novelapdf Chapter 627: If You Don’t Drink a Toast, You’ll Have to Drink a Penalty
Chapter 627: If You Don’t Drink a Toast, You’ll Have to Drink a Penalty
The air gradually compressed. The Heaven-Devouring Azure Python began to struggle with all its might to break free, and with each movement, a potent aura of the Demon Clan radiated from within. The aura was so intense that it momentarily plunged the surrounding people into an Illusory Realm. At the same time, the pond below them also grew restless, its dark brown liquid churning more violently than before. Large, hot bubbles escaped into the air, slowly releasing Demonic Qi. This Demonic Qi was different from before; its concentration was dozens of times higher, as if it had been deliberately compressed.
Zhu Liang’s expression grew grim, a few lines of worry creasing his chubby face. He stared unwaveringly at the water’s surface, deep in thought.
What’s going on? Is there something at the bottom of this pond?! Should I go down and check? But if I do, what if my junior brothers and sisters above run into danger?!
Ye Qingchen listened to Zhu Liang’s thoughts with his Double Pupils, and his heart clenched involuntarily. What does Senior Brother mean by that?
Zhu Liang seemed to have made a decision and suddenly called out, "Cheng Lu, you stand guard up here! I’m going down to check!"
Cheng Lu, holding the Demon Egg in his arms, blinked several times. Before he could ask a question, Zhu Liang had already vanished before his eyes, diving headfirst into the pond.
Seeing this, Li Nian’er’s control over her spell faltered slightly. The Heaven-Devouring Azure Python seized the opportunity, twisting its body as it struggled to break free from the spatial prison. Whether due to its own formidable strength or some other strange occurrence, a small crack suddenly appeared in the tightly sealed wall of water.
A small crack was all he needed. He twisted his body with all his might, raised his tail, and smashed it against the opening.
BANG!
The entire space trembled as his tail nearly shattered the crack into a gaping hole.
Quick-witted, Li Nian’er raised her other hand. She hurriedly gathered Water Energy in her palm, combined it with a special Inscription, and blasted it toward the crack. At that same moment, however, the Heaven-Devouring Azure Python seemed to sense something was amiss. He temporarily withdrew the force aimed at the crack and attacked Li Nian’er instead.
Seeing this, Ye Qingchen quickly activated his Willow Wood Martial Soul to help Li Nian’er restrain the Heaven-Devouring Azure Python.
The Heaven-Devouring Azure Python, on the verge of breaking free from his cage, had never imagined he would be cornered like this by a group of intruders. His angry, triangular eyes glared fixedly at Li Nian’er and Ye Qingchen. His body glowed green, and the red in his eyes deepened to blood-red.
The overwhelming Demonic Qi was gradually drawn back, converging on the Heaven-Devouring Azure Python suspended in midair. He didn’t hesitate, opening his massive maw to swallow the Demonic Qi. In an instant, the devoured Demonic Qi circulated within his body, and the green scales on his skin became mottled with black. His body, once as thick as a bowl, swelled and expanded, nearly taking up half the size of the water prison.
Li Nian’er was gradually failing to hold on. The moment her concentration faltered, the Heaven-Devouring Azure Python seized the opportunity to break free. His entire body shot upward, tumbling through the air.
He coiled in the air, his dark, somber eyes locked on the staggered Li Nian’er. Opening his massive maw, he let out a furious roar. The sound carried a sharp aura, instantly whipping up the sand and dirt from the ground and sending it blasting toward her.
Li Nian’er raised a hand, and a wall of water roared into existence before her. She glared at the smug creature in mid-air and scoffed, "This creature really had to learn things the hard way!"
As her voice fell, she immediately unleashed her ultimate attack. Water Energy gathered in her palm and shot out, rapidly taking form in midair. Before the Heaven-Devouring Azure Python could react, she clenched her fist, and the energy exploded. Above the Heaven-Devouring Azure Python’s head, the concentrated sphere of water cracked inch by inch. Each fractured droplet of water transformed into a miniature, invisible ocean, spiraling down to crash upon the python.
SMACK!
Just as the Heaven-Devouring Azure Python tried to respond, he found his body constricted by the water. He couldn’t move at all and was forced to take the full brunt of the attack. The entire serpent was dazed by the impact, crashing heavily onto the pond like a kite with its string cut.
The Heaven-Devouring Azure Python, which had just powered up, was struck by this sudden attack and instantly reverted to his original form. He was now a tiny azure snake, lying limply on the water’s surface, belly up, looking utterly pitiful.
"You just had to learn things the hard way! I offered to make you my pet nicely, but you forced me to get rough!"
Li Nian’er’s fiery temper flared. Not caring what creature she faced, she strode to the edge of the pond, snatched the snake up with one hand, and held it with a look of disgust.
"You’re as weak as a chicken. You’re not worthy of being my pet. I might as well just kill you!"
Muttering to herself, she prepared to channel the Water-attribute Energy in her hand for a final blow.
Dad! Mom! These people are terrifying! Hurry and find me! If you’re any later, you’ll only find your son’s corpse! Waaah...
Ye Qingchen didn’t want to get involved, but the childish voice pleading in his mind wouldn’t stop. The desperate, silent screams were about to drive him mad.
If you people dare to kill me, my parents will definitely never forgive you!
Ye Qingchen struggled internally for a moment before finally speaking up. "Senior Sister, it wasn’t easy for us to get into this Devil’s Cave. Although this snake isn’t very smart, its power is decent, and it’s a good match for your attributes. Why don’t you keep it?"
This little snake probably hasn’t been out in the world for long. Like a newborn calf that doesn’t fear the tiger, it underestimated the people before it. But who doesn’t know how demonic his own Senior Sister can be? Anyone who dares to get in her way is doomed to a fate worse than death! If only this little snake had obediently agreed to the contract from the beginning instead of making such a fuss, it wouldn’t have ended up in this state.
Upon hearing this, Li Nian’er hesitated. She dangled the chick-sized snake in her hand and fell into contemplation. Her baby face was tightly furrowed, a strange contrast to her voluptuous figure. The combination wasn’t vulgar, however. At least, the little snake was thoroughly frightened now. Besides crying for its parents in its head, it didn’t dare try anything else.
"Alright, alright. Since my Junior Brother has pleaded for you, it would be ungracious of me to press my advantage," she said. "However, you little thing, you better remember this: from today on, I am your master. If you dare to disobey me, I will make sure you regret it!"
Li Nian’er tapped the little snake’s head, and a strange Inscription appeared on its forehead. The previously terrified little snake seemed to recover some of its spirit after receiving the Inscription, and it timidly coiled itself around Li Nian’er’s arm.