Chapter 296: Fear of the Xuan Snake Leader

「Kid, what is this snake? 」

Heishanyang smelled a strange odor, immediately came to Chen Chuyang's face, sniffed, the goat's nose twitched hard, finally locked onto Chen Chuyang's palm, saw that snake, and frowned.

Those eyes narrowed, staring at the snake, moving closer.

「Huh? 」

「Kid, this isn't a demon beast, it's a human? 」

「It seems like some secret art; I feel I've seen this kind of secret art before, a very special secret art—where exactly did I see it? 」

Heishanyang lowered his head in thought, trying hard to remember; the more anxious he became, the less he could think of it.

Chen Chuyang waited quietly; he also wanted to know what this secret art was, although it was disgusting, its effect was not small.

Skilled in stealth, once cultivated into a divine ability, this ability is very useful.

It is an unsurpassed escape divine ability, also a stealth divine ability, a divine ability specialized in killing.

After a quarter of an hour.

Heishanyang raised his head and said loudly: "I've figured it out—it's the Great Qi Dynasty's Xuan She Technique, a profoundly weird and disgusting cultivation method. I never expected anyone still cultivating this method; it's not easy to succeed, the required cultivation conditions are very special. Back then I encountered a kid who had cultivated the Xuan She Technique; he almost made me sick to death."

「This kid's attainment in the Xuan She Technique is not bad; how did he fall into your hands? 」

「Xuan She Technique? 」

Chen Chuyang asked curiously: "Do you have this technique?"

Heishanyang shook his head: "I don't have it; I've only seen it, I don't possess the manual. Kid, if you're interested you can ask that kid—he definitely has it on him, but whether he gives it to you is another matter."

「Anyone who cultivates the Xuan She Technique has firm resolve and would not readily divulge this technique. 」

「Cultivating this technique is extremely ruthless—one in ten thousand succeeds; this kid's success shows that before him, certainly tens of thousands died. 」

「It's like raising gu: tens of thousands cultivate it, but only one person succeeds in the end. 」

「Kid, you definitely shouldn't cultivate this technique; it's disgusting and totally unsuitable for you. 」

Heishanyang repeatedly warned Chen Chuyang, don't act recklessly, and don't cultivate this technique.

A life‑endangering technique; mainly after cultivation one becomes neither human nor snake, which is disgusting.

Moreover, this technique has a major drawback: after cultivation, one gradually evolves toward a snake.

This is a demonic cultivation method; I don't know who was brilliant enough to adapt it for human cultivation.

Most demon beasts strive to become human; human form is beloved by heaven and earth, the most suitable physique for cultivation.

Demon beast physiques are strong, but they do not cultivate as fast as human form.

Demon beasts cultivate for thousands of years, yet not as much as humans do in a few decades.

The difference is too great.

Humans evolving into demon beasts is extremely rare; only those who possess some ancient demon beast bloodline, with a slight bloodline advancement and atavistic reversal, can acquire both forms.

Once a human turns into a demon beast, they cannot revert to human form.

That is the drawback.

Many people are unwilling to do this and don't want to become demon beasts, so this technique was naturally abandoned.

However, this technique is not without benefits: long life, a strong body, and many demon beast advantages can all be possessed.

It makes up for humanity's short lifespan; in a sense, this technique perfectly blends the strengths of humans and demon beasts.

Heishanyang described the technique bit by bit, presenting all the pros and cons of the Xuan She Technique.

After listening, Chen Chuyang thought: "In that case, this technique is very suitable for humans."

「Eh? 」

Heishanyang hemmed and hawed for a long time, yet he couldn't utter a word.

Chen Chuyang stared at it and laughed.

「In that case, this technique still has its merits. 」

「Yes. 」

Heishanyang answered with a stiff scalp.

Chen Chuyang opened his palm, glanced at the black snake, and asked lowly: "Do you have that soul‑searching secret art?"

Heishanyang widened his eyes, staring at Chen Chuyang.

Soul‑searching art—that is a very cruel method.

Once soul‑searching is performed… it will damage the black snake's soul; lightly, it becomes an idiot; heavily, it dies outright.

「You kid wouldn't be thinking of…? 」

「Exactly, this kid's mouth is tough, so I can only directly soul‑search him. 」

Heishanyang asked weakly: "Actually, you could ask him; maybe he'd be willing to confess."

Chen Chuyang thought for a moment, then smiled: "I don't want to ask."

It's a waste of time.

Heishanyang: "……"

For a moment, it had nothing to say.

This person keeps coming up with ideas one after another.

Really leaves one speechless.

「I'll give you the soul‑searching secret art; you kid handle it yourself. 」

Heishanyang gave Chen Chuyang the soul‑searching secret art; the rest, he can't control.

How Chen Chuyang does it is his own business.

Heishanyang lay down; though he said that with his mouth, his eyes were fixed on Chen Chuyang, wanting to see whether he would perform soul‑searching.

He waited a while.

Chen Chuyang had no movement.

The black snake in his palm moved slightly, and Heishanyang said: "He's about to wake up."

Chen Chuyang lowered his head to look, and indeed, he was about to wake up.

Then let's wait a moment.

"It seems heaven wants him to live."

Chen Chuyang smiled, waited a moment, the black snake woke up, and what came into view was Chen Chuyang's huge face.

The huge head was frightening.

The black snake was startled, wanted to run, but found it couldn't escape.

Being tightly held, unable to move.

"You can't kill me."

The black snake gathered courage and faced Chen Chuyang.

"I am the leader of the Black Dragon Guard of the Great Qi Dynasty, Xuan She. If you kill me, the Great Qi Dynasty will not forgive you."

"Let me go, and I'll pretend nothing happened."

Xuan She wouldn't foolishly threaten Chen Chuyang, nor would he threaten his family.

This person values his family greatly; once he says that, even immortals can't save him.

Even if he wanted revenge, he would wait until after leaving to take revenge.

"Hand over the Xuan She Technique."

Xuan She narrowed his eyes, staring at Chen Chuyang, able to see his own cultivation technique and demanding it.

This person seems to understand his technique.

If he hands it over, he might be able to survive.

If he doesn't hand it over, death is certain.

This person won't give the dynasty face.

"I can give you the Xuan She Technique, but you must promise to let me go."

Not wanting to die, he took the opportunity to propose terms.

He wanted to leave alive; it's just a cultivation technique, so giving it is fine.

As long as the green hills remain, there's no worry about running out of firewood.

This debt can be settled slowly later.

At this moment, he only wants to leave Longshe Shan alive.

Being alive is more important than anything.

"I'm not negotiating with you, brat. Do you want to die?"

Xuan She's expression changed, and he quickly shook his head.

If one can live, why would they choose death?

He is the leader of the Black Dragon Guard; to die easily, how could that be?

After suffering for so many years to climb to this position, not having enjoyed it for a few years before dying, he is unwilling.

For his current status, he has paid dearly, killed many, betrayed many, finally reaching today; you letting him die now, he certainly won't be happy.

Even an ant strives to survive.

He, a person who holds certain power, how could he bear to die?