Chapter 297

Ling Wu pondered for a moment, then said, "I have never abandoned the kindness I showed when I saved them back then."

Yuehui was stunned, keeping those words in mind.

So, did Her Majesty recognize them long ago?

Upon hearing the reply, Prince Yong smiled weakly before bowing his head and revealing the whole story: "It was I who wanted to steer its destiny, but it is by no means a benevolent creature. A year ago, when it came to me, it was also injured and should have been struck by lightning. Only evil beings are struck by lightning."

Yuehui listened with a cold smile in her heart, thinking that being struck by lightning also depended on the circumstances.

She secretly sighed that it was fortunate that it wasn't Lingluo accompanying the Empress, otherwise Prince Yong wouldn't have had a chance to finish his sentence.

Prince Yong continued, "It wasn't this big back then. When I first saw it, I felt a sense of closeness to it. I don't know why, but when I looked into its eyes, I took the initiative to cut my hand and feed it my blood."

As he said this, Lingwu recalled the incident when he fed the giant python his blood when he was a child, and realized that it was then that the giant python had the opportunity to transform into human form.

But once you're stained with human blood, you can't quit.

really--

"But then it became increasingly greedy, and I almost lost my life before I came to my senses and realized what the problem was. I had no choice but to feed it other things..." He swallowed hard, as if feeling guilty.

"I had no choice but to feed it other flesh and blood while begging around for help, and finally I got a prescription from a dying man."

As he spoke, he looked down at the jade flute in Lingwu's hand. "Later, I did everything I could, and in the end, I only got this flute that I could control, and I ordered it not to eat people. But later, it couldn't resist and ate my servant right in front of me. I was terrified, but my greed only grew stronger, which is how I gradually got to where I am today."

"Later, I overheard the servants talking about your changes, so I asked it. It told me that you are a person who has gathered the great fortune of heaven and earth, and that with you, one can obtain anything!"

He said this with a still excited tone.

Yuehui raised her eyelids slightly, thinking to herself that the snake was indeed greedy and cunning.

Prince Yong paid no attention to Yuehui. After calming down, he continued, "A few days ago, horns grew on its head. I felt something was wrong and also realized that the sound of the flute was gradually becoming uncontrollable. That's why I made my move against you."

“Actually, if I hadn’t agreed to bring you here yesterday, and given that Xiao has long held sway over him, he probably would have devoured me long ago.”

"But judging from what I just saw, it may no longer be afraid of this flute."

The reason he smashed the flute was that he wanted to take someone down with him before he died, but he dared not say it at the moment.

His face was ashen, his gentle demeanor long gone. But after he finished speaking, he reached out as if to touch the jade flute in Ling Wu's hand.

But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't reach it. In the end, he had to give up, lowering his eyes as if asking Ling Wu or talking to himself: "So tell me, is it too late for all of this?"

“There’s enough time,” Lingwu replied.

This giant python will die a complete death under the heavenly lightning.

Prince Yong looked up with a gleam in his eyes, his voice trembling, "Then... will I make it in time too?"

Ling Wu smiled but remained silent. Associating with such a bloodthirsty demon meant that being devoured by it was inevitable.

That day, Lei would probably have had a part in it.

"Rabbit," Lingwu called softly.

The rabbit, who was gnawing on the python's tail, looked up in confusion upon hearing this, and then turned to look at Ling Wu in disbelief.

Lingwu beckoned to him, "Come here." Then she instructed Yuehui, "Go and help Linlang and the others restrain this giant python for a while."

"Yes!" Yuehui didn't hesitate any longer after noticing Lingwu's indifference.

Lingwu looked up at the rolling black clouds.

The heavenly thunder has arrived, and it will not discriminate against anything. We must take advantage of this time to move everyone else.

I wonder if Shisheng has resolved the issue.

"Um... my benefactor," the man in the snow-white robe hesitated.

Lingwu handed him the jade flute, and the rabbit took it helplessly, saying, "I... I can't play it."

His voice was trembling with tears. His benefactor had finally asked him to do something, but he had failed because he hadn’t learned it!

Upon seeing this, Prince Yong hurriedly tried to make amends: "Miss Su, I can do it!"

Lingwu ignored him and reminded the rabbit, "Just blow it."

Linlang glanced over here briefly and caught a glimpse of Lingwu handing the jade flute to the rabbit. Her gaze towards the man in the snow-white robe deepened.

The next instant, a ball of silver light imbued with immense killing intent lashed out at the giant python from her hand!

Meanwhile, the rabbit picked up the jade flute with trembling hands, pointed it at the sky, and began to play it with great hesitation.

"Whoosh whoo ...

Ling Wu listened to the awful tune without changing her expression, and reminded her, "Use your skills."

The rabbit was taken aback, then realized that Ling Wu had discovered his, or rather, the identities of all of them.

When was it discovered?

He kept these thoughts in mind and did exactly as Ling Wu had said.

Accompanied by the Taoist priest, the extremely unpleasant sound of the flute pierced the ears like a demonic chant, lingering in the ears of everyone present!

"Hiss, whoosh, whoosh..." It sounded like the howl of a demon.

Lingluo paused, then grinned and said, "Your Majesty's flute playing is indeed extraordinary!"

After she finished speaking, she turned her head to look, only to see that it was a rabbit blowing the air, and she immediately frowned with disgust.

She gritted her teeth, "That damned rabbit's flute playing is worse than the voice of a hanged ghost who's been dead for eight hundred years!"

As she cursed, she felt the giant python that had been struggling beneath her stop writhing because of the sound.

"Hiss, this damn rabbit's tune is so awful that even the giant python isn't resisting!"

Linlang and Yuehui exchanged a glance, then immediately grabbed Lingluo by the back of her collar. "Let's go!"

Shadow One, who had been shrouded in black mist to attract the giant python's attention, finally revealed himself.

Because he had been directly confronting this malevolent giant python and had also spared some attention to protect Ling Wu, his face beneath the mask was very pale.

Now that he could finally catch his breath, he immediately went to see Ling Wu.

Just as they were looking at each other, Lingwu whispered to the black mist at her fingertips, "Prepare to evacuate."

Because of her presence, the heavenly lightning was delayed, and the giant python, having devoured countless lives, managed to find a glimmer of hope.

However, that's all they've managed to find out. If they were to discover who she is, they'd probably want to run as far away as possible, and wouldn't dare let Prince Yong bring her here.

No wonder I don't remember it.

As soon as she finished speaking, the three women, who had guessed that Ling Wu already knew their identities, no longer concealed themselves and revealed their true forms.

It's just that its original form isn't as small as it is at night.

She saw three huge, furry creatures lower their heads to her, kneeling down and trying to carry her away.

As Ling Wu took a step closer to the nearest white tiger, the silver wolf's disappointed gaze made her turn away.

"Let's go." Ling Wu patted the silver wolf's head.

The rabbit dared not stop playing the flute, only asking with its eyes.

What should he do?

"When the lightning strikes, escape quickly. If you survive, I will forgive you for your mistake," Lingwu said to the rabbit.

The black mist followed behind Ling Wu, and the three enormous beasts quickly left the area.

"Boom—"

Shi Sheng stood at the city gate, his eyes filled with worry. He exhaled a breath of stale air and paced back and forth.

If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have...

Well, it's too late to say anything now.

If she returns alive, he will treat her as his own mother from now on.