89: Section 89

Xiao Bai pondered for a while, thought of a feasible plan, and wanted to try it out.

"Xiao Heizi, step back a bit. I'm going to demonstrate my 'Electric Venomous Dragon Drill' specialty."

Xiao Bai's snake tail suddenly twisted into a spiral shape. After absorbing a portion of Ghost Mother's cultivation, his body's hardness had increased significantly.

His snake tail suddenly turned into sharp white bone, glistening under the scorching sunlight.

A large amount of dust rose up around him. The fine, soft yellow sand was quickly drilled into a large pit. When it touched the solid rock, it kept making da-da sounds, just like a construction drill.

Xiao Heizi excitedly clapped and cheered on the sidelines. In less than half an hour, Xiao Bai had completely drilled through the rock.

"Xiao Heizi, come down quickly!"

Echoes resounded from below. Xiao Heizi curled his body into a ball and rolled down rapidly.

He only stopped when he hit Xiao Bai's snake tail, and he even performed a kowtow to him.

"Wow, Big Brother is truly amazing! You even drilled through such thick rock."

Xiao Bai retracted his spiral-shaped snake tail and dusted the sand off his body: "Just a minor trick. Do you recognize this place?"

"Of course, I often come to this underground river to drink water."

Xiao Heizi pointed to a place downstream where there was some light: "Follow the water flow downwards, and you can reach the Snake-People Territory."

Xiao Heizi led the way. Having survived a great disaster, there must be good fortune ahead. He slithered his snake body rapidly, eager to go home.

After passing through a long, narrow cave filled with black gravel, they arrived at the Snake-People Territory.

Xiao Bai was shocked by the scene before him. He had originally thought it would be a dark and damp place.

To his surprise, there was a lush oasis with abundant trees, fragrant flowers, and a beautiful environment. A large number of Snake-People lived here, as if it were a paradise away from the world.

This area was a typical basin structure, high on the sides and low in the middle, with a maximum elevation drop of over five hundred meters.

In the very center, there was a small city. Outside the city, the hills were covered with countless small villages of various sizes, all built around the small city.

Xiao Heizi sat down on the grass and slid all the way down the slope into the basin.

"Brother Bai, hurry and follow!"

"You're sliding so fast, how can your big brother keep up?"

To conceal his identity, Xiao Bai certainly couldn't fly through the air; he had to slide down the mountain with Xiao Heizi.

After coming down, it was much larger than it had looked from the mountain. In terms of area, it was about the same size as the Feather Clan's Misty Cloud City.

Xiao Heizi led Xiao Bai to a village on the east side of the city, where the Snake-People engaged in simple hunting to sustain their lives.

Due to the rapid reproduction of the Snake-People, the food in this area had gradually become scarce. Xiao Heizi had only gone outside to forage because he couldn't stand the hunger.

"Xiao Heizi is back!"

Many passing Snake-People greeted Xiao Heizi. He grinned, revealing his teeth, which were the only part of him that was slightly white.

"Hehe, hello everyone!"

"My big brother, I haven't known him for long."

Xiao Heizi nodded repeatedly, not forgetting to introduce Xiao Bai, who was beside him.

They passed through a field path and arrived at a dilapidated thatched cottage.

Xiao Heizi forcefully untwisted the wire latching the door. As soon as he pushed it open, a musty smell rushed towards them.

"Whoa, how long has it been since you cleaned the house? It's full of trash inside."

"Where is your family?"

"They're all dead, only I am left. I don't have anything good to treat you with, Big Brother." Xiao Heizi still maintained a bright smile.

Having survived in the desert and met such a good big brother, he felt happier than ever.

He scooped a bowl of water from the water vat and handed it to Xiao Bai. It was glowing with a green light, and he didn't know how long the water had been sitting there.

"This stuff is undrinkable; you'll start foaming at the mouth."

"I have good wine. As for these three chickens that have been raised for two and a half years, whether you want to eat them raw or grilled, it's up to you."

Xiao Bai had quite a few supplies stored in his qiankun bag; these were just the tip of the iceberg.

Xiao Heizi stepped forward to check curiously, wondering how he could take out so many things when his clothes were so small.

Xiao Bai tapped him on the head: "What are you looking at? Hurry up and prepare the chickens! Your big brother is hungry and wants to eat roast chicken. Remember to add some salt and cumin, and put in some chili powder too."

"Please rest assured, Big Brother, leave it to me, no problem."

After eating and drinking his fill, Xiao Bai asked Xiao Heizi about some things.

Three chickens were enough to bribe Xiao Heizi. He told him everything he knew without reservation, patiently explaining some things about the Snake-Human Clan.

It is said that over ten thousand years ago, the Snake-Human Clan originally lived in the jungles of the southwest of the Xuan Tian Continent.

After the previous Clan Chief returned from the Demon Emperor's Tomb, he moved the clansmen to the depths of the desert, and three days later, the Old Clan Leader kicked the bucket.

