The giant python, having awoken from its pain-induced rage, now fixed its gaze solely on Ye Cangtian, brimming with bloodlust and killing intent.
Seeing it charge, it swept its thick tail back and forth. With a few swings, it snapped all the surrounding trees, yet none landed on Ye Cangtian.
"Little snake, it's perfect. I haven't eaten meat in days, so you'll be a good appetizer!"
A cold voice cut through the air. Ye Cangtian leaped up, landing steadily on the giant python's body.
No matter how the python writhed, he moved with agility as if on solid ground, rushing towards its head.
Roar!
The giant python let out an enraged roar, finally unable to bear the provocation. Its gaping maw once again lunged forward.
Almost identically, Ye Cangtian sprang up again, and the python bit itself.
However, this time, it wasn't so lucky. A black light shot down from the sky.
*Thwack…*
The sound came as the black light pierced directly through the giant python's skull, xuyên through its body.
In the next moment, without even a whimper, the giant python crashed to the ground.
This…
Watching the giant python die, Yang Chen stood frozen, his mind a blank.
Others might not know the python's strength, but how could he not?
He had been coiled and squeezed by the python, his bones nearly crushed. It was thanks to Ye Cangtian's timely arrival that he hadn't met his end.
Yet, before Ye Cangtian, it hadn't lasted long. How terrifying was Ye Cangtian's strength?
Had he already reached Earth-grade?
And such an existence was still taking on novice exploration missions?
Still needing escorts?
"Stop gawking and hurry and save him!"
"If Bai Jing dies later, don't say I didn't help!"
While Yang Chen was still dazed, Ye Cangtian's voice snapped him back to reality. Without a word, he grabbed his giant axe and began hacking at the python.
*Clang, clang, clang…*
His efforts were fierce, but the results were meager.
Ye Cangtian was speechless as he watched Yang Chen's frantic chopping only manage to leave a few scratches on the python's scales.
It wasn't that Yang Chen was too weak, but rather that the python's scales were incredibly tough. After several chops, Yang Chen's double axes were already getting blunted.
If this continued, Bai Jing would suffocate long before the python's belly could be opened.
Sigh!
With a sigh, Ye Cangtian finally stepped forward. He took out a skull dagger and made a cut on the giant python's belly before turning to leave.
One cut was enough to break through the scales. The flesh beneath was something Yang Chen could handle.
Indeed, within a few minutes, Yang Chen had found the stomach and cut it open.
Bai Jing, seeing daylight again, opened his eyes and immediately spotted Yang Chen, lunging at him.
"Haha, my good brother, thank you for saving me!"
"Otherwise, I would have died at its hands today!"
Bai Jing was clear-headed. He was grateful that it was Yang Chen who had saved him. If it had been Ye Cangtian, he would have preferred to die.
After all, he hadn't been polite to Ye Cangtian on the way, and even without the matter of Zhou Quan, he and Ye Cangtian would never have coexisted peacefully.
If not for Jian Wu Sheng, they would have settled their differences long ago.
But to be saved by Ye Cangtian would mean owing him an immense favor, and he wouldn't know how to face Ye Cangtian, nor could he accept his own incompetence.
Fortunately, it was all attributed to Yang Chen.
The next moment, his gaze swept over and he saw that detestable figure, his face immediately darkening.
"You trash, you still have the nerve to come back!"
"Senior Jian Wu Sheng, it's time for you to appear!"
"This good-for-nothing didn't help when he could have, he should be expelled from the team!"
Seeing Ye Cangtian, Bai Jing was filled with anger. Recalling how Ye Cangtian had escaped when dealing with the tree demon earlier, he immediately wanted to argue with Jian Wu Sheng.
"Stop arguing!"
Yang Chen couldn't stand it any longer. He glared at Bai Jing and said, "It wasn't me who saved you! To be precise, Ye Cangtian saved both of us. He killed the Titan Python!"
"That's right!"
"Furthermore, I want to tell you something, Ye Cangtian wasn't withholding help just now."
"That tree demon was also dealt with by Ye Cangtian!"
As Yang Chen's voice fell, Jian Wu Sheng's voice echoed from the mist.
Jian Wu Sheng had been observing everything from the shadows. To be honest, if Ye Cangtian hadn't killed the python in time, he would have intervened if it had dragged on any longer.
After all, he couldn't just watch Bai Jing die.
But with Ye Cangtian resolving everything, his evaluation of Ye Cangtian had unknowingly increased. He truly found him more and more pleasing to the eye.
At this moment, Bai Jing stood stunned, mumbling "why" to himself.
In his opinion, their conflict was deep; the other party shouldn't have saved him!
Even if he did act, he should have stalled for time, waited for Bai Jing to die, and then killed the python. Wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?
"Why, why did you save me!"
After a long silence, Bai Jing finally gritted his teeth and asked.
He still couldn't accept the fact that he had been saved by Ye Cangtian.
"While I dislike you, it's just a dislike, not enough to harm you!"
"Besides, we are teammates, and I don't believe I have any grievances with the Bai family that would warrant letting you die."
"And lastly, even if I didn't act, Senior Jian Wu Sheng wouldn't have let you die here, so you don't need to thank me!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at him and said indifferently.
Then, holding his dagger, he cut off a piece of meat from the python and began to chew it heartily.
This thing was animal protein, much tastier than the dry rations he carried.
You…
In just a few sentences, Bai Jing felt a lump in his throat, his face flushing red.
The other person had saved his life and didn't even want thanks, yet Bai Jing had repeatedly plotted against him based on unverified information.
Compared to Ye Cangtian, he was too despicable; he couldn't even respect himself.
"Hmph! Don't flatter yourself!"
"I won't thank you!"
Thinking this, Bai Jing snorted coldly, walked over to the python, and first used his dagger to cut off meat, mimicking Ye Cangtian.
That damn python, if not for it, he wouldn't have been saved by Ye Cangtian.
At this moment, Bai Jing was channeling all his anger onto the python.
After eating some meat and regaining his strength,
Bai Jing started to act again. This time, his attention was drawn to the python's scales, and he began to painstakingly cut them off one by one.
These scales were incredibly defensive, possessing a certain toughness and elasticity. They were excellent materials for making inner armor, and many people were willing to buy them, so they couldn't be wasted.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian frowned. The python's scales weren't large, but the key was that there were so many of them!
How could so many scales be stored?
The next moment, Ye Cangtian's eyes widened again. He saw Bai Jing take out a bag about the size of his palm and put the cut scales into it.
The crucial point was that the size of the bag didn't change at all.
"What is this?"
Ye Cangtian didn't have the nerve to ask Bai Jing, so he turned to Yang Chen.
Upon hearing this, Yang Chen's mouth twitched. He was once again certain that Ye Cangtian was a complete novice in the secret realm.
"Hillbilly!"
Bai Jing also heard Ye Cangtian's words.
He glanced over and said disdainfully, "This can only be found in ruins. It's called a Qiankun Bag, meaning it contains the universe and can store all things!"
"So magical?"
"How many crystal stones can this sell for, and where can I buy one!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian's eyes lit up.
With such a bag, any treasures he acquired in the future could be conveniently hidden.
He could even throw his luggage into it when going out, making it incredibly convenient.
"Most people don't have Qiankun Bags, and even if they do, the space within might not be large."
"However, seeing as you're about to join the Hidden Squad, I can sell you the one I have for 500 white low-grade crystal stones!"
"But I can only give you the Qiankun Bag after this mission is completed!"
Seeing Yang Chen about to reply, Bai Jing quickly pulled him aside and spoke up.