Crayon Shin-chan: As someone who's traveled through time, all I want is a huge reward!

Chapter 253 Rescuing Prince Susuke

Lin Yu waited patiently for about a minute until the noise inside subsided slightly, the hissing sound became sparse, and the banging on the door disappeared before he suddenly pushed open the wooden door.

Behind the door was a small stone chamber, about ten square meters in size. The floor was covered with a layer of wet, slippery moss that was a little sticky and cool to the touch. Underneath the moss were hard stones that could easily cause one to slip.

Hundreds of thick, white snakes were coiled in the corner of the stone chamber. Their scales were pure white and gleamed coldly in the light of the campfire shining through the main cave, like pieces of white jade. They looked frightening yet had a strange beauty.

There were many white snakes, densely packed together. Some were coiled up like white balls of yarn, while others were slowly wriggling, flicking their forked tongues, which were pale red.

The thickest white snake, which stood out in the darkness, was as thick as an adult's arm. Its head was slightly raised, its forked tongue flicking out. Its pale yellow eyes were filled with a fierce light as it stared intently at Lin Yu. Clearly, it was the leader of the snake swarm protecting its companions.

Lin Yu was prepared. He took out three large glass buckets from the system. These glass buckets were about half a meter tall and made of special materials, so they were not afraid of being dropped or bitten by snakes.

He placed the glass bucket on the ground, and the bottom of the bucket made a soft "thump" sound when it touched the ground, which was particularly clear in the quiet stone chamber.

Then, I took out a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor) from the system. It was a high-proof liquor of over 60 degrees, stored in a transparent plastic bucket. The liquor was clear and emitted a pleasant aroma.

He opened the lid and poured the contents into the three glass buckets. As he poured them in, a faint steam rose from the water, releasing a strong aroma of wine that mingled with the musty smell of the stone chamber, creating a strange odor.

After filling all three glass buckets with baijiu, Lin Yu used his considerable hand to randomly select three of the thickest white snakes from the snake swarm and gently placed them into the buckets.

The white snake struggled a few times in the liquor, twisting its body as if trying to crawl out, but the high concentration of liquor could instantly make it lose consciousness, and it would stop moving after only a few seconds, floating in the liquor and its body slowly becoming stiff.

Lin Yu put the lids on the three glass buckets. The lids were sealed to prevent the wine from evaporating and to prevent the snake's smell from escaping.

Lin Yu then stored the remaining hundreds of white snakes into his spatial ring.

Just as he was about to turn and leave the stone chamber after doing all this, he heard a furious roar coming from the direction of the cave entrance. The voice was as loud as thunder, filled with boundless rage, and it shook the dust inside the cave so much that it almost fell down. "Who's in there?! How dare you touch my White Snake! You're asking for trouble! I'm going to kill you!"

Lin Yu felt a chill run down his spine; it was the voice of the White Snake Gang leader, even more irritable than he had imagined.

He walked out of the stone chamber and looked toward the entrance of the main cave. There he saw a fat man standing there, wearing an ill-fitting white shirt. The fat on his belly bulged with his breathing. His trousers were also a bit short, revealing his ankles, which were covered with dirt.

He held a black pistol in his hand, the barrel gleaming coldly, the muzzle pointed directly at Lin Yu's head, his eyes filled with rage as if they were about to burst into flames.

There was also a burly man standing next to him, wearing a white jacket and white pants, and holding a gun in his hand.

It was Habu, his eyes fierce like a wolf's, staring intently at Lin Yu as if he wanted to devour him alive.

Looking at the two, Lin Yu's lips twitched. No wonder they're called the White Snake Gang. Apart from the two transvestites dressed in bright colors, everyone else was indeed dressed in white.

When the leader saw Lin Yu, his eyes turned red. He had been discussing the treasure with Habu in the small room inside when he suddenly heard a noise coming from the stone chamber. He thought it was the white snake throwing a tantrum and didn't take it seriously.

When the results came out, Lin Yu was seen walking out of the stone chamber where the white snake was kept. Remembering the white snake inside, it was immediately clear what had happened.

This kid wanted to steal his snakes, luckily he sensed something was wrong and came out, otherwise he might have lost several of his snakes.

"Fine, you not only want to save that brat, but you also dare to touch my White Snake!" The leader was so angry that he was trembling all over, his fat was shaking, and even a button on his shirt popped off, falling to the ground with a "clink".