Before he died, he passed the position of Clan Chief to his granddaughter. Thinking about it, it felt somewhat similar to the experience in Tu Shan Village.

"Isn't Big Brother part of the Snake-Human Clan? How could you not know this?"

Slap! Xiao Bai patted Xiao Heizi on the head: "Big Brother is testing you to see if you care about the affairs of the Snake-Human Clan."

"I didn't expect you to be so sensible; you'll definitely have a bright future."

Chapter 118: Eunuch Snake

On the way over, Xiao Bai observed his surroundings. Despite the large number of Snake-People living here, many of the rules were quite similar to the Human Realm.

These Snake-People looked like Yao Beasts, but the vast majority of commoners did not have magical powers.

"Xiao Heizi, your conditions are so tough and you're often hungry, why don't you go work in the palace?"

"If that doesn't work out, going to work as a servant for a wealthy family in the city would be fine too; at least you'd be able to get a bite to eat."

Xiao Heizi looked bitter: "I want to, but my physique definitely wouldn't pass in the palace, and besides, you have to be castrated."

"To work as a servant for a wealthy family, the master is afraid that the servants will have affairs with the mistress, so everyone must be castrated clean before entering."

Xiao Bai's snake body shivered: "Holy crap, you're kidding! That's so bloody and brutal."

"Who made these rules?"

"It must be Her Majesty the Queen," Xiao Heizi said helplessly.

Then he looked at Xiao Bai's robust physique and had a sudden thought: "Big Brother, this physique of yours is quite suitable for working in the palace."

Xiao Bai felt that what Xiao Heizi said made some sense; it reminded him that he could mix into the palace in this way and slowly investigate the whereabouts of the fragment.

Such a precious item must have been left by the previous Clan Chief to the current Snake-Human Queen.

"Asking timidly, what do I need to pay attention to if I go work in the palace? Which position is more suitable?"

Xiao Heizi touched his chin, thoughtful: "Anyone working in the palace, whether a eunuch or a guard, male Snake-People all need to be castrated."

"If anyone is found not complying and mixes into the palace to engage in promiscuity, they will be executed immediately upon being caught, and it will implicate their nine generations."

"Damn, playing it that ruthless? Even guards have to be cut? Is there any justice? Are there any laws?"

"There's no other way; the Queen is the law. No one dares to disobey her orders."

Xiao Heizi continued to explain: "However, to make up for it, the Queen has tripled the wages."

"Everyone wants to squeeze their way into the palace to work. The requirements have increased quite a bit compared to before. If you have money to pave the way, that would be best, as it can save a lot of trouble."

No sooner said than done; he would use the identity of a eunuch snake to mix into the palace and slowly investigate the news of the fragment.

It even included room and board, which was more reliable than turning into a mosquito or fly to sneak in, as it wouldn't be something that could be investigated in a day or two.

Under Xiao Heizi's guidance, Xiao Bai arrived at the Goddess Palace. There were two large snake statues standing at the main gate.

"Hey! Bold commoner, how dare you break into the Goddess Palace!"

Xiao Heizi hurriedly explained: "Officer, you've misunderstood! My big brother wants to work in the palace. May I ask where to report?"

The guard watching the palace gate pointed impatiently to the right: "Go line up over there, be quiet, and don't cause trouble."

"Many thanks, Officer."

Just after passing through a small door, they saw a long line forming. Dozens of Snake-People soldiers maintaining order were shouting loudly on the sidelines: "Line up properly! Don't panic!"

"Those irrelevant to the matter, leave quickly! If anyone is caught fooling around here, they will be hacked to death immediately."

Xiao Heizi's butt clenched instantly, and he whispered in Xiao Bai's ear: "Big Brother, I'm retreating first! The officers are coming over soon."

"If you get promoted and get rich, don't forget your little brother."

Xiao Bai waved his hand helplessly: "Hurry up and go."

Seeing Xiao Heizi about to leave, two officers immediately ran over to chase him, but fortunately, he was quick on his feet and ran away.

"Damn little black ghost, if I catch you, I'll definitely castrate you."

Looking at this endless line, he didn't know when it would be his turn.

Xiao Bai took out some money and secretly slipped it to the officer next to him. This was universal currency and was also very popular in the Snake-People Territory.

There were exchange shops in the city, and it was more valuable than the local currency.

"Officer, please do me a favor! I'd like to cut the line."

The officer weighed the money in his hand, quickly stuffed it into his pocket, and took Xiao Bai through the back door.

"You'll be next."

"Many thanks, Officer."

Xiao Bai stood on the side watching the knife-wielder castrate these snake men.

Zip!

The kun kun was stretched long, and with a simple and rough hand, the knife fell with a clack, cutting it off. A little medicine was applied, and that was it. The movements were nimble and efficient.

These snake men only had one, and it had barbs. The iron tray held quite a few that had been cut off, colorful and of all kinds.

"Next!"