Chapter 172 has another development.

In an instant, it seemed that even the chirping of insects could not be heard.

A sudden gust of wind arose nearby, making it impossible for people to open their eyes.

When I opened my eyes again, I saw a thick pillar standing in front of me.

It's as thick as a water bucket!

It gleamed with a silvery light, dazzlingly bright.

Further up, there is a huge triangular head.

A pair of large, copper bell-shaped eyes, with a vertical black line down the middle and red pupils that shone with a deep, dark light, stared at them.

The death stare.

A giant python, a giant python I've only ever heard of in stories!

Everyone's legs went weak and they collapsed to the ground.

Where's the tiger we were promised?

The python simply stared, a long, unwavering gaze, like a high and mighty deity looking down upon insignificant humans.

A foul-smelling liquid dripped from the corner of their mouths, landing on the two sheep.

Then, it slowly opened its mouth wide.

"Ah—" Finally, someone couldn't take it anymore.

He grabbed the sickle and slashed it hard at the giant python.

Then, everyone started throwing hoes and shovels at the giant python, and then they fled in panic.

This action directly angered the giant python, which swept its powerful tail and instantly grabbed three people.

After the screams came the sound of bones cracking.

Then, it was flung out of the air.

"Help!"

"Help……"

...

The village head and Liu Erzhu led the last group of people up the mountain, along with sheep and cattle, and were told by villagers who had come to meet them that everyone was with Xiao Zhang.

So everyone rushed over.

Xiao Zhang settled his wife in his hut, and then found the bronze gong he used to keep there to ward off beasts, the medicine to repel snakes and ants, and the pile of firewood.

Everyone was on guard and just wanted to take a break when they heard cries for help.

"It's here!" Xiao Zhang shouted.

"Women and children, go inside. Men, get ready!"

"Light the firewood, bang the gong!"

Soon, everyone stood with their backs against the mountain wall, forming a circle.

They lit the firewood, picked up hoes, and started banging several gongs together.

"Help...help—"

The villager finally appeared.

And the enormous creature following behind him was also revealed to everyone.

Hundreds of people gasped in unison.

How could that be?

How could there be a... giant python!

Where did it come from?

It must be...

Xiao Zhang looked at the opposite mountain peak that connects to Liuyun Mountain.

It must have come from the opposite mountain.

The mountains there are towering and steep, and there are many ferocious beasts. He has been there a few times, but he only dared to wander around the outer perimeter each time.

What happened? How did we end up here?

"It's Old Chang, what should we do? Should we save him or not?" The village head swallowed hard, looking at the villager.

At this moment, I was completely at a loss.

In terms of courage and boldness, he is far inferior to these young people.

"Everyone, don't make any rash moves!" Xiao Zhang said.

"The python seemed to be toying with people."

Everyone calmed down and took a look.

Indeed, Lao Chang was too exhausted to run anymore and was stumbling along.

The giant python followed behind him, swaying its body with captivating grace.

Fu Leng picked up a small pebble and flicked it with his finger.

Old Chang collapsed to the ground.

The python stopped paying attention and continued to slither towards the group.

"Brother Zhang, what... what do we do now?" Liu Erzhu could barely hold onto the hoe.

The python was right in front of him, and even the saliva from its mouth fell onto his head.

It smelled so bad it made me want to vomit.

Now everyone is following Xiao Zhang's orders.

"If it doesn't move, we won't move either!"

Xiao Zhang wasn't sure if the snake would attack, so he figured it was best not to provoke it.

Lu Qingqing moved closer to Xiao Zhang and asked, "I have some highly venomous stuff here. Will it work on this python?"

"It won't work, the snake is too big."

Xiao Zhang looked at Lu Qingqing: "Who let you out? Go back inside!"

"It's okay, I'm not afraid."

"My wife is scared, you go in and keep her company!"

Lu Qingqing: "..."

Damn it, just because you have a wife doesn't make you any better. You keep talking about your wife all the time.

Lu Qingqing turned around and almost bumped into Fu Leng.

He and that other guy followed closely behind her. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought they were afraid she would run away.

"Fu Leng, can you use stones as hidden weapons? Can you shoot silver needles?"

"able."

“Alright, then I’ll smear poison on the silver needles. If the python attacks, you can shoot it into its eye.”

"good!"

"I can too," the other person said.

So Lu Qingqing applied medicine to the silver needles and gave them to the two of them.

Old Man Lu was waving frantically at her, his hand almost breaking off, before Lu Qingqing noticed.

So he quickly crawled back into the thatched hut.

The small thatched hut was crammed with more than ten people, including Li Meng, Lin Ye, Xiao Huan, Qiao Xiu, and several children.

They peered out through the small window.

"That snake wants to eat the child!" they suddenly exclaimed.

Lu Qingqing peeked out through the crack in the door.

The giant python was seen inhaling air from a distance.

