Ying Huo shook off his previous dejection, his eyes shining as he looked at the three Divine King Pearls, excitedly muttering, "Three? Three! There really are three! Wow!"
"Chen Ping, look, three! Hahaha, we're so lucky. Although the Pearl King Beast is said to drop one to three Divine King Pearls, that means there were three at one time. In normal circumstances, getting two is already very lucky. Most of the time, you can only get one Divine King Pearl at most."
Watching Ying Huo jump around excitedly, Chen Ping rubbed his forehead helplessly, then closed his eyes and said helplessly, "Little Ying Huo, can you put your clothes on first? Seriously, you're making me dizzy."
Damn it, Ying Huo froze again, then mechanically turned to look at Chen Ping. Seeing that he had closed his eyes, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but was also inexplicably annoyed.
Thinking to herself, what does Chen Ping mean? Does he think I'm too small? Ying Huo looked down and saw that her feet were blocked. She was already quite big, much bigger than her older sister.
Hmm? No, what am I thinking? Ying Huo patted her head in frustration, then started searching for items in her spatial storage. She remembered that before leaving, her mother seemed to have packed a lot of clothes. Let me look for them.
"Ah! Found it!"
Ying Huo exclaimed in surprise, then quickly took out her clothes and began to change.
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With his eyes closed, Chen Ping yawned boredly and then said, "Ying Huo, are you done yet?"
Having just changed her clothes, Ying Huo looked herself over. Hmm, she was covered up completely, not bad. Then she said to Chen Ping, "Alright, Chen Ping, you can open your eyes now."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping immediately opened his eyes, then looked at the completely transformed Ying Huo and smiled, "Little Ying Huo, your outfit is quite cute."
Upon hearing this, Ying Huo raised her chin proudly and said, "Of course! This was prepared for me by my mother, so it's definitely not bad, hehe."
Chen Ping chuckled and said, "Alright, there are still some treasure chests we haven't opened yet. Let's go see what surprises await us inside?"
Just as the two were discussing what precious treasures or hidden surprises might be inside the chest, a series of noisy footsteps broke the tranquility of the cave.
"Hmm? Someone's coming." Chen Ping frowned and muttered in a low voice, while signaling Ying Huo to prepare for battle. No sooner had he spoken than a dozen challengers, each equipped with different gear, burst into the cave, clearly drawn by the signs of battle and the potential treasures within.
The burly man leading the group glanced around, his gaze finally settling on Chen Ping and Ying Huo, and the spoils beside them. The greed in his eyes was no longer concealed. "Hey, you two kids, looks like you've got some good luck. You actually managed to take down the Pearl King Beast and the Ice-Blazing Dragon Python, and even a treasure chest? These are all our spoils."
Chen Ping narrowed his eyes and coldly replied, "We've never heard of this Frozen Canyon being your territory. Besides, we earned all of this through hard work."
"Hard work? Ha, with your level of skill, you dare to talk about hard work?" a woman in the group sneered, her tone full of disdain.
"We'll only know how strong you are once we try." Ying Huo refused to be outdone, gripping her spear tightly and assuming a fighting stance, her eyes gleaming with an indomitable spirit.
Chen Ping appeared more composed. He slowly took out the weapon he had previously stored away from his spatial ring and chuckled, "We don't mind sharing some experience if you really have the ability to take it."
"Hmph, you won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences!" The scarred man waved his hand, and the team members quickly dispersed, forming an encirclement. Clearly, they were determined to seize this treasure.
Chen Ping sighed, seemingly used to this kind of scene. "Since that's the case, then I'll just have to make you understand that not everything can be taken by sheer numbers."
The challenger team members exchanged bewildered glances; clearly, they hadn't expected Chen Ping and Ying Huo to be so forceful. However, greed ultimately triumphed over reason, and they gradually closed in, forming a battle formation.
Chen Ping and Ying Huo stood back to back, facing the challenger team whose encirclement was gradually closing in. Their momentum showed no signs of weakening; on the contrary, it seemed to grow even stronger under the pressure. Chen Ping lazily glanced at the approaching enemies. Ying Huo, however, appeared eager to fight, spear in hand, ready to pounce.
"Chen Ping, it seems we have no choice but to fight today," Ying Huo said in a low voice, his tone tinged with excitement.
Chen Ping smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Then let them see that we are not so easily bullied."
With a roar, the burly leader launched the first attack, transforming into a whirlwind as he charged towards Chen Ping, clearly intending to strike first. Chen Ping remained calm, sidestepping the attack with ease. At the same time, his weapon transformed into a streak of light, striking the burly man's flank.
The burly man reacted quickly, blocking the blow with his heavy arm shield, but Chen Ping's strength still made him stagger.
On the other side, Ying Huo was also busy. Utilizing her agile movements and keen battlefield awareness, she weaved through the challengers, her spear moving like a dragon, accurately deflecting their weapons or leaving wounds on their bodies. Although the opponents outnumbered her, Ying Huo gained the upper hand directly through speed and skill.
After all, the strongest of these enemies was only at the mid-stage of the God King realm, and was no match for Chen Ping and Ying Huo. Even Ying Huo alone could easily defeat these enemies.
The battle escalated rapidly as other members of the challenger team joined the fray, attempting to use their numerical advantage to besiege Chen Ping and Ying Huo from all sides.
Unfortunately, the effect was minimal; as the number of people increased, they themselves became hesitant and restrained.
The battle lasted for several tens of minutes. As the challenger team members fell one by one, their initial arrogance gradually subsided. The leader, too, was showing signs of exhaustion from the prolonged fight. Finally, under Ying Huo's precise attack, the burly man could no longer hold on and collapsed to the ground.
The battle was over, leaving the cave in a mess. Chen Ping and Ying Huo stood in the center, looking at the freshly laid corpses on the ground. They exchanged glances and couldn't help but shake their heads. Such strength...
"Looks like I not only got some gems and treasure chests today, but also got some free practice," Chen Ping joked, his tone relaxed.
Ying Huo chuckled, wiping the blood off his spear, and said, "Indeed, this kind of practical experience is more valuable than anything else."
They approached the treasure chest, and Chen Ping gently pushed it open. The chest slowly opened, radiating light. Inside, there were not only precious materials and equipment, but also an ancient book that glowed with a mysterious light.
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