Chapter 241: Today, the Old Flood Dragon Will Rise Again

Chapter 241: Today, the Old Flood Dragon Will Rise Again

The old flood dragon gave him a serious once-over and sneered, "Come on now. Even cultivators in the Nascent Soul realm have searched high and low for it. You're just a small-time cultivator in the Core Formation stage—what makes you think you can find that egg?"

Shen Mo smiled without saying a word.

The old flood dragon scrutinized him again and couldn't help but add, "Of course, if you do manage to find my offspring, I'll fetch you whatever you desire!"

Shen Mo chuckled softly, "Give me a year, and I'll bring back your offspring."

"Fine! But if you fail, I'll eat… Forget it. Scaring you won't work. If you can't bring it back, so be it."

"Whenever you bring it is fine. I've waited for hundreds of years; a little longer won't matter."

"You're an interesting kid—not afraid of me. Remember to come chat with me often in the future."

The old flood dragon smacked its lips.

"Sure, next time I'll bring you some food," Shen Mo said with a smile as he got up.

When Shen Mo walked out of the valley, the two stewards guarding the entrance looked at him with admiration.

They had seen Li Zhendao and Ye Yan's reactions when facing the old flood dragon.

Both had shown some degree of fear.

No matter what they said or did, there was always a trace of tension.

After all, they were facing a peak sixth-rank demonic beast.

Li Zhendao fared better—he wouldn't be killed with one slap.

But Ye Yan? He'd definitely be flattened like a pancake.

This made Shen Mo's composure all the more impressive.

Even when those massive vertical pupils locked onto him, even when the old flood dragon's anger flared and its claws seemed ready to strike, Shen Mo showed no trace of fear.

It was as if he knew the old flood dragon wouldn't lay a finger on him and that he wouldn't come to any harm.

"Take good care of the Guardian Elder. Whatever he wants to eat, get it immediately without delay," Shen Mo instructed casually.

"Yes, we'll make sure of it!" The two stewards nodded quickly.

Shen Mo nodded slightly before turning to leave.

After chatting with the old flood dragon today, the latter's mood had improved considerably.

Because of this, those two unlucky gatekeepers wouldn't lose their lives.

"Now, time to focus on steady cultivation and wait for the next six months."

"Six months from now, when those spies from the Ten Thousand Beasts Nation try to use the Demon Emperor's blood to manipulate the old flood dragon, it will also be an opportunity for me!"

Shen Mo thought as he rose into the air and returned to Dragon Snake Mountain.

…

Half a month later.

Ye Yan descended at the entrance of the valley, his expression calm.

Although his face remained an icy mask, his brows and eyes betrayed a trace of barely concealed delight.

The two stewards still stood guard at the valley's entrance.

The moment they saw Ye Yan from afar, they bowed deeply. "Greetings, Elder Ye!"

Ye Yan gave a slight nod. "How has the Guardian Elder been lately?"

The two stewards exchanged a glance.

The one on the left quickly replied, "Reporting to Elder Ye, the Guardian Elder has been in a good mood lately. An elder often comes to chat with him and even brings plenty of food."

Ye Yan frowned. "Who?"

The steward on the right responded awkwardly, "We're just ordinary stewards. How could we dare to ask that elder's name?"

Ye Yan: "Describe him, then."

The steward on the left recalled for a moment. "He has three small cauldrons on his chest. He's a Three-Cauldron Elder."

The steward on the right added, "Oh, and he's very handsome, much younger than Elder Ye."

Ye Yan's gaze turned sharp.

Younger than him, yet already a Three-Cauldron Elder.

There was only one person in the Jade Cauldron Sect who fit that description.

Shen Mo!

"How does he have a token to approach the old flood dragon? Why is he here, too?"

"Could it be he knows something and is trying to make his move before me—gaining the old flood dragon's trust and leaping ahead in status?"

Ye Yan sneered.

