Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1615 - 372: One as Wife, One as Concubine

Roar, roar...

Right after Chen Jie departed, a horrifying roar exploded from the rear, its piercing wail sending shivers racing through one's body.

Chen Jie fully understood the Fire Essence Beast's anguish at that moment; stumbling into the identical trap twice, losing an eye each time, brought excruciating torment.

What an agonizing truth.

Driven mad by the searing agony, the Fire Essence Beast let out frenzied shrieks.

Bang, bang, bang!

Completely sightless now, it could perceive nothing but bellowed savagely, then charged blindly, slamming its enormous head furiously against the nearby walls and inflicting massive destruction across the entire Molten Lava Hell.

It yearned desperately to locate Chen Jie's whereabouts, yet how could it possibly succeed in its current state?

Positioned at the Molten Lava Hell's doorway, Chen Jie peered back at the fire essence beast, which thrashed wildly against whatever lay nearby.

Shaking his head, he reflected that remaining in this habitat was truly fortunate for the creature; the space was confined enough that even without sight, survival remained possible, particularly as it sustained itself on the magma.

Chen Jie felt considerable relief, given that the beast seemed a singular breed, perhaps the sole specimen worldwide, and its extinction would be regrettable.

Certainly, the idea of safeguarding species for posterity had swayed Chen Jie as well.

Naturally, Chen Jie stayed practical; when his objectives allowed, he had no qualms about showing mercy, including letting others live.

Yet, should securing his necessities demand the demise of this exceptional creature, he would act without delay.

Kindness proves viable only if it spares one's own benefits, including prospective ones.

Acting saintly otherwise marks one as a simpleton.

Embracing such reasoning, Chen Jie promptly exited the Molten Lava Hell, traversing the departure tunnel for some distance until arriving at a vast chamber linking to the forward area.

Settling into a suitable location, Chen Jie retrieved the recently obtained prizes—the duo of Fire Essence pieces.

Extending his hand, a crystalline chunk akin to an apple materialized in Chen Jie's grasp, radiating stunning allure with its vivid crimson translucence and inner viscous fluid mimicking flowing lava.

Holding it for close inspection, Chen Jie noted from the description that the Fire Essence's core value lay in its internal liquid.

That fluid embodied ultra-pure Flame Power, perfect for direct medicinal application and a key ingredient in crafting the Melt God Pill, holding incalculable worth.

Gazing upon the Fire Essence in his possession, Chen Jie brimmed with contentment; he hadn't foreseen such bountiful rewards mere moments into the Ruins, akin to fortune raining down.

Without doubt, Bright Peak served as his personal treasure chest.

With these musings, Chen Jie stored the Fire Essence away; though stuck at Middle Melting Furnace Realm for now, planning ahead for the Melt God Realm breakthrough made perfect sense.

Securing the Fire Essence in mind, Chen Jie pressed onward.

Despite the immediate windfall, overlooking the expedition's prime goal—to claim the Qiankun Great Method—would be unwise.

His power restoration remained incomplete, after all.

Acknowledging this, Chen Jie advanced with purpose, departing the Molten Lava Hell.

Venturing further via the linking terrain, Chen Jie observed the odd external surroundings, particularly the cave stones that felt surprisingly toasty.

Furthermore, this warmth differed from the blistering inferno of the Molten Lava Hell, offering instead a steady coziness reminiscent of furred hide.

Might this Ruins be some living being's form?

Chen Jie pondered, giving a faint head shake at the sheer improbability; were it a beast, its scale would rival a mountain— a colossal aberration beyond compare.

Such notions aside, Chen Jie proceeded, navigating a rocky hallway where light abruptly brightened, unveiling a forest of blue.

This...

Confronted by the azure woodland ahead, Chen Jie stood utterly stupefied; the scene exuded an excessively otherworldly vibe.

Trees and blooms in shades of blue imbued the woods with a surreal, dreamlike charm, evoking a vast cerulean sea. Witnessing it all, Chen Jie felt momentarily dazed; its splendor was utterly captivating.

Such loveliness sparked boundless fancies.

Yet amid the awe, Chen Jie swiftly sensed the lurking peril.

Nature's way: the more alluring the sight, the deadlier the threat.

Proceeding warily into the woods, Chen Jie glanced earthward to spot blue bamboo. Its hue ran profoundly dark, etched with subtle serpentine markings.

Chen Jie's gaze sparkled—pure luck just from a downward peek.

Never did he expect treasures to litter the ground so casually here.

The Blue Snake Pattern Bamboo, per Chang Chun Valley annals, ranked as an exquisite rarity.

Boasting tremendous healing properties, it ranked among prime components for Molten Furnace Realm Elixirs, casually present in this spot.

Lacking the formula to process Molten Furnace Realm Elixirs from this bamboo didn't render such valuables useless to Chen Jie.

With that in mind, Chen Jie moved straight for the Blue Snake Pattern Bamboo. Optimal utilization hinged on specific aspects, as peak efficacy resided not in the full-grown stalks but their tender sprouts.