Chapter 320

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

The worm mother's head was conical, with a pair of curved bone horns protruding forward at the top, the horns covered in spiral patterns.

Below the bone horns were two turbid compound eyes, their eye membranes veiled with gray-black haze.

Its mouthparts consisted of three rings of serrated mouth flaps; when the flaps opened and closed, they revealed a bottomless throat, the inner walls of which writhed with tiny barbs.

On both sides of its trunk grew eight pairs of short, thick walking legs, the ends of which were shovel-shaped claw shells, the claw shell surfaces uneven and covered with tiny holes.

At the exact center of its trunk's back was a raised ridge made of dozens of overlapping scale-like plates; dark red mucus constantly seeped from the gaps between the scales, dripping to the ground to form pale red smoke that reeked of a pungent fishy stench.

Its tail was slender like a whip, ending in a diamond-shaped tail sting; upon close inspection, one would find it hollow inside, usable not only for combat but also to suck things in.

The worm mother's appearance left everyone stunned for a moment.

Zhu Fuxian was even more surprised: "It's actually the rare Longhua Worm Mother."

Xu Zhangqing suddenly spoke: "Just as spirit plants can mutate, many insects, animals, and even demons can undergo transformation for some special reason."

This transformation sometimes comes from their own bloodline.

Others, for example, from swallowing some spiritual treasure.

From common grade to spirit grade, rare grade, immortal grade, divine grade.

Common Grade

The most basic breed, found everywhere in mountains, forests, and spirit fields, with bloodlines possessing no transcendent qualities, completely following instinct.

Spirit Grade

Bloodline shows slight mutation, with initial ability to sense spiritual energy, able to actively absorb spiritual energy.

Rare Grade

Bloodline mutation, possessing exclusive innate divine abilities.

Immortal Grade

Contains a trace of immortal charm, bloodline traceable to ancient times.

Divine Grade

Possesses divinity, a concrete product of the rules of heaven and earth.

That is to say, this Sui Mai Worm Mother before our eyes, no, accurately speaking should be called Nimai Longhua Worm Mother, is at least Spirit Grade.

Its rarity, or rather value, at least doubles.

Shi Yuan stared wide-eyed, suddenly feeling a bit regretful, unable to help but question: "You old fossil, did you know about this long ago?"

Zhu Fuxian said somewhat smugly: "Don't forget, we found it together."

"You..."

Shi Yuan was speechless for a moment.

He glared at Earth Pulse Steward Yang Zhenyue with ill intent; even though the latter had reached Golden Core Stage, he still shrank his neck in fear.

Especially staring at the other's feet, afraid that one careless moment would bring another sudden attack.

Zhu Fuxian took out a green jade rice spike, shaking it lightly at the Sui Mai Worms before him, whether larvae or adults.

Instantly, countless green lights spread like blood vessels.

All Sui Mai Worms except the worm mother were connected in an instant, then sucked into dried corpses.

They fell to the ground like rain, and soon the ground was covered with insect corpses.

The Nimai Longhua Worm Mother had been extremely angry, but just as it was about to act, seeing this scene it instantly shrank into a ball in fear.

Its huge body was like a trembling ball.

Good fellow, scared out of its wits.

Seeing this, Xu Zhangqing showed an envious look in his eyes: "So this is a big shot's method?"

At this moment, Zhu Fuxian took out a jade pendant and called out: "Xiao Xu!"

Xu Zhangqing hurriedly looked over: "Master He?"

Zhu Fuxian threw the jade pendant over, then introduced: "Inside is the Insect Control Art; learn it and contract this Nimai Longhua Worm Mother."

Xu Zhangqing subconsciously took it, then asked in disbelief: "A hundred-year-old Sui Mai Worm Mother is worth tens of thousands of middle-grade spirit stones; this rarer Nimai Longhua Worm Mother is at least one hundred thousand, and you actually let me contract it?"

Zhu Fuxian said meaningfully: "You discovered the disaster in advance, allowing us to guard against the unforeseen and spare the spirit fields greater losses; this Nimai Longhua Worm Mother counts as a reward."

