Zhou Lin asked tentatively, his gaze still holding a hint of anticipation.
"Host, there is gain only through loss. These points will return in the next cycle."
The system's emotionless voice echoed again.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Lin felt that this system had probably become sentient. Its thinking was even more formidable than that of humans, to come up with such reasoning.
"Alright, alright, exchange, exchange. Exchange now. Exchange for the Azure Dragon. This three-headed serpent has always wanted to become a dragon."
Zhou Lin had not forgotten that these serpents all harbored a grand ambition: to transform into dragons.
"Exchange successful, Azure Dragon Inner Core."
Seeing his points vanish overnight, Zhou Lin's anger surged.
Why did this three-headed serpent have to become sentient? Why did it have to cause trouble for people? If you don't have the ability and are imprisoned here, can't you just stay quiet?
What's there to show off about? It cost him all his points.
Zhou Lin fused the Azure Dragon Inner Core.
His pores seemed to be crying out, accompanied by a faint dragon's roar.
Zhou Lin watched the three-headed python in front of him, its tail sweeping across the entire space.
"Hey, I'll give you a chance. You'd better lie down obediently, or I'll destroy you."
Zhou Lin saw the three-headed serpent's tail chasing after Elder Tang and Professor Lin, and his anger flared. This behavior from the three-headed serpent was like adding fuel to the fire.
The three-headed serpent's six eyes looked at Zhou Lin suspiciously. When their gazes met Zhou Lin's, a flicker of fear flashed in their eyes, but it disappeared instantly.
Then, they turned their attention entirely to Zhou Lin.
Out of animal instinct, Zhou Lin was the greatest threat.
As for those humans, they were like ants, not worth mentioning.
Captain Lin, Elder Tang, and the others stood at the innermost position, just in time to see the three-headed serpent staring at Zhou Lin with unfriendly eyes.
"This is bad, Professor Zhou Lin..."
Captain Lin's heart sank as he witnessed this scene. He then took out his weapon and a few grenades.
Just as he was about to pull the pin, Zhou Lin stopped him.
"Save your resources, don't waste them."
Zhou Lin, noticing Captain Lin's actions, shouted urgently.
He paused for a moment, then glanced at Elder Tang.
"Elder Tang, later I'll show you a Daoist technique. See if you can give me more money then? Can I reach a million?"
Zhou Lin's eyes were filled with excitement and anticipation.
Elder Tang had been a little worried before, but seeing Zhou Lin's demeanor...
Well, that worry was unnecessary.
"Let's see what impressive skills you can display first. I'm waiting to see."
Elder Tang looked at him speechlessly. Ever since he had known him, his money had been dwindling, and the school's funds were almost depleted.
In the livestream.
"Holy crap, a true master is a master. At this moment, he's not concerned about his own safety but only about the money. This is incredible."
"Haha, if the master can say this, I know the master is fine. Why am I starting to get excited?"
"Can the master's Daoist techniques be compared to ordinary people? No. We must have anticipation. This is something many sci-fi blockbusters wouldn't dare to film."
"Enough said, let's wait for the master's spectacular performance."
...
In the dean's conference room.
When these professors and experts saw Zhou Lin's situation, their previous tension and worry turned into utter speechlessness.
They had been worried about the archaeological team, but now their minds were filled with the money Zhou Lin was talking about.
"Isn't the salary of us professors enough to support our families? Why is Zhou Lin so desperate for money? For the sake of money, this three-headed serpent is not even a problem?"
Professor Hu felt that the world had become fantastical. Who could explain how this personality was cultivated? This greedy personality is truly...
Fearless of ghosts and gods?
"I just like Zhou Lin's personality. He asks for money so righteously that you can't refuse. Dean, your wallet is in for trouble."
Professor Wen's gloom vanished as he saw Zhou Lin's confident expression.
The dean looked at Zhou Lin's expression, a smile playing on his lips.
"If we can bring out the flesh and blood of this three-headed serpent, a million is not a problem. If this research is successful, money will be even less of a problem. It's far more than a mere million."
The dean said with a light smile.
Everyone looked at the dean and suddenly felt as if they were seeing Zhou Lin's greedy face. They were all after money.
Inside the tomb.
Upon receiving Elder Tang's words, Zhou Lin was overjoyed.
Then, he saw the three-headed serpent looking at him, its mouth opening wide, revealing a red glow.
The target was Zhou Lin's location.
Zhou Lin exerted a slight force with his feet and leaped into the air.
He then glanced at the spot where he had been standing. A deep pit had appeared, filled with countless pythons.
These pythons were coiling and twisting, occasionally flicking their forked tongues.
The archaeological team and mercenaries on the side shivered collectively upon seeing this sight. This creature was too terrifying.
Zhou Lin, still floating in mid-air, saw the three-headed serpent raising its head, its mouth still emitting a red glow, all directed at Zhou Lin.
"Zhou Lin..."
Elder Tang instinctively cried out upon seeing this. The red glow was extremely aggressive, and Zhou Lin was in mid-air, making it very difficult to dodge.
At this moment—
Just as everyone was worried, they saw Zhou Lin chanting an incantation, and a dragon's roar began to emanate from his body.
A faint blue light instantly ignited, and Zhou Lin's body transformed into an Azure Dragon.
Majestic, domineering, imposing.
This small stone cave could barely accommodate Zhou Lin's Azure Dragon form.
Elder Tang, Professor Lin, the metaphysics professor, the mercenaries, the archaeological team members behind them, and the netizens were all stunned.
Their eyes widened, reflecting the majestic Azure Dragon.
The dragon whiskers, dragon horns, those solemn dragon eyes, and the dragon scales on its body were all shimmering...
Had they seen a real dragon?
Zhou Lin had become a dragon, looking down at the three-headed serpent. A single indifferent glance made the three-headed serpent tremble.
What if it had been a snake demon alive for thousands of years? Compared to the Azure Dragon, it was vastly inferior.
This dragon's might had a profound impact on their souls and voices, and their blood began to freeze.
Their gaze towards the Azure Dragon turned to reverence.
"Roar..."
The Azure Dragon opened its mouth and roared.
The dragon's roars echoed throughout the entire space.
Elder Tang, Professor Lin, the archaeological team, and the mercenaries instinctively covered their ears.
The entire cave shook.