Before emerging from his spatial realm, Cheng Xiaofan planted the Seed of Thunder, also known as the seed of life, which the old locust tree in the desert oasis had gifted him, at the foot of a mountain within the space.
The other five Seeds of Thunder were carefully stored away.
These were extraordinary items. A pill refined from a Seed of Thunder could revive someone seven days after death. Where else could one find such a miraculous medicine?
For Cheng Xiaofan, concocting such a pill was remarkably easy.
It could be made by combining a Seed of Thunder with the dregs of the Undying Tree.
Noticing the sun beginning to dip towards the west, Cheng Xiaofan immediately left the back mountain and headed home.
Upon arriving, he found Tang Guoxing preparing dinner.
Cheng Xiaofan retrieved a cock's comb snake from his spatial realm, where it had been kept chilled in the household refrigerator. He then cut off a section and gave it to Tang Guoxing, instructing him to stew it with red dates.
Within Cheng Xiaofan's spatial realm were substantial stores of animal meat brought back from the desert oasis. He intended to use them gradually.
After all, keeping them in the spatial realm allowed them to absorb more spiritual energy, making them richer in flavor and nutritional value over time.
The meat of exotic beasts and rare birds from the Spirit Realm, when kept in the outside world, would rapidly lose its potent spiritual substances.
This was a stark contrast to the plants and animals Cheng Xiaofan cultivated.
Of course,
If Cheng Xiaofan hadn't been attacked by those fierce birds and beasts, he wouldn't have hunted them in the desert oasis.
Once Tang Guoxing had finished preparing dinner, Bai Yiling, Shen Ruobing, and the others returned from work.
As the dishes were laid on the table, everyone's attention was immediately drawn to the large bowl of cock's comb snake meat.
"It smells so good!"
Bai Yiling picked up a piece of the snake meat and put it in her mouth, savoring it. "My, this meat is incredibly delicious. What kind of meat is it?"
She then took a spoonful of the soup, which was even more exquisitely flavored, almost making her bite off her own tongue.
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled and replied, "It's the meat of a rare animal. I'm not sure of its name, but I know it's delicious and highly nutritious. I caught it from a place where I encountered a river monster."
"Please eat more, everyone! It's very nourishing!"
He dared not reveal it was cock's comb snake, fearing it would startle the beautiful women.
Despite their prowess in the business world, few of them were not afraid of snakes, let alone eating snake meat.
Tang Xiuwan smiled and said, "Since Brother Cheng says so, we won't be shy."
She immediately picked up a ladle and served herself a generous bowl of the snake soup.
After dinner, Cheng Xiaofan retired to his bedroom to rest.
He had expected his goddess Bai Yiling to come find him soon, but after lying in bed for over an hour, she hadn't appeared.
Cheng Xiaofan sent her a text message, asking what she was doing.
Bai Yiling quickly replied, stating that she was already resting.
She further explained, "I know you're worried about our little rascal. Let's not be intimate tonight; we can do it another day."
After reading her message, Cheng Xiaofan didn't press the issue further.
For a while, Cheng Xiaofan found himself unable to sleep.
He sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and extended his spiritual sense, attempting to communicate with the little rascal. However, after several attempts, he received no information whatsoever.
Cheng Xiaofan was becoming restless.
Ring, ring, ring…
Just as he was about to call Dao Dahai to inquire about the little rascal, his mobile phone suddenly rang.
Cheng Xiaofan grabbed his phone and saw that it was Dao Dahai calling.
He quickly answered, asking impatiently, "Old Dao, are you in the district? Has there been any progress on the case?"
Dao Dahai's voice was urgent as he replied, "Xiaofan, I'm calling you from the district police station. I was just about to tell you about it. The case has made no progress so far!"
Cheng Xiaofan inquired, "Where is my little rascal?"
Dao Dahai stammered for a moment before replying, "The little rascal is missing!"
"What? The little rascal is missing?"
Cheng Xiaofan leaped out of bed in a frenzy, his voice filled with rage. "What are you police officers doing? How could my little rascal go missing?"
Dao Dahai explained, "The little rascal went missing while pursuing the suspect."
Cheng Xiaofan felt like he was losing his mind. He roared, "Old Dao, I'm telling you, if anything happens to my little rascal, I'll skin you alive!"
"Send me the location of the district police station. I'm coming over immediately!"
*Bang!*
Cheng Xiaofan hung up the phone.
His angry outburst towards Dao Dahai had been so loud that Bai Yiling and Shen Ruobing were alerted and hurried towards him. 138 Reading Network
*Crash!*
The door was kicked open.
"Xiaofan, what's wrong?" Bai Yiling appeared before Cheng Xiaofan.
Shen Ruobing followed closely behind her, asking, "Master, what happened?"
Cheng Xiaofan's face darkened as he replied, "The little rascal is missing!"
The two women gasped in shock and exclaimed in unison, "Ah, what? How did the little rascal go missing?"
Cheng Xiaofan realized he had startled them with his outburst and said, "It's alright, I'm going over there now to take a look."
"With our little rascal's cleverness, no one can harm it at any time!"
He quickly put on his clothes, waved to them, and said, "You two rest. I'm going to the district!"
Bai Yiling nodded and replied, "Then go. Be careful, Xiaofan!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "It's nothing. No one in this world can threaten me, Cheng Xiaofan!"
*Screech—*
At that moment, the Sky-Breaking Eagle, sensing his spiritual call, timely flew onto the balcony.
*Whoosh!* Cheng Xiaofan leaped up and settled firmly on the Sky-Breaking Eagle.
In the blink of an eye, the Sky-Breaking Eagle, carrying Cheng Xiaofan, transformed into a streak of mystical light and was already circling above Wangjiang City.
Inside the district police station office.
Dao Dahai, with a grim expression, said to Zhou Liming, the district police chief, "Chief Zhou, I estimate Cheng Xiaofan will be here soon. He'll surely be furious about the little rascal's disappearance."
"It's just a dog, what's the big deal!"
At that moment, a well-dressed young bald man sitting nearby raised an eyebrow and retorted aggressively, "Is a missing dog more important than my girlfriend's disappearance?"
"You know, if you can't find my girlfriend, it will have major international repercussions!"
Zhou Liming quickly said to the young man, "Young Master Zhang, please don't misunderstand. Our district police station will definitely help you find your girlfriend."
"Officer Dao misspoke. I hope Young Master Zhang won't take offense."
The person addressed as Young Master Zhang's eyes widened, and he roared, "A person in charge of a police station can't even speak properly?"
"In his eyes, my girlfriend is not even as important as a dog owned by a country bumpkin. This is clearly insulting my intelligence!"
"I want this fellow named Dao to kneel before me and apologize!"
Zhou Liming felt a surge of anger, but considering the other party's background, he suppressed his temper. With a conflicted expression, he said, "Young Master Zhang, that's not appropriate, is it? Officer Dao is wearing a police uniform. If you make him kneel and apologize, do you still respect our police force?"
Young Master Zhang slammed his hand on the table and roared, "I don't respect you, so what?"