"Whether it's willing isn't up to you. That depends on what it chooses."
At Chen Hao's words, Long Aotian clenched his fists until his knuckles cracked, clearly struggling to suppress his anger.
Sensing Long Aotian's anger, Long'er suddenly took hold of his fist. "Grandpa, don't get angry yet. Since things have already come to this, let me ask the Python first."
Long Aotian sighed several times before waving a hand. "Ah... go ahead and ask."
With Long Aotian's permission, Long'er crouched down, placed a hand on the Python's forehead, and closed her eyes to communicate with it.
The moment she made contact, the previously quiet Python grew visibly agitated. A movement of its body made the entire cave tremble slightly.
Long'er opened her eyes and shook her head at Chen Hao. "The Python refuses."
Chen Hao smiled, seemingly unsurprised. He slowly walked past Long'er and approached the Python.
Choosing a relatively concealed spot, he secretly dipped his fingertip into a little dragon blood inside his Qiankun Bag, then deliberately held it near the Python's mouth.
The unique spiritual power within the dragon blood immediately caught the Python's attention. Its listless eyes suddenly snapped wide open.
At the same time, its enormous body began writhing vigorously, giving Long Aotian and Long'er a fright. "What's going on?"
Chen Hao quickly withdrew his finger, then hurriedly told Long'er, "Tell it that if it's willing, I can give it a mouthful. But in exchange, it has to give me the Water Essence inside its body."
The more Long'er listened, the more confused she became. A mouthful of what? But she had no time to dwell on that now and quickly relayed Chen Hao's message to the Python.
This time, the Python's answer completely stunned Long'er. She rose to her feet in astonishment and stared