Secondly, Zhang Ze just happened to have Rongrong's eggshell by his side, and Junior Sister also had Rongrong's eggshell at hand. Whether it was reverse summoning or forward summoning, it would definitely succeed on the first draw.

...

At the beach in the back room of the Ancestral Temple in the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm, Zhang Ze stood in front of the Stone Pill, holding the eggshell in one hand, beckoning to the bewildered Rongrong like a fortune-teller.

Rongrong sat cross-legged on the black sand for a long time.

After realizing it had been tricked, it flew up and charged at Zhang Ze with a rocket headbutt.

Zhang Ze sidestepped and intercepted Rongrong with a Tai Chi "Embrace the Moon" stance.

Then he took out the pre-prepared Sanmei True Fire Talisman and the walnut, placing them near Rongrong's mouth.

Zhang Ze said, "Calm down, calm down, I'm doing all this for world peace.

"Listen to me..."

After Zhang Ze took all the responsibility and explained everything clearly, Rongrong calmed down.

"I see... well, don't let it happen again."

Upon realizing how important it was, Rongrong said arrogantly.

"Definitely, definitely." Zhang Ze caressed Rongrong like one would stroke a parrot, smoothing the feathers of this large red bird.

Rongrong enjoyed it, twisting its head, and after a moment of satisfaction, it said, "Shall we start now?"

Zhang Ze said, "We need to wait a bit longer. I have some preparations to do. If you feel really bored, you can go find Li, she's sleeping on the bed."

Upon hearing Li's name, Rongrong perked up, let out a rather contrasting owl-like laugh, and flew out, flapping its wings.

"They have such a good relationship." Zhang Ze sighed.

...

At this moment, Li was still in a dream, traversing the four seas, feeling extremely joyful and unwilling to wake up. But as it continued, something started to feel off.

It began to have a nightmare.

Its long body became smaller and smaller, and the world around seemed to grow. Suddenly, a massive shadow loomed above its head.

The shadow extended its sharp claws, reaching out to grab it.

In the blink of an eye, the Primordial world in the dream turned into a small pond, and it transformed into a plump worm, caught in the claws of an evil monstrous bird.

The sweet dream turned into a nightmare, and Li started to struggle and squirm, but no matter what, it couldn't wake up, as if it was experiencing sleep paralysis.

Finally, mustering all its strength, it shouted and jolted awake from the dream.

Startled awake, Li discovered Rongrong standing on its face, looking down from above.

While watching, it even kneaded Li's face with its feet.

Who knows how a bird learned to knead like that...

"So annoying!"

Li's little Fat Dragon bounced off the bed, flailing its short arms, trying to swat away the bird's claws on its face.

Although Li hadn't seen Rongrong since its second evolution, it recognized its scent.

However, this brief reunion wasn't as joyous as Li thought; it just felt this annoying chick remained just as irritating.

Besides making Li have a nightmare for no reason, it was showing off right in front of it.

Showing off its new look.

"Do I look pretty?"

Rongrong spread its fiery red wings, spinning in front of Li like a big roasted chicken, with the golden tuft on its head doing a little grass skirt dance.

Seeing this, Li was really angry, but it had no means to retaliate.

Everyone had agreed to be the comedic relief, all round-headed, round-bellied. Why did this chick's style suddenly change, as if it subscribed to a Thousand Machines Pavilion membership?

Even with its elongated form, Li was not confident in a similar evolution.

Whether due to Heart Demon or Four Continents Will, it couldn't transform no matter how hard it tried.

It was always missing a head or a tail, too thick around the waist or lacking legs altogether.

Anyway, forcing a transformation would only yield more reasons for this chick to mock it for another year.

After much contemplation, Li decided to win with wisdom. It cleared its throat and started recounting its glorious history to the little chick.

The period of shining years spent among the stars, serving dual roles as both a warehouse and a part-time warehouse manager.

It tried to make the chick understand the importance of scientific management, and its own great sacrifices.

Li recounted in detail, much more precisely than Zhang Ze's generalizations, and soon Rongrong was captivated.

However, after Li finished, Rongrong didn't bow in awe but instead extended its long leg.

Beneath the layered feathers like big cotton trousers, there was an ultimate long leg.

Due to its body structure, Rongrong was essentially legs below the chest.

"And then what? You're so great, are your legs longer than mine?" Rongrong tilted its head, mocking Li.

Li, "..."

Li stared intently at Rongrong, and then, suddenly cried out, lunging forward.

Rongrong dispersed like flames, leaving Li to pounce on nothing.

"Silly dragon, I can fly." Rongrong floated in the air, continuing to mock.

Li, "...."

...

After half a two-hour period, Zhang Ze emerged from the back room, pausing when he saw the state of Li and Rongrong.

"?"

Both Divine Pets were panting heavily.

Rongrong's feathers were in a mess, with a bald patch at the wing tips, but its claws held a golden Treasure Bead, wet as if plucked from Li's mouth.

Li was in a similar state, appearing not to lose face. With a head full of bumps but looking like a wild chieftain, it tied a bunch of chicken feathers to its head, and with its little belly out, struck a victor's pose.

Zhang Ze sighed. Even without thinking, he knew the two had clashed again.

With his extensive experience, he understood that choosing sides would be a mistake, and the best approach was to distract his two precious treasures.

"I'm ready over here. Let's get started."