A small plot of land in a mountain village

During the house renovation, a large blue snake, as thick as an adult's arm, was found coiled in the mezzanine. The second, third, and fourth brothers were so frightened that they trembled uncontrollably.

The eldest brother, however, laughed heartily. He had a snake coiled up in his house, and eventually called over a number of friends to remove it. Several of his brothers had previously advised him not to hurt the snake.

This is a house snake; it protects the family.

But the leader wouldn't listen, beat the snake to death, and then gathered his friends for a feast.

Not long after the green snake was killed, the family business plummeted, and the eldest son, who followed suit, inexplicably contracted a strange illness and soon died.

The brothers initially thought that was the end of it, but little did they know that afterwards, each of their businesses would decline, though they could always make a comeback.

However, those brothers all fell ill and died one after another.

Before they died, the brothers kept saying, "The snake is coming, the snake is coming."

Many villagers say that this is because they have angered the snake spirit, which has unleashed boundless wrath. Therefore, even if you don't like snakes, it's best to release them back into the wild if you have them in your home.

Does this black snake in my house count as a domestic snake? But I've heard that domestic snakes are usually non-venomous, so how do I classify this black snake?

Thinking of the snake, Zhang Niu suddenly remembered that his parents had also eaten a medicinal fruit and were fine. He wondered if it would work for treating his illness.

Although it has been tested on animals and even my own parents have tried it, the effects haven't been seen yet, but it shouldn't be too bad, and I'm quite clear about that.

He slapped his forehead a few times. When a person is anxious, they forget everything. If he hadn't seen the little guy dragging the black snake past, he probably wouldn't have remembered for a while.

"What are you doing? You're just sitting there blankly, even patting your forehead." The fat man, munching on a peach, sauntered in.

Zhang Niuqian laughed and said, "It's nothing, I was just thinking about something and couldn't figure it out for a moment." Since he wanted to help someone treat their illness, Zhang Niuqian thought it best to keep it a secret; revealing it would only cause more trouble.

"That's good. I thought something had happened. If there's anything you can't solve, feel free to tell me, and I'll give you some advice. After all, I've been eating this kind of food for a few more years than you guys," the fat man said with a smile.

For the fat man, there shouldn't be anything to worry about in this place, so why does he look so worried? It's really hard to understand, and he's quite depressed.

He walked out of the bamboo pavilion, munching on a peach. He hadn't even started walking his dog yet. Little Black was already quite familiar with Fatty. This guy always drove to town to buy meat bones and casually bribed the three blue wolves.

The fat man at the meeting even guaranteed that if this little black dog were to fight a Tibetan mastiff, it definitely wouldn't lose. Following Qinglang around wasn't for nothing; it learned everything from front pounces to back swings.

Little Black seems quite docile now, but when it gets angry, it's incredibly fierce. Luckily, Little Black spends its days either with the big wolves or playing around with Fatty.

Watching the fat man walk out, although he didn't say anything, he still appreciated the gesture. The fat man was actually a pretty good person, but he loved to brag.

I'm happy to help.

With this idea in mind, Zhang Niu felt much more at ease. He knew that the person who came wouldn't let him pass easily. According to Chairman Zhang, he was their last lifeline.

That's understandable. Even if he didn't have some hidden master behind him, he couldn't escape making a trip to the provincial capital. He sighed as he looked at the blue clouds in the sky.

A Jeep was speeding along a rural asphalt road. If the road hadn't been repaired before, there would probably be dust flying everywhere behind it now.

Liu Feng, sitting in the back seat, had his eyes closed. This Happy Little Abode was quite easy to find. It was almost two o'clock now, and he figured he could pick up the person and make it back tonight.

Liu Feng shared the good news with Xiao Feng's parents, who were searching for medicine elsewhere, so they could relax and that he would handle things on their end without any problems.

To everyone's surprise, they took a plane back that very night, probably expecting to see him when he got back that evening. If it weren't for the search for medicine, Xiao Feng's parents would have stayed by his side.

It's good that they're coming, otherwise time is running out. Although this medicinal wine is keeping me alive, I'm still afraid of what might happen.

Following the asphalt road, they soon arrived at Happy House. Liu Feng was somewhat surprised by the place in front of him. Most importantly, a black mongrel dog, more than half a person's height, was staring at them not far away.

For someone from a military background, this mongrel was tall, but if a fight broke out, it would be extremely easy for him to fight. However, Liu Feng quickly stopped him.

"We're here to find someone, so don't cause any trouble, or we'll make you regret it when we get back," he said sternly.

Liu Wei and Liu Wei had no choice but to stay put.

"Woof woof—"

It's because Liu Wei and Liu Wei have been in the military for a long time that their auras are different, which is why Xiao Hei barked so loudly. Normally, people's auras can be recognized just by smelling them.

But towards the two people outside, he exuded a fierce aura.

"Wow! This dog is really funny!" Liu Wei said with a smile.

There are many wolfhounds in the army. I often sneak over and play with them. I feel that although this mongrel doesn't look very dangerous, it's still quite fierce with its teeth bared.

