Seeing that the method worked, everyone else thought that this would be much easier to deal with.
Since the snake dares not come out of its hole, all we need to do is set it on fire, and that will solve everything.
Just as everyone was about to pile the collected dry wood at the cave entrance, the snakes that were originally rolling around in the cave suddenly seemed to have encountered something terrifying. They moved in an orderly fashion to both sides, creating a passage in the middle.
Si Cheng had already heard some faint sounds coming from the cave. He knew something was coming out of there, but even with his good eyesight, he couldn't see anything through the dark cave entrance.
Sensing something was wrong, he immediately warned the surrounding villagers, "Everyone be careful, there might be a giant python coming out of there."
Yunqi quickly took out a specially made coat that his family had rushed to make overnight from his bag and handed it to Sicheng, saying, "Put this on first."
The other villagers also took this opportunity to quickly put on the clothes they had prepared, nervously holding their weapons and staring into the unknown depths of the cave.
Before long, a dozen pythons surged out like a flowing river, and those snakes that didn't have time to dodge were swallowed whole by the pythons with a flick of their tongues.
Like the most important finale, a giant snake, just like the one that attacked the village earlier, appeared at the very end. Its enormous body was twice the size of the python that had appeared before.
Everyone's hearts were in their throats, and they were all thinking to themselves that this was going to be a tough battle.
Perhaps influenced by the smell at the cave entrance, the snakes stopped about a meter away from the realgar powder and sulfur powder, and the two sides faced each other across the two powders.
"Everyone, stick to the original plan, four people per group, and stay close to your group." Si Cheng instructed everyone without turning his head. This was something they had discussed beforehand. It was better to work in groups than to go it alone. If one person got entangled by a snake, the others could rescue them as quickly as possible.
As the python slowly approached, Liu Xinwei asked nervously, "Aren't they afraid of the powder we scattered?"
But no one could answer his question, because all they could see were the pythons slowly swimming towards them.
Si Cheng raised his crossbow and aimed at the snake inside the cave. Only then did the others realize what was happening. Those with crossbows prepared to aim, and the others lined up according to their respective groups.
Perhaps because of their size, the pythons only hesitated for a moment in front of the powder before using their tails to push aside the soil and cover it up.
This human-like action surprised everyone. Have these animals become intelligent? How could they do something so amazing?
Si Cheng shouted, "Make your move!"
With bows and crossbows in hand, the villagers all fired their arrows at the same time. Since they couldn't hit the snakes' vital spot, everyone focused on their eyes.
Several snakes, having been shot in vital areas, rolled and writhed on the ground, creating a large open space for everyone.
However, the ambush set up earlier was almost completely destroyed by these injured pythons, and the smaller snakes behind them suddenly tried to surge out.
Yunqi wouldn't give them that chance. She took out the sulfur powder that everyone had left over from her backpack and quickly ran behind the pythons. Powder flew everywhere she went, instantly suppressing the restless snakes.
The villagers who witnessed her actions secretly applauded her and admired her courage. To be able to walk through a swarm of snakes in front and behind her required extraordinary courage and skill. They couldn't help but feel even more respect for her.
Having stabilized the snakes behind them, everyone is now focusing on dealing with the pythons that have already emerged.
Si Cheng stared intently at the unusual giant snake. Although it was somewhat similar to the giant snake that had attacked the village, there was an indescribable difference.
The giant snake seemed to sense some threat from Sicheng's side, staring at them from head to tail. It even defiantly raised its head, which instantly turned into a flat triangle, somewhat resembling the legendary five-step snake.
With so many contradictory elements combined to form such a monster, Sicheng dared not underestimate it.
He took a piece of oilcloth from his back and pulled out a five-meter-long iron whip.
This big iron whip has a history. It was originally lying in the Wu family's storeroom, where it continued to gather dust.
Although Si Cheng accepted the weapon given to him by the Wu family, when he saw the large iron whip, he inexplicably wanted to bring it back.
I still remember the scene when he negotiated with Angkor in private.
Wu Tianxiang was very surprised. "That big iron whip is very heavy. It is said to weigh more than 200 jin. Even if you are very strong, it will definitely be very difficult to swing it."
Although Wu Tianxiang knew that Si Cheng was very strong, it wouldn't be easy to use the iron whip skillfully. If he accidentally hit himself, it would be no joke.
Si Cheng said, "Let me try it first. If it works, I don't need the knife. Just give me the iron whip."
After Si Cheng finished speaking, he stuffed the machete that Wu Jia had given him back into his arms, but he couldn't hide the confidence in his eyes.
Seeing how persistent he was, Wu Tianxiang had no choice but to go and discuss it with his elders at home.
Wu Qingshi and the others never expected that Wu Tianxiang would call them all over so solemnly, just for such a small matter.
They said nonchalantly, "If Acheng likes it, just take it. Anyway, that thing has been there for hundreds of years. Originally, everyone thought it took up too much space and almost moved it over there to melt it down and recast other things."
"And why are you so stingy? Ah Cheng has helped our family so much. We could let him pick a few more things from this warehouse, but you still come here asking like this."
After being scolded by his father and uncle, Wu Tianxiang was finally able to get away.
Upon seeing Si Cheng, he tossed over the knife that Si Cheng had given him earlier. "You should keep this for yourself. Just take whatever you want from this warehouse. I just got a beating for you."
Si Cheng caught the blade and looked at him with confusion.
Wu Tianxiang said, “You’ve helped our family so much, and we’re old comrades-in-arms. Just take whatever you want. This opportunity is rare. Anyway, those people have already asked, so you should take as much as you want.”
Wu Tianxiang's words didn't sound like he was talking about his own things at all. On the contrary, he wished Sicheng would take as much as possible, otherwise, he didn't know if these things would benefit someone else if they were left here.
Si Cheng naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony with him. Not only did he take the large iron whip for himself, but he also found a smaller stainless steel whip inside, intending to let Yun Qi practice with it later.
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