Chapter 103: The World-Shaking Dragon and Snake, Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang, Meng Yiran
Chapter 103: The World-Shaking Dragon and Snake, Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang, Meng Yiran
Lin Qingmo: "Wait!"
Oscar’s movement froze abruptly.
He turned his head to look at Lin Qingmo, his Face full of confusion and a hint of irritation.
"Lin Qingmo, what do you want now?"
His tone was already somewhat impatient.
"I’m about to absorb the spirit ring. Can you please not cause trouble?"
Zhao Wuji also frowned slightly: "Qingmo, what’s the situation this time?"
Lin Qingmo didn’t speak, he just walked over and squatted down beside the Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake.
He pointed to a few inconspicuous wounds on the snake’s body.
"Look at this."
Everyone followed the direction he was pointing.
They saw several deep puncture wounds on the abdomen and back of the Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake.
The edges of the wounds were clean and neat, clearly caused by a sharp weapon.
Moreover, these wounds were obviously not left from the recent battle.
"This..."
Dai Mubai and the others were stunned.
"It was being hunted by someone before?" Ning Rongrong blinked, instantly thinking of this possibility.
"Yes."
Lin Qingmo stood up, brushing the dust off his hands.
"And judging by the state of the wounds, it escaped from its pursuers not long ago. It’s possible they are nearby."
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere instantly changed.
Zhao Wuji’s expression darkened.
If that was really the case, then things were going to be troublesome.
The unspoken rule in the Spirit Master’s world: whoever discovers a Spirit Beast first, or inflicts serious injury on it first, gains ownership rights.
But if the other party was also hunting this Spirit Beast and had put in effort... then conflict was likely.
"Who cares about that!"
Ma Hongjun curled his lip, unconcerned.
"We’re the ones who caught it now, so the spirit ring should be ours!"
"Exactly!"
Oscar also chimed in.
His eyes were fixed on the Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake, as if afraid it would escape.
He really didn’t want to give up such a high-quality spirit ring that suited him so well.
"Who can prove they were chasing it? Maybe it got these wounds by itself!"
"..."
Lin Qingmo glanced at him and said nothing more.
He had given the warning he needed to.
Whether they listened or not was their business.
"Heh, proof?"
A hoarse voice suddenly came from deep within the forest.
The voice was raspy, yet carried a sharp, cold edge.
"This old woman is the proof."
"!!!"
Everyone instantly became alert!
The corner of Lin Qingmo’s mouth lifted as he thought to himself: "Heh, the original plot has arrived after all~"
Zhao Wuji took a step forward, shielding the students behind him, his spirit power already beginning to circulate quietly.
Two figures slowly emerged from the shadows of the dense forest.
Walking in front was an old woman.
Her figure was hunched.
She leaned on a peculiarly shaped snake-headed walking stick, her Face covered in wrinkles, but her eyes were as sharp as a snake’s.
The spirit power fluctuations emanating from her... were unmistakably at the Spirit Emperor level!
Behind her, followed a young girl dressed in green robes.
The girl had delicate features, with a hint of charming liveliness between her brows.
But at this moment, she was pursing her lips, her gaze fixed on Oscar and the others with ill intent.
It was clear both of them had heard what Oscar said.
Her gaze lingered on the Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake for a particularly long time.
That look was as if she were looking at something that belonged to her.
"..."
Seeing the snake-headed staff in the old woman’s hand, Zhao Wuji’s pupils contracted sharply.
Combined with the characteristics of her spirit power... a name escaped his lips: "Snake Granny? The World-Shaking Dragon and Snake?!"
Snake Granny — Chao Tianxiang — raised her eyelids slightly upon hearing this.
"Oh? You know this old woman?"
Her gaze swept over Zhao Wuji, then paused on each of the students behind him.
Seeing that these young men and women all possessed extraordinary bearing and solid spirit power, a flicker of surprise passed through her eyes.
But soon, that surprise turned into something more profound.
"Seems like a group of promising young talents."
