The Oddity Snake in the cold pool had no idea how many years it had lived there. Just by looking at the snake skin that did not fear sword radiance, one could tell that from head to tail, inside and out, the Oddity Snake was covered in rare treasures.
"Tut, tut." Zhang Xiaohua swallowed a mouthful of saliva and secretly thought, Could this snake meat also be extremely good for boosting virility?
The Oddity Snake twisted its waist, seeming somewhat pitiful.
Seeing this, Zhang Xiaohua smiled. This Oddity Snake was presumably the guardian beast of the Black and White Fruit. Who knew how many years it had guarded it? Now that this treasure had fallen into his bag, it was surely a tremendous loss for the Oddity Snake. Since he had already gained the benefit, there was no need to press on relentlessly and force the Oddity Snake into a dead end.
Moreover, the Oddity Snake had guarded the Black and White Fruit for many years. Indirectly, it had been guarding it for his arrival. Who knew how many people's thoughts and attempts to pluck the fruit it had crushed, all so it could wait for him to arrive? This... could be considered steadfast loyalty. Even without merit, it had at least endured hardship, right? If he killed it the moment he obtained the Black and White Fruit, would that not be far too lacking in righteousness?
Zhang Xiaohua thought so much about it, but put plainly, he had already stolen the Oddity Snake's possessions, so he could not take its life as well. As the ancients said, "Even thieves have their code." That was precisely the principle.
With that in mind, Zhang Xiaohua formed a hand seal and sent the Dragon Binding Ring into the air above the cold