Just a moment later, under the powerful digestive ability of the Second-stage Spirit Worm, the gray Pill began to melt rapidly.

The medicinal power surged like a torrential tide, instantly erupting from its abdomen and spreading throughout its entire body at a rapid speed.

Feeling the medicinal power surging like a flood inside, the blood-red pupils of the Second-stage Spirit Worm involuntarily revealed an uncontrollable look of delight.

"In the future, as long as you behave, you will naturally not be short of Pills," Xu Ping said calmly, his tone indifferent.

First a bit of intimidation, then timely rewards, this tactic, though old-fashioned, works surprisingly well.

As for why its intelligence is so high, Xu Ping is not in a hurry, there's plenty of time to explore this slowly in the future.

Upon hearing Xu Ping's words, the Second-stage Spirit Worm hurriedly nodded, its head shaking like a rattle.

At this moment, its face was even more filled with a fawning and flattering expression, almost overflowing.

'If I can often taste this gray but amazingly potent stuff in the future, it seems submitting to this person isn't too much of a loss.'

Suddenly, the Second-stage Spirit Worm seemed to think of something, urgently swinging its tail, jumping up and down in front of Xu Ping, gesturing frantically.

"You... what are you doing?"

Watching its current gesturing movements, Xu Ping couldn't help but frown and asked in confusion.

The Second-stage Spirit Worm saw that Xu Ping did not understand and immediately panicked.

Not only did it increase the strength of its tail gestures, but it also kept "hissing" non-stop, trying in every possible way to make Xu Ping understand its intention.

Xu Ping frowned even more tightly, then moved his Divine Sense to communicate with the Divine Sense imprint of the Second-stage Spirit Worm's Sea of Consciousness.

After a while.

With the help of the Divine Sense imprint, Xu Ping managed with difficulty to understand what the Second-stage Spirit Worm wanted to convey.

He frowned slightly and asked, "Are you saying there's something good hidden under Spirit Void Peak?"

"But that good thing is guarded by a group of extraordinarily fierce creatures?"

The Second-stage Spirit Worm's eyes lit up, nodding frantically.

Xu Ping already had some idea in mind, and then asked, "Have you eaten that thing before?"

The Second-stage Spirit Worm nodded without hesitation.

Now recalling that taste, it couldn't help but start drooling.

"You've eaten it?"

A thought crossed Xu Ping's mind, and he couldn't help but speculate, 'The Second-stage Spirit Worm's intelligence is so high, perhaps it's due to consuming that good thing.'

Something that can enhance a Demon Beast's intelligence is surely incredibly precious.

Thinking of this, Xu Ping's mind became active.

"What exactly does that good thing look like, describe it in detail," Xu Ping immediately ordered.

However, upon hearing this request, the Second-stage Spirit Worm suddenly became troubled. It tilted its head, racking its brains, but had no idea how to describe it and twisted its body anxiously.

Seeing this, Xu Ping thought for a moment and changed the question: "After eating that good thing, did you feel like you became smarter and more agile than before?"

The Second-stage Spirit Worm hesitated for a moment, as if recalling the situation at the time, then slowly nodded.

It seemed that ever since it ate that delicious good thing, its mind became much sharper.

And not long after, it advanced to the Second-stage level.

"It really is!"

Xu Ping's eyes lit up, his gaze revealing excitement.

A treasure that can enhance a Demon Beast's intelligence is worth exploring.

If it's really some heaven-defying treasure, then it's a huge gain.

Although he learned from the Second-stage Spirit Worm that a group of extremely fierce creatures guards this treasure.

But in his opinion, what is very fierce for the Second-stage Spirit Worm should be manageable with his strength.

Moreover, before taking action, he can completely have the Second-stage Spirit Worm scout the way, and only after understanding the situation will he proceed.

"Understood."

Xu Ping lightly nodded, then said, "About that good thing, let's wait a while. I'll take you to explore it when the time comes."

Currently, there will definitely be cultivators from the Hundred Beasts Sect investigating around Spirit Void Peak, maybe even Golden Core middle stage cultivators coming in person.

Under such circumstances, rushing to Spirit Void Peak recklessly would be like walking into a trap.

It's better to be cautious and only go when the people from the Hundred Beasts Sect have withdrawn.

At that time, he can also have the Second-stage Spirit Worm summon all First Rank Spirit Worms inhabiting Spirit Void Peak to enhance the Spirit Vein quality of Thousand Leaves Mountain.

Hearing that it would have to wait a while before looking for the good thing, a trace of disappointment flashed through the Second-stage Spirit Worm's heart.

But it did not show any of this on its face, still maintaining a fawning smile.

"Do you know how to enhance the Spirit Vein quality?" Xu Ping suddenly asked.

The Second-stage Spirit Worm confidently nodded. Enhancing Spirit Vein quality was its specialty, practically its signature skill.

"Alright, then from now on, put your full effort into enhancing the Spirit Vein quality beneath this mountain. As long as you do it well, there will naturally be plenty of benefits for you."

Xu Ping finished speaking, nodding with satisfaction, and then walked out of the cultivation room with large strides, saying, "Come on, I'll take you to meet another companion of yours."

The Second-stage Spirit Worm quickly twisted its body, closely following behind Xu Ping.

The two of them—one human and one beast—walked out of the cultivation room and directly entered the spirit field.

"Water Lake Mouse!"

Xu Ping immediately summoned the Water Lake Mouse with a transmission of Divine Sense.

"Coming, Master."

The Water Lake Mouse ran over with a spring in its step.

However, the moment it saw the snake-like Demon Beast beside Xu Ping with a face full of fawning smiles, its expression stiffened.

"This beast is definitely my nemesis!" The Water Lake Mouse sounded a silent alarm in its heart and became wary.

At the same time, when the Second-stage Spirit Worm saw the Water Lake Mouse, it felt the same sentiment swelling within its heart.

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