20: Rat, here I come.

At this moment, on another mountain, the Wang Family encountered a group of Toothed Demonic Rats.

The low-level Yao Beasts were surrounded and killed by the various masters of the Wang Family.

Wang Chenkun and the other two specialized in dealing with the largest Yao Beast leader.

These Toothed Demonic Rats preferred to hide during the day and come out at night; they were about to go down the mountain to harm the Spirit Fields when they were encountered.

"Squeak, squeak~"

A Toothed Demonic Rat the size of a small pig, possessing the strength of a Half-Step Foundation Establishment, was cornered by Wang Chenkun and the other two. It shrieked and lunged forward madly.

The teeth of this kind of Yao Beast were very sharp and could damage Magical Artifacts.

Wang Gaojun and Wang Haoqiang were startled and quickly dodged.

However, the Toothed Demonic Rat was extremely fast, and in a flash, it darted in front of Wang Gaojun and the other.

Wang Gaojun and Wang Haoqiang, one on the left and one on the right, used their Swordplay to attack the Yao Beast from both sides.

However, the fur on this Toothed Demonic Rat was exceptionally tough, able to withstand several attacks without sustaining much damage.

At this moment, the Toothed Demonic Rat opened its mouth and spat out a fire ball the size of a basketball.

The high temperature rushed forward, and the surrounding trees hissed with steam.

Its power was clearly stronger than the Fire Ball Technique released by a Great Perfection of Qi Refining Cultivator!

This was the innate Demonic Technique of the Toothed Demonic Rat.

Wang Gaojun and Wang Haoqiang were both at the Great Perfection Realm of Qi Refining, but they would still be injured if hit.

Wang Chenkun, who was observing the battle and preparing to assist, made his move unhurriedly.

He flashed, appearing beside Wang Haoqiang, crossed his arms to block, and a surge of spiritual power gushed out, forcefully blocking the fire ball.

"Bang!"

The fire ball exploded, releasing dazzling flames.

However, under this immense impact, Wang Chenkun remained motionless, not even his robes were scorched.

In contrast, Wang Gaojun and Wang Haoqiang retreated several steps, looking disheveled.

"Shushu, you're dead!"

Wang Chenkun shouted, performing the Sea Swallow Skywalk, treading on the Void Realm, and charging towards the Yao Beast.

Although this Toothed Demonic Rat was slightly more powerful than the Half-Step Foundation Establishment large ox, its main advantage was its exceptionally agile body, its skill in leaping and darting, and its ranged Demonic Technique.

But to Wang Chenkun, it was nothing at all.

"Golden Light Swordplay!"

Wang Chenkun wielded his Azure Edge Sword, and streaks of sharp, pale golden sword light whistled out one after another.

Before Wang Chenkun, the Half-Step Foundation Establishment Toothed Demonic Rat could only take a beating.

Soon, this Yao Beast was covered in wounds and on its last breath.

Several of its bones were broken, and its flesh was mangled, a truly tragic sight.

Wang Chenkun struck with a palm from a distance, ending Shushu's life.

Wang Gaojun and the others watched Wang Chenkun display his Divine Might and couldn't help but applaud.

"Uncle-Grandpa Eighteen is truly a Divine Being. He managed to kill this large rat in such a short time."

"Hehe... It's just a piece of cake!"

Wang Chenkun laughed.

The people of the Wang Family also caught all the remaining Toothed Demonic Rats in one fell swoop.

"Crack!"

Just then, a violent tremor came from afar, the sound of a large tree being snapped.

The people of the Wang Family branch looked towards the distance, only to see a giant snake, about three or four zhang long, hissing and rushing towards them.

All the flowers, grass, and trees along the way were knocked down and broken, and dirt flew everywhere, a truly spectacular scene.

"Hiss..."

"Such a huge python!"

"Another Half-Step Foundation Establishment Yao Beast!"

Everyone couldn't help but gasp.

"This is a Seven-Step Demonic Snake; its venom is extremely potent. We must be careful not to be bitten by it."

At this moment, Wang Gaojun and Wang Haoqiang's faces were slightly pale, pressured by the Aura of this Seven-Step Demonic Snake.

However, they were not scared away.

After all, behind them were the weaker people of the Wang Family.

"It's just a big spicy strip; let's kill it!"

Wang Chenkun said casually.

Wang Gaojun and Wang Haoqiang exchanged glances, a look of determination in their eyes.

Both of them raised their long swords simultaneously and charged at the giant python, one in front and one behind.

These two were, after all, elite Disciples of the main Wang Family, and their strength was not weak.

"Fire Ball Technique!"

"Water Arrow Technique!"

"Sword Control Technique!"

"Thorn Entanglement!"

Their attacks were one more fierce than the last.

"Bang! Bang!"

The giant python, worthy of being a Half-Step Foundation Establishment Yao Beast, had extraordinary defense. It actually withstood the combined attacks of the two.

"Roar~"

The giant python let out a painful hiss. Its snake scales were marked with wounds, bleeding profusely, a shocking sight.

"Haha!"

Seeing this, the two couldn't help but be overjoyed.

"Uncle-Grandpa Eighteen, this Demonic Snake is almost at its limit. If we push a little harder, we can definitely kill it!"

"Good!" Wang Chenkun chuckled. This Demonic Snake was just right for them to practice.

The Disciples of Immortal Cultivation Families still lacked combat experience compared to those Disciples of Immortal Sects.

If it were two Immortal Sect Disciples of the same Great Perfection of Qi Refining Realm, this Demonic Snake would have been easily taken down long ago.

