Zhao Xi then turned around, using the light emanating from the source to examine the fire toad demon, and nodded and smiled, "Alright, you continue to hold your ground here and guard the Fire Prison! The Fire God will eventually return at the most opportune time!"
Her voice echoed in the fiery cave, gradually spreading further and further, seemingly evoking some kind of resonance.
The heavens and earth trembled slightly.
The source, a tiny flame, absorbed the volcano's spiritual energy and transformed back into that ball of white light.
As if it could understand Zhao Xi's thoughts, it flew into Huo Gulu's arms, transformed into a ball of flame, and enveloped him.
After burning for a while, the flames retreated into Huo Gulu's dantian.
He transformed back into the form of an old man and knelt down to kowtow to Zhao Xi.
"Get up!" Zhao Xi breathed a sigh of relief, finally having resolved this matter.
She could read lips and knew everything as early as when Lin Che apologized to her, and even wavered for a time.
But later she figured it out.
I was just summoned to take care of the babies. I should just do my job well. Why should I get involved in things from my past life?
Do not dwell on the past, do not be distracted by the present, and do not anticipate the future.
"I came here to find medicinal herbs for the Firelight Beasts. I heard that this Spirit Fire Glaze can be used to refine pills for them. Fire Gulu, you are proficient in fire magic, why don't you help me take a look?" Zhao Xi reached for the ring, only to suddenly remember that the ring had melted.
She sat down on the ground and picked up the Spirit Fire Glass to draw on the rock.
The spiritual root state, demon core state, and even the fact that Miaoyin had forced the growth of the three cubs were all in her mind.
After hearing this, Huo Gulu looked troubled: "Your Highness, perhaps these three cubs do not have the destiny to become immortals."
"Why? They have spiritual roots and can speak, just like any other child with spiritual roots. Why don't they have a destiny to become immortals?"
"Long, long ago, a physician named Jiang began researching methods to enable mortals to cultivate, hoping to help them develop spiritual roots. This was naturally welcomed by those mortals who couldn't cultivate; who wouldn't want to live as long as the heavens? But this world is inherently unfair; everyone is born with their own advantages and disadvantages, let alone whether they possess spiritual roots or are capable of cultivating immortality..."
"Could it be these three little ones..."
Huo Gulu nodded: "If they are unable to form a core, it may be because their ancestors took this kind of pill, which allowed them to grow something like a spiritual root for generations. But that may not be a spiritual root. Even if they force themselves to cultivate, it will not be able to help them change."
Zhao Xi sighed.
Despite her repeated efforts, this was still the result, but she had done her best.
However, with these spiritual fire crystals scattered all over the ground, it wasn't a wasted trip.
This Spirit Fire Glazed Glass was actually formed from the fire spirit energy that Huo Gulu had peeled off and condensed. As long as the volcanic magma was still there, he could make many pieces at any time. Hearing that His Highness the Fire God needed it, he was naturally happy to let her take it all, and he even shook it a few more times.
He controlled several stone demons and made them clear a path for Zhao Xixiang, Liuli, and Xiao Ding, so that they could carry all the spirit fire Liuli back to Zhao Xixiang's tent.
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"Headmistress, you actually had such an amazing encounter! You truly deserve to be our headmistress!"
Why are you sucking up to my mother? Can't you just be yourself?
Xiao Ding seemed to really like Liuli; once he picked her up, he didn't put her down. At first, Liuli struggled to get down and run, but after stepping on a sharp stone, she cried loudly in pain and then clung to Xiao Ding, refusing to leave.
Xiao Ding rubbed her head: "You little rascal, you know so many words! I mean it from the bottom of my heart! Even if the headmistress is just a mortal, she's so lucky. She always manages to get us good things!"
"We've obtained the Spirit Fire Glaze; let's head back now. I wonder how Ling Mu and Ku Ku's injuries are."
Zhao Xi wanted to get through the defensive formation smoothly and return to her tent.
Inside the main tent, even the powerful demon cultivators had arrived. Hai Ye, Wu Tu Ba, Luo Hai Qing, and the lesser demon cultivators were all sitting cross-legged on the prayer mats, all neatly arranged.
They seemed to be meditating and practicing internal energy, but there was no spiritual energy about them at all.
Zhao Xi's heart sank. She stopped Xiao Ding from coming in, but when she turned around, she saw that Xiao Ding and Liuli were tied up with black ropes by a woman.
They were just like everyone else, unable to speak, their bodies stiff, and unable to move at all.
"Sister Rongrong." Xingye flew in from outside, stepping on a ball of flame, and landed next to Zhao Xixiang.
The spiritual energy flowed within the defensive barrier, yet it showed no reaction to his appearance.
Zhao Xi narrowed her eyes and relaxed her expression: "Hoshino, long time no see."
He stood in front of Zhao Xixiang, gazing at her with deep affection in his starry eyes, took her hand, and pressed it against his face.
"Waaah... Mother~~ Waaah~"
Among all the demon cultivators, Liuli had the highest spiritual energy. She broke free from the ropes formed by demonic energy, transformed into a ball of flame, stood in front of Zhao Xixiang, hugged Xingye's leg, and bit him hard.
Hoshino dodged backward and kicked her away.
The moment Liuli was kicked, she transformed into flames to dodge the attack.
Hoshino's shoes and the hem of her clothes caught fire.
To be precise, it was tainted by a layer of fire elemental energy. His black robes instantly turned a large area red.
Zhao Xi tried to hold Liuli down and protect her behind her: "Be good, don't interfere in my affairs."
“But…” Ruri pouted, glaring resentfully at Hoshino.
This is not a matter concerning the mother; it is clearly a matter between the mother, the father god, and this Hoshino.
But since her mother had spoken, she had no choice but to suppress her anger, transform into a small flame, and sit on the spirit stone lamp stand.
"Hmph." Hoshino glanced at her, then turned to look at Zhao Xixiang, a smile spreading across his face. He walked over and draped a red cloak over her shoulders. "I made this especially for you. Does it look good?"
Zhao Xi looked down and said, "Needlework can never compare to that of a skilled craftsman. The color is too bright. It's so red that people who don't know better might think it's a wedding dress."
“It’s the wedding dress.” Hoshino took her hand and led her to sit on the soft couch. With a casual wave of his hand, a red candle he took from his ring fell onto the table. He then took out some snacks like peanuts and red dates that are traditionally displayed at weddings, and softly called out, “Sister Rongrong…”
Zhao Xi felt goosebumps rise on her skin. She pulled her hand back in resistance and stated her condition first: "Put them all back in the animal park."
"If you awaken and return to my side, I will let them go."
Zhao Xi glanced at him, then at Huo Gulu, who had sensed the change and come to the outside of the tent, and narrowed her eyes: "Alright."
They had already seen traces of cultivators and demons on the way here, so it was reasonable for Xingye to be here. However, Zhao Xi never imagined that Xiaojia and the others would all be kidnapped and taken hostage.
His idea remained simple and pure: he wanted her to awaken and become Rongrong.
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