Everyone looked at each other, bewildered. What was going on? Seeing the giant snake crying, everyone was speechless.
Hearing what the giant snake said, they were indeed in the wrong.
Zuo Qingya said awkwardly, "Brother Big Serpent, I'm sorry, we didn't know this was your territory. We came here to seek refuge."
"You've come here to seek refuge, so why are you building houses here? Are you planning to stay here permanently? I don't want you living here and disturbing my cultivation."
"I'm a snake with lofty ideals; I'm destined to cultivate into a dragon! How can I cultivate if you all come in and disturb me? Besides, the spiritual energy in this valley is limited; if you all suck it all away, what am I supposed to do? How am I supposed to cultivate then!"
Zuo Qingya said admiringly, "Brother Orochi, I never imagined your ideals were so lofty. I truly admire you."
The giant snake looked a little embarrassed and started fidgeting, saying, "No way."
"oh."
[Huh? Why don't you praise me more? I love hearing it.]
"Well, Brother Orochi, we're really sorry. We didn't mean to take over your territory. We just came here to take refuge."
"You can't seek refuge here, I have nothing here."
Are you sure?
The giant snake nodded. "I'm absolutely certain. I have nothing here except spiritual energy."
"I've been starving for days. Occasionally one or two crabs will come up, but that's only enough to fill the belly of a snake like me."
[If I could beat you, I would have eaten you all long ago. Why would I be talking to you here? What a pipe dream! Especially that dark-skinned female, hitting a snake really hurts!]
"There's only so much food left; it's not enough to fill your stomachs."
"Uh??? Big snake brother, we won't steal your food. We'll find our own ingredients."
"Hey, hey, hey... you little brat, I haven't finished speaking yet, why are you in such a hurry?"
"Uh??? You go ahead."
"It's not that you can't stay here, but you must provide me with enough food storage."
"Huh???" Zuo Qingya looked at the snake.
The giant snake stiffened under Zuo Qingya's gaze and stammered, "Actually, you don't need to store food for me. Just give me a little bit of whatever you want to eat, just a tiny bit."
[This little girl is terrifying! I feel like if I say another word, I'll die. It's too scary. I'll just stay home from now on. Staying in my burrow is fine. As long as I don't move and don't overexert myself, I can last until the New Year.]
"Uh??? That's not impossible."
"Then I'll take it as your agreement to my suggestion. I'm going to rest now. Just leave the ingredients you find at the entrance of my cave, and I'll get them myself."
"Okay, Brother Orochi."
"Zuo Qingya, why do I feel like this giant snake is afraid of you?"
Zuo Qingya patted Xia Hua's head. "Don't worry, it's just afraid of me."
"Do I still need to find ingredients for it?"
"Go ahead and look for someone, since you'll be living together eventually."
"Alright then, with Torurata's abilities, finding ingredients shouldn't be a problem."
"Um......"
Zuo Qingya waved her hand, clearing away the mess on the ground, and then cast a cleaning spell, making the ground spotless.
Everyone started building houses again.
Working together, it was done in no time.
Zuo Qingya lay on the bed, feeling relaxed both physically and mentally.
"Dinner's ready."
Hearing Xia Hua's call, everyone came out of the house, even the big snake poked its head out, because it had come out while Xia Hua was cooking.
It smells so good! What does this taste like? It must be delicious.
What is this human doing? Is she using fire? Isn't she afraid of burning herself?
I have to say, the food smells amazing! Just looking at it makes my mouth water. It smells so good!
When Xia Hua called for dinner, the giant snake wanted to come out, but it didn't dare because of Zuo Qingya's tyrannical power.
Everyone sat at the table.
"Have we forgotten something?"
"It seems like I've forgotten something."
"Have we forgotten about Tiger and Blackie?"
As soon as Tiger and Blackie were released, Tiger started yelling.
"Awoo awoo..." (Are you stupid? I told you I could beat those bastards, and you actually put me into your Qiankun Pattern. I knew you were stupid.)
Zuo Qingya was stunned. Hu Zi was now a powerful expert comparable to the Nascent Soul Realm. With such a powerful help by her side, how did Xia Hua get herself into such a state? Did she think Hu Zi was just a weakling? This realization left Zuo Qingya speechless.
"Uh??? Ah Hua, do you know how strong Tiger is?"
Xia Hua was taken aback and asked in confusion, "What strength?"
"Huh??? Judging from your expression, you probably don't know."
"What should I know?"
"It's better not to know than not to know."
"Huh??? Now that you say that, I'm even more curious."
No, you don't want to know.
"I want to know."
"Uh??? Okay then, if you want to know, I'll tell you, but please don't blame yourself, try to think positively."
"Speak quickly."
"Right? Do you know how strong Tiger is?"
Xia Hua shook her head: "I don't know."
"It's good that you don't know, because Tiger's strength is comparable to the Nascent Soul Realm."
This news startled Xia Hua greatly. "Are you serious?"
Zuo Qingya nodded, "Really, I'd be a dog if I lied to you."
"I thought Tiger was as strong as me!"
"Uh??? Okay then!"
Xia Hua realized, "I just... got beaten up for nothing."
Xia Hua was on the verge of tears, realizing she knew too little about Hu Zi.
Tiger was originally left behind to protect them, but he wasn't needed at all.
Xia Hua was filled with regret, wishing she hadn't done it.
Zuo Qingya patted Xia Hua's head and comforted her, "It's okay, do you understand now?"
"Okay, I understand."
"Eat quickly, then start cultivating and improve your strength as soon as possible."
"good."
The giant snake swam over hesitantly, staring longingly at the food on the table, and swallowed hard.
"Did that pretty lady save some food for me?"
Xia Hua nodded, "Yes."
The snake's eyes lit up.
Xia Hua handed the food she had saved for the giant snake to the giant snake.
When the giant snake opened its mouth, Xia Hua was startled.
Zuo Qingya glared at the giant snake, and the snake immediately became docile.
"I didn't mean to."
Zuo Qingya nodded, "I know."
Only after Xia Hua had gone far away did the giant snake extend its forked tongue and swallow the food.
"Mmm, this is so delicious! How can this be so good?"
This is so delicious! It's just a shame there's so little of it; I wish there were more.
"It's good enough that you have something to eat, do you want more? With your size, you could work Ahua to death and you still wouldn't be full."
The giant snake smacked its lips and sighed, "Alas... I can only taste it."
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