No sooner had he finished shouting than a thug clad in black scales crawled out from the slope beside the pond, his eyes fixed on Liu Wei.

Crocodile? This thought crossed the minds of several people, and this crocodile seemed to be hostile towards them. Without any weapons, dealing with a crocodile would not be easy.

The crocodile in front of us is at least three meters long. It has grown rapidly recently, from about two meters to three meters, and then stopped growing.

"Second Uncle, please stand behind us!" Liu Wei quickly said.

This crocodile is no joke, but it's really strange to find crocodiles in this place. It's quite puzzling that these crocodiles can coexist peacefully with local dogs.

"Little Black, come here."

Just as they were on guard, a fat man emerged from the orchard and shouted at the stray dog ​​in front of them.

It was Fatty who came out. He had nothing better to do, and Zhang Niu had told him that the peach juice inside was good for cooking, so he went in and cut some out to try it.

Halfway there, I heard Xiao Hei barking loudly outside. I knew that sound very well now, so I quickly ran out.

In the afternoon, Zhang Niu ran back to the village, actually to see how the results were.

"Sorry! This dog is shy around strangers," the fat man said apologetically as he approached.

He gave Liu Wei and Liu Wei a few extra glances. Judging from the fat man's eyesight, these two were probably from the military; he could tell just by their size and the jeep outside.

No wonder Xiao Hei barked; it was that fierce aura that made the thugs in the water climb up to scare people.

"It's nothing! We're looking for someone. We don't know if Zhang Niu is here," Liu Feng asked after catching his breath.

"Ah! You're late. You've gone back to your village. If it's urgent, I can make a call for you. They'll be here soon, in that little village you've been driving through."

Since they've already said so, we'll just have to wait. The village is quite close to here, only a ten-minute walk.

He led the group to the bamboo pavilion. Although he didn't know why the military personnel had come to see them, they were still polite and served tea in a proper manner. The fat man was well aware of this.

They also went to the orchard and picked a basket of peaches to bring back.

Little Black had long since disappeared, while the thugs dived back into the water. Staying underwater and not surfacing, they had no idea that there was a crocodile lurking there.

After the crocodile went down, Liu Wei realized that the crocodile might be domesticated. But he had never heard of such a skilled crocodile, let alone one that was so obedient.

"Wait a moment, the call has been made. They're on their way back now." He placed the washed peaches on the table.

"That's alright, we can wait a little longer and take a look around the place," Liu Feng said in a calm tone, looking at the surroundings.

The person hasn't arrived yet, and besides, I'm quite tired after traveling for several hours. It's a good place to rest, and I should be able to make it back to the provincial capital in time.

Liu Wei unceremoniously picked up a bright red peach and started eating it. The journey had been quite arduous, and Liu Wei and Liu Wei had taken turns driving several times.

Driving at high speed is particularly uncomfortable. Liu Wei, who is eating a peach, feels that the peaches here are not bad. They taste especially good, crisp and delicious.

When Zhang Niu, who was in the village, received the phone call, he heard that an off-road jeep had arrived. He already knew that this must be the Liu family that Chairman Zhang had mentioned.

At that time, Chairman Zhang did not know who was coming, but he told Zhang Niu to treat them well and not to be impolite. He said that the official's temper was hard to describe, and that he should just be patient.

He didn't say much, just told Zhang Niu to be careful, and if he really wasn't sure, he should just say so.

I came back in the afternoon mainly to see how the medicinal fruit would turn out. When I got back, I found that I felt refreshed and energetic this morning, several times more so than usual.

That's good to know. This medicinal fruit must have special therapeutic effects, which will probably become apparent in the days to come!

I rode my motorcycle back to Happy Little House.

At the uphill intersection, I spotted a jeep parked next to the osmanthus tree. It looked like it had a military license plate, and it certainly looked impressive. The official in charge was no ordinary person.

"He's back." The fat man knew Zhang Niu was back when he heard the sound of the motorcycle.

Finally, I can meet this winemaker. No matter how young or old he is, I have to go to the provincial capital.

In Liu Feng's eyes, the young man was quite ordinary, thin, and looked to be in good spirits, walking in with a smile.

"You're from the provincial capital, aren't you?"

His appearance is unremarkable, but if this wine was indeed brewed by this young man, it must be something special; he might even have some secret recipe from the village.

"You probably already know why we're here!" Before coming, Liu Feng had guessed that the young man in front of him must know the cause of the matter, otherwise he wouldn't be so calm.

Zhang Niu nodded. "I understand. I'm fairly confident about this matter; it's just a matter of whether you believe me or not."

Although the young man in front of him was quite ordinary, Liu Feng could still tell a lot from his demeanor. Even though he knew that he needed treatment, he still spoke with great confidence, which showed his courage.

Although I don't know what gave them that confidence, since they agreed to this, they must have a plan.

"How confident are you in the method you have?"

"Fifty percent"—that's a number Zhang Niu wouldn't dare call high. (To be continued. For more chapters and to support the author, please log in and read the original version!)