He shouted at Habu, "Habu, go! Chop him up! Don't let him get away!" Habu responded and charged towards Lin Yu with his gun raised. His steps were fast and fierce, as if he wanted to tear Lin Yu to pieces.

Lin Yu was not afraid at all. His imposing hand could not only attack, but also form a barrier that was more than enough to deal with bullets.

"Bang!" The gunshot rang out, the sound particularly loud in the enclosed cave, making people's ears hurt and even causing the flames of the campfire to flicker.

The bullet stopped less than ten meters from Lin Yu, as if it had hit an invisible wall, and then fell to the ground with a "clink," rolling a few times before coming to a stop.

The chief and Habu were stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief, their mouths agape as if they could fit an egg in them, their faces showing expressions as if they had seen a ghost.

The leader, refusing to believe it, fired several more shots at Lin Yu. The gunshots rang out one after another, but the result was the same as before: all the bullets were blocked by an invisible barrier, and they didn't even touch the hem of Lin Yu's clothes.

"This...how is this possible?!" The leader's voice trembled, and he almost dropped his gun. His eyes were filled with fear, all traces of his previous ferocity gone. "You...who exactly are you?"

Habu also stopped in his tracks, not daring to rush forward any further. He hadn't expected Lin Yu to be so capable, even able to block bullets. Even if he rushed over, he might not be able to defeat him and might even be dealt with in return. In that case, the leader would definitely not care about his life or death.

Then Lin Yu used his irresistible hand to tie the two of them tightly with rope from their shoulders to their ankles, making them unable to move.

The two struggled a few times but couldn't move their arms and legs. They could only glare fiercely at Lin Yu like a trapped wild beast, "You...you don't get cocky! You just wait!"

Lin Yu looked at the two of them and a cold smile appeared on his lips. "Oh? Are there other people, or do you have some secret weapon? Tell me, let me see if you can beat me."

The leader, his face deathly pale, still stubbornly insisted, "I...I won't tell you! If you dare touch me, you'll all die!"

Lin Yu was too lazy to waste words with him. He used his hand, which could not be ignored, to wrap around them and slowly tighten it. It made them a little breathless, and their faces turned even paler, like blank sheets of paper. Even breathing became difficult.

Then Lin Yu walked up to Habu, looking down at him with no emotion in his eyes. "What's your name?"

Habu stared at him, his eyes filled with fear. "I...I'm called Habu."

[Ding! Get to know Habu]

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained a white treasure chest]

[Ding! Habu's dislike for you has increased. You have obtained a green treasure chest.]

[Ding! Habu's dislike for you has increased. You have obtained a blue treasure chest.]

After the system notification sounded in Lin Yu's mind, he walked up to the leader and asked, "And you? What's your name? Don't play dumb with me!"

The leader gritted his teeth and, after a few seconds, said unwillingly, "My name is Anaconda! Remember this name, I'll haunt you even in death!"

[Ding! You've met Anakonda!]

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained a white treasure chest]

[Ding! Anakonda's dislike level has increased. Green treasure chest obtained.]

[Ding! Anakonda's dislike level has increased. You have obtained a blue treasure chest.]

Is it only at the level of blue treasure chests right now?

After binding the two people with his undeniable strength, Lin Yu thought of other ways to increase their dislike for him, so he reluctantly tortured them both together.

......

[Ding! Anakonda's dislike level has increased; a purple treasure chest has been obtained.]

[Ding! Habu's dislike for you has increased. You have obtained a purple treasure chest.]

After hearing the notification sound, Lin Yu felt that his dislike for Anaconda could be increased even further.

So he deliberately turned to the side so that Anaconda could clearly see the stone chamber where the white snakes were kept. The stone chamber was empty except for the moss on the ground and a few wisps of scales that the white snakes had shed. All the hundreds of white snakes that had been there before had disappeared without a trace. Only a faint smell of snakes remained in the air.

Upon seeing this, Anaconda's eyes instantly turned red as if they were about to spit fire. He struggled even more fiercely, making "woo-woo" sounds, "My white snake! I'll kill you! I'll kill you!"

He took out a bucket of white snake wine that he had just soaked from his spatial ring and deliberately shook it in front of Anaconda so that Anaconda could clearly see the white snake in the bucket. The white snake's body was soaked in the wine and looked particularly dazzling.

"Your white snakes are here. I soaked them in alcohol and it smells pretty good. It's quite strong and should be quite potent. It'll help you stay healthy. Would you like to try a glass? I specially saved it for you."

