Fey Evolution Merchant Chapter 3115: Supreme Poison Valley!

How could a person willing to fight back even in the face of certain death allow their master to be assaulted or manipulated?

The objective set by the Snake Lord initially appeared straightforward, but its true purpose was to provoke Winter into sharing Autumn’s rage, creating an opening to lethally strike Autumn. However, before the Snake Lord could finish his sentence, a bone-chilling frost suddenly surged from behind him.

Immediately following that, the weaker Snake Lord lost all command over his physical form. It felt as though his entire body had been turned into solid ice.

When Winter struck, he did so with absolute power. Noticing the Snake Lord attempting to regain his mobility, a massive deluge of frost descended, completely entombed the Snake Lord within rigid ice crystals.

Though the Snake Lord’s desperate struggles caused several fractures to spiderweb across the ice, he remained unable to break free from the crystalline prison as he had intended.

Having neutralized the weaker opponent, Winter immediately launched an assault on the more powerful Snake Lord.

Autumn gave a nod to Lin Yuan, who promptly retreated into the Spirit Lock spatial zone.

He refused to give the surrounding experts of the Ancient Snake Gu Palace any opportunity to use him as a hostage to threaten Autumn and Winter. Once the two had settled the conflict, they would naturally signal Lin Yuan, at which point he would emerge from the Spirit Lock spatial zone.

Autumn and Winter had already cautioned Lin Yuan that both Snake Lords carried the aura of unique insectoid lifeforms, specifically the Fate Transferring Nine Desolation Scorpion.

Through the detailed insights provided by Autumn and Winter, Lin Yuan had come to grasp the true nature of this creature.

While Lin Yuan already possessed a method for achieving an infinite lifespan, he remained deeply intrigued by beings like the Fate Transferring Nine Desolation Scorpion. Although the Lifespan Mouse was not something Lin Yuan would ever trade, the venom of the Fate Transferring Nine Desolation Scorpion was a different story.

Beings that extended their lives using the scorpion’s venom were forced to reabsorb the toxin every few tens of thousands of years. Failure to do so would not only cause their bodies to age at an accelerated rate, but the withdrawal would also plunge them into a state of agonizing torture. Consequently, those relying on this poison for longevity were forced into a perpetual cycle of trading for more venom just to survive.

Should such a lifespan-extending spiritual material enter the market, its price would be astronomical. In many ways, materials capable of granting more life were even more precious than top-tier Creator resources. After all, even Grade 5 Creators lacked the means to grant true immortality.

Inside the Spirit Lock spatial zone, Lin Yuan retrieved the spirit qi crystals recently produced by Morbius and began quietly enhancing the Spirit World Barrier Turtle.

The fact that Autumn and Winter had to resort to such schemes against the Ancient Snake Gu Palace made Lin Yuan realize how vital it was to further bolster their strength.

Feeling Lin Yuan’s high hopes, the Spirit World Barrier Turtle exerted its full effort to refine the pure spirit qi contained within the crystals.

Its power surged at a staggering pace, finally shattering the Myth Breed bottleneck and advancing to the Suzerain/Creation level.

Roughly three hours later, a message from Autumn and Winter reached Lin Yuan.

Upon exiting the Spirit Lock spatial zone, Lin Yuan found four massive, broken snakes sprawled before Autumn and Winter.

Winter stood as composed as ever, but Autumn’s complexion was somewhat sallow, indicating he had sustained significant wounds.

Noticing Lin Yuan’s worried expression, Autumn smiled and gave his shoulder a reassuring pat. "Young Master, these injuries are minor. My roots remain unharmed, so recovery won't take long. It is honestly humiliating that after years of inaction, I was wounded by these old fools who haven't even fully mended their own bodies!"

Even with his injuries from the recent clash, Autumn maintained a look of utter disdain for the Snake Lords.

Winter reported the outcome to Lin Yuan with a solemn air. "Young Master, despite a few surprises, the mission was a success and no one fled. This ensures no information will leak to the outside world.

