Seven Star Island: The Map Unfurls, the Dagger Revealed

Lin Xuan froze, but he was not too surprised. After all, he had been a little too close to her. A moment ago, she had been too occupied to look eastward, but now that the battle was over, there was nothing strange about Madam Black Python discovering him.

"No need to be angry, madam. It's me."

As Lin Xuan spoke, he slowly walked out from behind the icy rock.

"You..."

Once she saw Lin Xuan's face clearly, a trace of astonishment could not help flashing across Madam Black Python's face. This boy—hadn't he already been restrained by the Leopard Demon? Could a mere Core Condensation Realm cultivator like him actually break free from the bindings of a Transformation Realm demonic beast?

She was somewhat shocked, but very quickly, Madam Black Python's expression calmed again.

"So it is Fellow Daoist Lin. This treasure hunt has suffered many unexpected changes. It seems we have no choice but to end it early. I am returning to my cave abode. You had best take care of yourself as well!" Madam Black Python sighed, her voice filled with unwillingness.

"Madam intends to give up?"

"That's right. With the situation as it is now, there's no way to continue searching for treasure."

"I don't think so. Why don't madam tell me the location of Ancient Qilin Cave? Lin still wants to give it a try." Lin Xuan spoke as lightly as drifting clouds and a gentle breeze.

"What?" Madam Black Python froze, her expression turning a little strange. What nerve this boy had, to actually dare speak to her like this. Had he forgotten the difference in their realms?

Madam Black Python's expression darkened. After a slight hesitation, her voice became icy beyond compare. "I can pretend I didn't hear what you just said. Boy, you