Anakonda nearly fainted from rage upon seeing the white snake in the bucket. His face flushed red, and tears streamed down his face as he coughed up blood. He glared at Lin Yu as if he wanted to devour him whole. "I...I won't let you get away with this! I'll haunt you even as a ghost! You demon! You'll be punished by heaven!"

Lin Yu ignored his struggles and took out a cup from the system. He opened the lid of the wine barrel and poured out a cup of white snake wine. The wine was pale yellow in color, and the white snake inside was clearly visible. Its body was stiff, like a white rope.

Then, with an undeniable force, he pried open Anaconda's mouth and forcibly poured the liquor down his throat.

Anaconda coughed violently, liquor dripping from the corner of his mouth and soaking his shirt. He struggled more fiercely but couldn't break free.

[Ding! Anakonda's dislike level has increased; a golden treasure chest has been obtained.]

Lin Yu was satisfied with the golden treasure chest in his hands. He would open it when he got back, and maybe he could get something good.

He knocked them both unconscious with a force that could not be ignored. Their bodies fell limply to the ground, like two rag dolls, no longer displaying their previous ferocity.

Lin Yu dragged them to a corner and put them together with the people he had dealt with earlier.

After dealing with Anaconda and Habu, Lin Yu walked towards the innermost iron fence.

The iron fence looked quite old, covered in rust. The gaps between the bars were so small that only a hand could barely fit through. Several iron chains were wrapped around the fence, presumably for reinforcement, to prevent the prince from escaping.

Behind the fence sat a little boy dressed in a white prince's robe. The robe was made of fine silk, but it was wrinkled and looked like it hadn't been changed in a long time, and it was also covered in dust.

His hair was neatly combed back, his face showed a hint of fear, and his eyes were red as if he had just cried, with tears still clinging to his eyelashes. This was quite different from Nohara Shinnosuke's fearless attitude; he looked exceptionally well-behaved and pitiful.

Lin Yu softened his tone, making his voice sound gentle so as not to frighten the little boy. "Don't be afraid, I'm here to save you. My name is Lin Yu. What's your name?"

The prince looked at him for a few seconds, his eyes full of vigilance as if he were judging whether Lin Yu was a bad person.

Seeing that Lin Yu meant no harm and was just looking at him quietly, the fear in his eyes lessened slightly, and he said softly, "My name is Zhu Zhixin, and I am a prince of the Kingdom of Bribri. Thank you for saving me."

His voice was soft and a little hoarse, as if he hadn't spoken properly in a long time. After he finished speaking, he couldn't help but sniffle and tears almost fell again.

Lin Yu manipulated the impenetrable hand to open the iron fence, creating a gap large enough for one person to pass through. The movement was very light and made little noise. He went in, squatted down, and untied Zhu Zhixin.

[Ding! You've made a new acquaintance with Zhu Zhixin.]

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained a white treasure chest]

[Dingzhu's new affinity has increased, and a green treasure chest has been obtained.]

[Dingzhu's new affinity has increased, and a blue treasure chest has been obtained.]

Lin Yu never expected that simply saving Zhu Zhixin would raise Zhu Zhixin's opinion of him to blue.

"Come on, I'll take you to meet my friends. They're all very friendly and won't hurt you. Oh, and there's a little boy who looks exactly like you named Nohara Shinnosuke. You two will definitely become good friends."

Zhu Zhixin hesitated for a moment but still took Lin Yu's hand; his hand was very warm.

It made him feel at ease. He slowly stood up, his legs were a little numb and he staggered. Lin Yu quickly helped him up and waited for him to stand up before leading him towards the cave entrance.

When we emerged from the cave, it was already getting dark. The mist in the jungle began to spread again, like a thin veil enveloping everything. The air was filled with the smell of grass and earth, and it was also a little damp, which made us feel very comfortable.

Zhu Zhixin held Lin Yu's hand tightly and looked around curiously. Every now and then, he would be attracted by the small insects by the roadside and stop to look at them for a few seconds. Those insects were green and had a pair of wings, crawling on the grass.

He crouched down and gently touched it with his finger. When the insect flew up, he was so startled that he took a step back, but then he couldn't help but laugh, his eyes curving into crescent shapes.

Lin Yu asked him about the treasure along the way, and through Zhu Zhixin, he learned the secret of the curse.

This curse only applies to the person who takes the wishing vase. "My father told me that the wishing vase has two guardian spirits, and if anyone tries to take the evil vase, the demon will appear, capture that person, and imprison them underground forever!"