She paused, gently tapping her walking stick on the ground.
"In that case, I won’t beat around the bush."
"This Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake is prey that my granddaughter, Meng Yiran, and I have been hunting for two full days."
"The blunt weapon wounds on its body were left by my granddaughter Yi Ran’s Spirit."
As she spoke, she stepped aside, and her granddaughter Meng Yiran released her Spirit — a snake-headed staff!
"..."
The Shrek group fell silent.
The evidence was irrefutable!
This snake was indeed their prey.
Zhao Wuji’s expression turned very ugly.
He took a deep breath, clasped his fists, and said, "So it’s SeniorSnake Granny. My apologies for not recognizing you sooner."
"This Junior is Zhao Wuji, from Shrek Academy. I’m here to help my students hunt for spirit rings."
As he spoke, he released his own spirit power. The imposing Aura of a seven-ring Spirit Saint slowly spread out.
"Zhao Wuji... the Immovable Bright King?"
Chao Tianxiang’s gaze instantly turned grave.
She had certainly heard that name before.
That ruthless man who once stirred up quite a storm in the Spirit Master’s world.
Under normal circumstances, she might have given him some Face.
But not this time.
This Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake was one of the most suitable spirit rings for Meng Yiran’s Breakthrough to level 30.
She and Yi Ran had searched the forest for five whole days before finding one this suitable.
"I didn’t expect to encounter Your Excellency, the Immovable Bright King, here."
Chao Tianxiang spoke slowly, her tone still polite, but her attitude was firm.
She truly couldn’t do anything to Zhao Wuji; without her husband, the Dragon Lord, she couldn’t defeat him either. But there were other methods.
"SeniorSnake Granny, since this Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake has already been subdued by my students..."
Zhao Wuji clasped his fists again, his tone very respectful, but his attitude was clear.
"...I must ask you to be generous and let my student have it."
"No!"
Meng Yiran immediately stepped forward, her small Face taut.
She stared at the Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake lying weakly on the ground, her eyes filled with unwillingness.
"Grandma and I chased this snake for two days. Why should we give it to you?"
Chao Tianxiang leaned on her snake staff, her gaze sweeping over Zhao Wuji and the group of young men and women.
She was also quickly calculating in her mind.
This Immovable Bright KingZhao Wuji opposite her was a genuine Spirit Saint.
Forcing a fight was definitely not an option.
But simply giving it up... she was also unwilling.
After all, finding a suitable Spirit Beast for Yi Ran was extremely difficult.
"This Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake is indeed very important for Yi Ran."
"Brother Zhao."
Chao Tianxiang pondered for a moment before speaking slowly.
"How about this — let’s follow the rules of the Spirit Master’s world."
"Let the young people settle matters among themselves."
She paused, looking at Meng Yiran, then at the Shrek group.
"Have your student fight Yi Ran in a match."
"Whoever wins gets the Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Snake."
"What do you say?"
"This..."
Zhao Wuji’s brow furrowed.
He could see that Chao Tianxiang was taking a step back, giving both sides a way out.
If they tried to seize it by force directly, even though the other party was only a Spirit Emperor, the reputation of the World-Shaking Dragon and Snake was not to be trifled with.
If things really turned sour, it would be even more troublesome when the Dragon Lord arrived.
But... having Oscar fight Meng Yiran?
What a joke!
Oscar was a food systemSpirit Master. How could he fight a Battle Spirit Master?
He glanced back at Oscar — the kid was staring eagerly at the Spirit Beast, anxiously rubbing his hands together.
Then he looked at the others.
"Senior, it’s not that I don’t agree."
Zhao Wuji said with a bitter smile, "It’s just that the student on our side who needs the spirit ring is a food systemSpirit Master. He simply cannot fight."
He pointed at Oscar.
"Look, how about this — aside from Little Ao and another support system student, you can pick anyone else."
"They are all around the same age. We’ll accept the outcome of a fight to determine ownership."
(End of Chapter)
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