136: eldest son

Upon hearing this, the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake's anger in its heart slightly subsided, and the Aura on its body no longer expanded.

"Human, speak."

A clear voice came.

Zhou Leren's heart filled with joy; sure enough, the effort of these years had not been in vain. As long as there was willingness to communicate, there was a possibility of success.

"Fellow Daoist Snake, forgive my frankness."

"Yao Beasts have long lifespans, but their cultivation is slow, and their Innate Bloodline almost determines everything."

Of course, his own Old Ancestor was an exception, Zhou Leren added in his heart.

"With Fellow Daoist's talent, advancing to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage should not be a problem."

"But what about the Golden Core? What about the Nascent Soul?"

"Fellow Daoist probably has no confidence in that, right?"

"I imagine Fellow Daoist must have thought about becoming a Yao King, haven't you?"

Zhou Leren spoke unhurriedly, slowly.

"Human, what do you mean?"

"Are you mocking me?"

The Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake's tone was angry, and its voice became even colder.

"Fellow Daoist, don't rush."

Zhou Leren's expression remained as usual, not caring in the slightest about the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake's reaction.

"The reason I say this is because there is an Opportunity here that can help Fellow Daoist."

After speaking, Zhou Leren subtly gestured, indicating to the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake not to be nervous, then took out a small jade bottle from his Storage Pouch.

With a thought, he removed the Seal on the jade bottle.

Immediately, the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake's mind trembled, its Demonic Qi continuously climbed, and the waves in the lake surged, clearly far from calm.

"Human, give it to me!"

Feeling the Aura emanating from the jade bottle, a spontaneous longing filled the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake's entire body through its Bloodline.

Its azure-green snake pupils stared intently at the jade bottle in Zhou Leren's hand.

The greed in its eyes was obvious.

Zhou Leren smiled slightly.

The blood of this third-tier Cloud Jiao was still effective.

Then, right under the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake's nose, he sealed the jade bottle and put it back into his Storage Pouch.

"Damn it, Human, give it to me."

Seeing Zhou Leren put away the jade bottle, and the craving in its Bloodline gone, the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake's snake pupils emitted a bloodthirsty and cruel intent, and streaks of azure light began to rise and spread across its body.

"Fellow Daoist, have you thought it through? If you make a move against me, this Opportunity will be completely unrelated to you."

Zhou Leren's smile receded, his expression became solemn, and the Aura on his body gradually climbed, standing in equal opposition to the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake.

The Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake was startled; in such a short time, this Human had actually broken through to the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

"Humans are truly blessed by heaven..."

The Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake's heart was in turmoil.

If it had known earlier that this person held such a treasure, it would have risked damaging its Bloodline to keep him.

However, now that this person had broken through, with his speed and that tower, the chances were probably slim.

"Alas~"

The Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake sighed, having missed the best timing. To get this treasure into its hands again would probably not be so easy.

"Human, what do you want?"

The Demonic Qi on the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake's body receded. Although its tone was still cold, in Zhou Leren's ears, this was a sign of concession.

"Fellow Daoist, are you willing to become our Clan's Guardian Spirit Beast?"

"Hmm?"

"You want to enslave me?"

Just as the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake was about to flare up, it saw Zhou Leren toss out a contract scroll.

"Equal contract..."

Zhou Leren had already made ample preparations.

The Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake swept its Divine Sense over it, and the contents imprinted into its mind.

There were no harsh demands or restrictions that would be difficult for a powerful snake.

The Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake hesitated in its heart.

"Fellow Daoist, our Clan still has many such treasures."

"If Fellow Daoist agrees, you and I will be family, and these treasures will naturally be plentiful."

Zhou Leren spoke unhurriedly.

"This..."

Hearing Zhou Leren's words, the struggle in the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake's eyes intensified.

Then, its heart hardened.

"I'll do it!"

Although Human Cultivators were mostly cunning, what this person offered was simply too much, making it impossible for the snake to refuse.

"Human, I agree."

"Good, good, good."

Zhou Leren's heart was filled with joy.

"But you have to give me that bottle first."

