"Spirit Worm voices?" Mu Chen was somewhat puzzled.
"I should have told you that Spirit Worms are divided into ranks. Some Spirit Worms do not possess complete intelligence and cannot clearly express their thoughts," Di Er Meng replied.
"Are Spirit Worms difficult to raise?"
"No. Generally speaking, our vitality is quite tenacious. Although they do not possess complete intelligence, they share some of the basic traits I have. You can just feed them some souls, vital blood, or energy."
"Then why did the Ninth Celestial Worthy specifically ask me to raise them for her?" Mu Chen frowned slightly, his mind rapidly turning as he considered various possibilities.
His expression grew solemn as he asked seriously, "Could she be targeting you? There might be some kind of scheme."
Di Er Meng's expression was strange. "Our Amon Clan cooperates with both the Xiao Tribe and the Soul Clan. Compared to the Soul Clan, our relationship with the Xiao Tribe is much closer.
"I had heard of this Ninth Celestial Worthy's reputation back when I was still in the clan. Um... it was not very good."
Mu Chen's expression became even graver.
Di Er Meng continued, "I heard from other Amon that aside from the Spirit Worm that fused with Xiao Qing from the very beginning, not a single one of the other worms in her possession has survived longer than a week. Apparently, she uses all sorts of strange things to feed her Spirit Worms."
Xiao Qing looked at the newly acquired, still-living Spirit Worms, and a smile appeared on her face.
"Come, eat something first."
She scattered three drops of essence blood over the three Spirit Worms.
The three Spirit Worms immediately began struggling, looking as though they were in agony.
A scorching aura abruptly emerged, and pale green flames ignited