"Yaya not only returned to Tier One Perfection this time but also transformed into a Yang Fire Crow, with a skyrocketing combat power..."

"The efforts and dedication put into cultivating the Fire Spirit Grass and experimenting with Fire Spirit Honey have finally paid off, even yielding unexpected results..."

"Now that the Yang Fire Crow's power has exceeded expectations, it's time to immediately start investigating the hidden secrets underground where the Blood Ginseng grows..."

"Then, I can also rent a better Spiritual Land to do some Farming and develop the bee colony. By then, I can calmly brew Fire Ginseng Honey and Fire Spirit Body Tempering Honey to quickly elevate my Cultivation Realm..."

Now, both Peak Seven itself and the Blood Ginseng growing area have gradually become a burden.

In the past, there was no choice, but now Qi Ping has the ability to find a better Spiritual Land.

So after Yaya transformed into a Yang Fire Crow, Qi Ping eagerly arranged to probe the secrets hidden beneath the Blood Ginseng growing area.

Previously, due to lack of sufficient strength and confidence, this matter was delayed, fearing the emergence of undefeatable enemies underground.

But now, the Li Fire Crow not only returned to a Tier One Perfection realm as expected, but has also transformed into an even stronger Yang Fire Crow!

With Yaya's current power and the bee colony that has mastered battle arrays, Qi Ping is confident in facing numerous dangers.

Seizing the opportunity, Qi Ping inspected the entire peak once more to see if anything was overlooked.

Qi Ping finally placed all the Golden Marrow Bees and the Bee King into the Spirit Beast Bag.

"There is nothing overlooked anymore; combat preparations and escape routes are all planned out. Once Yaya is familiar with its newfound power, we can begin with peace of mind..."

"The clothes on my body should also be stowed in the Storage Bag and let part of the bee colony carry them away..."

After confirming nothing was missed, Qi Ping had a squad composed of High-speed Ring-cutting Bees, Ink Armor Bees, and Highly Poisonous Bees escort the Storage Bag and Spirit Beast Bag to a designated hiding spot.

This was a very deep underground cave, ensuring the safety of Qi Ping's belongings.

After seeing the bee squad take away his possessions, Qi Ping could finally relax, with no further worries!

...

About half an hour later, the sun gradually intensified, its scorching golden rays once again bathing the land.

To ensure adequate sunlight exposure, Qi Ping also cleared away a few obstructive branches.

Under the sunlight, surrounded by the Power of the Great Sun, this environment is ideal for Yaya to battle.

The only thing Qi Ping regretted was that Yaya was still far from awakening the Great Sun Body. Otherwise, if it could harness the Power of the Great Sun to amplify itself during combat, its combat power could rise even further.

In addition, a group of nearly two thousand High-speed Ring-cutting Bees, Ink Armor Bees, and Highly Poisonous Bees formed an enormous battle array, surrounding the Blood Ginseng growing area.

If enemies appeared, they could besiege and attack, or disperse and retreat to preserve their living forces as much as possible.

After waiting for a moment, Yaya swooped down like an eagle to perch on Qi Ping's shoulder.

"How is it? Are you ready?"

Qi Ping turned to look at this lively creature.

"Caw caw... (Don't worry, no matter the enemy, Yaya will bear it upfront for you!)"

"No rush, let the bee colony scout the way first. After figuring out what's inside, then decide whether to fight or flee. Later, you stay with me from afar. If an unbeatable enemy emerges, we must retreat immediately. You're the most conspicuous target, so under no circumstances should you act rashly..."

Qi Ping seriously advised Yaya, as this fellow seemed reckless, and Qi Ping didn't want anything to happen to it.

Qi Ping had already sent away the colony's living forces, so even if the entire army here perished, it would just be a significant loss. Given time, it could eventually recover and grow stronger.

But if something were to happen to Yaya, it would be truly irreplaceable.

The shared Yang Fire Body talent would also vanish completely; although the realm and insights stayed intact, making further progress would not be as easy. Contracting a new Animal Companion again might not guarantee the acquisition of suitable cultivation talent, as a 99% success still bears a chance of failure.

So no matter what, Qi Ping would not risk letting Yaya come to harm.

"Caw caw... (Alright! I'll listen to the boss!)"

Thinking of retreat before things even start isn't in its nature.

However, since the boss has given the word, Yaya had to heed it.

"Right, you go hide in that position at the back first. If I say run, you immediately use the trees' cover to escape swiftly, trying your best to keep your form hidden..."

"Yes, boss!"

After saying this, Yaya followed Qi Ping's instructions and flew to a distant spot to hide.

Once Qi Ping saw that Yaya was concealed, he too transformed into an Ink Armor Bee and hid far away.

At the same time, Qi Ping also arranged for some Ink Armor Bees, Highly Poisonous Bees, and High-speed Ring-cutting Bees to hide similarly in the distance, reducing his distinctiveness.

If any danger arose, the Ink Armor Bees, with their high defense, could shield against attacks. Halfway through his retreat, Qi Ping could also seize the opportunity to change into a High-speed Ring-cutting Bee form, confusing sights while increasing speed of escape.

In a word: stable

In Qi Ping's code of conduct, survival comes first to seek longevity, hence prioritizing personal safety above all...

Once everything was ready, Qi Ping wasted no time and immediately issued the order:

"Bee Bee Legion, heed the command, start digging!"

"Buzz buzz... (Yes, boss!)"

At Qi Ping's command, hundreds of bees sprang into action.

The Earth Cavity Golden Marrow Bees were naturally adept at digging, and for late-Tier One mutant bee species, excavation was no challenge.

The soil of the Blood Ginseng growing area was swiftly cleared away at a visible pace, soon forming a large pit.

Initially, nothing seemed out of the ordinary, but as they dug down to five meters, a faint unusual scent began to emerge, and the Spiritual Qi in the soil started to thicken noticeably.

Qi Ping couldn't help but feel a bit tense.

After reaching ten meters, the density of Spiritual Qi in the soil was no less than some Spiritual Lands, and the bee colony detected a whiff of the unusual aura by then.

As details of the underground situation reached Qi Ping, he realized the truth hidden beneath was soon to surface.

"Keep digging!" Qi Ping ordered, while his mind gradually tightened with anticipation.

The bee colony, following the command, continued its excavation.

Before long, all the soil was suddenly hollowed out, revealing a mysterious underground cavern the size of a human. The Spiritual Qi and that extraordinary scent emanated from within it.

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