NOVEL NEXT Chapter 168.1: Swallowing People Whole
Outside the Sacred Land of the Snake-People Tribe, the cloaked woman and Qing Lin hid behind a sand dune, watching the bustling Snake-People in the distance. The expression of the person beneath the cloak became extremely unpleasant.
Hey hey hey—Did they really bring all the Snake-People to the Sacred Land? Are they not afraid of chaos happening?
The temperaments of the Snake-People from each tribe vary, and some are even hostile to each other. Putting them together easily leads to problems. Moreover, the resources in the Snake-People’s Sacred Land are not sufficient. Even if they bring all the food from their tribes to the Sacred Land, how long can they survive by eating only that? What about after finishing it? Do they have to figure out a way to find food in the desert near the Sacred Land?
Damn it, things are really getting out of hand.
The cloaked woman buried her head, tightly biting her teeth with a frowning forehead.
The problems that she had just thought of is something that the Tribe Leaders couldn’t possibly be unaware of. Yet, despite the risk of chaos for the entire tribe, they still chose to do this.
But honestly, for the cloaked woman, the current focus is not on whether there will be chaos with the Snake-People continuing like this.
The focus is that she and the young girl named Qing Lin can’t get in.
Yesterday, she approached the Sacred Land smoothly with the Yan Ci Token given to her by Xiao Yan, but that was before the news had been announced!
Given the current situation, the Yan Ci Token in her hand is no different from being useless. With so many tribes here, including the Mo Snake Tribe that harbors extreme hatred for humans.
Ignoring whether the token is useful, the Mo Snake Tribe might rush up and chop her and Qing Lin into pieces before she even gets a chance to show the token!
What should she do…
Looking at the distressed expression of the cloaked woman, Qing Lin thought for a moment and patted her cloak.
“Big sister, Qing Lin has a way to get in.”
“Hmm? You have a way?”
The cloaked woman looked sharply at Qing Lin, her eyes emitting a bright light, which startled Qing Lin for a moment. Then, Qing Lin nodded slightly.
“Yes, Xiao Ling can burrow into the sand. It can take us underground.”
Saying this, Qing Lin lowered her head slightly, and with a troubled look on her face, she lightly touched her index fingers together.
“It’s just… it might make big sister uncomfortable…”
“I’ve experienced a lot of discomfort in my life! As long as I can get in, a little discomfort is nothing!” The cloaked woman responded without hesitation, staring closely at Qing Lin’s emerald eyes. “Just do whatever you need to do! I won’t have a single complaint!”
Qing Lin stared at the determined gaze of the cloaked woman and then nodded heavily.
“Yeah!”
Since the cloaked woman has said so, Qing Lin no longer has any worries. The eyes suddenly emitted a strange green light, startling the cloaked woman who was facing her.
Immediately, a huge creature appeared in the sand pit below. After seeing the full appearance of the creature, the cloaked woman’s pupils suddenly contracted.
A crimson body, tough scales, worried eyes, exuding a scorching breath all over, with only one tail but two fierce heads.
A Dou Ling (Battle Spirit, 5th Level) level magical beast, the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent!
The cloaked woman, who had browsed various magical beast encyclopedias before, recognized this magical beast at first glance. The Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent is a rare magical beast that dwells in magma, even the magical beast encyclopedia has limited information about it.
“Xiao Ling, be good~”
Qing Lin reached out with both hands to the towering body of the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent. The magical beast obediently lowered its two heads, letting Qing Lin caress them, displaying a rather affectionate attitude.
At this moment, the cloaked woman also recovered from her shock, staring at the petite Qing Lin in amazement.
This girl is clearly not even a Dou Shi (Battle Master, 3rd Level), yet she can command the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent?!
“Big sister, Xiao Ling says it can take us in.” Qing Lin turned her head to look at the cloaked woman, and then her small head showed a bit of distress. “But because we have to sneak into the sand, it’s not possible to ride on Xiao Ling. We can only use another method…”
As Qing Lin spoke, she pointed to the huge, fierce jaws of the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent.
Seeing Qing Lin’s gesture, the cloaked woman, who was initially puzzled, immediately understood and her face turned black.
“Di–difficult to say…”
“Qing Lin is sorry! Big sister must not want to!”
Seeing the darkening expression on the cloaked woman’s face, Qing Lin’s expression instantly became nervous, repeatedly apologizing.
Looking at Qing Lin, who kept bowing and apologizing, and then at the enormous Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent behind her, the cloaked woman’s eyes were filled with conflict.
Do we really have to do it like this?
The cloaked woman’s inner struggle was evident.
Suddenly, in her mind, echoed the bold words she had just proclaimed.
【Do whatever you want! I won’t have a single complaint!】
Smack!
The cloaked woman slapped herself in the face, silently reprimanding herself.
Next time, it’s better not to be so arrogant when speaking…
After a while, the cloaked woman moved her hand away from her face, determination shining in her eyes. She stared at Qing Lin and said firmly,
“I’ve said it before, do whatever you want! I won’t have a single complaint!”
She had dug her own pit, and even if it meant jumping into it with tears in her eyes, she would do it.
Maintaining appearances, even if it meant pretending with a heart of iron!
Moreover, it seemed that this was the only way to enter the Sacred Land now.
Thinking back to Xiao Yan’s sacrifice, the cloaked woman forcefully blocked the disgust in her heart.
For the sake of this matter, Xiao Yan sacrificed even his life. If she couldn’t bear this little bit of discomfort, she might as well have died in the hands of Mo Ba Si yesterday to save face!
Xiao Yan’s sacrifice, the significance of that young man’s sacrifice, she had a responsibility to uphold. She wanted everyone to know that Xiao Yan’s sacrifice was not in vain!
“Qing Lin! Let’s do it!”
Looking at the cloaked woman’s resolute expression, Qing Lin was stunned for a moment. Then, she came to her senses and nodded heavily.
Then, with a wave of her small hand, the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent behind her moved its massive body to stand in front of the cloaked woman. One of its heads lowered slowly, opening its disgustingly foul-mouthed jaws in front of the cloaked woman.
Seeing the sharp teeth of the huge head in front of her, saliva flowed down its mouth, emitting an unbearable smell. Anyone could boast, especially when they knew what was about to happen.
But when faced with the actual moment, it was a different story.
At this moment, the determined expression on the cloaked woman’s face wasn’t as firm as before.
“Wait—Qing Lin, let’s think of another way—”
“Xiao Ling! Swallow big sister!”
Perhaps the cloaked woman’s voice was too soft, Qing Lin didn’t hear it at all. She immediately commanded the head of the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent to swallow the cloaked woman, catching her off guard, and she entered the snake’s mouth.
Immediately, the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent turned around, the other head followed suit, lowering its head to swallow Qing Lin. Then, wriggling its massive body, it swiftly entered the sand.
Just two minutes after the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent sank into the sand, several Snake-People arrived at the sand dune, looking around in confusion.
“It’s strange. I clearly felt movement here just now.”
“Maybe it’s an illusion. Everyone has been on edge these past few days.”
“I really hope this matter can be resolved quickly…”
While these Snake-People were talking, the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent, having sneaked into the depths of the sand, moved agilely and rapidly towards the Sacred Land of the Snake-People.