Once upon a time there was a greedy snake.

Chapter 238 True Happiness

Du Yi entered the temple surrounded by four priests.

It's called a temple, but it's more like an underground structure where those who refused to make a covenant with him hide and do things that can't be seen in the light of day—of course, Du Yi doesn't see anything shameful about it, since he had already seen much more outrageous content when he was still human.

Compared to entertainment that challenges human values, the local natives gathered here are playing something quite rudimentary.

However, for these local natives, this level of activity was extremely stimulating, even to the point of being taboo—which meant that the appearance of the four priests gave them a real fright.

"You've already found out?"

Many people were even preparing to run away dressed, out of fear of the authority of the four priests, especially Sathek, the Greatsword-wielding warrior, whose divinely bestowed blade had yet to suffer a defeat.

However, they quickly realized what was happening.

What are they running for?
It should be these four priests who are running away.

"Since you're here, then don't leave."

Some soldiers who originally belonged to the law enforcement team came up, but judging from their unrestrained behavior, they no longer resembled soldiers at all.

"Stay here, join us, and share in the joy that the god of pleasure brings..."

"How can I receive it? I can't wait!"

Just then, a voice came from behind the four priests.

The sound did not come from any of the four priests; rather, it seemed to originate from beneath their feet. After the priests stepped aside, everyone saw the small snake, about a foot long.

It was a strange thing that a small snake could speak human language, and the snake's tiny body, less than a foot long and even shorter than a normal person's forearm, made everyone laugh.

However, as they laughed, they found themselves unable to laugh anymore.

Just because this voice sounds somewhat familiar.

Especially those law enforcement team members who were trapped here. They were all former divine warriors, and after they joined the Serpent God's side, they had indeed seen the Serpent God—a voice they could never forget in their lives, and now it was ringing out in front of them once again.

Looking closely, the black and gold patterns on the little snake in front of me seem somewhat familiar.

"This, this, this, this..."

Those law enforcement team members who realized what was happening immediately broke out in a sweat, while those who were still unaware of the situation were now vaguely sensing that something was wrong.

After all, even if they had never heard the voice of the serpent god, they at least knew the status of these four priests. In this vast Tatunbuto, these four priests could be said to be truly above ten thousand people.

So, to be treated with such respect by these four priests, even to be surrounded in the center...

Who else could it be?

"Puff-"

It's unclear who fell to the ground first, but soon after, everyone who had just stood up collapsed.

The fear in their hearts made their legs go weak. They didn't know how the serpent god would treat them. If the serpent god knew that they had begun to worship the god of pleasure in the endless sea of ​​stars...

"Yup!"

Thinking of this, the people who were originally panicked suddenly felt hopeful.

They had already come to believe in the God of Pleasure in the endless starry sea, and they believed that the God of Pleasure would surely come to save them. Right now, this Temple of Ecstasy was completely exposed to the God of Pleasure's sight, which meant that the God of Pleasure already knew everything that had happened here.

That's the god of joy in the starry sky, even the serpent god... "...Hmm?"

It was at this moment that Du Yi suddenly sensed something was amiss.

An idea arose out of nowhere in his mind, as if it were an instinctive desire. His instinct told him that as long as he sacrificed everyone in this temple of bliss, he would receive the blessing of the god of pleasure.

"Why are you still offering sacrifices?"

Du Yi had always been somewhat averse to this kind of thing. After all, this so-called sacrifice didn't sound like something a proper deity would do—which made him immediately think that there was something wrong with this so-called god of pleasure.

But immediately, the thought that arose in my mind changed.

The thought reminded him that the god of pleasure sought pleasure, and this so-called sacrifice had to be related to pleasure—simply put, he wanted everyone here to feel happy for it to be considered a complete sacrifice.

"So that's it."

After realizing that things weren't as complicated as he had thought, Du Yi was no longer sleepy.

It's just about making these people feel happy, which isn't a big deal for Du Yi at all—although no matter how you look at it, these people all have their own needs, their own ideas, and their own different understandings of happiness.

But there is one thing they all have in common.

That is, they all have mouths.

As long as you have a mouth, you'll need to eat, and it's impossible to resist the temptation of delicious food. Du Yi couldn't guarantee anything in other aspects, but he was certain of this: he could make everyone present feel happy.

The thought in his mind did not resurface, and it seemed as if he agreed with Du Yi's approach.

Just as Du Yi was directing the four priests to set up the barbecue grill, that inexplicable thought in his heart finally spoke up.

"What do you mean by 'barbecue brings happiness'? Am I crazy or are you crazy?"

This time, what appeared in Du Yi's heart was no longer the vague idea from before, but words that couldn't be more direct.

"Do you really think this kind of thing counts as happiness?"

"What else? Isn't this joyful?"

Du Yi immediately retorted with a question.

In fact, Du Yi already knew from the beginning that this inexplicable thought in his heart came from the influence of the God of Pleasure—but it was still a bit too much to question his happiness so directly as to do so now.

Even the god of pleasure cannot question his skill.

Du Yi has absolute confidence in his barbecue skills, honed over thousands of years.

"Then I'll show you what true happiness is."

With that in mind, Du Yi began his performance.

Despite having a long tail without even fingers, it is more dexterous than human hands, placing all the cut beef on an open flame—clearly, this is the most primitive cooking technique, but high-end ingredients often only require the simplest cooking methods.

"Feel the joy."

After observing the heat for a short while, Du Yi removed the beef that was already cooked.

Those present could already smell that fragrance that penetrated deep into their souls.

(End of this chapter)