Chapter 187: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 187: Almost Caught in a Dilemma (6)
As Xiao Ruiyuan was about to thrust his sword into the python's vital spot, Mo Yan finally couldn't help but shout, "Lord Xiao, can you not kill it?"
The fatal sword thrust from Xiao Ruiyuan halted just inches away from the python's scales. Faced with Mo Yan's pleading eyes, he found himself unable to proceed any further.
The python's mournful cries ceased abruptly as it stared at Mo Yan in disbelief, its wolf-like eyes filled with joy. Sob, it knew this human was kind-hearted; otherwise, that cunning wolf wouldn't have treated her so well.
Xiao Ruiyuan looked steadily at Mo Yan, who hadn't spoken yet. Xiao Shiyi couldn't help but interject, "Miss Mo, it's kind of you to pity the python, but after all, it's just a beast. Taking its gall to save someone is justified. I hope Miss won't interfere."
This remark stirred up a hornet's nest.
Without a second thought, Xiao Hua pounced at Xiao Shiyi, claws fiercely scratching at his chest.
So what if I'm a beast? If you dare, come and take my gall!
Da Bai also stared coldly at Xiao Shiyi, whimpering as if saying, "Well done, Xiao Hua!"
Mo Yan felt uncomfortable hearing this and didn't stop Xiao Hua. So what if it's a beast? It doesn't owe you anything.
Xiao Hua restrained its claws, just wanting to vent its anger. It tore Xiao Shiyi's clothes to shreds, leaving scratch marks on his skin. If Mo Yan hadn't been there, it would have stripped him naked and made him lose face.
Xiao Shiyi was on the verge of tears, desperately trying to speak kindly. This time, he truly believed that Xiao Hua could understand human language, and he wouldn't dare speak ill of it again in the future.
Ignoring this farce, Mo Yan looked at Xiao Ruiyuan and said seriously, "Taking its gall doesn't necessarily require killing it. If Lord Xiao trusts me, let me talk to it."
Talk to it? Does she understand animal language?
Xiao Ruiyuan looked at her calmly, his eyes devoid of emotion, and slowly retracted the sword poised at the python's vital spot.
Mo Yan breathed a sigh of relief and smiled gratefully at him before walking quickly to the python's side. Up close, the python looked even more miserable, with wounds so deep that bones were visible.
Xiao Ruiyuan didn't leave; he stood beside Mo Yan to prevent the python from suddenly attacking.
Sighing, Mo Yan squatted down and poked the python's head. "If you trust me, do as I say. I promise you won't die after we take your gall. If you don't trust me, just shake your tail and let him kill you to take your gall."
With that, she pointed at Xiao Ruiyuan and watched the python's reaction.
Watching Mo Yan solemnly converse with a python, Xiao Ruiyuan wanted to laugh, but he couldn't. Because the python unexpectedly spat out its tongue, gently licked Mo Yan's hand, and finally nodded its head.
Yes, it nodded its head.
Looking at the python, which nodded its head again expressionlessly, Xiao Ruiyuan's eye twitched. Despite having read countless tales of the supernatural, he couldn't believe that there were truly enlightened animals in this world. But the python before him was undoubtedly enlightened.
Although the python nodded to indicate its willingness, Mo Yan didn't fully trust this cunning creature. After all, they had all been fooled by it before!
"Don't try to deceive me. If we can catch you once, we can catch you twice. Unless you can escape from Yuhua Mountain."
Enduring the pain, the python quicklly shook its head. If taking its gall wouldn't kill it, why would it try to escape?
"Alright, you wait here. In a while, we'll come back to take your gall. Rest assured, we won't take your life."
Seeing that it didn't seem to be deceiving her, Mo Yan temporarily believed it. Then, she turned to Xiao Ruiyuan and said, "I know a way to safely extract its gall without endangering its life. Lord Xiao, if you trust me, and if your friend's condition isn't too urgent, can we wait for a while?"
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