This Willow Snake was only at the sixth tier. Moreover, the two humans and the Kui Bull had deliberately concealed their cultivation auras. It was only when the Kui Bull was nearly upon it that it finally noticed them.
At the sight of the Kui Bull wreathed in crackling lightning, it was first seized by alarm.
But when it noticed Ying Wu and Song Wen on the Kui Bull's back, the fear on its face instantly vanished, replaced by excitement and delight.
"You... are humans?"
As she spoke, her eyes stared fixedly at Song Wen.
The Willow Snake's reaction surprised Ying Wu somewhat.
Noticing the look in the Willow Snake's eyes as she gazed at Song Wen, Ying Wu's lips curled into a meaningful smile.
"We are indeed humans, and we wish to visit the Willow Serpent Clan. Would you be willing to lead the way for us?"
The Willow Snake was plainly startled.
"You wish to visit my Willow Snake Clan?"
"Of course." A gentle smile rested on Ying Wu's face. "Is there anything inappropriate about that?"
The Willow Snake seemed to have thought of something that made her heart surge with emotion, and the light in her eyes grew several degrees more fervent.
She hurriedly shook her head.
"My Willow Snake Clan has always been hospitable, especially toward humans. Since you two are willing to come, my Willow Snake Clan will surely welcome you with the whole clan."
As she spoke, she summoned two scales from nowhere, each about the size of a palm, and used them to cover her chest.
She raised her smooth arm and gestured toward the southwest.
"Please, both of you!"
"Please lead the way," Ying Wu said courteously.
The Willow Snake said no more and led the way ahead.
"May I ask how