He Wants to Turn Back Into Human Form

However, its skin was so tough that the dagger couldn't cut through at all.

After struggling for ages and working up a sweat, she couldn't even make a tiny scratch.

Evan Xiao had brought her here specifically to get the Fireheart Gem.

But she was just too weak, and after all this time, she still couldn't get it out.

He'd been watching her from inside the space for a while, but he was getting impatient, so he just leapt out.

Azure Phoenix stared at him in shock, "Huh? Little Cutie? You actually got out on your own?! No spirit beast has ever escaped from my space before!"

Evan Xiao: Your space is magical, but it can't hold me.

"You really are different from the other Antler Serpents! Not only do you have fur on your head, but you can even break out of my space..." Azure Phoenix looked at him, puzzled. "Wait... are you some kind of mutant hybrid Antler Serpent?"

Evan Xiao took a deep breath: Shut up!

He turned and went to the Infernal Drake's back, opened his mouth, and bit right through the skin.

Then, he slipped right through the opening.

In just a moment, he brought out several sparkling, translucent red Fireheart Gems.

Azure Phoenix looked on, absolutely delighted.

Fireheart Gems are the best material for forging fire-element spirit weapons!

Azure Phoenix didn’t have a handy weapon, so once she got back, she’d find a good blacksmith and forge a Fire Demon Sword—now that would be awesome!

After collecting the Fireheart Gems, she noticed Little Cutie was dirty.

He was covered in Infernal Drake blood.

Azure Phoenix grabbed him and took him to the lake inside the space, pinched his neck, and put him in the water.

Evan Xiao: What are you doing?

Little Cutie, thanks for helping me get the Fireheart Gems. You’re covered in Infernal Drake blood, so let me give you a bath!" Azure Phoenix said.

A bath?

Is that really necessary?

I can wash myself!

But Azure Phoenix was already at it.

She carefully washed him from head to tail.

Her soft fingers brushed over his body, and Evan Xiao lay there like a dead snake, not moving at all...

He really wanted to turn back into a human...

All done! You're nice and clean now!' Azure Phoenix said with satisfaction to the spotless Antler Serpent. 'We're already deep in the forest, so it's not safe to linger. We need to leave quickly. You stay here and behave, I'll head out first.'

Evan Xiao nodded.

Azure Phoenix left the space, glanced around, and tried to get her bearings.

As she looked around, she suddenly spotted a smooth cliff face.

There used to be some hanging vines on the cliff, but most of them had been burned away.

At the very bottom, a faint cave entrance was revealed.

Outside the cave, there were three heavily weathered stones.

These three stones were completely different from the others nearby, as if they'd existed since ancient times, battered by wind and sun for eons until now...

The sight left her stunned; she couldn't look away.

Because she recognized those three stones.

And the impression was very deep.

Her Dimensional Bracelet came from inside that cave.

When she came here in her previous life, there hadn't been a fire; the place was lush and green.

She found those three stones to be very strange, so she went over to take a look—and ran into a Giant Blood Python.

It took all her strength to kill that python.

During the fight, she accidentally discovered the cave entrance behind the vines.

Now, by coincidence, she’d come here again!

If she went into the cave again, could she get another Dimensional Bracelet?

That would be amazing!

Azure Phoenix grew excited and quickly walked over, entering the cave.