I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

After the giant snake announced its intention to fight, the little grass respectfully cupped its hands and said, "Please enlighten me."

After saying that, the little grass jumped into the water and then disappeared without a trace.

Water Release: This is the technique that Little Grass is currently most proficient in.

By combining stealth and stealth techniques, coupled with her practice of water-based body-refining techniques, she was like a fish in water.

The giant snake ignored her and charged straight at Wang Jinxuan.

Wang Jinxuan exclaimed "Holy crap!" Only when the giant snake started moving did she realize how ferocious it was.

But she was, after all, a disciple trained by Lin Yi's wives, and in terms of strength, Wang Jinxuan was among the top in the younger generation.

It's just that Lin Yi's improvement speed is so exaggerated that it makes the improvement of his disciples seem insignificant.

Xiao Yue, having led troops on numerous campaigns and used killing as a means to increase her strength the fastest, was the one who improved the most.

However, her speed is not sustainable and is not conducive to comprehending the Way of Heaven, so it may not be a good thing.

Those who take a steady and pragmatic approach, like Wang Jinxuan and Xiaocao, will have a better chance of going further in the future.

It's just that everyone's fate is different, and their paths are different.

Getting back to the main point, although Wang Jinxuan had little combat experience, his several master wives taught him diligently, especially the methods of defeating the strong with the weak.

This is because the strong don't need to be taught how to defeat the weak; just charge in and do it.

Only when you are at a disadvantage do you need to use more skills to have a chance to turn defeat into victory.

Most of the time, it's difficult to find an equally matched opponent. The purpose of practice is to use skills to close the gap in strength with stronger opponents.

He Dong and Qu Jing taught them how to fight giant beasts, while Bai Lianxian taught them how to fight humans; both were based on their experience.

In this life-or-death situation, it just so happens to be useful.

Now we are fighting against a large monster.

The opponent was enormous, with thick skin and flesh.

Wang Jinxuan's advantage lies in her petite stature.

She seized the opportunity, and as the giant snake lunged to bite, she used her agility to dodge the bite, and at the same time, flashed to the snake's neck and thrust her greatsword upwards with force.

UI.

As long as you have an advantage in speed, even if you are weak in other aspects, you can make up for it with speed.

This is the key to winning against the odds!

Wang Jinxuan felt a surge of excitement. She thought this dodge and counterattack was incredibly cool, embodying the heroic spirit of wielding a powerful sword and daring to slay a dragon.

However, when Wang Jinxuan thrust his sword, it was as if he had struck an iron plate.

No, Wang Jinxuan might be able to cut through the iron plate, but when he cut the giant snake, all he felt was a powerful recoil, and nothing else.

Moreover, when Wang Jinxuan's sword touched the giant snake's scales, it not only sent a shockwave back, but also a chilling force of icy ice.

Wang Jinxuan felt his blood freeze, and his movements became sluggish. The snake had only passed its head; its tail was still behind.

A wave swept over, leaving Wang Jinxuan no room to dodge.

Fortunately, she was not fighting alone. Seeing that Wang Jinxuan was in danger, Xiaocao didn't care about launching a sneak attack. She appeared beside Wang Jinxuan with a water escape technique and almost dragged him into the water.

But the giant snake's combat skills far surpassed theirs by a hundredfold. From the very beginning, its attack on Wang Jinxuan was merely a ploy to lure Xiaocao out; it had been waiting there all along.

The moment Xiaocao appeared using Water Release, the giant snake sprayed a mouthful of water mist into the area, instantly freezing the water surface and freezing Xiaocao and Wang Jinxuan as well.

The battle was over in just ten seconds.

But after freezing the two people, the giant serpent did not make any further moves. It simply burrowed into the water, but the sound of the serpent echoed on the surface of the water.

"Those who achieve great things will find that the weak around them will only become a burden. Come and challenge me again when you have thought it through. You have three more chances."

"..."

The ice melted quickly, but the two people soaking in the water remained silent.

"I'm sorry, I've dragged you into this."

Wang Jinxuan said with deep remorse.

Although the snake's words hurt her pride, she was even more relieved that the snake had no intention of hurting them.

Otherwise, both Xiaocao and she would have perished.

Wang Jinxuan originally intended to take care of Xiaocao as an older sister, but in many ways, it was Xiaocao who took care of her.

"No need to apologize, it was my own choice."

