Dual Cultivation: A Carefree Journey Through Another World, the Empress Falls into My Hands

Chapter 297 Strong Army and Mighty Horses

As soon as the Earth Core Fire Spirit appeared, it shouted at Chu Yunfan:

"Let's get this straight, we're partners. You can't force me to acknowledge you as my master!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Yunfan immediately replied:

"Don't worry, I won't force you. Xiao Jin can vouch for that!"

Upon hearing this answer, the flames on the Earth Core Fire Spirit flickered, as if nodding.

Immediately afterwards, the Earth Core Fire Spirit spoke again:

"I can't expose myself to the outside world easily, because many bad people will want to kidnap me."

Is there anywhere on your body where I can stay?

Upon hearing this, Chu Yunfan quickly began to think.

Given the terrifying temperature of the Earth Core Fire Spirit, it definitely cannot be placed directly on the body without it recognizing a master, otherwise it would burn Chu Yunfan to ashes.

"Unfortunately, the Nine Dragons Incense Burner was left with Consort Xiang."

Alternatively, we could let Xiao Hong stay inside the Nine Dragon Furnace!

Chu Yunfan sighed softly.

Immediately afterward, his expression changed, and he said to Xiao Hong:

"There is a sixth-order pill fire in my dantian. You can stay there!"

"Okay! Then let me in quickly."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yunfan immediately summoned his alchemical fire, then enveloped Xiao Hong in it before returning it to his dantian.

As soon as Xiao Hong entered Chu Yunfan's alchemical fire, she cheered:

"Yes, it's very comfortable here, it feels like home!"

Upon hearing Xiao Hong's words, Chu Yunfan's face flushed slightly.

The reason why Dan Huo gave Xiao Hong's family this feeling is because Chu Yunfan's Dan Huo was obtained by refining the Earth Core Fire Lotus.

Having spent countless years together, Xiao Hong and the Earth Core Fire Lotus naturally felt a familiar aura from the elixir fire, and thus developed a sense of home.

Of course, Chu Yunfan would never say these words aloud, lest he upset Xiao Hong.

On the contrary, Xiao Hong was unaware of the situation and regarded Dantian as her home, making it easier for her to develop feelings for him so that they could get along in the future.

After dealing with Xiao Hong's matter, Chu Yunfan went with Xiao Jin to the fire spirit stone mine at the foot of the volcano.

"Master, there is something I'm sorry about."

Because I was refining the Fire Spirit Jade Marrow at the time, I didn't pay attention to restraining the other Gold-Eating Rats.

As a result, the Fire Spirit Jade Essence in this Fire Spirit Stone vein had been almost entirely consumed by the other Gold-Eating Rats, leaving only a small portion.

As Xiao Jin spoke, he scratched his head, his eyes lowered, not daring to look directly at Chu Yunfan.

However, Chu Yunfan didn't dwell on it too much. While examining the fire spirit stone mine in front of him, he said:

There's nothing to apologize for.

This fire spirit stone vein was discovered by you, so you've used it; it's simply making the most of it, there's no waste!

After speaking, Chu Yunfan turned to look at Xiao Jin and asked:

"Did the other Gold-Eating Rats evolve after consuming the Fire Spirit Jade Marrow?"

Upon hearing this question, Xiao Jin's face immediately lit up with joy, and her tone became excited again.

“Master, thirty Gold-Eating Rats have devoured the Fire Spirit Jade Marrow and have evolved into fourth-tier demonic beasts.”

In addition, several hundred of the remaining Gold-Eating Rats, having consumed the top-grade Fire Spirit Stones, have evolved into third-tier demonic beasts.

However, to prevent them from devouring the Fire Spirit Stone vein, I started to stop them later.

The vast majority of Gold-Eating Rats are still only at the level of second-tier demonic beasts.

Second-tier demonic beasts represent the upper limit of the Gold-Eating Rat's growth. This is because their bloodline is too poor, and no matter how much they cultivate, they cannot break through to become third-tier demonic beasts.

As for the Gold-Eating Rat King and the other Gold-Eating Rats, they were able to break through their original limitations and grow into higher-level demonic beasts because they consumed rare and precious materials, which improved their bloodlines.

However, if all the Gold-Eating Rats were to break through their original bloodline limitations, the number of rare and precious materials required would be astronomical and unimaginable.

Therefore, although the Fire Spirit Jade Marrow and top-grade Fire Spirit Stones contained in this Fire Spirit Stone mine are not insignificant, they are only a drop in the ocean for the entire Gold-Eating Rat swarm.

Therefore, Xiao Jin stopped the other Gold-Eating Rats from continuing to devour the Fire Spirit Jade Marrow and the top-grade Fire Spirit Stone.

Otherwise, what Chu Yunfan sees now is not a pile of sparkling fire spirit stones, but a pile of dirt.

After all, the number of gold-devouring rats was simply too large.

For example, the number of Gold-Eating Rats under Xiao Jin's command has already exceeded one hundred million.

"One hundred million Gold-Eating Rats, even if they are only low-level second-tier demonic beasts."

But if they all swarm in, even a Martial King realm expert would have to retreat!

Chu Yunfan sighed, then thought of more things.

"But if all 100 million Gold-Eating Rats are third-tier demonic beasts."

Therefore, even a Martial Emperor realm expert would perish in the Northwest if they encountered this.

If they all evolve into fourth-tier demonic beasts, then even Martial Saint realm experts will have to take a detour!

But where will we find so many rare and precious materials to help them evolve?

Thinking of this, Chu Yunfan couldn't help but sigh softly.

However, just then, Xiao Jin, who was standing to the side, heard Chu Yunfan sigh and suddenly spoke up:

“Master, you don’t need to worry too much about this matter.”

My current bloodline level is far superior to my original bloodline.

Moreover, most of the Gold-Eating Rats that have evolved into third-tier and fourth-tier demonic beasts are female rats, and they have already broken through their original bloodline limitations.

"Then, the little mice I have with them will be able to break through their original bloodline limitations from the start, and will at least grow into third-tier demonic beasts!"

As he said this, Xiao Jin's eyes gleamed with excitement.

Chu Yunfan's eyes lit up when he heard Xiao Jin's words.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Jin gave him such a surprise.

So even without so many rare and precious herbs to improve bloodlines, he could still have a fearsome army of gold-devouring rats in the future.

Then, Chu Yunfan stared at Xiao Jin, a strange smile on his face, and said sarcastically:

"Little Jin, it seems that you weren't too busy to stop them from devouring the Fire Spirit Jade Marrow before, but rather you deliberately let a group of female rats have their way!"

Upon hearing Chu Yunfan's words, Xiao Jin's smile froze instantly, her eyes filled with horror, and even her hands and feet began to tremble slightly.

Clearly, Chu Yunfan's words just now hit the nail on the head.

However, just as Xiao Jin was about to speak in his defense, Chu Yunfan chuckled and said:

"Xiao Jin, don't be so nervous, you did the right thing!"

From now on, your job is simply to make lots of little mice!

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Jin's face returned to normal, and cold sweat began to drip slowly from his forehead.

"Master, what you just said almost scared me to death!"

Xiao Jin wiped the cold sweat from his brow, still shaken.

"I was just joking with you, I didn't expect to scare you like this."

Chu Yunfan shook his head with a wry smile.

"Indeed, I am as timid as a mouse; the ancients were right!"

Upon hearing Chu Yunfan's words, Xiao Jin naturally knew that Chu Yunfan was mocking its timidity, so it quickly said to Chu Yunfan:

“Master, being timid is not laughable.”