Where its scales were shattered, flesh and blood were exposed, and the wounds trembled under the residual power of the spiritual sword, as if they would burst open at any moment.
Qing Xuanzi pressed his advantage, waving his hands once more, and streams of spiritual energy flew out from his hands like threads, wrapping around the golden python's body.
These threads of spiritual energy emitted a faint glow, tightly binding the golden python's body and rendering it unable to move.
"Hiss—" The golden python struggled, letting out angry and painful hisses.
Its enormous body writhed under the restraint of the spiritual energy threads, its scales scraping against the ground with a piercing sound.
However, no matter how much it struggled, it could not break free from Qing Xuanzi's restraints.
Qing Xuanzi slowly walked towards the golden python, a warning in his eyes: "Golden python, although you have cultivated to the third level, you are still too weak here. If you obediently follow me, I can spare your life; otherwise, I will take your life today."
That's right, Qing Xuanzi has his eye on this golden python. Although it's only at the early stage of the third rank, it's still a decent helper.
In the snowy immortal mountains, it is too difficult to find a spirit beast to form a contract with. They all have their own races and ancestors, and they will never allow humans to form contracts with their offspring.
But things are different in this mortal world; if you encounter a suitable spirit beast, you must seize the opportunity.
Upon hearing Qing Xuanzi's words, a fierce glint flashed in the golden python's eyes. How could it, a dignified third-tier spirit beast, possibly be willing to be driven around by someone at will?
It suddenly let out a deafening roar, and the air around its body began to fluctuate violently, emanating a powerful aura from its body.
The golden python's voice carried a hint of arrogance, and its body began to emit a dazzling golden light, as if it wanted to break free from Qing Xuanzi's restraints.
Qing Xuanzi smiled slightly, knowing that the golden python was using its innate supernatural powers.
However, he was not worried. Breaking through a major level was not easy, especially since he currently held an absolute advantage.
The golden python's golden light grew ever brighter, as if the surrounding air itself had been ignited, and the surrounding vegetation swayed wildly in the powerful aura. Its body struggled incessantly, bound by the threads of spiritual energy, each struggle causing the ground to tremble slightly.
Qing Xuanzi tightened his grip slightly, and the light from the spiritual energy threads instantly became even more dazzling, tightly binding the golden python's body. He sneered, "Golden python, you're wasting your energy. Although your strength is not bad, you're still far inferior to me."
The golden python's roar grew even more piercing, its eyes flashing with resentment and hatred. However, no matter how it struggled, it could not break free from Qing Xuanzi's control.
Seeing that the golden python was powerless to resist, Qing Xuanzi walked up to it, squatted down, stared into its eyes like a sword, and said in a deep voice, "Golden python, are you willing to submit to me?"
The golden python's body trembled slightly, and a hint of hesitation flashed in its eyes.
It knew it was no match for Qing Xuanzi, but it was unwilling to submit to him.
Seeing its hesitation, Qing Xuanzi smiled slightly and said, "Golden Python, if you submit to me, I will not only spare your life, but also take you to a wider world. If you remain obstinate, then today will be your death day."
Upon hearing Qing Xuanzi's words, a flicker of hesitation crossed the golden python's eyes.
It knew that what Qing Xuanzi said was true; it could sense the intense killing intent emanating from Qing Xuanzi.
With Qing Xuanzi's immense power, if he did not submit, he would surely face certain death, and might even be cooked and eaten after his death.
Thinking of this, the golden python couldn't help but shiver, as if its blood was about to freeze.
Finally, the golden python lowered its head and let out a low hiss, signifying its submission.
Seeing this, Qing Xuanzi smiled slightly, took out the contract array plate, took a drop of the golden python's blood, and then took a drop of his own blood...
Activating the array plate, the array plate instantly emitted a soft light. The light slowly flowed, fusing the blood of the two people together to form a mysterious contract mark, which merged into Qing Xuanzi's brow.
Qing Xuanzi retrieved the array plate, gently patted the golden python's head, and said in a gentle tone, "Golden python, from today onwards, you will be called Little Golden, and you will be my battle partner. I will take you to a wider world, giving you the opportunity to break through to a higher realm."
The golden python raised its head, hissing and flicking its tongue. There was no longer any hatred in its eyes; instead, it felt a sense of familiarity with Qing Xuanzi and accepted the name "Little Golden" well. This was the effect of the power of the contract.
It knew that it had no other choice, and Qing Xuanzi's strength truly convinced it.
Qing Xuanzi stood up and turned to look at Rong Jiaojiao and Zi Ling.
When Rong Jiaojiao saw Qing Xuanzi successfully subdue the golden python, her eyes were filled with admiration. She clapped her hands and said, "Master, you are amazing!"
Zi Ling also stood up from next to Rong Jiaojiao, and she gave Rong Jiaojiao the same look of admiration.
Qing Xuanzi patted Rong Jiaojiao's head: "Alright, we've absorbed most of the spiritual energy here, we should continue on our way."
He waved his hand to dispel the formation, and led Rong Jiaojiao, Ziling, and Jinmang on their journey.
Inside the valley, they found many more good medicinal herbs. By the time they emerged from the other side of the valley, it was already dusk.
Rong Jiaojiao rubbed her stomach and said, "Master, Jiaojiao is hungry."
Qing Xuanzi patted his head. He had been busy cultivating and collecting spirit beasts, so he didn't feel hungry. He had forgotten that Rong Jiaojiao hadn't eaten.
He quickly said, "Jiaojiao, you eat the meat that was roasted yesterday first. Master will find a place to rest later, and then we'll cook more food."
Rong Jiaojiao responded with a clear "Okay," and the next second, a steaming roasted rabbit appeared in his hand.
She handed it to Qing Xuanzi and said, "Master, please share this with me."
Qing Xuanzi took them, first breaking one of the little girl's thighs, then breaking one of Zi Ling's front legs.
Then he asked the golden python, "Little Golden, do you want some?"
"Hiss!"
The golden python shook its head in a human-like manner and hissed twice: "I won't eat it, I eat raw meat."
"Alright!"
Qing Xuanzi broke off a large rabbit leg and, while eating, spread the divine food around, hoping to find a cave to rest in.
Suddenly realizing that this was Xiao Jin's territory, he asked, "Xiao Jin, are there any caves nearby where we can stay temporarily?"
Xiao Jin shook his head and hissed twice: "No, it's far from the cave."
"Okay, let's find a flat and spacious place to pitch a tent and spend the night."
The golden python hissed twice towards the hillside, and Qing Xuanzi laughed, "Alright, let's go there."
The golden python slid its massive body forward, leading the way. Qing Xuanzi looked at its enormous body thoughtfully.
Arriving at a flat area, Qing Xuanzi took out a tent from his Qiankun Bracelet, quickly set it up, and then started cooking...
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