Xu Zhangqing hesitated slightly: "But..."

Rong Yan immediately came forward, chuckling: "Xu Dao Friend, you can sell it to me!"

Xu Zhangqing's mouth corner twitched: "Let's talk about it later."

Rong Yan said somewhat excitedly: "If you regret it, find me anytime."

Zhu Fuxian said with a playful expression: "Aren't you raising a few Fire Crows? Coincidentally, their spirit liquid can be used to feed this worm mother."

Xu Zhangqing took a deep breath, then bowed with clasped hands: "Thank you for your generosity, Master He, Master Yuan, Steward Yang!"

Yang Zhenyue looked at him with strange eyes, sizing him up from top to bottom: "Since you discovered the disaster in advance, I think this reward is no problem."

Master Yuan Shi Yuan said in a deep voice: "Not bad, he deserves the reward!"

Seeing them say this, Xu Zhangqing probed his spiritual sense into the jade pendant.

Instantly, an Insect Control Art surged into his mind.

Ten Thousand Insects Secret Record? Nimai Ling Chapter

The opening sentence directly hit the key point.

Those who follow the spirit prosper; those who defy the spirit perish — only those who master the defiant spirit can command spirit insects.

This method differs from ordinary insect-taming techniques that tame with spiritual energy; its core is Ni Ling Gong Xiang.

By circulating the cultivation method, one causes one's own spiritual power to enter a brief state of chaotic reversal, resonating with the Nimai Worm Mother to break her hostility.

During cultivation, one must use one's own essence blood as a guide, condensing a Ni Ling seed in the Qi Sea; the special effect contained within the seed can appease the Worm Mother.

Roughly seven days to gain entry.

Divided into three stages:

Insect Speech

Able to understand the low-frequency chirps of the Nimai Worms, comprehending the Worm Mother's basic intentions.

Spiritual Connection

One's own Ni Ling seed forms a connection with the Worm Mother; one can command the Worm Mother to move, attack, and perform other basic actions through divine sense, and the corrosiveness of the Worm Mother's tail-stinger venom toward the Master is reduced by three tenths.

Symbiosis

The Ni Ling seed and the Worm Mother bind; the Master can borrow the spiritual energy and earth qi absorbed by the Worm Mother to heal injuries, the Worm Mother can also accelerate egg hatching by consuming the Master's spiritual power, both sides' auras fuse into one, even if the Worm Mother is a thousand li away, the protagonist can still sense her safety.

It requires seven days to gain entry, therefore Xu Zhangqing took out a Spirit Beast Ring.

He originally intended to put it inside and temporarily store it away.

As a result, he discovered his Spirit Beast Ring's space was not large enough.

After all, this Nimai Longhua Worm Mother before him was several zhang long; it simply could not be stuffed in.

Zhu Fuxian gave a sidelong glance at the Earth Pulse Abyss Master beside him.

Shi Yuan was first stunned, then flew into a rage: "Well well, you undying old geezer, you were actually waiting here for this old man, huh."

Zhu Fuxian still did not say a word, just gazed askance like that.

The two deadlocked for a good while; Shi Yuan finally could not bear it, huffily fished out a yellow stone ring the size of a fingernail from his Storage Space and casually tossed it toward Xu Zhangqing, introducing as he did so: "This is a Fangcun Ring; it can store objects and also store living creatures.

Consider it a... reward from the Earth Pulse side for you!"

Xu Zhangqing hurriedly caught it, then once more cupped his fists in salute: "Thank you, Abyss Master!"

This ring's texture was warm and smooth; its face was hexagonal.

Intricate spatial spiritual runes were engraved on it; the rune lines flowed around like running water.

In the center of the ring face was inlaid a Kongming Stone the size of a dove egg; the stone body was transparent, inside it seemed as if Yellow Qi was flowing, exceedingly beautiful.

The moment Xu Zhangqing put it on, it actually automatically adjusted to fit his size!