Yao Python

Soon, Jiang Yun's fingers moved across Xu Xiaogang's back, finally finishing the Golden Light Divine Incantation.

At that very moment, the small door opened.

An old man, about seventy years old, slowly walked in.

The old man wore a brocade robe, a jade belt around his waist, but his skin was eerily white, and his pupils were not human eyes but snake eyes.

A cold glint flickered in his pupils.

He even stuck out his tongue.

Seeing the ghastly appearance, Qian Bochou quickly hid behind Xu Xiaogang.

"Why didn't you cast the spell yourself, but had me draw it?" Xu Xiaogang turned his head, looking at Jiang Yun, who was hiding behind him with Qian Bochou, feeling a bit strange.

Could it be that these experts all had such peculiar habits?

Or perhaps.

He wanted to let me fight this evil Yao first, and then step in to save me when I was losing and exhausted?

Damn it!

This was supposed to be my script!

Jiang Yun watched Xu Xiaogang's expression shift, unsure what he was thinking, and reminded him, "Xu Xiaogang, chant with me!"

"Heaven and Earth Xuan Sect, Myriad Qi's Root. Cultivate for eons, attain my Spiritual Power. Within and without the Three Realms, only the Dao is Supreme. Clad in Golden Light, protect my body."

Although Xu Xiaogang was chanting along with Jiang Yun, his mind was filled with thoughts of showing off. Even as he recited the incantation, his heart was not at peace, rendering it completely ineffective.

Meanwhile, the skin on Master Tang's face began to crack, like a snake shedding its skin. The outer layer, Master Huang's skin, peeled away.

A three-zhang long, pitch-black Yao Python emerged.

As the Yao Python emerged, its potent Yao energy could no longer be contained, spreading outwards.

This Yao Python's strength was not weak!

Even as a master of the Imperial Guards, Xu Xiaogang would likely have a difficult time dealing with it unarmed.

"Hold on, I'll figure something out!" Jiang Yun gritted his teeth and said.

"I should be the one saying that."

At that moment, the Yao Python lunged, opening its monstrous maw and charging towards the three of them.

They scattered and fled.

Staying together would likely result in them being swallowed by the Yao Python in one gulp.

Unexpectedly, the Yao Python ignored the other two and charged directly at Jiang Yun.

The bloody maw roared towards him.

Jiang Yun's expression changed. It was over. If he was bitten, he'd be meeting the Three Pure Ancestors.

At the critical moment, a figure suddenly rushed forward. Xu Xiaogang used his body to violently collide with the giant python's head.

With a bang, he knocked the giant python away.

Xu Xiaogang, bare-chested, clenched his fists. "Your opponent is me! Even monsters have to learn to respect people!"

With that, he charged forward, leaping up and kicking the Yao Python fiercely.

But the Yao Python's scales were incredibly tough. If he had a sword, he might have stood a chance.

The Yao Python moved swiftly, its tail sweeping out and striking Xu Xiaogang hard, sending him flying.

An ordinary person struck like that would likely have lost their life.

Having cultivated the Martial Path, Xu Xiaogang's body was naturally stronger than that of an average person. He quickly got up and charged at the Yao Python again.

Jiang Yun looked into the distance and understood that the Yao Python was powerful, and Xu Xiaogang probably wouldn't last long.

Damn it, his travel bag must have been confiscated by these people.

Just then, his gaze fell upon Qian Bochou, who was hiding in the distance.

He quickly shouted, "Constable Qian, that black powder you touched earlier today, do you still have it?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Bochou trotted over to him. "Yes, I do."

He took out the black powder from his pocket.

"We need to find a way to switch places with Xu Xiaogang," Jiang Yun said gravely.

"Switch places, you mean?"

Jiang Yun replied, "He has Magical Power. I need him here to cast the spell."

"But someone needs to hold off the Yao Python for a moment."

Qian Bochou chuckled and pointed at himself, "Brother Jiang, you don't mean you want me to hold off this giant python, do you?"

Jiang Yun retorted, "Don't you know in your heart, Brother? You don't want to die in this godforsaken place, do you?"

Qian Bochou's legs felt a little weak as he watched the majestic and ferocious Yao Python twist and bite.

Jiang Yun, ignoring Qian Bochou's thoughts, urgently shouted, "Xu Xiaogang, find a way to get to me! Constable Qian, hold it off!"

Xu Xiaogang was covered in bruises, clearly injured, and had narrowly avoided being bitten by the giant python several times.

He felt helpless, with no weapon in hand, unable to even pierce the Yao Python's scales.

Hearing Jiang Yun's voice, he kicked the Yao Python hard in the head and retreated backward.

"I am the Constable of Nanzhou Prefecture!"

"Monster, die!"

Qian Bochou, at this moment, roared, mustering his courage, and charged forward.

But halfway there, his feet tripped, and with a bang, he fell straight to the ground, knocked unconscious.

Jiang Yun's expression changed slightly at this. The Yao Python was now charging towards him and Xu Xiaogang.

"Hold it in your mouth." Jiang Yun held the black powder and brought it towards Xu Xiaogang's mouth.

Xu Xiaogang's face changed, and he quickly shook his head, "Hold it in my mouth? I heard you on the roof, you said this was made from burnt pig dung..."

Jiang Yun's eyelids twitched. This guy had actually heard him. He took a deep breath and said, "I lied to Constable Qian. This is ginseng, mixed with all sorts of heavenly treasures. It's very beneficial for the body!"

Xu Xiaogang's face darkened, "Do you think I'd believe that?"

"Then I'm sorry."

Seeing the Yao Python getting closer, time was of the essence.

Jiang Yun pinched his thigh.

Xu Xiaogang cried out in pain, instinctively opening his mouth to scream, "Ah!"

The black powder was stuffed into Xu Xiaogang's mouth.

"Hold it, don't spit it out," Jiang Yun said, covering his mouth. "I'll chant the incantation later, and you silently follow along in your mind."

Then, Jiang Yun solemnly recited, "Fire Virtue Refining Technique, three energies enter the dan light. True fire burns the original body, relics enter the urn."

Xu Xiaogang took a deep breath, calmed himself completely, and silently recited the incantation along with Jiang Yun in his mind.

Suddenly, he felt a faint wave of heat surge in his mouth.

At the same time, the Yao Python had approached the two of them.

It opened its mouth, and raging flames spewed out.

The Yao Python was hit by the flames, which engulfed its entire body. Its massive form thrashed on the ground, trying to extinguish the inferno.

But no matter how it struggled, the flames showed no sign of weakening.

Gradually, the Yao Python stopped struggling.

The roaring flames illuminated the entire courtyard as if it were daytime.

A scent of roasted meat also wafted through the air.

"What kind of fire is this?"

Witnessing the scene before him, Xu Xiaogang's eyes widened in shock. "This monster... was just burned to death like this?"

"Daoist Samadhi True Fire. Was I joking with you?" Jiang Yun said.

"Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey." Xu Xiaogang came to his senses, spat out the black powder from his mouth, and wiped his lips. "You scoundrel, you dared to feed me this stuff."

Jiang Yun pointed at Qian Bochou lying on the ground. "There's another scoundrel over there."

"Hey, Constable Qian, stop playing dead. Get up."

Qian Bochou, who was lying on the ground, remained motionless.

"Run! The Yao Python is alive again!"

Qian Bochou instantly jumped up and ran, his movements agile and swift...

Xu Xiaogang's face darkened. "It's a sin to come out with you two!"

Just then, the small door slowly opened.

A resentful and cold voice echoed, "Father, what have you done to my father!"

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