Xiao Cao held Wang Jinxuan's hand without any sign of blame.

Wang Jinxuan still felt guilty and said, "If it weren't for me, you might have had a chance to defeat it."

"There's no need to rush. If you hadn't come to test its power, I wouldn't have known it had such an effect. If I had taken action, I would have been captured by it, and the result would have been the same."

What Xiaocao said did make some sense, and Wang Jinxuan was convinced. He felt less guilty, but he still said to Xiaocao, "The snake gave you this opportunity, so it must be a special opportunity just for you."

Next time you try it, I'd better not interfere!

"I alone absolutely cannot defeat it."

Xiao Cao said firmly, "Sister Jin Xuan, I believe you can help me."

Wang Jinxuan: "..."

She blushed slightly.

This was the first time someone had trusted her so much. Her father, brothers, and even her master had all thought she was just a troublemaker.

"Little grass, you're so wonderful, I'm almost falling for someone else."

"..."

This is not something a thirteen-year-old should hear.

Xiaocao pretended not to hear and said, "Let's go back to camp first, get some rest, and come back after we've discussed our strategy."

"Ok!"

Without Xiaocao needing to make many requests, just a simple "I believe you" was enough for Wang Jinxuan to have no other choice.

She will try her best to improve herself, rather than worrying that she will be a burden to the grass.

The two left hand in hand, unaware that a pair of eyes had been watching them from underwater.

Those cold, vertical pupils now held a hint of gentleness.

What it just said was only half true.

Those who accomplish great things cannot be surrounded by weak people, but those who abandon their friends simply because they are weak will also fail to accomplish great things.

"She truly is the chosen one. Though young, she possesses a keen and insightful mind. Perhaps this time, she can truly succeed..."

The giant snake disappeared into the water, and the surface returned to calm.

Wang Jinxuan and Xiaocao quickly returned to the military camp and began to review the situation.

Liu Jian thought Xiao Cao was going to leave, but who knew that the child would come back after going out for a stroll.

He was naturally happy, but he pretended nothing had happened and went to sleep in a cheerful mood.

He originally planned to visit Xiaocao the next day to reconnect, but Xiaocao arrived before him.

"Father."

The term "little grass" is too formal and carries a slight sense of distance.

Liu Jian sighed inwardly. How lively and lovely Xiaocao used to be, but now she had become taciturn and spoke too seriously.

It's all because of him, the father!

Suppressing his emotions, Liu Jian quickly stood up and asked, "Why are you here?"

"I want to ask my father about something."

Sure enough, he must have come to him for something.

Liu Jian felt a little disappointed, but he quickly cheered up. At least his daughter was willing to ask him for favors now, and their relationship would eventually improve.

"Just tell me what you want to ask, and I'll find out for you."

Xiao Cao respectfully said, "Thank you, Father. I would like to know the story of the river outside our military camp, what legends it has, especially about snakes."

Why are you suddenly asking this out of the blue?

Liu Jian was puzzled, but considering that Xiao Cao and Wang Jinxuan had suddenly left and then quietly returned last night, perhaps they also had their own secrets. He decided not to ask too much, lest he upset his daughter.

"Okay, don't worry, I'll investigate for you and make sure I find out everything, no matter how small."

After a few polite words, Xiao Cao went back.

Liu Jian made a promise, and his actions were naturally highly efficient.

He consulted old scholars, locals, county annals, and ancient books, and in a day, he gathered a wealth of information.

The stories I heard were also written down on paper, and when they were handed to Xiaocao, they were a thick stack.

The river near the camp is called Yishui, which was formerly known as Yanshui.

The Yi River flows into the Yangtze River at this point.

There are indeed many legends about giant snakes. Some say that there are giant snakes in the water that eat people, while others say that there are giant snakes in the water that act as river gods.

These are all rumors, folk tales, and Xiaocao and Wang Jinxuan can't tell how much of it is based on hearsay.

But Liu Jian was indeed incredibly resourceful; he even managed to retrieve the demon-slaying logs from several nearby counties.

Unfortunately, none of these were of much use to them.

Of course, they initially chose this path just to give it a try.

If we can find information related to the giant snake, we can use that information to deal with it.

Know yourself and the enemy, a hundred battles will never end.

All they know so far is that the giant snake has a hard body, and that hitting it will cause them to suffer damage and be frozen.

It also possesses a wide-area freezing technique.