Only then did she have a chance to ask Yang Qian, "What happened earlier?"

Yang Qian told everything, including the fact that a shadow appeared behind Xiao Guang.

Xin Sui said, "Thanks to you tonight, here are two third-tier crystal cores for you, one as compensation and the other as a reward."

"These have all been purified; the violent energy within has been completely removed, so you can use them for cultivation without worry."

She had previously exchanged a batch of refined crystal cores with Shui Duoduo, thinking that she might need them.

Now it's finally coming in handy.

Yang Qian was overjoyed, but still declined, saying, "This... is too much. One is enough."

Xin Sui shoved it directly into her hand, saying, "Take it, cultivate diligently, and strive to improve your cultivation level as soon as possible so that you can stand on your own."

It was clearly a formulaic piece of inspirational advice, but Yang Qian was still motivated.

Perhaps it's because this bowl of "chicken soup" is worth two purified Tier 3 crystal cores?

"Thank you, Chief. I will cultivate diligently and strive to break through as soon as possible to contribute to our alliance!"

Xin Sui suppressed a laugh and patted her on the shoulder.

"Okay, go ahead."

On her way back to the inner cave, Yang Qian encountered Fang Fang.

I assumed he was getting up to use the restroom, so I didn't pay any attention, just nodded to him and walked past.

Fangfang didn't go to the restroom, but instead went to find Xin Sui.

"Chief, there's something I think I need to tell you."

Xin Sui wiped Xiao Guang's mouth. "What's wrong?"

Fang Fang then told him about seeing a shadow inside Xiao Guang's body.

The shadow was fragmented like a mirror, yet it did not miss any details, such as the gaps seemingly being healed after absorbing the crystal.

Xin Sui looked at Xiao Guang, who was eating obediently, and seemed to be deep in thought.

The shadows that Yang Qian and Fang Fang saw should be the same one.

What kind of being is this shadow?

And why is it inside Xiao Guang's body?

Could it be that the Earth Core Clan was hidden inside the fetus when Xuanwei first became pregnant with the puppet fetus?

But that doesn't quite make sense.

Because the Inner Earth Clan usually takes over the body of a puppet fetus when the puppet fetus is ten years old.

The physical strength of puppet fetuses under the age of ten is too low to withstand the intrusion of the Earth Core Clan's soul.

If we compare the puppet fetus to a cup, and the soul of the subterranean race to boiling water...

So, a puppet fetus under the age of 10 is like a disposable plastic cup; boiling water might damage the cup if it gets in.

Where else can I put boiling water in this cup?

Xin Sui stopped thinking and said to Fang Fang, "I understand. Thank you for telling me this."

Xuanwei didn't wake up until the next morning.

She stretched halfway through her yawn when she suddenly remembered something.

"Holy crap! Last night was so close! Sui Sui, what happened next? Did that subterranean tribesman die?"

Xin Sui made a "shh" gesture at her, and then pointed to Xiao Guang, who was still asleep.

Xuanwei covered her mouth, nodded, and whispered, "Tell me quickly."

Xin Sui had nothing to hide and told her everything that happened after she fainted.

Of course, except for the matter of a sprout growing in one's soul.

After listening, Xuanwei looked at her with a mixture of strangeness and admiration.

He gave her a thumbs up: "Sui Sui, you're amazing!"

They were able to swallow the Earth's core race whole.

Xin Sui accepted the praise without any modesty: "I think so too."

The two chatted and laughed as the group of people woke up one after another. After getting ready and washing up, Xin Sui gave each person a tube of nutritional paste.

Besides Bai Jun and Liu Peng.

The only reason she kept these two around was to use them as cannon fodder, letting them contribute their last bit of energy.

Since they're just cannon fodder, don't expect her to be kind to them.

After finishing their meal and emerging from the cave, Xin Sui released the flying chariot and let everyone board.

Now that her identity has been exposed, there's no need to hide the flying car anymore.

This time, Xin Sui sat in the driver's seat, since only she knew the destination.

She activated her stealth mode and carried everyone to the third stop—Blood Raven Spring, located in the center of the secret realm.

The flying car was in stealth mode, so it naturally wouldn't attract the hostility or attacks of the alien beasts.

In addition, the flying car is extremely fast, so what might take two or three days to walk, Xin Sui arrived in less than 10 minutes by car.

"The Blood Raven Spring is just below."

On the way, she explained the situation of Blood Raven Spring to her team members while driving.

Blood Ravens have blood-red eyes, which are quite eerie, hence their name.

Its wingspan is over a meter long, and its beak and claws are extremely sharp, capable of cleaving open a person's chest and pulling out the heart.

However, no matter how much they mutate, their love for sparkly things is still etched into their genes.

Blood crows often bring back "jewels" from outside and soak them in a spring they often use to drink from.

Gemstones include not only the common gemstones from before the apocalypse, but also crystal nuclei, crystal stones, and so on.

Therefore, the Blood Raven Spring in the Tombstone Secret Realm is a treasure spring.

Since its discovery, the opening of the secret realm has attracted countless people.