Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion

Snowflakes landed on Xiao Wu's palm, covered in a lustrous white layer of skin, yet instead of swiftly melting and freezing as before, they retained their intact hexagonal crystal shapes. Only after a while did they slowly turn into wisps of vapor.

It really isn't cold anymore!

Xiao Wu was both startled and delighted.

She no longer hesitated. Quickly bending down, she picked up the cotton-padded jacket and trousers from the ground and put them back on over herself.

Although wearing thick clothes seemed somewhat unnecessary in her current constant-temperature state, they could at least provide concealment and physical protection.

Once she was fully dressed, she moved her limbs. Her movements were nimble, with none of the stiffness or sluggishness from before.

"What is this?"

Xiao Wu could not help asking in her heart, her tone full of surprise.

"Hehe, impressive, right?" Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's voice sounded at just the right moment, filled with smugness.

"This is my shed skin. With a million years of cultivation, I shed my skin nine times. This is the final one, and the best layer. Impervious to water and fire, resistant to blades and spears. Most importantly, it has extreme resistance to cold. Forget the outskirts of the Far North—even if you go deeper into the core region, with it protecting you, not a trace of cold can touch you!"

Xiao Wu suddenly understood. So it was the skin this worm had shed. Its effects were indeed genuinely excellent.

Feeling the springlike warmth surrounding her, most of her anger and suspicion toward Sky Dream Ice Silkworm dissipated.

"I suppose you're still somewhat useful." She snorted, granting it a measure of approval.

"Of course!" Sky Dream Ice Silkworm immediately seized the opening.

"Stick with me, and I guarantee you'll eat well and drink well...