The City’s Strongest Son-in-law Chapter 1217 - 1216: White Jade Python

Could this tiny creature truly be a python? Perhaps the accounts within Tuo Shi were inaccurate, or maybe they were embellished for effect?

Upon reaching the location of the precious fruit, the little snake eyed Su Changfeng with suspicion, even emitting a faint hiss.

Previously, Su Changfeng had consumed the fruit intended for its evening meal, causing the little serpent significant distress. Its current posture suggested a firm resolve to prevent him from taking any more this time.

Nevertheless, Su Changfeng remained unconcerned. With his imminent departure to the Outer Domain, leaving behind such a valuable treasure was out of the question.

He tapped the little creature on its head, remarking with mild irritation, "Behave yourself. Are you truly this possessive? Don't you want to be taken out of here with me?"

The little snake, momentarily dazed from the light tap, looked so amusing that Chen Qingqing burst into laughter.

"Brother Changfeng, this little one is absolutely adorable! Far cuter than any kitten or puppy," Chen Qingqing exclaimed.

Su Changfeng chuckled and addressed the little snake again, "I'm planning to bring you along this time, back to the world you originated from. Since we must depart, why cling so tightly to this? Why not entrust it to me?"

Seemingly pleased by this prospect, the little snake even assisted Su Changfeng in gathering the remaining fruits.

Su Changfeng, accustomed to the creature's understanding of human speech, playfully glared at it, continuing, "Must you put on such a display? Do you truly yearn for home that desperately?"

The little creature vigorously nodded its head, a flicker of eagerness in its eyes.

Having already consumed a considerable amount, Su Changfeng and the others managed to collect only about a dozen fruits in total.

Su Changfeng handed half of these to Chen Qingqing, inquiring, "Are you absolutely certain you wish to accompany me?"

He had previously informed Chen Qingqing about his journey to the Outer Domain, explicitly stating he wouldn't take her due to the inherent dangers of an unknown world where safety could not be guaranteed.

Given the numerous lives lost in the Outer Domain, he naturally wished to spare Chen Qingqing from a meaningless end. However, Chen Qingqing remained resolute, and Su Changfeng found himself unable to dissuade her.

Sighing softly, Su Changfeng probed, "Are you genuinely not apprehensive about the possibility of death?"

"Everyone faces death eventually; it's an unavoidable fate. What is there to fear about that?" Chen Qingqing replied with a matter-of-fact tone.

Observing her unwavering determination, Su Changfeng offered no further objections.

He then redirected his thoughts to the little snake. If he intended to transport it out of the Infinite Cave, he would need a discreet method, ensuring its presence remained concealed. Otherwise, the unusual events he experienced within the cave might not remain a secret.

Should others discover that the dangers within the Infinite Cave posed no threat to him, unpredictable consequences could arise.

As if sensing Su Changfeng's concerns, the little snake obligingly slithered into his sleeve, coiling itself around his arm. This clever maneuver would effectively shield it from prying eyes.

"This little creature is truly extraordinary; it even seems to grasp my thoughts. If only it could speak, it could tell me what the Outer Domain is truly like," Su Changfeng mused aloud.

"Brother Changfeng, no matter how remarkable it is, it's still just an animal. Isn't it a bit excessive to expect it to converse in human language?" Chen Qingqing remarked, her tone a blend of amusement and disbelief.

Su Changfeng nodded, a smile playing on his lips. Indeed, such an expectation was rather unreasonable, and he had merely voiced a fleeting thought. The reality of it speaking human language would likely be astonishing.

"Very well, let us depart. Soon, we shall venture into a completely different realm," Su Changfeng declared.

The journey out of the Infinite Cave took them only half a day. However, Su Changfeng's safe emergence caused a significant stir throughout Tuo Shi.

His seemingly effortless passage in and out of the Infinite Cave gave the impression of navigating familiar territory. The cultivators at the Heavenly Level couldn't help but express their awe at Su Changfeng's remarkable capabilities.

In the span of a mere month, Su Changfeng had bestowed upon Tuo Shi a series of astonishing surprises and miracles. Such accomplishments were destined to be etched into the annals of Tuo Shi's glorious history.

Following their emergence, Elder Wu and Yin Zhengyuan promptly met with Su Changfeng.

Having previously contended with Su Changfeng, Yin Zhengyuan no longer harbored any trace of his former underestimation. While he remained uncertain of the full extent of Su Changfeng's power during their match, the experience alone compelled him to view Su Changfeng in an entirely new light.

"Do you have any idea what the common talk is?" Elder Wu inquired, a smile gracing his features as he addressed Su Changfeng.

"What is it?" Su Changfeng responded, looking at Elder Wu with a questioning gaze.

"They’re all spreading the word that the Infinite Cave isn’t as terrifying as they thought. Otherwise, how could you have come out smoothly twice?" Elder Wu said.

Aside from the true Heaven Level experts who had experienced the Infinite Cave, no one else could understand Su Changfeng’s strength. Those who hadn’t passed the Heaven Level test no longer feared the Infinite Cave, and many were even eager to challenge it.

"Doesn’t this suit your intentions?" Su Changfeng raised an eyebrow and asked.

Elder Wu admitted that he did indeed use Su Changfeng to lessen the fear of the Infinite Cave among the people of Tuo Shi. After all, for the development of Tuo Shi, a sufficient number of experts were needed, and to become an expert, one must pass the test of the Infinite Cave.

Tuo Shi had gone a full decade without anyone passing the test of the Infinite Cave, and this situation had been a source of worry for him. However, Su Changfeng’s arrival directly broke this impasse, and many Earth Level experts were finally willing to face the Infinite Cave.

"But as for the Outer Domain, I think you..."

"I’ve made up my mind; I must go." Before Elder Wu could finish his words, Su Changfeng interrupted him.

"Su Changfeng, the future of Tuo Shi depends on you. At this time, there’s no room for you to act on a whim! Staying in Tuo Shi could inspire more people and might bring stronger talents to Tuo Shi. Only you can change Tuo Shi’s situation," Yin Zhengyuan said urgently.

Su Changfeng looked at Yin Zhengyuan in surprise, not expecting him to say such a thing; it truly caught him off guard.

"Elder Yin, I didn’t expect you to actually care about me!" Su Changfeng said.

Yin Zhengyuan shook his head and candidly replied, "I don’t care about you personally, but I care about Tuo Shi’s future. You sending yourself to die like this is a foolish act."

To contend with the Outer Domain, Tuo Shi must have a sufficient number of experts. In Yin Zhengyuan’s eyes, Su Changfeng’s presence not only can inspire those members to become stronger but also can become a backbone in the future great battles.

Possibly, he could even turn the tide. Letting him senselessly send himself to death would be a tremendous waste.

"Since there’s a chance to eradicate potential danger in advance, why not do it? With Tuo Shi’s current strength, do you think it’s possible to cultivate so many Heavenly Level experts in such a short time?" Su Changfeng retorted.

In the last battle against the Outer Domain, they lost a thousand Heavenly Level experts. Can the current Tuo Shi cultivate such a number? And that too when the crisis from the Outer Domain is looming?

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