"Big monkey, your master has come to see you. Hurry up and come out!"
A childish female voice echoed through the valley. It was the two-headed flame spirit serpent, Chi Lian, speaking loudly. After consuming the Core Quenching Body Milk that Yan Qingshan brought back, her intelligence greatly improved, and she could speak human language. Only when she could speak did Yan Qingshan realize that she was also a little girl.
"Roar..."
Snow Demon Sky Ape's responses came from afar. Without waiting for Yan Qingshan's instructions, the two-headed flame spirit serpent immediately flew over, only to see Snow Demon Sky Ape confronting another fifth-rank Magical Beast, the Gale Demon Wolf, angrily amidst the distant mountains and forests.
"Awoo..."
The Gale Demon Wolf was pale blue all over, a circle larger than a rhinoceros. In addition to the largest main head, two human wolf heads were arranged left and right. At this moment, the three wolf heads howled together, warning Yan Qingshan and the two magical beasts.
The two-headed flame spirit serpent acted as a translator, translating the Gale Demon Wolf King's words to Yan Qingshan, "Master, it says it didn't take the things. It says we've got the wrong person."
Snow Demon Sky Ape roared angrily, "It's you. Yesterday you were still fighting me for the Source of Life Fruit, and today it's gone. You still say you didn't do it."
"Awoo, awoo, awoo..."
The Gale Demon Wolf King responded urgently. The two-headed flame spirit serpent translated, "Master, it says yesterday it couldn't beat Big Monkey, so it gave up. Big Monkey had already snatched the fruit, and it didn't plan to snatch it back.
But in the morning, it smelled the fruit's scent passing through its territory. It chased for a while and only saw a small purple figure before losing track. That's why it came back, and Big Monkey came knocking. It started fighting without listening to any explanation."
"Source of Life Fruit!"
Yan Qingshan's eyes showed a look of contemplation. The Source of Life Fruit was a rare natural treasure, rich in life force, which was of great benefit to the wood attribute. It was very obvious that Snow Demon Sky Ape was preparing it as a gift for him.
Because this fruit was rich in life force, it was beneficial to cultivators and magical beasts of all attributes, not just the wood attribute. So, it was likely that this treasure had been targeted by a thief.
Yan Qingshan jumped down from the two-headed flame spirit serpent, and a pale blue halo appeared in his hand. He slowly walked to the Gale Demon Wolf King. The Gale Demon Wolf King's eyes were still vigilant. The two-headed flame spirit serpent and Snow Demon Sky Ape growled warnings, telling it not to make any rash moves.
"It indeed hasn't eaten the Source of Life Fruit."
The pale blue Dou Qi flashed past, passing through the Gale Demon Wolf King's body. Yan Qingshan's figure swayed and appeared beside Snow Demon Sky Ape. All of this happened extremely quickly. The fifth-rank Magical Beast Gale Demon Wolf King hadn't even reacted yet.
Yan Qingshan took out a medicinal pill from a jade bottle and threw it to the Gale Demon Wolf King, "Snow Demon Sky Ape was reckless and impulsive. Wolf King, I apologize on its behalf. Please accept this medicinal pill."
"Awoo, awoo..."
The Gale Demon Wolf King caught the medicinal pill with its claws. It sniffed it first, and then a hint of surprise flashed in its eyes. It glanced at Yan Qingshan cautiously and then put the pill in its mouth. A look of satisfaction flashed in its eyes, and it growled twice at Yan Qingshan.
"Master, it's asking if you have more of these medicinal pills!"
The two-headed flame spirit serpent translated in a timely manner, like Yan Qingshan's diligent secretary.
"Of course, I have medicinal pills, but I need Wolf King's help to find the whereabouts of the Source of Life Fruit."
Yan Qingshan intuitively felt that this matter was not simple, so he asked the Gale Wolf King for help. After all, the things were lost in its territory, and this local wolf definitely had more clues.
"Awoo, awoo..."
The Wolf King responded in a low voice and then led the way. There was no need for the two-headed flame spirit serpent to translate this time. Yan Qingshan knew it had agreed.
The person and three magical beasts walked slowly through the lush forest. Along the way, the Wolf King howled from time to time, and wolf howls responded one after another. Before long, wolf packs of various sizes were summoned. Most of them were third-rank or lower wolf beasts, which were not a threat to Yan Qingshan and the others.
"Master, the Wolf King is asking them if they have found anything unusual in the northeast direction."
The two-headed flame spirit serpent translated the beast language. Communication between magical beasts was more convenient than between humans and magical beasts. After reaching the fifth rank, communication between different species was not difficult.
"Master, it seems they have found something.
A wolf said that on the other side of the northeast, two fifth-rank magical beasts also had a great battle, and it seemed that their natural treasures had suddenly disappeared."
"This matter is not simple. Let them lead the way."
A gleam of light flashed in Yan Qingshan's eyes. After giving a medicinal pill to the Wolf King, he received a response, and the wolf packs quickly set off. Similar things happened in two nearby locations, which was definitely not a coincidence.
In a wasteland in the northeast corner of the endless forest, not far from the valley where Snow Demon Sky Ape lived, roars and vibrations echoed through the forest. Countless large trees were knocked down, and the ground seemed to have been turned upside down. Two giant beasts were constantly colliding in a great battle.
"Striped Tiger Bear! Thunder Dragon Leopard!"
Yan Qingshan arrived with the wolf packs and the three fifth-rank magical beasts and saw the two sides fighting.
The fifth-rank Magical Beast Striped Tiger Bear, a rare light-attribute magical beast, was named after its black and white stripes, similar to a white tiger.
The fifth-rank Magical Beast Thunder Dragon Leopard, a lightning-attribute magical beast, was covered in scales and had wings. It was said to have the bloodline of an ancient dragon.
As Yan Qingshan arrived with so many magical beasts, these two fifth-rank magical beasts also became alert. They separated and confronted each other, roaring at Yan Qingshan's group as if asking why they had come.
"Hiss..."
The two-headed flame spirit serpent represented Yan Qingshan in communication with the two magical beasts. The result was the same as Snow Demon Sky Ape and Gale Demon Wolf King's encounter. Their natural treasures had suddenly disappeared.
"I think you also want to find the thief, right? Are you interested in joining us?"
Yan Qingshan took out another jade bottle and threw out two healing medicinal pills. These two magical beasts couldn't resist the temptation of the pills. After taking them, their vigilance towards Yan Qingshan decreased significantly.
After some communication, they chose to join Yan Qingshan. The Thunder Dragon Leopard also provided a crucial clue.
The guy who stole the things from the Striped Tiger Bear might be related to its bloodline. At that time, just a wisp of aura made it feel natural fear, the kind that made it dare not resist.
Thunder Dragon Leopard's words made Yan Qingshan's eyes show a trace of thought. Then, he led the magical beasts to explore this area extensively.
This investigation was shocking. Not just one magical beast's guarded natural treasures had been stolen by an unknown creature. Most of the magical beasts didn't even have any sense or awareness. They only left for a short distance, and the treasures they had guarded for a long time were stolen.
"This guy seems to be a habitual offender. In that case, we can discuss a plan."
Yan Qingshan stroked his chin, a smile appearing on his lips. If he was right, this strange thief should be that little fellow.