178: Chapter 178: The Giant Python Isn't Stupid!

"Nine-Tails, you're actually still alive?"

Hearing this voice, the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox paused in her tracks.

Her nine tails stood up simultaneously, her posture looking like a cat with its fur standing on end.

She was all too familiar with this voice.

"Black Loach? You're not dead yet?"

The giant python's vertical pupils narrowed, its massive form approaching from afar, its raspy voice carrying a hint of annoyance.

"So many years have passed, and your mouth is still as foul as ever."

"Furthermore, I am a Flood Dragon. If you call me Black Loach one more time, believe it or not, I'll bite your tails off."

Seeing this, the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox sneered.

"Just a big loach that failed to transform into a Dragon."

"You want to bite me? Go ahead and try."

When old acquaintances meet, their eyes blaze with enmity.

As the two Void Refinement Stage great demons locked eyes, sparks flew in the air.

Standing behind them, Xiao Ran looked from one to the other, suddenly feeling that this scene was somewhat familiar.

Wasn't this exactly how he and Li Changsheng bickered?

"You two know each other?"

Xiao Ran asked tentatively.

Without turning her head, the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox replied.

"Of course we do. Three thousand years ago, this Black Loach followed the Yao Emperor into the Human Race's heartland, only to be beaten into a frantic retreat by a Sword Cultivator. Now it seems he only managed to survive by hiding in this Poison Barrier Forest, barely clinging to life."

Upon hearing this, a flash of anger crossed the giant python's vertical pupils.

"You weren't much better."

"You were sealed by an old man as soon as you rushed in, without even making a splash."

Nine-Tailed Demon Fox: "That was because I was careless!"

"Ah, right, right. Careless for over three thousand years?"

"You..."

Enraged, the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox immediately prepared to rush forward and fight to the death.

Xiao Ran reached out a hand to stop her.

"Look at you, getting worked up again?"

"You're old acquaintances; why ruin the harmony?"

The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox gave a token struggle before letting out a cold snort and falling silent.

The giant python also withdrew its gaze and looked back at Xiao Ran.

"Human, you have the scent of poisonous things on you."

"What is that? Take it out and let me have a taste."

Hearing this, Xiao Ran looked around and instantly realized that the giant python was referring to the aura emanating from the ten thousand poison bead.

"That is just a little toy I was fortunate enough to obtain."

Xiao Ran said calmly.

If the Ten Thousand Poisons Demon Venerable heard this in the afterlife, he might just die of anger.

His most prized treasure was actually called a "little toy" by Xiao Ran?

The giant python remained silent for a moment. The more it smelled the aura, the more fragrant it seemed, and its gaze toward Xiao Ran changed.

Suddenly, it let out a loud laugh.

The laughter was raspy and ear-piercing, like metal scraping against metal.

"Interesting, interesting."

"Nine-Tails, you're quite decent. Not only did you come, but you even brought me food."

"Then I shall graciously accept!"

With that, the giant python lunged at Xiao Ran in an instant.

Xiao Ran didn't move. Beside him, the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's form suddenly grew, and she lashed out fiercely with one of her tails.

"Get lost, you ugly thing."

"This kid is my hope for returning home. If you dare touch a single hair on his head, I'll kill you even if I have to shatter my Yao Core."

Nine-Tails shouted sharply.

This time, she had unleashed her full power.

The giant python was sent flying by her tail.

After landing, a look of surprise flashed in the giant python's eyes as it looked at Nine-Tails.

It knew Nine-Tails wasn't making such a joke.

If she dared to say it, she would dare to do it.

Therefore, the giant python immediately stopped and ceased its reckless actions.

"Nine-Tails, are you crazy? Protecting a human like this?"

"I am perfectly sober!"

Nine-Tails was now like an enraged tigress, her whole being bristling.

The giant python was instantly silenced.

Because among the Yao Kings of the same period, who didn't know that Nine-Tails had a fiery temper?

Once she got angry, she fought with a "mutual destruction" style. No other Yao King dared to provoke her.

Now that the giant python had been barely surviving for so many years, it dared even less.

"Fine, fine, fine. I won't kill him, alright?"

"But I want to know where the poisonous things on that kid came from!"

The giant python compromised.

Only then did Nine-Tails return to her normal size.

She glanced at Xiao Ran, seemingly seeking his consent.

Xiao Ran nodded slightly.

Nine-Tails then turned and said coldly, "The Legacy of the Ten Thousand Poisons Demon Venerable!"

Hearing this, the giant python's expression changed instantly.

"Ten Thousand Poisons Demon Venerable? The one from the Great Human-Demon War ten thousand years ago?"

It asked in an urgent tone.

"Who else?"

"What other Ten Thousand Poisons Demon Venerable is there in this world?"

Nine-Tails maintained the same expression.

"Good, good. Back when I was in the Yao Race, I heard that the Human Race had a poison path expert ten thousand years ago, and I've always wanted to see his poisonous things."

"I didn't expect to find it so easily."

"Nine-Tails, you've certainly given me a surprise!"

A hint of nostalgia flashed in the giant python's vertical pupils.

It lowered its head, and its body slowly shrank.

A moment later.

An old man in black appeared where it had been, his face withered but his vertical pupils remaining the same.

The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox scoffed.

"Taking a human form makes you look somewhat decent, but unfortunately, you're still just a Black Loach."

The black-clad old man glared at her but ignored her, focusing only on Xiao Ran.

"Little thing, hurry up and take out the poisonous things you have so I can have a look."

His voice was full of urgency.

The old man leaned closer, his nose twitching.

Just then.

The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox took the opportunity to use Voice Transmission.

"This Black Loach's brain hasn't worked right since it was struck by lightning. It loves poisonous things. Take something out from your ten thousand poison bead to tempt it."

"Then you can take the opportunity to state your conditions."

Xiao Ran responded.

"Are you sure he won't kill me once he sees the treasure?"

If an enthusiast of poison saw the ten thousand poison bead, wouldn't it be like a fisherman seeing a golden carp? Their eyes would be shining with greed, wouldn't they?

"No, we can't use the Magic Treasures of your Human Race."

"Besides, don't you still have me?"

"Hurry up, stop dawdling."

Xiao Ran said no more and immediately took out a small porcelain bottle from his Storage Ring.

He opened the stopper, and a colorless, odorless mist drifted out.

Ordinary people wouldn't be able to smell it, but the giant python was clearly no ordinary person.

Its nose twitched violently, and its eyes instantly lit up with golden light.

"This is... soul transformation one moment dissolve?"

Surprise flashed in Xiao Ran's eyes: "Senior has a good eye."

A hint of greed instantly flashed in the giant python's vertical pupils.

"Give it to me."

Xiao Ran didn't move, just looking at it.

"There's no problem giving this to you, but you must agree to one condition."

The giant python's eyes narrowed instantly.

"You're negotiating conditions with me?"

Since when did a Soul Transformation human dare to propose conditions to it?

Having seen many grand scenes, Xiao Ran remained unfazed.

"There must be a return for what is given."

"As a newcomer to the Far North Land, I wish to establish a foothold. If Senior can look after me, I am willing to regularly provide various poisonous things."

The old man was silent for a moment, then suddenly bared a few yellow teeth.

"Kid, you certainly know how to plan, but I have a better suggestion."

A cold light flashed in its vertical pupils.

"For example... if I kill you, won't everything on you be mine?"

This giant python isn't stupid!