Snake Girl tried to open the shell, but as a weak woman, how could she possibly push open a shell that could eat people?
"Hey, little brother, why did that uncle throw us into the shell? Did I say something wrong earlier and make him angry?" Snake Girl asked in panic.
Xiao Zhen was speechless. This lady sure talked a lot. Could Uncle Hai Bodong really have thrown her in here because he found her annoying? But why had he thrown me in too?
Since he could not get out anyway, Xiao Zhen simply lay down. It was much cooler inside than outside. He just did not know whether it would secrete acid like a pitcher plant.
Outside the shell, Purple Dragon Beast dutifully lay nearby on guard. As long as he ensured Xiao Zhen's safety, that was enough.
"Hey, did you hear what I said? We've been eaten by this shell! Who knows when it'll turn us into poop!" Snake Girl grabbed Xiao Zhen's arm and shook it repeatedly.
Xiao Zhen forcefully pulled free of Snake Girl's hands and said helplessly, "Ma'am, don't worry. I know Uncle Hai pretty well. He might not care much about my life, but he should care greatly about yours.
"Because you're his mission target. Before he completes the mission, he'll ensure your safety. That's the sort of character he developed after being a mercenary for so many years. If he isn't dead, he should come back for us."
Snake Girl was still worried. "What if he doesn't come back? Won't this thing turn us into poop?"
Xiao Zhen waved a hand dismissively. "What are you panicking for? Didn't you see that steel magical beast outside? We can have him pry the shell open later. And if that doesn't work, isn't there still me?