Chapter 71: Old Wretch Is Stunned!

Brother Ning Chuan heard Zhou Botong's call, full of childlike innocence and expectation.

He couldn't help but smile inwardly.

This Old Wretch truly lived up to his reputation.

His temperament was utterly different from ordinary people, truly interesting.

He no longer concealed his form.

His massive snake body, under the operation of the Heavenly Snake Body Tempering Art,

quietly shrank somewhat.

Then, like a black lightning bolt,

he skillfully slithered through the narrow ventilation opening into the cave.

Inside the cave, the light was dim.

Only a few night pearls emitted a faint glow.

Zhou Botong was sitting cross-legged on a smooth stone slab.

Seeing Brother Ning Chuan suddenly appear, he was first slightly stunned.

Immediately, those already large eyes widened even more.

As if he had seen the most incredible sight in the world.

"Wow! Such a... such a huge black snake!"

Zhou Botong exclaimed aloud, yet his face showed no fear whatsoever.

Instead, it was filled with an indescribable excitement and curiosity.

He jumped up from the stone slab, waving his arms and legs.

He circled around Brother Ning Chuan several times.

Exclaiming in wonder:

"These scales, so black and shiny, must feel very slippery to the touch!"

"These eyes, so big and round, like two black gemstones!"

"This body, so thick and long, more majestic than any snake I've ever seen!"

"I, Old Wretch, have traveled north and south for so many years, yet this is the first time I've seen such a magnificent big black snake!"

Brother Ning Chuan looked at Zhou Botong's carefree, childlike appearance.

He spoke with a voice that was slightly rough yet crystal clear:

"Old Wretch, we meet again."

"I am not some big black snake; my name is Brother Ning Chuan."

"Eh! Brother Ning Chuan! It's you!" Hearing Brother Ning Chuan's voice, Zhou Botong first cried out in surprise and joy.

Then, as if remembering something, he slapped his head and exclaimed with sudden realization:

"Oh! I remember! You are that talking black snake from last time; Huang Laoxie even sparred with you!"

"I thought I would never see you again!"

He happily did a few somersaults on the spot, then leaned close to Brother Ning Chuan and asked curiously: