Chapter 331: The Snake Cave of Hong Village

Cheng Feng looked at Da Hei with full expectation, the light of wisdom flickering in his deep eyes, as if he could peer into the human heart. He asked softly and tentatively: "Da Hei, can you control the snakes in the Snake Cave?"

Upon hearing this, Da Hei raised its head slightly, a flash of complex emotion crossing its cold snake pupils. It seemed to be thinking, or perhaps evaluating the scope of its own abilities. A moment later, Da Hei nodded slowly; although it made no sound, that firm attitude was enough for Cheng Feng to feel its answer.

An indescribable excitement surged in Cheng Feng's heart. He knew that if Da Hei could truly control the snake swarm in the Snake Cave, it would be a great asset on his future path.

"Great, Da Hei!" Cheng Feng shouted excitedly, his eyes flashing with longing and anticipation for the future. He reached out and gently stroked Da Hei's head; beneath the cold scales seemed to lie an indescribable warmth and trust, making Cheng Feng feel incomparably at ease and satisfied.

"I have an idea, Da Hei," Cheng Feng continued, his tone filled with seriousness and determination. "I want to move all the snakes here into the mountains, letting them return to nature while also providing the people outside an opportunity to come into contact with and understand snakes. After all, snakes have undeniable value in medicine, scientific research, and ecological protection. Moreover, if we can teach humans how to safely raise and utilize snakes, it will not only expand the means of the Hong Sect but also provide an additional source of income for Hong Village."

Da Hei listened quietly to Cheng Feng's words, its snake pupils seemingly contemplating the feasibility of this proposal. Although it could not express its thoughts in words, Cheng Feng could feel its obedience toward him.

"Of course, this requires us to make full preparations and plans," Cheng Feng muttered to himself. "We must ensure these snakes are safe and sound during the migration process, and at the same time, educate the villagers on how to make good use of those snakes."

Da Hei seemed to understand Cheng Feng's words; it nodded gently, as if expressing agreement and support.

The next morning, Cheng Feng began his plan. He first selected those villagers in Hong Village who were fearless of snakes and had some experience to assist him. These villagers were not only bold and meticulous but also deeply understood the habits of snakes, making them the best candidates for escorting the snake swarm.

For the massive snakes, Cheng Feng specifically arranged for Hong Sect Martial Artists to keep watch. These martial artists were all highly skilled; they could not only ensure the safety of the snakes during the migration but also handle emergencies and protect the villagers from harm.

As for the smaller, non-venomous snakes, Cheng Feng confidently handed them over to the villagers of Hong Village to look after. He believed that under the villagers' careful care, these snakes would surely migrate smoothly to their new home.

As for the venomous snakes, Cheng Feng was even more cautious. He first directed Da Hei to act as the "leader," letting these dangerous snakes leave in the final batch. Relying on its innate control over snakes, Da Hei could ensure that these venomous snakes maintained order during the migration and did not flee at will.

At the same time, Cheng Feng specifically prepared a centralized holding point to temporarily store these venomous snakes. He had Da Hei take charge of guarding this area to ensure no snakes could escape. In this way, it not only guaranteed the safety of the villagers but also prevented the venomous snakes from causing unnecessary harm to the surroundings of Hong Village.

Just in case, Cheng Feng also personally prepared a universal Snake Venom Antidote Prescription and explained its usage and precautions to the villagers in detail. This prescription could not only effectively treat snake bites but also allow the villagers to participate in the migration and raising of snakes with greater peace of mind.

Under Cheng Feng's careful arrangement, the entire migration process was orderly. The villagers and the Hong Sect Martial Artists worked closely together to complete this arduous task.

And those snakes that originally lived in the Snake Cave also found their own home in the new environment. This move by Cheng Feng not only added a new source of strength for the Hong Sect but also provided an opportunity for the people of Hong Village to increase their income.

In fact, considering that the Hong Sect might need snake venom as a special resource, and in this period of war, drought, and scarcity of supplies, snake meat undoubtedly became a precious source of meat.

Although some people might harbor fear toward snakes, under the immense pressure of survival, this fear was often overcome. After all, in this difficult era, being able to find food to sustain life was already not easy at all.

In the face of hunger, everyone is equal.

Cheng Feng knew this well, so in the process of planning the migration and utilization of the snakes, he not only considered the importance of snake venom but also fully considered the potential of snake meat as a food resource.

He could guide the villagers to capture and process snakes under safe conditions, ensuring that they could both obtain snake venom for the Hong Sect's special needs and utilize snake meat as a precious food ingredient.

To eliminate the villagers' fear, Cheng Feng could also organize professional training courses, teaching the villagers how to identify non-venomous and venomous snakes, how to safely capture and process snakes, and methods for cooking snake meat, etc.

Through these measures, it could not only improve the villagers' survival skills but also help them establish a correct understanding of snakes, thereby cherishing and utilizing this natural resource even more.

The medicinal value of snake-related materials like snake gall is extremely high, and for a Martial Artist, it is an indispensable and precious medicinal ingredient.

Cheng Feng, who possessed the inheritance of the Spirit Square Path, naturally also needed snake gall to refine items required by Martial Artists, transforming snake gall and other medicinal materials into pills or potions that were of great benefit to Martial Artists.

These pills could not only improve a Martial Artist's Blood Qi cultivation and strengthen their physique, but also play an important role in treating internal injuries and detoxifying. For the disciples of the Hong Sect, this was undoubtedly a precious wealth and asset.

To be able to achieve this, the medical knowledge of the Ghost Doctor Book and the knowledge of Alchemy from the Spirit Square Path were indispensable.

As time passed, the farming and utilization of snakes gradually became a characteristic industry of Hong Village. Cheng Feng also used the inheritance of the Spirit Square Path to continuously research and improve pill formulas, making their effects even more significant.

By chance, Cheng Feng discovered a rare type of snake. The venom of this snake had extremely strong medicinal value and could cure many difficult and miscellaneous diseases.

To obtain this venom, Cheng Feng led Da Hei and the villagers of Hong Village to diligently search for ways to cultivate these Silver-Thread Snakes.

This was also the first time Da Hei met the villagers of Hong Village; looking at the eighteen-meter-long, two-meter-wide and two-meter-high Da Hei, the villagers standing in the front row were scared straight into fainting.

This made Cheng Feng feel a bit awkward, though Da Hei swept its tail in a somewhat embarrassed manner, looking rather shy.