Previously, in the Illusion Realm in Fule City, he had finally subdued a "stupid bird," only to discover that Hu Third Great-Grandfather's sorcery had deceived him. It had been nothing but the skeletal remains of a bird dead for who knew how long, and his joy had come to nothing.
The scorpion before him had not had an easy time cultivating, and it would make a fine candidate to subdue.
After all, it was far harder for insects to awaken intelligence and embark on cultivation than it was for beasts and birds.
For this scorpion to reach such a level, it had probably endured countless hardships.
It stood guard here, protecting this blood lichen, presumably because it coveted its medicinal potency and wanted to use it to break through.
It was rather unfair of him and Lei Xiaosan to come here and snatch it away.
Though Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures belonged to those destined to obtain them, first come, first served was a legitimate rule too.
Since he had already decided to steal its treasure, taking its life as well would make him far too overbearing.
The Register of Soldiers and Horses needed capable officers. With the register nurturing it and the spiritual power surrounding him nourishing it as it stayed by his side, this scorpion would certainly cultivate several times faster than it could by fumbling along alone in these desolate mountains.
After being flung away, the scorpion quickly flipped over and scrambled up. Refusing to back down, it brandished its two enormous pincers and raised the coldly gleaming venomous sting on its tail, poised to strike, looking ready to fight to the death.
A cold gleam flashed from the sword in Lei Xiaosan's hand as he prepared to thrust again.
"Wait!" Cui Jiuyang hurriedly called out. "Freeze