To completely tame it, making it willingly obey commands, will likely require some time and effort.

Buzz!

As the Divine Sense imprint formed within the Sea of Consciousness of the Second-stage Spirit Worm, its body suddenly shook, then returned to calm.

After placing the Divine Sense imprint, Xu Ping quietly observed the still unconscious Second-stage Spirit Worm, his hands swiftly forming Magic Techniques.

In an instant, spiritual lights flickered in the cultivation room, and the densely packed restriction talisman patterns on the Second-stage Spirit Worm's body melted away like ice meeting warm sunlight.

"Hiss!"

At the moment the restriction talisman patterns disappeared, the Second-stage Spirit Worm let out a low and instinctive hiss.

Then, it slowly opened its eyes, and as its muddled gaze took in the surroundings, a flicker of panic and alertness crossed its eyes.

Almost instinctively, it twisted its body, a strong green glow emanating from its skin as its fine scales rubbed against each other, producing a rustling sound.

In its panic, the Second-stage Spirit Worm crashed directly into the blue stone floor of the cultivation room.

However, Xu Ping had anticipated this.

"Hmmph!"

At the moment of the Spirit Worm's movement, Xu Ping coldly snorted, and his Divine Sense moved, causing the freshly planted Divine Sense imprint in the Second-stage Spirit Worm's Sea of Consciousness to tremble fiercely.

Instantly, the Spirit Worm felt as if thousands of steel needles were simultaneously piercing its Sea of Consciousness, and the intense pain rendered its body rigid, soon after it started convulsing uncontrollably.

"Clack, clack!"

The hundreds of sharp teeth hidden deep within the Spirit Worm's oral cavity frantically opened and closed, producing a tooth-grinding sound.

Its scale-covered body twisted into various bizarre arcs on the blue stone floor, trying to escape this sudden pain.

But Xu Ping did not relent, coldly watching the Spirit Worm's struggles, imposing pain repeatedly through the Divine Sense imprint.

After several rounds, the Spirit Worm finally realized its resistance was futile.

Its once wild and defiant gaze gradually dimmed, replaced with deep fear and hopelessness.

After yet another bout of agonizing torture, the Spirit Worm finally quieted down.

It gasped heavily, its body trembling slightly, lying prone on the ground without attempting to flee.

At this moment, it understood its current predicament.

Xu Ping watched the quietened Spirit Worm with a slight emotion stirring in his heart.

He eased the pressure from his Divine Sense, releasing a signal of comfort.

As the sense of pain continuously waned, the Spirit Worm slowly lifted its head, now looking at Xu Ping with a degree of caution, as if fearful of angering this terrifying human once more.

Its face showed a fawning smile.

"This Second-stage Spirit Worm... submitting too quickly, isn't it?"

Seeing this scene, Xu Ping felt extremely surprised.

He had originally prepared for a prolonged battle, yet it surrendered so easily?

Though it was merely a preliminary submission, the result was far beyond his expectations.

"Moreover... this Second-stage Spirit Worm seems somewhat different."

Xu Ping's gaze slowly settled on the Second-stage Spirit Worm now gently nudging his pant leg with its head.

The Second-stage Spirit Worm keenly sensed Xu Ping's incoming gaze, quickly lifting its head.

Its face immediately displayed a flattering and ingratiating smile, entirely resembling a sycophant.

Xu Ping...

Always felt...

The look on the Second-stage Spirit Worm... he had seen somewhere before.

"Achoo!"

Meanwhile, the Waterfield Mouse busily working in the spiritual field sneezed again.

"Could it be... good things come in pairs?"

The Waterfield Mouse rubbed its nose, its face joyous.

"Seems like the master sees how hard I've been working recently and plans to reward me?"

The more the Waterfield Mouse thought, the happier it became, cheerfully anticipating the upcoming bounty.

Originally planning to slack off, it energetically resumed its work.

...

Inside the cultivation room.

"The intelligence of this Second-stage Spirit Worm might be far superior to that of typical Second-stage Demon Beasts."

Xu Ping noted the highly human-like expression on the Second-stage Spirit Worm's face, silently musing.

Having slain numerous Second-stage Demon Beasts, Xu Ping naturally knew the usual intelligence of such beasts was far from reaching this level.

Moreover, the intelligence of Second-stage Spirit Worms was typically lower than that of average Second-stage Demon Beasts.

But now, it seemed its intelligence was only slightly inferior to the Waterfield Mouse capable of transmitting messages through Divine Sense.

"Interesting."

Xu Ping's lips curved slightly, revealing a strong sense of curiosity, his eyes filled with exploratory light.

Clearly, something unusual might have happened to this Second-stage Spirit Worm, leading to its distinctiveness.

Perhaps it had consumed remarkable spiritual treasures?

Or maybe it possessed impressive innate talents similar to the Waterfield Mouse?

Seeing Xu Ping sport such an expression, the Second-stage Spirit Worm's previously flattering look froze instantly.

For some reason, it felt uneasy.

"Could it be that my performance wasn't up to par?"

The Second-stage Spirit Worm wondered, "Should I behave even more ingratiatingly?"

At that moment.

"Open your mouth!"

Xu Ping's commanding voice suddenly sounded.

Upon hearing this, a trace of hesitation appeared in the Second-stage Spirit Worm's eyes, yet ultimately it slowly opened its mouth.

For its own life's sake, it better comply obediently.

Seeing the Second-stage Spirit Worm able to comprehend his command, Xu Ping nodded in satisfaction.

Then, with a flick of his fingers, a grey Pill transformed into a streak of light, entering the Second-stage Spirit Worm's mouth.

"Gulp!"

Accompanied by the motion in the Second-stage Spirit Worm's throat, that grey Pill slid down its throat, slowly settling into its stomach.

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