The two-ringed white-banded snake (scientific name: *Lycodon fasciatus*) is a reptile belonging to the genus *Lycodon* in the family Colubridae. It is distributed in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and in mainland China, including Zhejiang, Fujian, Hubei, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces. It generally inhabits high-altitude and hilly areas and often lives in shrublands and trees. The type locality of this species is Pengxi in western Yunnan.

The head is flattened with a blunt snout, and the head and neck are clearly distinguishable. The maximum total length is (740 217) mm for males and (480 122) mm for females. The body is covered with yellow (or black) and white stripes. Sometimes, the white stripes on the back have a brown spot in the center. The white stripes are about 1-2 scales wide, while the yellow (or black) stripes are about 6 or more scales wide in front of the body and about 5-6 scales wide in the back. The yellow (or black) segments encircle the entire body, with 24-40 segments on the trunk and 10-16 segments on the tail. The front of the head is light black, and the back sides are white.

A long string of documents flashed through Ji Muhan's mind.

For people like them who spend a lot of time roaming in the jungle, they naturally know the different types of snakes by heart.

Oh no, the most troublesome thing is that the first two snakes they encountered were just pediatric, non-venomous ones.

Compared to this behemoth in front of them, it's nothing at all.

So he temporarily lowered his guard and forgot that the most troublesome thing about continuing into the forest was the pythons that liked to curl up in the bushes.

"Hanhan, what do we do now?" Mo Qing snapped out of her daze, her forehead beaded with sweat, and asked, feigning composure.

Even if she's scared, she can't show it. Her biggest fear is snakes, big or small…

Her whole body was stiff and she couldn't move...

Ji Muhan's expression was solemn as she lowered her eyes in deep thought. "This is a bit troublesome."

This thing is much more difficult to deal with than what they experienced yesterday. It is huge, fast, and incredibly strong, making it virtually invincible. It can crush its prey to pieces simply by curling up its body.

Moreover, he was injured, which made things quite difficult, and the situation was very unfavorable for them.

"Stand back a bit and find somewhere to hide," Ji Muhan instructed without turning her head.

Mo Qing knew she couldn't help, so she obediently found a place far away to hide.

Ji Muhan will always be that hero; some people are destined not to be hidden behind others.

The snake moved so fast that it slithered right in front of him in an instant. Ji Muhan quickly dodged and drew a dagger from his waist.

He swiftly slashed it, then, taking advantage of the terrain, nimbly climbed the tree, and without stopping, jumped down to deliver a vicious slash to its abdomen.

Although the double-ringed snake's large size is an advantage, it is also a disadvantage. Its huge body makes its movements slower and somewhat clumsy than Ji Muhan's, which is not as quick and agile.

He quickly took a few steps forward, dug up the soil in the direction they had come from, buried his dagger upright in it, compacted the soil, leaving the sharp blade standing upright on the surface, and followed him quickly towards Ji Muhan as the double-ringed snake that had just rushed over.

A huge, enormous white-ringed snake.

The double-ringed snake with a gaping maw that can reach lengths of over ten meters.

The two-ringed white serpent slithered straight toward him, its speed and momentum beyond human comprehension and endurance. The fierce creature, charging as if to devour him whole, drew ever closer. Under such psychological pressure, no one could stand still, yet Ji Muhan remained standing there like a statue, showing no intention of fleeing.

However, Ji Muhan's dagger easily dealt with him.

And he didn't even need to run away. Before the double-ringed white snake could even reach Ji Muhan, the military knife on the ground had already ripped him open, and blood flowed like a river...

The snake's body then fell straight backward.

Mo Qing was stunned for a moment, staring at the bloody scene, her mind racing.

Oh no, she seems to like him more and more, what should I do?

She doesn't know which book she read it in. I hope that one of my Prince Charmings will stand in front of me on a white horse and protect me in times of danger.

But now she's thinking, she doesn't need someone riding a white horse, as long as it's Ji Muhan.

It was probably only a matter of time before she fell in love with him.

She thought that once she met him, no one could escape his grasp.

Because he is Ji Muhan!

Just like now, he strode towards me at a leisurely pace, his posture dignified and elegant.

"I'm leaving." Ji Muhan stopped in front of her, her clear and pleasant voice as always.

She didn't speak, just looked up at him, staring straight at him.

"Were you scared?" Ji Muhan squatted down and asked with a probing look in her eyes.

They stared at each other for a while, just as Ji Muhan was about to lose her patience.

After a long pause, Mo Qing slowly said, "Hanhan, can you comfort me? I'm a little scared."

comfort?

Ji Muhan watched silently as she pondered what kind of mischief she was up to again.

Mo Qing reached out and touched his chest.

The girl's soft, skin-friendly hands roamed over his chest, quickly pulling his clothes up from the hem.

His fingers unconsciously rubbed against the branded wound.

Fortunately, the brand had been there overnight, and the wound hadn't reopened due to the strenuous exercise.

Mo Qing rarely gets to touch his body, so this kind of opportunity to openly take advantage of him is rare. Originally, she just wanted to check if his wound was alright.

But as she touched him, Mo Qing felt that she was losing control. With such a handsome man in front of her, and the one she had been longing for, how could she possibly remain unmoved?

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