked slowly to a huge rock in the center of the camp.

He took a deep breath, gathering all his strength into his right fist. His eyes became focused and determined, staring intently at the rock.

He squatted slightly, using his waist to power his arm, muscles tensing, veins bulging, every muscle containing immense power.

With a loud shout, his voice thundered through the camp, making everyone’s ears ring.

He swung his fist with a force that cut through the air, smashing into the rock.

A loud explosion-like sound echoed, making the ground tremble slightly.

The impact compressed the surrounding air, creating a visible shockwave that spread outwards.

Everyone was pushed back by the shockwave, their faces full of fear and amazement.

The rock, under Thomas’s punch, shattered instantly, turning into countless fragments that flew in all directions.

Some small stones even embedded themselves in nearby tree trunks, showing the punch’s immense power.

The once solid, immovable rock was now in pieces, leaving only a shallow crater.

Everyone was stunned, eyes wide with surprise.

They stared at Thomas and the now-gone rock, speechless.

They couldn’t believe their eyes. A punch that shattered such a huge rock—what kind of power was this?

It was beyond their understanding, filling them with awe and admiration.

Mary knew this was Thomas using minimal strength. The most impressive was a punch with the power of a bomb, just a light punch breaking the rock wall.

She was the most surprised, knowing this was just a small demonstration.

Amanda looked at Thomas with starry eyes, full of admiration and excitement. She said, "Thomas, you’re amazing! I really like you!"

Her voice trembled with excitement, hands clasped tightly, trying to contain her inner thrill.

Mary smiled at Amanda’s reaction. She knew Amanda was now completely won over by Thomas.

Amanda didn’t think much. She never knew what it felt like to love someone or liked talking to men.

But Thomas was too charming, already perfect, and now even more so. She felt breathless with excitement.

Amanda thought, this was the man worthy of her—handsome, versatile, and powerful. Who wouldn’t like such an excellent man?