A five-year-old child was sucked up; if the child's mother hadn't reacted quickly and grabbed him, he would have been sucked away.

The child cried loudly, and the python seemed to lose patience.

Xiao Zhang shouted, "Let's lure the snake over there together!"

He slaughtered a sheep with one stroke and dragged the carcass across to the woods on the other side.

Fu Leng and that other person followed closely behind, each grabbing a sheep and slitting its throat.

Smelling the blood, the python finally turned and gave chase.

The three people lured the python away, fearing it might become enraged and harm the villagers.

But there were only three of them...

Immediately, the villagers saw the python open its mouth and bite a sheep, while simultaneously coiling its tail around Fu Leng.

Suddenly, someone leaped up and stabbed the snake in the body with a dagger.

It's easy to imagine that the skin of this giant python is as solid as a fortress, and ordinary daggers cannot harm it in the slightest.

With a single flick, the person was thrown violently away.

Liu Erzhu slapped his trembling leg hard and shouted, "Brothers of the mutual aid group, who dares to come with me!"

"What mutual aid group? At this critical juncture, the whole village has to step up! Are we just waiting to die if we don't?" Lu Yun shouted.

"Grab your weapons, each of you take a swing, even if you can't kill them, just chase them away!"

That's right!

“Then let’s figure out how to deal with this in the future, so that things don’t get chaotic,” a young man said.

They don't know kung fu, so don't go over there and cause trouble.

"Oil! Heat it!" Lu Qingqing shouted.

That's right! Burn it!

"Oil! Does anyone have soybean oil? Bring it out quickly!" Lu Yun shouted.

Everyone rummaged through the things they had picked out, collected a jar of soybean oil, and after a brief discussion, the dozen or so people rushed over.

The fight was raging. Fu Leng must have shot the snake in the eye, because the snake became even more enraged and coiled up around Xiao Zhang as well.

Liu Erzhu rushed over with the oil and splashed it on the python as it coiled around him.

"Hiss hiss hiss..." The giant python suddenly made a strange sound from its throat, dull like wood rubbing together.

A person was lying on its head, and it couldn't shake them off no matter how hard it tried.

Then someone aimed the silver needles at the giant python's eyes and shot them in one by one.

This time, the giant python was finally severely injured and released its grip on Fu Leng and Xiao Zhang.

Liu Erzhu, Lu Yun, and the others threw torches at the snake's body.

Instantly, the snake's tail burst into flames.

The giant python finally went berserk, rampaging and snapping trees.

Those eyes, which were like red lanterns, gradually turned black.

As the oil burned out, the snake's body, apart from turning black, was not seriously damaged.

This python's skin is too thick.

Fortunately, it was blind and exhausted itself from the violent crashes.

Xiao Zhang picked up the gong and started banging it.

The giant python finally panicked and fled.

They got away!

They got away!

"Very good!"

The villagers cheered, and a crowd surged forward.

The village head shed two strings of tears.

In the past, if he encountered such a ferocious creature, his first thought would have been to get everyone to escape.

But where can we escape to?

Now... the younger generation is truly formidable; Liuyun Village is no longer the Liuyun Village of the past.

"Brother Erzhu, you're amazing!"

"Shanzi, you're amazing!"

"Da Shun, you're amazing!"

...

Everyone gathered around and praised him.

It gave the young men a sense of pride, like heroes.

"Brother! You're amazing!" Lu Qingqing praised Lu Yun as well.

Old Man Lu and Lu Feng patted him on the shoulder.

"Good lad, you were quite skilled just now!"

Many young women looked over, including Lin Ye, all of whom looked at her with admiration.

Lu Yun suppressed a smile and waved his hand.

No problem, no problem.

The most formidable are Fu Leng, Xiao Zhang, and... the three of them.

Xiao Zhang clutched his numb arm, wincing in pain.

If that snake had coiled around him any longer, his arm would have really broken!

Suddenly there was another person next to me.

"Zhang Lin! Are you... are you alright?"

Li Meng rushed over, her eyes red, and pulled him to examine her.

"It's okay, it's okay... don't be afraid."

Xiao Zhang's mouth stretched wide enough to cover the back of his head.

Xiaomeng used to be a little afraid of him, but now she touches him.

Having a wife is wonderful!

Aunt Ding laughed loudly: "Look how happy Xiao Zhang is, he must be having his wedding night tonight. Don't worry, let's all stay away so as not to interfere with your business!"

"Hahahahaha..."

Li Meng's face flushed red, and she lowered her head, burying her face in Xiao Zhang's arms.

Xiao Zhang's mouth stretched even wider.

The man clutched his aching chest from the fall and exclaimed to Fu Leng, "No wonder he's the young master's brother; he's got some skills."

Fu Leng was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed.

Xiao Zhang's smile froze, and he raised his hand to stop the laughter around him, his bright red ears twitching.

Then the person lay prostrate on the ground, listening intently to the echoes from the earth.

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