Crow not only returned to First-Order Perfection this time, but also transformed into a Yang Fire Crow, with his combat power soaring.
The effort and hard work put into cultivating Fire Spirit Grass and experimenting with Fire Spirit Honey during this period were not in vain, and even yielded unexpected gains.
Now that the Yang Fire Crow's combat power exceeds expectations, it's time to immediately start exploring the hidden secrets beneath the Blood Ginseng Growing Area.
Then I can also rent a better Spiritual Land for farming and developing the Bee Swarm as soon as possible, and at that time, I can also focus on brewing Fire Ginseng Honey and Fire Spirit Body Tempering Honey to quickly improve my own Cultivation Realm.
Now, both Peak Seven itself and the Blood Ginseng Growing Area have gradually become a burden.
Previously, there was no choice, but now, Qi Ping is already capable of finding a better Spiritual Land.
Therefore, after Crow transformed into a Yang Fire Crow, Qi Ping eagerly began to arrange the exploration of the hidden secrets beneath the Blood Ginseng Growing Area.
Before, it was because he didn't have enough strength and confidence that he kept delaying this matter, fearing that an irresistible enemy might appear underground.
But now, the Fire Crow has not only returned to the First-Order Perfection Realm as expected, but has also transformed into an even more powerful Yang Fire Crow!
With Crow's current combat power and the Bee Swarm's incredibly skilled battle formations, Qi Ping is confident in dealing with various dangers.
While there was still time, Qi Ping inspected the entire mountain peak again to see if he had missed anything.
Qi Ping finally put all the Gold Marrow Bees and the Bee Queen into his Spirit Beast Pouch.
"There's nothing left out. Battle preparations and escape routes have all been planned. Once Crow familiarizes himself with all his power, we can confidently begin."
"I'll also put my clothes into the Storage Pouch and have some of the Bee Swarm carry them away."
After confirming that nothing was left out, Qi Ping had a small military squad composed of High-Speed Ring-Cutting Bees, Mo Jia Bees, and Poisonous Bees escort his Storage Pouch and Spirit Beast Pouch to the predetermined hiding spot.
It was a very deep underground cave, which could basically ensure the safety of Qi Ping's valuables.
Seeing the Bee Swarm squad take all his belongings, Qi Ping was completely relieved; he now had no worries!
About half an hour later, the sun gradually became scorching, and the hot golden sunlight once again spread across the land.
To ensure sufficient sunlight, Qi Ping had specifically cleared away a few obstructing branches.
Under the sunlight, Great Sun Power circulated; this was the most suitable environment for Crow to fight.
The only thing Qi Ping found a bit regrettable was that Crow was still very far from Awakening the Great Sun Body; otherwise, if he could use the Great Sun Power to amplify himself in combat, his combat power could soar even further.
In addition, nearly two thousand High-Speed Ring-Cutting Bees, Mo Jia Bees, and Poisonous Bees, forming a massive battle formation, surrounded the Blood Ginseng Growing Area.
If an enemy appeared, they could either encircle and attack or scatter and flee, ensuring the survival of as many forces as possible.
After waiting for a moment, Crow, like an eagle, instantly flew from the space onto Qi Ping's shoulder.
"How is it? Are you ready?"
Qi Ping turned his head to look at this spirited fellow.
"Caw caw. (Don't worry, no matter what enemy it is, Crow will take them on for you!)"
"No rush, let the Bee Swarms scout first. Once we figure out what's inside, we'll decide whether to fight or flee. You and I will stay far away later. If it's confirmed that the enemy is irresistible, you must flee immediately. Your target will be the most obvious then, so don't be reckless."
Qi Ping earnestly warned Crow. This guy looked like someone who wasn't afraid of trouble, and Qi Ping didn't want anything to happen to him.
His vital Bee Swarm forces had already been sent away, so even if they were completely wiped out here, it would only be a greater loss. It would just take some more time to recover and become even stronger.
But if something happened to Crow, he would truly be gone.
His shared Yang Fire Body Talent would also completely disappear. Although his Realm and insights wouldn't disappear, his future progress wouldn't be as easy, and contracting a new Animal Companion might not necessarily lead to a suitable Cultivation Talent, as even a 99% success rate still has a possibility of failure.
Therefore, no matter what, Qi Ping would not want anything to happen to Crow.
"Caw caw. (Alright! I'll listen to Boss!)"
Thinking about a retreat before even starting wasn't his style.
But since Boss had spoken, he had to listen.
"Okay, you go hide in that position behind me first. If I say run, you immediately use the cover of the trees to flee quickly, trying not to expose your figure."
"Yes, Boss!"
After Crow finished speaking, he flew to a distant position and hid according to Qi Ping's instructions.
Once Qi Ping saw that Crow was hidden, he immediately transformed into a Mo Jia Bee and flew to a distant place to hide as well.
At the same time, Qi Ping also arranged for some Mo Jia Bees, Poisonous Bees, and High-Speed Ring-Cutting Bees, who were also hidden, to hide with him in the distance, reducing his distinctiveness.
If any risk arose, the Mo Jia Bees, with their high defense, could withstand attacks. If he needed to flee midway, he could also find an opportunity to switch to the High-Speed Ring-Cutting Bee form, confusing vision while increasing his escape speed.
In short: stability.
In Qi Ping's code of conduct, only by surviving first can one seek longevity, so preserving one's life is paramount in all matters.
With everything ready, Qi Ping did not hesitate and immediately gave the command:
"Feng Feng Legion, listen up, start digging!"
"Buzz buzz. (Yes, Boss!)"
With Qi Ping's command, hundreds of Bees instantly sprang into action.
Underground Gold Marrow Honey Bees were already good at digging, and for First-Order Late Stage mutated Bee species, digging through soil was effortless.
The soil of the Blood Ginseng Growing Area was rapidly cleared at a visible speed, and soon a large pit was formed.
At first, nothing unusual was seen, but as the excavation reached a depth of five meters, a faint unusual smell began to appear, and the Spiritual Qi in the soil noticeably became denser.
Qi Ping's heart couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
After digging to ten meters, the density of Spiritual Qi in the soil was no less than that of some Spiritual Lands, and the Bee Swarm also detected an unusual aura at this point.
When the situation inside was relayed to Qi Ping, he knew that the truth of the underground secret would soon surface.
"Continue digging!" Qi Ping ordered, his spirit also beginning to tense up.
Upon receiving the order, the Bee Swarm continued to dig.
Soon after, all the soil was suddenly dug out, revealing a mysterious underground rock cave the size of a human, from which Spiritual Qi and that extraordinary aura emanated.
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