26. You Can’t Trick a Trickster
Only one person in the world would say “that’s an order” to her.
Qiu Shui froze.
But a moment later, she chopped Little Heehee on the neck, knocking her unconscious. Then, biting her lip, she ran in the opposite direction, away from the central area.
As she ran, tears welled up in her eyes.
If only she were stronger, just a little bit stronger…!
…
…
Gong Yiling watched the giant python approaching, her outward calmness masking her frantic search for a solution.
She did have a trump card, one that could send anyone to another world.
But it was best to save it for a true emergency. Knowing the system’s quirks, she might just end up being teleported back to the same spot.
As for the current situation…
“You’re actually staying here to die?”
The Flame Python didn’t seem worried at all. “Although that girl has something I need, you carry a scent I despise. Interesting.”
“A scent you despise?”
Gong Yiling racked her brain but couldn’t figure it out.
She didn’t know much about the Calamity Heart Flame Python. The Heartflame Empire wouldn’t provoke it without reason.
However, although a demonic beast, it hated demonic cultivators, actively attacking any who entered the Yanxing Great Forest.
Did it sense her demonic cultivation?
Miss Gong’s eyes flickered, and she decided to stall. “I’m curious, what does a dignified Heavenly Venerable venomous python despise?”
“You want to hear a story?” The Flame Python said, “Don’t think I don’t know you’re stalling for time. But can you withstand my poison? Can you guarantee they won’t come back to save you?”
“Little girl, don’t think human intelligence can save you. Before me, you’re just an ant I can crush at any moment.”
“Is that so?”
Gong Yiling, secretly using the Blood Orchid Palace’s secret technique to absorb the poisonous mist, said confidently, “If you’re so sure, then what are you afraid of?”
“Afraid of what?”
The Flame Python roared with laughter. “I’ve never been defeated in my life, except for that one time I was ambushed by that bitch Gong Muzhi. Do you need to hear this to give up?”
Ah… uh… what…
Gong Yiling’s jaw dropped.
The book only mentioned the Flame Python being defeated and sealed in the central area, without mentioning who did it.
Who would have thought it was… her mother!?
No wonder it said she carried a scent it despised.
So that was it.
“That old witch!”
Gong Yiling exclaimed, feigning shock, while muttering inwardly—*I’m not a rebellious daughter! Mom, you have to understand!*
“Why are you so agitated?” The Flame Python was confused. “Do you hate her too?”
“Of course!” Gong Yiling said, “That old witch slaughtered my entire family! I infiltrated their ranks to get revenge!”
“Is that true?”
“Why would I lie to you?” Gong Yiling continued, “And honestly, even in your current state, you want to kill her? Heh, that’s wishful thinking.”
The Flame Python, already puzzled, was now enraged. “What did you say!?”
“I said, even now, you’re no match for that old witch.”
Gong Yiling looked at it disdainfully. “Heavenly Venerable? Heh, even if you absorb that girl’s meager phoenix true essence, will it even be enough to fill the gaps between your teeth?”
“This…”
Ahem… Gong Yiling didn’t actually know if it would be enough.
And more importantly… the Flame Python didn’t know either.
It only knew that this Heavenly Fox bloodline with phoenix true essence was definitely stronger than itself, but how much stronger it would become after consuming it…
It had no idea.
“Then what do you suggest?”
“Are you stupid?” Gong Yiling’s tone became increasingly arrogant. “Aren’t you good with poisons? Show me, how strong is your venom?”
“Venom?”
“Do I look like I’ve been poisoned?” Gong Yiling said. “To tell you the truth, I’m a poison master, trained by the Poison King Gul’dan. I can turn a brown-faced man green. Your venom is nothing to me.”
The Flame Python was stunned. Thinking about it, it seemed true.
This girl, a mere Core Formation ant, could withstand its poison for so long. If it wasn’t because of some poison resistance, he couldn’t explain it.
“Then what are you…?”
“Of course, I’m helping you test if your venom is effective against her. Otherwise, you’ll just charge in blindly and get beaten to a pulp.”
“Ah… that makes sense.”
The Flame Python thought about it.
Its venom was ineffective last time because it wasn’t strong enough.
But this time was different!
Its venom had become much stronger after all these years. Maybe it would work now?
And this girl didn’t seem to be lying. Even if she was, it didn’t matter. He could crush her with one strike.
So, the Flame Python gathered all its power, condensing it into a sphere of venomous energy.
The purple sphere grew to the size of Gong Yiling, its power terrifying. Even the outer layer of the poisonous mist could incinerate everything.
But…
Miss Gong continued to circulate her special technique, its advantage fully displayed at this moment.
As long as she circulated her energy, she was immune to poison!?
Absurd, utterly absurd.
And she had another reason for provoking the python’s venom—
The moment her hand touched the venomous sphere, she pushed her cultivation technique to the limit.
A gust of wind erupted, the purple mist churning, and the Flame Python didn’t even realize what was happening.
When it finally reacted, Gong Yiling was gone, leaving only a single sentence:
“See ya!”
This… had he been tricked?
But how did that girl escape so quickly? What kind of magical pill did she take?
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