After busy for more than half an hour, the three of them collected enough furs.
Seeing that it was getting late, Ji Mo casually said, "Xiao Tuan Tuan, go catch some game for dinner."
However, there was no response.
Only then did Ji Mo realize that the Iron-Eating Beast was gone.
The flying beast that had carried them was an old demon at the fourth level of the Mortal Immortal Realm. It couldn't help but speak, "Lord Ji Mo, that Iron-Eating Beast, it... it seems to have run away."
This old demon saw it very clearly. After Ji Mo compared the pig to Xiao Tuan Tuan, the proud Iron-Eating Beast felt incredibly wronged. With no one to comfort it, its eyes welled up with tears, and it left heartbroken.
"Ah, run away? So young and yet so ill-behaved, throwing a tantrum and running away from home."
Ji Mo was stunned. He never thought this little glutton would also run away.
Seeing that Ji Mo still hadn't realized his mistake, the old demon almost couldn't help but speak up for Xiao Tuan Tuan. It was a divine beast, and a cub at that, with pride. Comparing it to a pig, anyone would run away.
Ning Wenjing recalled and reminded him, "You said Xiao Tuan Tuan was not as good as a pig. It seemed to be hurt."
"This... I just said it casually, why did it take it to heart?"
Ji Mo spread his hands, looking innocent.
Alas, what a situation this was.
"Oli Ge, Xiao Tuan Tuan has run away from home. From now on, I can only count on you."
Ji Mo patted Oli Ge's shoulder earnestly, with an expression of great expectation.
Originally, he dared to come to the Eastern Region because of the Iron-Eating Beast's backing. Now that this little fellow had run away, he had to place his hopes on Oli Ge.
Oli Ge was like Tiga descending to the mortal world, dealing with these ghostly creatures as easily as drinking water. Having him around provided immense security.
"Mr. Ji, you can rest assured. Even if you hit me, scold me, whip me, or burn me with candles, I will never run away. I will always serve by your side."
Oli Ge was flattered and immediately pledged his loyalty.
Seeing Oli Ge so cooperative, Ji Mo was very pleased and immediately started making a leather coat for him.
This time, he would make the Ultraman reappear in the Xuanling Realm, letting these ghosts taste the fear of being dominated by light.
Ji Mo and the others set up camp in the rocky forest. After the clothes were ready, they went on a rampage to find A Li and the others.
Meanwhile.
Xiao Tuan Tuan transformed into a rainbow light and traveled an unknown distance.
Tears streamed from its eyes, and its mouth was pouted, looking pitiful.
Originally, it had given Ji Mo a chance, lingering outside the rocky forest for a long time, thinking Ji Mo would come out to find it, coax it, and then it would extort some roasted meat and forgive him.
But what happened?
Ji Mo actually didn't appear, seeming not to care about it at all, which made it even sadder.
Thus, it truly ran away from home.
The sky darkened, and night fell.
The Iron-Eating Beast was hungry, its stomach rumbling.
It began to miss the delicious roasted meat. If it were still by Ji Mo's side now, it would already be feasting.
For the sake of its humble divine beast dignity, it could not go back like this.
It walked and stopped, searching for rare ores to eat. Along the way, any ill-fated ghostly creatures it encountered were torn to shreds by it.
"Hmm, the totem divine beast of the Demon Clan, the Iron-Eating Beast, why has it come here?"
Suddenly, a ethereal voice sounded.
The Iron-Eating Beast was startled. The voice seemed to be from afar, yet also close at hand, flickering and uncertain.
The Iron-Eating Beast looked around but found no trace of the speaker. However, its divine beast intuition told it that a powerful being was nearby.
Its scalp tingled. It had originally thought that with its strength, it would not fear any living beings in the Xuanling Realm. Even if it couldn't win, it could escape.
But who would have thought its luck would be so bad as to encounter a terrifying existence.
It was on guard, its divine beast bloodline fully activated, countless runes flashing in its pupils as it scanned its surroundings, simultaneously baring its teeth and letting out a low growl.
"Little one, I heard you had a falling out with that fellow Chi Yan. How about following me from now on?"
The voice sounded again, seemingly showing great interest in the Iron-Eating Beast.
The Iron-Eating Beast narrowed its eyes, showing excitement. It had finally located the other party.
The next moment, it disappeared from its spot and lunged towards a thousand-year-old ancient tree in the distance.
Its sharp claws erupted with four terrifying beams of light, tearing the great tree to shreds.
Amidst the flying wood chips, a red figure appeared, floating in mid-air.
She was a woman of indescribable beauty, dressed in a red robe, with hair like a waterfall, holding an oil-paper umbrella in her hand.
She was neither seductive nor pure. Her extremely beautiful face was unadorned, as elegant as an orchid.
The evening breeze gently blew, her skirt fluttered, and her black hair danced, so flawless and untouched by the dust of the mortal world.
Her face was expressionless, yet she exuded an indescribable oppressive aura, making it difficult to breathe and instilling fear.
A ghost?
The Iron-Eating Beast looked at the figure that appeared, and its heart sank. Among the ghost clan, there was only one, and only one, that could make it feel threatened.
It was the legendary Female Supreme!
It couldn't have imagined meeting her. Why had she also come to the Xuanling Realm?
Regarding the Female Supreme, the Iron-Eating Beast knew some things.
The Female Supreme's true form was actually a heart, the heart of a god.
That goddess was also a ruthless person. In order to become a god in the past, she abandoned all emotions, killed her heart to prove the Dao, and gouged out her own heart.
This shattered heart fell into the Ghost Realm, and after a long period, it finally gained sentience, becoming the ruler of the ghost clan, the Female Supreme of the Ghost Realm.
"Follow me, I won't treat you badly."
The Female Supreme extended an invitation, her tone leaving no room for refusal.
Having been in a high position for a long time, she could not tolerate rejection.
"You wish."
The Iron-Eating Beast let out a childish voice and then decisively turned to flee.
It knew the vast disparity in strength and was no match for her, so it could only escape.
The Female Supreme did not move, merely opening the oil-paper umbrella in her hand.
Instantly.
Runes intertwined, spiritual energy surged, and a giant barrier lit up this area.
The Iron-Eating Beast crashed into the barrier, its nose and face bruised, its little head dizzy.
"Submit to me, or I will have to skin you and eat your flesh. Not to mention, I happen to need divine beast blood to nourish my body."
The Female Supreme's voice was chillingly devoid of emotion. She cared not whether the divine beast was precious, only whether it was useful to her.
If the Iron-Eating Beast refused, she would kill it without hesitation.
Because she wanted to become stronger, stronger than that vicious woman, she wanted to tell that person that proving the Dao by killing was extremely foolish.
"You dare!"
The Xiao Tuan Tuan's voice held a hint of fear. It had never imagined anyone could be so ferocious, wanting to eat it.
It took a deep breath, trying to calm itself: "You'd better not have any wicked ideas about me. You might not know who my new master is. He's a man who can beat Chi Yan."
The Female Supreme's expression remained unchanged, and she said faintly, "Chi Yan's true body cannot descend, and the power projected is not worth mentioning. Let your new master come out. I'd like to see what capabilities he has."
The Iron-Eating Beast could not summon Ji Mo. It provocatively said, "You'd better not meet him. He is extremely cruel. This time he came to deal with you, to capture you as a bed warmer, to serve him tea, water, wash clothes, cook meals, and perhaps even give him a fat son."
"What?"
The Female Supreme's expression instantly became incredibly colorful.