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In the dim cave, only a small flame shone, illuminating the surrounding stone walls.

Xie Wanning approached the flames, took out a petal of the Spirit Gathering Grass, and placed it above the flames.

The petals burned, and the spiritual energy around the cave condensed in the flames, which burned fiercely and grew more intensely.

Suddenly, the flames transformed into a small, crimson bird, fluttering its wings.

The Crimson Flame Bird spotted Xie Wanning standing in the corner at a glance. It cried out angrily, and the flames around it became even more rampant, condensing into several fireballs that shot towards Xie Wanning.

"Stop! I'm not here to fight." Xie Wanning created an ice wall around herself, blocking the Crimson Flame Bird's attack. She approached the Crimson Flame Bird and sincerely invited, "Crimson Flame Bird, would you like to become my contracted spirit pet?"

"Chirp!" The Crimson Flame Bird let out a piercing cry, expressing its attitude.

That despicable human not only nearly killed it, but also stole the Spirit Gathering Grass it had guarded for over a decade, and yet it still had the nerve to form a contract with it. This human's cultivation level is so low; as a noble fifth-tier Crimson Flame Bird, it would never form a contract with such a human.

Looking at the Crimson Flame Bird that was deliberately keeping its distance from her, Xie Wanning smiled and said, "Take a look at this before deciding whether you want to form a contract with me." Xie Wanning conjured a small flame in her right hand, which emitted a golden light.

"Chirp!" The Crimson Flame Bird was startled, its soul and body trembling. It dared not look directly at the cluster of flames and almost instantly lowered its head, instinctively expressing its submission.

This is the flame of the phoenix, the aura of the king of birds.

"Are you willing to form a spirit pet contract with me now?" Xie Wanning asked with a smile.

The Crimson Flame Bird nodded without hesitation. To be able to form a contract with a phoenix was the dream of all bird spirit beasts! As for the little cutie who didn't want to form a contract before, it certainly wasn't it.

Xie Wanning pricked her fingertip, and blood dripped onto the head of the Crimson Flame Bird. A golden light flashed, and unfamiliar characters surrounded the Crimson Flame Bird before disappearing, thus completing the contract.

"Master!" The Crimson Flame Bird looked up at Xie Wan Ning, flapping its wings and circling around her.

Once the spirit pet contract is established, the human cultivator will be able to clearly hear what the spirit pet is saying.

"Um, let's get acquainted. My name is Xie Wanning. What's your name?" Xie Wanning patted the Crimson Flame Bird's head.

"I don't have a name. How about you give me one, Master?" The Crimson Flame Bird affectionately nuzzled Xie Wan Ning's face. Being able to be with the Phoenix was truly an honor in its life.

"Since you're all red, I'll call you Little Red."

"it is good."

Xie Wanning took out three Grade 4 Spirit Gathering Grasses from her storage bag: "Although they are not as good as Grade 5 Spirit Gathering Grasses, they can help you restore your spiritual power. I will help you find better spiritual herbs in the future to help you cultivate."

"Alright, I trust my master." The Crimson Flame Bird consumed three Spirit Gathering Grasses and felt its spiritual power return to its peak. Although it was somewhat reluctant to part with the Grade 5 Spirit Gathering Grasses, being with the Phoenix was never a loss.

"Little Red, I'm asking you, do you know where the sixth-tier silver python is?" Xie Wanning asked seriously.

Although the Crimson Flame Bird didn't know why its master knew about the sixth-tier silver python in this secret realm—after all, that creature usually hibernated, and even the Crimson Flame Bird had only seen it a few times—it still nodded: "I know, I'll take you there, but you must be careful. That creature is very strong; it almost ate me before."

"Okay, I understand. Take me there." Xie Wanning took out her sword and prepared to begin flying on it.

The Crimson Flame Bird led the way, and they flew eastward toward the secret realm.