Seeing Zhou Leren's expression, the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake couldn't help but feel a little regretful. Had it agreed too quickly?

Then, it immediately added another sentence.

"Oh?"

"That works too."

Zhou Leren was slightly stunned, then took out the jade bottle, lifted it with his magical power, and sent it in front of the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake.

The Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake was a bit dazed. It got it so easily?

Although there was suspicion in its heart, it still opened the jade bottle. Not sensing any danger, it swallowed it in one gulp.

Zhou Leren calmly watched the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake's actions, not at all afraid that this snake Yao would go back on its word.

If that were truly the case, having taken something from the Zhou Family and then trying to play tricks, he would only be able to go back and ask the Old Ancestor to step in.

"By then..."

The Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake felt the excitement in its Bloodline, its heart filled with joy.

"Good stuff, it would be great to have more."

Thinking this, it looked towards Zhou Leren again.

"Fellow Daoist, you won't go back on your word, will you?"

Zhou Leren suddenly spoke.

"Hmph!"

The Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake snorted coldly.

"I am not like you Humans; how could I go back on my word once I've agreed?"

Then, looking at the contract to the side, it made up its mind and imprinted its Divine Sense upon it.

Zhou Leren nodded in satisfaction, recalled the contract, and also placed his Divine Sense upon it.

A vague understanding appeared in their minds, and both the Human and the snake breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhou Leren flew forward, arriving not far from the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake.

"Fellow Daoist, when will you depart?"

"This, how about I settle my Clan first before making plans?"

The Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake was a bit uneasy. As the Snake King of the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake Clan, although it had to leave this place for its own Dao, it was still somewhat worried about its Clan.

"No worries, just bring them along."

Zhou Leren was calm and composed, his joy in his heart growing even stronger; there was an unexpected gain.

Back then, the Old Ancestor was able to bring back a group of Qingwu Spirit Snakes; today, he was not bad either.

"That works too."

The Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake pondered for a moment, then nodded, opening its mouth to emit an invisible sound wave.

Immediately, in the lake below, azure-green little snakes swam about.

These little snakes were only a few zhang long, and some were even less than a zhang.

Although they were green, they did not have the complex and beautiful patterns like the Snake King in front of him.

Zhou Leren conjured a Spirit Beast bracelet and collected all the azure little snakes swimming in the lake into it.

He entrusted it to the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake King in front of him for safekeeping.

The Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake breathed a sigh of relief and cast a grateful look at Zhou Leren.

It lowered its body, looked at the place where it had lived for a long time, sighed slightly in its heart, then flew away from this place with Zhou Leren.

"Fellow Daoist, I still don't know your name."

During the journey, Zhou Leren asked the Green-Eyed Azure-Striped Snake beside him.

"Just call me Huan Bi."

"Oh, a good name."

...On Feiyue Peak Summit, Mo Xuan shrunk his body. The scenery before his eyes was still the same, but there was a feeling that things had changed, though the people remained.

"Perhaps this is the suffering of longevity..."

Mo Xuan's eyes were serene, recalling many legends he had heard in his previous life.

"Uncle Xuan, please."

Zhou Liyue's voice came. On the ground were various foods and fine wines that had just been arranged, all in styles Mo Xuan had never tasted before.

"You've put thought into this."

Mo Xuan nodded to Zhou Liyue.

Zhou Liyue smiled slightly. Her father was not present, so some matters were handled by her.

As for Zhou Licheng and Xia Chuxue, although they also wanted to drink together here, there were many Clan matters, so they had taken their leave earlier.

Mo Xuan's mind stirred, and spiritual wine flowed like a pillar into his mouth, its fragrance overflowing.

At the same time.

A caravan was slowly moving through the mountain forest.

The caravan was large but not cumbersome, and its order was impeccable.

On it, numerous flags fluttered, embroidered with bright snake patterns, waving in the wind.

"Eldest Young Master, aren't you coming out to rest?"

The caravan stopped and began to rest on the spot in the mountain forest.

A figure dressed in a robe embroidered with an azure snake pattern came before a carriage and asked the person inside.