“Autumn was hurt because we didn't expect four Snake Lords to be moving toward South Face City instead of the two we anticipated. The two hidden Snake Lords launched a sneak attack, which is how Autumn got injured.

“As he said, his wounds aren't critical and will heal quickly. It won't interfere with our upcoming plans for the top grade blessed land competition.

“Young Master, I tried to interrogate these Snake Lords, but they are incredibly stubborn. They refuse to answer. I await your decision on how to proceed!”

As Winter spoke, the most heavily injured Snake Lord, sensing his life force slipping away, let out a furious hiss. He glared at Lin Yuan and threatened, “If you dare move against the Ancient Snake Gu Palace, we will make you pay. You won't just face us; you'll face the fury of the Supreme Poison Valley. Our Ancient Snake Gu Palace has already aligned itself with them…”

As the Snake Lord barked at Lin Yuan, Autumn used his actions to demonstrate exactly where the power lay.

Both Autumn and Winter were already aware of the alliance between the Ancient Snake Gu Palace and the Supreme Poison Valley.

The Supreme Poison Valley was the ultimate holy land for poison-type beings across the world. Ranked as one of the three dominant powers in the South Universe, it was formidable enough to challenge the official governing factions. It was no wonder the Ancient Snake Gu Palace felt so emboldened.

While other organizations might tremble at the name of the Supreme Poison Valley, Autumn and Winter were unfazed. They privately suspected that the scorpion venom used by the palace had likely been a gift from the Valley itself.

Otherwise, given the Palace's actual strength, acquiring the Fate Transferring Nine Desolation Scorpion would have been nearly impossible.

With Winter’s foot pinning the Snake Lord’s head to the ground, Lin Yuan noted the lingering defiance in the creature’s eyes.

Lin Yuan remarked indifferently, “If he is going to be this stubborn, just end him. We don't need to force words from his mouth. There are many other ways to find the information we need. Since he lacks the basic awareness of a prisoner, perhaps death will help him sober up!”

Lin Yuan already held a poor opinion of the Ancient Snake Gu Palace. Furthermore, they had just attempted to take his life.

He was determined to extract the secrets he wanted from them.

After all, these snake-lifeforms had survived for eons specifically because of that rare scorpion venom.

The four Snake Lords were all high-ranking members of the palace, meaning their knowledge was likely identical.

Lin Yuan only needed one of them to break. There was no requirement for all of them to cooperate.

These Snake Lords were being far too rebellious. Rather than wasting time on a difficult interrogation, it was better to send a message: defiance leads only to a dead end. There were no other options.

Lin Yuan’s cold words caused the faces of the four Snake Lords to pale. The one who had just boasted about the Supreme Poison Valley didn't believe Lin Yuan would actually go through with it.

The Supreme Poison Valley was notoriously aggressive and protective of its subordinates.

The Snake Lord couldn't imagine anyone showing such blatant disrespect to the Valley.

However, Autumn didn't give him any more time for contemplation. With a brutal stomp, Autumn crushed the head of the vibrant Snake Lord, splitting it open. While the strike didn't kill him instantly, the captive could feel the cold killing intent radiating from Autumn’s power.

The Snake Lord let out a piercing shriek and tried to beg for mercy, but Autumn’s subsequent strikes were too fast. The relentless assault finally snuffed out the Snake Lord’s life.

During the execution, Autumn had funneled his root power into the creature's body.

That power, carrying a desolate aura, effectively shackled the Snake Lord’s soul.

Not only did Autumn’s ruthlessness prove Lin Yuan wasn't bluffing, but Autumn also addressed Lin Yuan afterward. “Young Master, these Snake Lords are too strong to be controlled by your Ancestral Contract Brahma Snake right now.

“However, given its bloodline, the Ancestral Contract Brahma Snake can consume this corpse. Devouring such a complete, powerful body will surely cause its strength to skyrocket!

