Chapter 32: The Birth of the Flame Lotus and the Awakening of the Beast (Part 2)

  Damn it. The internet was cut off today and just got fixed now. I'll start posting chapters, two updates today and three tomorrow. By the way, thanks to China Mobile's service efficiency, they came immediately after calling, and after a day of repairs, they finally found where the line was broken.

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  Xiao Chen knew this little thing was afraid of people, so he didn't rush to take it into his arms, but instead approached step by step.

  When the little thing walked a few steps and hesitated, Xiao Chen would throw one to it. The little thing would grab it with its small paws, and then, like cracking melon seeds, it would crunch the lotus seed a few times and swallow it down quickly, leaving Xiao Chen staring in amazement.

  "My god, this is actually the Purple Flame Lotus Seed!" Xiao Chen felt like his worldview had been turned upside down. Even he would have to expend a lot of effort to refine it, but this little thing looked harmless, yet it could eat the Purple Flame Lotus Seed as if it were melon seeds, at an incredibly fast speed, leaving Xiao Chen both shocked and pained. If it kept eating like this, who knew how many more it would consume...

  But in order to capture this little thing's 'heart', Xiao Chen had no choice but to grit his teeth and continue throwing it away.

  In this way, Xiao Chen lost a dozen or so, and when Xiao Chen showed enough kindness, the little thing finally put down its guard and came to Xiao Chen's side with a bigger heart.

  Moreover, this little thing's boldness surprised Xiao Chen even more. The little thing actually poked and pulled at Xiao Chen's palm with its three chubby little fingers, digging into the Purple Flame Lotus Seed in his hand.

  "Are you starving to death and reincarnated?!" Xiao Chen was speechless, but still couldn't help giving in. Xiao Chen felt like his heart was about to shatter into pieces.

  One by one, another one...

  Xiao Chen's tears were about to flow out, but this little thing still had some human feelings. Just when Xiao Chen was in so much pain that he couldn't bear it anymore, it finally stopped eating and sat on Xiao Chen's leg, rubbing its fluffy, round belly, sticking out a small pink tongue, yawning, and then lay down on Xiao Chen's stomach and fell asleep.

  "This, this is too much!" Xiao Chen was speechless. However, at this moment, Xiao Chen no longer cared about the small thing. He discovered that there were only 52 purple lotus seeds in his palm, and the little thing had eaten 38 of them.

  "There's only this much left, I don't know if it's enough for me to make a dash for the Ninth Heaven, and who knows when this little guy will wake up and want to eat again..."

  Xiao Chen was still basking in the joy of harvesting a large number of purple lotus seeds, but in an instant, Xiao Chen had an urge to cry.

  "Whatever, it's worth spending some money to get a cool ride for myself too." Xiao Chen said with gritted teeth.

  The little thing slept like a dead pig, and when Xiao Chen picked it up, there was still no reaction, and it continued to snore, making "dudu" sounds. That adorable appearance really made it impossible for anyone to be angry.

  Xiao Chen held the small thing in his arms and walked towards the place where Yue Ling and others were cultivating. Just now, Ye Liu Xing said that there was a companion beast of the Zi Yan Huo Lian here - the Li Huo Du Jiao Shou. And it's an adult, very likely two heads.

  The adult Purple Flame Lotus Companion Beast is a top-notch demon beast, and the three of them working together are no match for one of them. If two come, they will probably be annihilated, and they have also stolen someone's cub. Xiao Chen doesn't want to stay here waiting for death.

  After arriving at the location, Yue Ling and You Jian were refining and swallowing the Purple Flame Lotus Seed that had not been digested for a long time. Both of them were in a state of cultivation, and Xiao Chen did not want to disturb them, lest they go into a state of madness.

  It's really bold of these two to start cultivating here, what if some powerful demon or beast shows up...

  Xiao Chen didn't dare think about the terrible consequences, holding onto the young of the Fire Unicorn, and simply stayed by their side to protect them.

  The two of them had swallowed the Purple Flame Lotus for some time now, and Xiao Chen estimated that they would soon be able to refine it. After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Yu Jian withdrew from his meditative state, his vital energy and spirit refreshed and renewed, having already entered a new realm - the Eighth Heaven of Concentrated Spirit!

  "Xiao Chen, my junior brother." You Jian said, and at this moment, he saw the little thing in Xiao Chen's arms and couldn't help but ask in surprise: "What is that?"

  Xiao Chen pulled You Jian to one side and explained the whole situation. After listening, You Jian's face changed, and a worried expression appeared on his face.

  "Xiao Chen, we've made a big mistake this time! We must leave before the Fire Unicorn returns!"

  Xiao Chen naturally understood, but at this moment, Yue Ling was still refining the Purple Flame Lotus Seed and had not yet awakened, so he could only wait for a while.

  You Jian and Xiao Chen were like thieves, staring with their eyes wide open, ears perked up, guarding against all directions. As soon as there was any movement, they would immediately run away, even if it meant risking Yue Ling going crazy, they couldn't stay in this place.

  However, disaster did not come, and after a moment, Yue Ling also woke up from the state of practicing, Xiao Chen immediately pulled Yue Ling to escape from Xingyun Abyss.

  Three people urged the Soul-Devouring Beast to escape quickly, and Yue Ling had a kind of bewildered feeling. After running for a while, she finally found an opportunity to ask questions and only then did she understand what was going on.

  "It's almost midnight now, and it's so dark in the forest. What if we accidentally enter the territory of some powerful demon beast?" Yue Ling said aloud.

