The two had exchanged names when they struck their deal.
Relief washed over Dugu Yan, and she instinctively reached out to clasp Li Mingzhu's left arm. A smile blossomed across her face like peach flowers blooming in early spring, lovely and captivating.
"Big Brother Mingzhu, thank you!"
Her thanks left Li Mingzhu feeling a little awkward. He might be taller now, but he was apparently still two years younger than Dugu Yan. What sort of mortified expression would she wear if she found out later?
Seeing Dugu Yan grow increasingly familiar with him, Li Mingzhu withdrew his arm and cleared his throat. "All right, save your thanks for later. I'll help you take it down first."
With that, the dormant soul power around Li Mingzhu began to circulate as he fixed his gaze on the Nine-Section Jade Green Snake, poised to strike!
Just as he gathered his strength, Dugu Yan's warning reached his ears.
"Wait, Big Brother Mingzhu!"
"With every additional band the Nine-Section Jade Green Snake grows, the poison in its body multiplies several times over. You have to watch out for its venom."
"And I remember Grandpa saying that this kind of soul beast not only cultivates quickly, but its venom at its peak can even dissolve a Soul Saint into a puddle."
"But you don't need to worry too much. Everything in this world comes with a price. When this kind of soul beast grows its ninth band, its body collapses because it can no longer withstand its own deadly poison!"
"That's why this kind of soul beast never reaches a thousand years old. Its defense and speed are also far below those of soul beasts at the same level. Just be careful when trapping it."
Li Mingzhu nodded slightly at her words, mentally giving Yu Xiaogang