The second through sixth senior brothers of Big Bamboo Peak had all spent time with Dahei, so they were not overly nervous at the sight. Still, none of them were as carefree as Zhang Xiaofan and Little Fatty, casually standing on someone's head. They rode their magical treasures, hovering around Dahei and smiling as they watched their little junior brother act shamelessly.
Song Daren and Tian Linger had seen Dahei before but had never spent time with it. It had merely carried them for part of the journey through the underground waterways.
As a girl, Tian Linger was naturally terrified of snakes. She hid behind Song Daren, poking her head out to curiously study this legendary ferocious beast.
Zeng Shushu loved rare beasts most of all. Though he had worked up his courage, he still dragged Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu along to bolster his nerve as they flew down the mountain and approached.
When the three drew a little closer, Dahei slightly raised its head. Its cold serpent eyes opened and swept over them without a trace of emotion.
That single glance made Lin Jingyu's legs go weak. Fortunately, Qi Hao caught him in time and hurriedly pulled the equally unsteady Zeng Shushu back.
Only after Dahei lowered its head again did they let out heavy breaths.
"I... I... scared..." Lin Jingyu could barely speak properly.
Zeng Shushu dropped onto the ground. "Mother of—! That scared me to death!"
Qi Hao checked Lin Jingyu over with some concern, then turned and shot Zeng Shushu a glare.
Zeng Shushu knew he had been reckless this time and hurriedly gave Qi Hao an embarrassed, foolish grin.
At that moment, Qi Hao spotted the Dragon Slayer Sword that Luo Yunji had discarded after using it not far away. Keeping a wary eye