Lu Qingqing blinked, unable to help but ask, "Sister, do you mean that guy was just putting on an act, trying to gain our sympathy?"
Lu Bailing slowly closed her eyes, "I don't believe in true love."
"Even less do I believe in someone who would throw caution to the wind for love."
"Especially when it comes to men."
"Their words are not to be fully trusted."
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Below the mountain.
Chen Nan knelt silently on the ground.
As time passed.
A strong wind swept through the heavens and earth.
The wind carried a foul, sour odor.
A large patch of blood-red clouds also drifted across the sky.
Lightning and thunder rumbled within the clouds.
Dark red and purple lightning intertwined.
"Acid rain?"
Guo Yu gasped, his eyes wide with dread.
He was, after all, well-read.
If Chen Nan and Ma Jun hadn't cheated in the previous Yin assessment, this guy would have definitely come in first.
Chen Nan stared blankly at the cloud formation in the sky, a bitter smile on his face, "Our luck is truly terrible." He then looked at Di Ting, wishing he could kick the creature.
Didn't people say Di Ting brought good fortune?
Yet, even after this creature had acknowledged him as its master, he had encountered acid rain?
Acid rain was the most terrifying natural phenomenon in the underworld.
It could corrode living beings.
Even powerful cultivators in the Soul Devouring realm dared not expose themselves to acid rain.
Although acid rain was terrifying, it only appeared near the Nai River.
And its appearance was very rare.
But what Chen Nan couldn't accept was encountering acid rain right after arriving at the Nai River.
Was this what they called "good things come to those who wait"?
Without further thought, Chen Nan quickly urged, "Quickly, find shelter before the acid rain descends..."
Before he could finish speaking.
Di Ting leaped to a high mound and quickly dug a hole, hiding inside.
Chen Nan felt awkward; this dog seemed quite intelligent.
At least it knew to seek shelter from the rain.
In contrast, Guo Yu was still kneeling behind him.
He wasn't even as smart as a dog.
Chen Nan said, "Go, hurry and hide."
Guo Yu: "What about you?"
Chen Nan's gaze was resolute, "This is my personal matter, don't get involved. Hurry and hide."
Guo Yu's eyes were exceptionally simple, "I'm not afraid of death."
Chen Nan: "I have the cultivation of the eighth level of the Transformation Realm."
Guo Yu: "I'm not afraid of death!"
Chen Nan shook his head helplessly, "I can withstand the acid rain!"
"I'm not afraid of death!" This seemed to be the only phrase he knew.
Chen Nan's teeth itched with frustration, he hadn't expected this guy to be so stubborn.
Though he was moved by their brotherhood, he felt that this fellow's obstinate nature was not a good thing for him.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Nan gritted his teeth and said, "If you really die, I guarantee your grand feast will only have two vegetarian dishes!"
"Don't even think about the eight-dish feast...!"
Before he finished speaking.
Guo Yu swiftly scrambled into the hole Di Ting had dug.
Chen Nan's mouth twitched uncontrollably.
So, in your heart, our brotherhood is less important than an eight-dish feast?
You're dead, and you're still thinking about ensuring your village people can have an eight-dish feast?
Splat!
Just then.
A faint sound of raindrops echoed in Chen Nan's ears.
Immediately after, dense raindrops poured down from the sky.
Unlike ordinary rain.
The acid rain was a pale red.
It looked like blood diluted with water.
When it landed on Chen Nan's back, he instantly felt a burning sensation.
His body emitted sizzling sounds.
The acid rain instantly corroded his clothes, emitting wisps of white smoke.
"Brother, are you an idiot?"
"Quickly use your Yin energy to defend!" Guo Yu screamed anxiously.
He hadn't expected Chen Nan to endure the acid rain with his physical body.
This was a suicidal act.
Chen Nan knelt there quietly, "Since I knelt to beg the White Spirit Snake, my sincerity must be genuine."
"If that is the case, how can I be insincere?"
He firmly believed that Heaven watched all actions.
The two female demons on the mountain would also be observing his every move.
This acid rain now.
Was a test for him.
Although it was painful.
Thinking of Du Yuan.
All the pain seemed insignificant.
He had always believed.
The pain of the body was far less profound than the pain of losing a beloved.
It was with this firm conviction.
Chen Nan endured the pain brought by the acid rain.
"Brother, why must you do this!"
Tears welled up in Guo Yu's eyes.
Even though the acid rain wasn't falling on him, Chen Nan's body was not a single inch of unbroken skin.
He looked like a patient with severe burns.
Just looking at him made Guo Yu feel heartbroken.
Let alone Chen Nan kneeling there in silence.
At this moment.
He wished he could transform into the White Spirit Snake.
And become the bait for Chen Nan to catch the Nai River fish.
Even if it meant death.
He did not want Chen Nan to endure such pain.
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On Snake Mountain.
Lu Qingqing looked at the blood-covered, disfigured, and hideous figure below the mountain with a pained expression.
What was once a handsome fellow.
Had become like this in just half an incense stick's time.
It was truly heartbreaking!
She withdrew her gaze and sighed, "Sister, you seem to have underestimated that man."
"He has already been exposed to the acid rain for half an hour!"
"Given the intensity of this rain, he will soon die."
Lu Bailing murmured, "Did I really make a mistake?"
"Does selfless love truly exist in this world?"
"Not only does selfless love exist, but there is also..." Lu Qingqing's eyes revealed a hint of longing, "reciprocated love!"
A hint of bitterness surfaced in Lu Bailing's eyes, "It's a pity that we sisters have lived on Snake Mountain for so many years without meeting a good man."
"I've told you long ago that we should go out into the mortal world for some experience."
"Perhaps we sisters would meet a good man," Lu Qingqing said with a playful smile.
Their childhood dream was to cultivate into human form.
To live like humans.
But after cultivating into human form, they discovered.
Humans were a very complex species.
Take the seven emotions and six desires of humans, for example, they were troubling to them.
Lu Bailing said softly, "We can discuss this matter another day!"
Lu Qingqing couldn't help but ask, "Then... should we let this guy climb the mountain?"
Lu Bailing chuckled, a hint of enigmatic amusement in her eyes, "What, little sister, are you feeling sorry for him, have you fallen for him?"
Lu Qingqing shook her head, "We haven't been together, so how could I fall for him?"
Lu Bailing shook her head helplessly, "You, you're always so improper."
"You must remember, you are a girl."
"Girls should be more reserved and gentle."
"Do not speak so wantonly."
Seeing her sister's displeasure, Lu Qingqing quickly became obedient, "Yes!"
Lu Bailing looked in the direction of the mountain below. In the midst of the acid rain, she could vaguely see the disfigured figure. She spoke, "Young Master Chen, I have seen your sincerity."
"Thank you for making me believe that true love exists in this world!"
Chen Nan below the mountain heard this and suddenly looked up, his eyes shining with excitement.
But the next words were like a blow to the head.
"However, I still cannot give you the White Spirit Snake!"