I Can Record Wonders

Chapter 155: Capturing the Ferocious Rat Woman

"Senior Gao, is there something you need?" Fu Ning asked as he saw Gao Li's hesitant expression.

Gao Li nodded and carefully observed Fu Ning from head to toe. "I heard that Junior Brother possesses innate divine power?"

A few days ago, Fu Ning had effortlessly lifted a large cauldron two feet off the ground with just his physical strength alone, and news of his innate divine power had already spread throughout Red Mountain.

Fu Ning smiled and waved his hand dismissively. "It's not really innate divine power, just a bit of brute strength since I was young."

Saying that, he walked up to a wild deer and grabbed its leg with one hand.

This adult wild deer weighed at least two to three hundred catties.

But Fu Ning just pondered for a moment before effortlessly lifting it up.

Seeing this, a hint of joy flashed across Gao Li's face. "Good! Junior Brother truly possesses innate divine power!"

"Senior Brother is too kind."

As he spoke, Fu Ning put down the wild deer and casually glanced around.

He had already guessed that the other party must have something to ask of him.

Sure enough, Gao Li didn't leave like he used to. After a moment of contemplation, he asked, "I wonder if Junior Brother has heard of ferocious beasts?"

"Ferocious beasts?" Fu Ning's tone turned serious.

Ferocious beasts were the opposite of Spirit Beasts.

Spirit Beasts could trigger innate wonders, cultivate Origin Qi, and were usually passed down through bloodlines, naturally understanding human intentions.

Ferocious beasts, on the other hand, were different.

They couldn't trigger wonders, but they could nurture blood energy within their bodies and condense 'Blood Pills.'

And Blood Pills happened to be a highly sought-after supplement for Body Refining cultivators.

If the flesh and blood of a ferocious beast were refined into an 'Origin Returning Pill'...

Thinking of this, Fu Ning's eyes lit up. "Senior Brother, do you happen to know the whereabouts of a ferocious beast?"

Gao Li himself practiced Body Refining, so he naturally coveted the 'Blood Pills' of ferocious beasts.

Originally, he planned to hunt down the ferocious beast after further improving his strength.

But now that the 'Three Mountains Grand Competition' was approaching, he had no choice but to take action in advance.

"I wonder if Junior Brother is interested?" Fu Ning didn't immediately respond.

Although the flesh and blood of ferocious beasts were valuable, they were also inherently ferocious and would prey on the flesh and blood of other creatures. In terms of strength, they were even stronger than Spirit Beasts.

As for himself...

It wasn't that the flesh and blood of ferocious beasts didn't attract him, but his own life was more cost-effective.

"Senior Brother, that ferocious beast..." Gao Li seemed to sense his hesitation and quickly said, "Junior Brother, rest assured. The ferocious beast I discovered is a Rat Woman (Watermelon Bug)."

Because it was hiding under a rock, it requires tremendous strength to lift it.

"Tremendous strength?" Fu Ning paused for a moment. "At least a thousand catties?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Ning was taken aback. The large cauldron on Ao Tou Island itself weighed a thousand catties, and there were many disciples who could lift it. Why did Senior Brother Gao specifically come to him?

Gao Li noticed Fu Ning's confusion and explained in a deep voice, "Junior Brother, you may not know this, but the 'Rat Woman' I discovered is not difficult to deal with in itself. It's just that it is naturally alert, especially sensitive to the perception of Origin Qi."

"There are many on Spirit Turtle Island who can lift the large cauldron, but there are not many who possess innate divine power like you, relying solely on their physical bodies."

"I see." Fu Ning finally understood.

He had read in books about the Rat Woman, a type of beetle that liked to live in damp and warm places, especially under rocks.

The key was that it didn't have much attacking power.

"To be honest, junior brother, I have already tried three times to catch that female rat, but each time I ended up alerting her by releasing Origin Qi."

"If you can lend me a hand this time, senior brother, we will definitely be able to capture that female rat. I only need the blood essence from the 'rat' and as for the rat and the essence we find in the hole, they will all belong to you, junior brother!"

Ferocious beasts do not inhabit places without treasures.

Where they reside, there are bound to be natural treasures and profound essences.

The 'rat' is a type of earthworm, and wherever the 'rat' resides, there is a high chance of finding 'earth essence'.

And within the 'earth essence' lies 'Innate Earth Origin Qi', which is exactly what Fu Ning urgently needs.

Thinking of this, Fu Ning has already made up his mind: "Since senior brother has invited me, Fu Ning naturally has a responsibility!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Li is overjoyed: "Junior brother is righteous!"

The 'rat' is a nocturnal insect that rests in its nest during the day.

So the two of them decided to make their move during the day.

Soon, Fu Ning followed Senior Brother Gao out of the medicinal garden, passed through the Red Mountain village, and walked past Red Well, descending along the steps.

Unbeknownst to them, they had already arrived at the foot of Red Mountain, but Senior Brother Gao showed no intention of stopping.

"That direction... is Red Mist Valley?"

Gao Li nodded: "The rat prefers damp places, and there aren't many on Red Mountain that meet the conditions."

As they spoke, the two of them had already entered the red mist.

Since Fu Ning discovered the Greedy Toad, he had never been to Red Mist Valley again.

At this moment, revisiting the familiar place, the red mist still lingered, and the ground was covered with broken stones washed down by the stream.

Faintly, they could hear the sound of the flowing water.

Unlike the dry heat on the mountain, the valley was humid and hot, so it's no wonder the 'rat' would take root here.

After walking only a hundred steps, both of them were already drenched in sweat.

"Senior brother, where is that place?"

At some point, Gao Li had already taken off his outer garment, rolling up the sleeves to reveal his muscular arms.

He wiped his forehead and listened for any movement: "We have to keep going!"

"Damn, it's so hot!"

After speaking, he took another step forward.

Seeing this, Fu Ning could only silently follow behind.

On the way, he also noticed traces of 'Blood Moss'. After being completely harvested by the Greedy Toad last time, it had finally regained its vitality after this period of rest.

In this way, after the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the two of them arrived at a rocky nest.

This place was the deepest part of Red Mist Valley, only a hundred steps away from the cold pool where Fu Ning discovered the Greedy Toad.

The rocky nest was filled with stones, ranging from the size of a walnut to the size of a small hill.

Gao Li stopped in his tracks and made a gesture for Fu Ning to be quiet. Fu Ning nodded in response, understanding that Gao Li was referring to the giant rock in front of them.

On the way here, the two of them had discussed and planned their capture strategy.

Fu Ning would move the giant rock, while Gao Li would seize the opportunity to capture it with the prepared tools.

The whole process had to be as gentle as possible.

The 'rat' had keen perception, not only for Origin Qi but also for sound.

So they dared not summon their flying Law Weapon and could only move stealthily.

Until they came across a huge boulder.

This boulder was half a head taller than Fu Ning, with arms outstretched unable to reach around it, blocking their way like a wall.

The boulder blocked the sunlight, and beneath it was slightly damp soil.

Gao Li paused, turned to look at Fu Ning, and Fu Ning glanced at the boulder, understanding that this must be the giant rock Gao Li mentioned.

On their way here, the two of them had already planned and formulated their capture strategy.

Fu Ning would move the giant rock, and Gao Li would take the opportunity to capture it with the prepared tools.

The smoother the process, the better.

The 'rat' had agile perception and was skilled at digging. Once it heard any movement, it would immediately dig through the soil and escape.

Even if the two of them were skilled, it would be difficult to catch it.

Senior Brother Gao had failed several times in capturing it, all for this reason.

(End of this chapter)