“Since we are heading to the top grade blessed land, keeping prisoners is a burden. If the other three won't talk, why not just kill them all? I’d rather not leave any potential trouble for the future!”

As he spoke, Autumn released a crushing aura that enveloped the remaining three, as if he were simply waiting for Lin Yuan’s word to finish them.

Autumn said this both to share his honest opinion and to terrify the captives into speaking.

Lin Yuan felt a pang of regret. If the Ancestral Contract Brahma Snake were more powerful, it could have used its bloodline to enslave these Snake Lords, which would have provided both muscle and information. If that were possible, he wouldn't need to play these games.

Lin Yuan summoned the Ancestral Contract Brahma Snake and allowed it to begin devouring the remains. The snake was naturally gluttonous, but it hadn't had many high-quality snake-type feys to eat while by Lin Yuan’s side.

Most of the snake-type feys from the fifty star pirates had been enslaved by it. Only those with no potential were used as snacks.

Compared to managing a large number of subordinates, the Ancestral Contract Brahma Snake much preferred a gourmet meal. Seeing such high-grade "food," it hissed affectionately at Lin Yuan. Once it received permission, it immediately unhinged its jaws and swallowed the fallen Snake Lord whole.

The Ancestral Contract Brahma Snake spoke to Lin Yuan in its shifting, dual-gendered voice. “Master, refining this body will take me six months. After that, could you provide another Snake Lord for me to eat? Once I've consumed two, I should be able to dominate the remaining two. While I’d rather eat them, I know it’s better for you to have powerful snake-species feys under your command!”

Despite its hunger, the Ancestral Contract Brahma Snake was practical and didn't exaggerate its abilities.

It knew that keeping these Snake Lords alive was more beneficial for its master, and by extension, its own influence.

Lin Yuan was pleased by this news. He had been ready to execute them, but if the Ancestral Contract Brahma Snake could eventually control them, he would keep two alive for a year. A year was a short time to wait for experts who had surpassed the Holy Spirit level and reached the peak of the domain mountain-class. Such elites were nearly impossible to find.

The captives overheard this exchange as well. They could feel that the Ancestral Contract Brahma Snake’s bloodline was far superior to their own! The oppressive pressure it exerted left them with no doubt that it could eventually enslave them. If its bloodline were any weaker, it would have exploded from trying to digest a Snake Lord.

A sense of profound dread washed over the survivors. Beyond the fear of being controlled, they were terrified of being the next "meal."

Facing the prospect of being eaten, the three Snake Lords abandoned their pride. They had all struggled with their mortality before joining the Supreme Poison Valley and receiving the scorpion venom. Having tasted the hope of immortality, they were terrified of dying as mere fodder now.

However, since one of them was destined to be the next meal, they were no longer allies—they were rivals for survival.

One Snake Lord blurted out, “I’ll tell you everything you want!”

The moment he spoke, the other two panicked and began shouting their willingness to trade secrets for their lives.

But Lin Yuan didn't give them a simple out.

Lin Yuan stated with cold gravity, “You heard the plan. I am only keeping two of you. As for who survives and who becomes food, I will let you decide that through your own efforts.

“I am giving you thirty minutes to use your spiritual energy to write down every secret you know on these papers. The two who provide the most comprehensive details will live. The one who writes the least will be fed to the snake. This is the fairest way to decide.”

Realizing Lin Yuan wasn't interested in listening to their pleas, the three Snake Lords immediately stopped wasting breath and began frantically searching their memories for every valuable secret they could record to ensure their survival.

In truth, their knowledge was largely the same since they all held similar ranks in the Ancient Snake Gu Palace.

This realization made them even more desperate.

Winter then produced two silver-blue ice crystals and suggested, “Young Master, if you want the Ancestral Contract Brahma Snake to control them in a year, rather than putting them in the Spirit Lock spatial zone, why not let me seal them within my ice crystals?”