The Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake led the way with trembling diligence, while Xiao Yan followed behind, wrapped in bone spirit cold flame.
Although the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake had suffered a head wound, that did nothing to hamper its swimming in the magma. After all, it had grown up there. Returning to the magma was like a fish returning to water.
"Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snakes generally grow in places of extreme heat and survive by devouring magma. They have tremendous potential for evolution," the Apothecary explained, his voice ringing in Xiao Yan's mind.
"These magical beasts are only first rank when they're born, but with enough fortuitous encounters, they might evolve to the sixth rank."
"Isn't magma just rock melted by high temperatures? Doesn't that mean this snake grew up eating dirt?" Xiao Yan was quite amazed.
"Tsk, it can reach the sixth rank just by eating dirt. That really puts us humans to shame."
"..." The Apothecary left her on read.
All one could say was that these two truly deserved to be master and disciple. Both had a certain "way with words," and both could effortlessly kill a conversation.
"Teacher? Are you there?"
"No. Watch where you're going."
"Will do."
The Apothecary silently maintained the bone spirit cold flame as Xiao Yan followed the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake ever downward.
Everything within the magma was fiery red. The surrounding heat kept Xiao Yan from recklessly releasing her soul power, but with the protection of the bone spirit cold flame, she could just barely make out her surroundings.
Xiao Yan stayed close behind the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake as it burrowed deeper into the magma, dodging undercurrents powerful enough to severely injure a Da Dou Shi as she continued descending.
After an unknown length of time, Xiao Yan