Wild Dogs

Ink-horned Ice Python?

Upon hearing this name, Yang Fan raised an eyebrow.

He didn't really know much about this Black Horned Ice Python.

After all, he was able to break through to the Core Formation stage thanks to the Hundred Flowers Technique. If it weren't for the Hundred Flowers Technique, he wouldn't have been able to raise his cultivation to the Core Formation stage in such a short time.

After reaching the Core Formation stage, he hid here for nearly ten years to avoid the pursuit of the Hundred Flowers Palace and other troubles, so he didn't know many things.

Thinking of this, Yang Fan raised his eyebrows.

"Oh? Tell me, what exactly is this Black Horned Ice Python?"

Upon hearing this, the man's expression changed slightly.

This Black Horned Ice Python was his target for this trip. Now that this senior has suddenly asked about it, could it be that he is planning to take advantage of this Black Horned Ice Python?

Thinking of this, he quickly gave a wry smile.

"It's nothing special, just a common Xuanbing Python. Its gallbladder is of a little help to cultivators."

"Just a little bit of help?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Fan laughed.

If it were just a small favor, you would never have been so concerned.

Yang Fan coldly raised his hand. His cultivation had reached the mid-stage of Core Formation, making it easy for him to suppress this person.

At the same time, Yang Fan also summoned Zhou Peng.

"Zhou Peng, keep a close eye on the surroundings and don't let anyone else get close. I'm going to interrogate him a bit more."

"Yes, Master."

After speaking, Zhou Peng immediately withdrew.

Meanwhile, Yang Fan continued to press the cultivators ahead for answers.

"You'd better tell me the truth. If you do, I might let you off the hook."

"If you dare to resist again, things won't be that simple."

As he spoke, Yang Fan stretched his limbs, looking as if he was about to make a move.

Seeing Yang Fan's aggressive demeanor, the middle-aged man gritted his teeth and confessed honestly.

"Senior, the Black Horned Ice Python is a mutated Ice Python. Because it has a trace of dragon blood in its body, it mutated and grew a horn on its head."

"Because its horn is entirely black, it is called the Black Horned Ice Python."

"Oh? Then tell me, what's so special about this Black Horned Ice Python?"

"First of all, the black horn of the Black Horned Ice Python is the main material for forging various weapons."

"Although its effects are not as great as the legendary celestial gold, it is much stronger than ordinary refined gold and mithril."

"If a small piece of ink horn could be added during the forging of weapons, the grade of the weapons could be significantly improved."

"Oh? So that's how it works?"

Yang Fan was somewhat surprised.

"Oh? Tell me again, besides ink horn, are there any other uses for it?"

"Since this Xuanbing Python has the bloodline of a dragon, it must have other uses as well."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged cultivator continued speaking.

"Next up is the gallbladder of this Black Horned Ice Python. This python is powerful and extremely venomous, so its gallbladder is naturally extraordinary."

"If a cultivator encounters a bottleneck, consuming this snake gall will increase their chances of breaking through by 20%."

"A 20% probability?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Fan was overjoyed; this was truly a valuable item.

Yang Fan nodded repeatedly.

"Very good, I never imagined that the gallbladder of the Black Horned Ice Python would have such an effect."

Immediately, Yang Fan looked at the middle-aged man with burning eyes.

In his mind, snake gall and black horn were both useful, and the other parts wouldn't be any worse.

Seeing Yang Fan looking over with great interest, the man dared not hide anything and hurriedly began to tell the whole story.

Yang Fan then learned that the Black Horned Ice Python was practically a treasure trove.

Besides its gallbladder and black horn, its scales and venom sacs also play a significant role.

Yang Fan stretched his limbs and then raised his eyebrows.

"Where is this Black Horned Ice Python?"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged cultivator immediately broke out in a cold sweat and knelt down with a thud.

"My lord, we cast a heart-locking spell on ourselves before we came."

"If I betray my companions, reveal the secrets of this place, or bring others there, the Heart-Locking Curse will activate, and I will die on the spot."

Upon hearing this, Yang Fan raised his eyebrows.

A heart-locking spell?

After pondering for a while, he suddenly realized.

He was quite familiar with the Heart-Locking Curse; it was a vow made by a cultivator for a certain matter.

The Heart-Locking Curse will take effect before this matter is completed, and it will activate if anyone breaks their vow.

Only after this matter is completely completed will the Heart-Locking Curse dissipate on its own.

Thinking of this, Yang Fan stroked his chin.

"So, your heart-binding spell was created for this very reason?"

"Yes."

The monk nodded repeatedly.

"After obtaining information and location of the Black Horned Ice Python, we have already placed a Heart-Locking Curse on each other."

"If we reveal the exact location of the Black Horned Ice Python, we will die on the spot. Please, senior, show mercy."

Upon hearing this, Yang Fan's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

If the spell is a heart-locking curse, things are indeed a bit troublesome.

Yang Fan was determined to get his hands on the Black Horned Ice Python. After pacing back and forth a couple of times, he looked up at it with a smile on his lips.

"Actually, besides forcing you to tell me the location, there are other ways."

"Another way? I wonder what you mean, sir?"

Yang Fan pointed ahead.

"It's simple, you don't need to tell me the location of the Black Horned Ice Python."

"Once you kill the Black Horned Ice Python, the Heart-Locking Curse will automatically dissipate. At that time, I will take the materials from the Black Horned Ice Python. Your Heart-Locking Curse will not activate, and your life will be saved."

Upon hearing this, the cultivator was speechless for a moment, and wanted to say something.

Seeing this, Yang Fan's face darkened.

"Don't push your luck. You're under the Heart-Locking Curse. I won't force you to tell me your location, but I'm not stupid. I know the rules of the Heart-Locking Curse."

"The Heart-Locking Curse was set according to the agreement. You killed the Black-Horned Ice Python, so this hunt is over, and the Heart-Locking Curse will naturally be broken. Do you think you can lie to me?"

Upon hearing this, the man immediately felt dejected.

It was obvious that Yang Fan was extremely knowledgeable about the Heart-Locking Curse; he couldn't hide it from him at all.

"Yes, sir is right. As long as we kill the Black Horned Ice Python, the Heart-Locking Curse will break on its own, and then you can naturally take action to compete for it."

Then he raised his head.

"Although I cannot tell you the location directly, I can lead you there. After we finish hunting, you can then make your move."

Upon hearing this, Yang Fan nodded and snapped his fingers.

"You are indeed a smart person, I think I don't need to explain anything more."

As he spoke, Yang Fan slowly raised his hand.

Upon hearing this, the cultivator gritted his teeth and then stepped forward.

"Yes, I am willing to allow you to place a restriction on me, senior."

He then closed his eyes and knelt down in front of Yang Fan.

"Hmm, you are indeed a smart person. Don't worry, I'll place a restriction on you right now."

A moment later, Yang Fan swiftly tapped the cultivator several times, and a restriction instantly landed on him.