"Swish!"

Just then, the giant python's head swayed, and it suddenly charged towards Wang Haoqiang.

The chubby Wang Haoqiang was greatly startled and quickly retreated.

"Bang!"

Wang Chenkun made his move, punching the giant python's head, making its head buzz and its body go limp.

Then, with a lightning-fast sword strike, he slashed at the giant python's neck.

"Pfft!"

Blood splattered.

The giant python's head was chopped off, and its body struggled painfully a few times before completely ceasing its movements.

Wang Gaojun, Wang Haoqiang, and the others were all dumbfounded.

"Awesome!"

"My goodness, that Demonic Snake's scales were so hard, yet Uncle-Grandpa Eighteen instantly killed it like that!"

"Hmph hmph..."

Wang Chenkun smiled proudly: "Although my cultivation hasn't improved much these past few years, I have accumulated a lot of foundation!"

Wang Haoqiang and Wang Gaojun both looked at Uncle-Grandpa Eighteen with adoration after hearing this.

So cool!

Soon, everyone made their way into the depths of the mountain.

There was a valley there, filled with various Yao Beasts, but in one night, they were all dealt with by Wang Chenkun and the other two, and the people of the Wang Family branch.

Although the others couldn't compare to Wang Chenkun, among Qi Refinement Stage Cultivators, they were already considered top-tier existences.

The next morning, everyone was a bit tired. They swallowed the Qi Refining Medicinal Pills that Wang Chenkun took out and rested on the spot to recover their magical power.

Half an hour later.

Wang Chenkun scanned the surroundings of the valley and said, "The Yao Beasts here have been killed. Let's continue deeper to the east."

"Mm!"

Everyone nodded and followed Wang Chenkun into the eastern region.

...

Two days later, Wang Chenkun and the others finally killed all the Qi Refinement Stage Yao Beasts in the nearby desolate mountains and wilderness.

They discovered a palm-sized rodent cub playing in a small forest.

"Is this... a Treasure-Seeking Rat?"

Wang Gaojun and the chubby Wang Haoqiang seemed to recognize it, exclaiming in surprise.

This Treasure-Seeking Rat cub looked a bit like a squirrel and a hamster, somewhere in between the two.

It had a fluffy little tail, glossy fur, and a pair of dark, round little eyes, making it very cute.

Its strength was only at the Lianqi Initial Stage, and it seemed to have no hostility towards humans, not even running away when it saw everyone.

Wang Chenkun activated the [Observation Eye] enhanced by the System:

Kongming Rat cub (mutation of Treasure-Seeking Rat), Lianqi Initial Stage.

It was actually a Void Gazer Rat, an ancient relic that had long been extinct in the Kunling World!

Legend has it that when these Void Gazer Rat Yao Beasts grow up, they can enter various strange spaces to search for treasures, always succeeding, ignoring Formations and barriers.

Their own combat power was also formidable, capable of using some special spatial innate Divine Abilities.

They were countless times stronger than ordinary Treasure-Seeking Rats.

This was a good pet.

The downside was its enormous appetite and excellent teeth. It liked to eat Spirit Stones, Medicinal Pills, Spirit Grains, Spirit Fruits, Heaven And Earth Treasures, and various other things rich in Spiritual Qi.

Ordinary Cultivators couldn't afford to raise it.

Wang Chenkun took out a bottle of Qi Refining Medicinal Pills and placed it in front of it.

This Void Gazer Rat cub had high intelligence. It picked up the small jade bottle containing the Qi Refining Medicinal Pills with its claws, bit down, and with a crunch, the bottle cracked open.

It quickly munched on the Qi Refining Medicinal Pills as if eating roasted beans.

What a sharp-toothed Shushu!

"Haha... Little fellow, such a cute Shushu, I'll take you in! Follow me, big brother, and I won't treat you badly!"

Wang Chenkun laughed loudly, reached out, grabbed the Void Gazer Rat cub, and tossed it into his arms.

"Squeak, squeak..."

Seeing this, the Void Gazer Rat cub dared not be presumptuous and obediently nestled in Wang Chenkun's arms.

"Oh, this Treasure-Seeking Rat is so intelligent."

Wang Gaojun's eyes lit up when he saw this scene.

He stepped forward and teased it, saying, "Little fellow, what's your name?"

Seeing this, the Void Gazer Rat quickly squeaked twice.

"Don't be afraid, little fellow. What's your name? How about I give you a gift?"

After hearing this, the Void Gazer Rat quickly shook its head, indicating it didn't want it.

It wasn't foolish; seeing Wang Gaojun with a look of shining eyes, it knew he definitely had ill intentions and wouldn't fall for it.

"Hehe..."

Wang Chenkun chuckled softly. It seemed this Void Gazer Rat had already recognized him and wouldn't be easily tricked away by others anymore.

Wang Chenkun pulled out a Spirit Fruit and gave it to it: "Haha... Such a clever little thing, I'll just call you Shushu!"

"Squeak, squeak~"

Shushu munched on the Spirit Fruit, and hearing this, it immediately squeaked excitedly, indicating that it greatly approved of this name.

Its intelligence was indeed extremely high.

It's me, Shushu, coming!

"This little fellow is indeed sensible," Wang Chenkun laughed.

"Congratulations, Uncle-Grandpa Eighteen, on gaining a Spirit Pet!"

Wang Haoqiang and Wang Gaojun both showed envious expressions and also took out a Spirit Fruit to hand to Shushu.