  "It's not certain whether we can get in or not, but if we stay here, we'll definitely be killed by the returning Fire Unicorn." said Xiao Chen, he had the confidence because of the powerful divine soul of Ye Liu Xing guiding him, even in the dark night, they wouldn't enter the territory of a powerful demon beast, so it was safe.

  "Yes, what Xiao Chen said is right. We should leave the Star Abyss as soon as possible and get as far away from it as we can!" Yu Jian said.

  The crazy escape begins again, and Xiao Chen not only picked all the purple flame lotus in the Star Abyss, but also stole the young cub of the family. It can be imagined that when the adult Fire Unicorn returns, it will be furious, and the surrounding area within tens of miles will be turned upside down!

  The Soul-Devouring Beast, driven by the three of Xiao Chen, ran frantically in the forest, but the Nan Yun Black Forest was extremely vast. It had taken almost a day to get here, and now it was nighttime again. The Soul-Devouring Beast's speed greatly decreased, making it impossible for them to run out of the forest in one night.

  Moreover, the Soul Devouring Beast also knew that it was tired. The ancient vines in the forest were entwined and obstructed, making it difficult to walk. After escaping for another hour, the sky had gradually brightened up, and things in the forest could barely be seen.

  "Let's take a break, everyone." Xiao Chen said as they arrived under a towering ancient tree. After traveling for a day and night, the Soul Devouring Beast had hardly rested, even when it took the Purple Flame Lotus, it was still tired, its nose puffing out white smoke as it panted heavily.

  "Good." Yuelin and Youjian also nodded in agreement, both looking exhausted.

  It's already four or five hundred miles away from the Starfall Crater, and even if the Fire Unicorn returns, it will only be a distant spectacle, and it won't affect this place at all.

  The three of them got off the Soul-Devouring Beast and sat down with their backs against a large tree.

  Xiao Chen's palm stroked the little guy in his arms, fluffy and soft. The little guy was sleeping very soundly, with his eyes slightly closed, snoring softly, and his small mouth sticking out a pink tongue, which was very cute.

  The little guy showed no signs of waking up, sleeping soundly, curled up in Xiao Chen's arms like a cat, snoring loudly.

  Seeing the little guy like this, Xiao Chen couldn't help but want to laugh. This little guy was really heartless and could sleep soundly in such a situation.

  "Let's go, we'll head back to the Yu Yun Sword Sect directly." After resting for half a stick of incense, it was now approaching the end of the third watch and the beginning of the fourth watch. Xiao Chen estimated that outside the Black Forest, the sky should already be bright.

  Everyone climbed onto the Soul Devouring Beast and continued on their journey. Ye Liu Xing constantly guided Xiao Chen, making the journey relatively safe, and they didn't encounter any powerful demonic beasts.

  "There's probably still about 700 miles of road, and by noon we should be out of the Nan Yun Black Forest," said Xiao Chen.

  "I hope nothing goes wrong in this final stage." You Jian said worriedly.

  "Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Brother You Jian is really unlucky in the mouth, how could he make such a mistake!"

  "Hehe...... As Yue Ling said, this journey will surely be smooth sailing."

  At this moment, they had already escaped the Starfall Crater and were outside the range of the Fire Unicorn's power. Therefore, Xiao Chen and the others didn't walk quickly, and after about an hour or so, Ye Liu Xing's voice suddenly sounded in Xiao Chen's mind: "Not good!"

  "Halt!" Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen immediately shouted out loud, causing both Yue Ling and You Jian to stop in their tracks.

  Xiao Chen then asked Ye Liu Xing: "Sister Liu Xing, is there something up ahead?"

  "Of course! And the situation is quite dire!" Ye Liu Xing said: "Your old rival has appeared, and brought five people with him. There's also a martial artist from the Seventh Heaven of Ling Jue next to him."

  Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen's eyebrows furrowed involuntarily. "How could Zhong Chongtian appear here?"

  "Because they are hunting a purple ghost servant!" Ye Liu Xing said: "Now on your left is the territory of the majestic demon beast, Zijinmoyuan, on your right is the territory of the king-level demon beast, Xi Tian Shi Wang, and in front of you is the Purple Ghost Servant as well as your old rival. How to deal with it, you can handle it yourself, I won't be able to help you anymore."

  After Night Flow Star explained the situation clearly, he didn't say another word.

  Xiao Chen's eyebrows were tightly furrowed into a "川" shape, and at this moment, Xiao Chen had a feeling of being besieged on all sides.

  Should I go back? But there's still a lone Fire Unicorn waiting for me.

  "Xiao Chen, Shidi..."

  Just as Yue Ling and You Jian were about to ask Xiao Chen how to make it stop, Xiao Chen also spoke up at the same time, interrupting the two people's conversation.

  "Return by the original route!" Time was already too late for explanations, Xiao Chen spoke directly.

  Then he turned the Soul-Devouring Beast around and headed back in the original direction. Yue Ling and You Jian were puzzled, but they didn't have time to ask questions, and could only follow Xiao Chen as he turned around and left.

  Just as Xiao Chen and the others had just left, a purple figure swiftly swept through the place where Xiao Chen and the others had just stayed, almost at the same moment, a howling black wind blood wolf, with the momentum of wind and thunder, also chased after them. On top of the blood wolf sat a youth wearing red clothes, exuding an aura of heroism.

  The five people who appeared later were all riding Soul Devouring Beasts and wearing the outer disciple attire of the Chuyun Sword Sect, which was precisely Zhong Chongshan and his group.

  The purple ghost servant's speed was extremely fast, and it seemed to also know that other places were not safe, and unexpectedly took the same route as Xiao Chen and his group. In this pursuit and escape, three forces rapidly closed in.

  When they reached a critical point, the three forces finally touched...