"Does he think chatting with the Guardian Elder and bringing him snacks will win over a peak sixth-rank great demon? Laughable."

Ye Yan didn't linger. He strode into the valley.

The two stewards exchanged a glance, puzzled.

They weren't fools.

After hearing Ye Yan's words, they immediately realized there was likely some enmity between these two.

The two stewards lowered their gazes, staring at their noses and focusing inwardly, not daring to say another word.

The enmity between these two genius elders was not something they dared meddle with.

Before long, Ye Yan reached the center of the valley.

The old flood dragon's upper body was sprawled outside a massive cave.

Its left forepaw rested lazily on the ground, while its right forepaw gripped a roasted whole lamb dusted generously with cumin, tossing it into its mouth.

Beside it was an oversized platter piled high with roasted lambs and cattle.

However, what were originally roasted animals the size of a person looked no larger than drumsticks in the old flood dragon's maw.

At this moment, the old flood dragon was thoroughly enjoying itself, its vertical pupils nearly closing in contentment.

"Guardian Elder, I've brought you something," Ye Yan said respectfully, cupping his hands.

The old flood dragon stirred, lifting its eyelids slightly. With a glance, it said, "Oh, it's you, Ye Yan. Long time no see. Where have you been lately?"

Ye Yan replied solemnly, "I went on a trip outside. Can you guess what I found?"

The old flood dragon laughed heartily. "Surely not my egg?"

Ye Yan smiled awkwardly. "I didn't find the flood dragon egg, but I did find a Heavy Water Sky Python for you."

The old flood dragon froze, its eyes widening in surprise. "Really?"

Ye Yan nodded and retrieved his beast-taming pouch.

The beast-taming pouch was a spiritual tool with a self-contained space, similar to a storage ring.

The difference was that storage rings could only store inanimate objects, while beast-taming pouches could house living demonic beasts.

Beast-taming pouches, like storage rings, were classified into low, medium, high, and top grades.

Low-grade pouches were only about ten cubic meters in size. Beasts stored inside could only sleep and couldn't absorb spiritual energy, requiring occasional release for fresh air.

Medium-grade pouches had capacities ranging from twenty to fifty cubic meters. Beasts inside could also only sleep but could absorb external spiritual energy.

High-grade pouches held at least a hundred cubic meters. Beasts could move freely and absorb spiritual energy inside.

Top-grade pouches were almost like miniature worlds, capable of growing plants and allowing beasts to roam and play freely.

However, top-grade pouches were extremely rare, with only the Jing Kingdom's royal family possessing one.

The Jade Cauldron Sect, home to many disciples practicing beast-taming techniques, naturally had numerous beast-taming pouch owners.

Still, the value of these pouches was far higher than storage rings, meaning most cultivators only possessed low-grade ones.

Only elders could exchange for medium-grade pouches.

As a young cultivator personally praised by the Jade Cauldron Sect's leader, Ye Yan naturally owned a medium-grade pouch.

It was sufficient to safely transport the Heavy Water Sky Python without harm.

Ye Yan opened the mouth of his beast-taming pouch. "Guardian Elder, please take a look."

In the next moment, a beam of light shot out from the pouch, landing on the ground with a thud.

The figure that appeared stretched over thirty meters long, its body gleaming azure with scales shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight.

The Heavy Water Sky Python scanned its surroundings, then raised its head.

The next thing it saw was a pair of massive, oppressive vertical pupils staring down at it.

"It really is a Heavy Water Sky Python!"

The old flood dragon was overjoyed.

In a flash, memories from years past surfaced—the founder of the Jade Cauldron Sect had once gifted him a Heavy Water Sky Python, enabling him to pass on his bloodline.

For centuries, the Jade Cauldron Sect had searched for rare snake and python-type beasts for him, yet none had been a Heavy Water Sky Python.

This one might be like the one from back then, capable of helping him regain his vigor and continue his lineage.

The thought ignited an intense excitement in the old flood dragon's heart.

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