"This is a Terrifying Beast that survives by attaching itself to Fire River Crystals. It was originally called a Red Phosphorus Earthworm, but after being raised by the Fire River World Lord in the Fire River World and devouring Fire River Crystals year-round, it underwent some mutations."
After thinking for a moment, Yuan Gungun explained, "Because these Fire Crystal Red Phosphorus Earthworms have consumed vast quantities of Fire River Crystals over the years, they are highly nutritious. I hear they make excellent ingredients. Heat the oil until golden, toss them in and fry them up—they taste amazing."
"...Enough to make the young woman next door cry with craving, right?" Wang Teng added faintly.
"..." Yuan Gungun.
What the hell did he mean, make the young woman next door cry with craving?!
What kind of thought process was that??
Yuan Gungun took a deep breath and said, "That's secondary. The main thing is that Fire Crystal Red Phosphorus Earthworms are a little afraid of death. They won't allow others to steal the Fire River Crystals, since those are the food they depend on to survive, but they don't dare confront enemies head-on either. So they always use this sort of harassment, hoping to make their enemies back off in the face of difficulty."
"These Fire Crystal Red Phosphorus Earthworms really are rather bizarre." Wang Teng was speechless.
"Though they're disgusting, it's a very effective method. Every creature has its survival instincts. If Fire Crystal Red Phosphorus Earthworms weren't this slippery, they might have been wiped out long ago," Yuan Gungun said.
Wang Teng relayed Yuan Gungun's words, and An Lan was amazed as well. Even with all his experience and knowledge, he had never seen such a Terrifying Beast.
The two looked down. That Fire Crystal Red Phosphorus Earthworm was still