Arriving at the riverbank, Little Mahi was holding the snake's head while Kong Yao coiled around the tail, looking like two competent police officers apprehending a cobra!

Seeing this, Su Mu's eyes lit up. As expected of my two loyal companions, they are efficient, well done.

Little Mahi and Kong Yao escorted the Silver Snake to the shore. Su Mu squatted down, grabbed the snake's head, and lifted it up.

He then noticed that the severed tail of the Silver Snake had already grown back, though the gash he had inflicted on its back remained alarming and unrecovered.

The cobra's pupils dimmed instantly, looking utterly despondent.

Su Mu wasn't in a hurry to deal with the cobra; instead, he rewarded his beloved companions first!

In celebration today, let's give a reward of five hundred Favor Points each!

Su Mu used a thousand Favor Points to reward the two beasts equally, without favoritism, as a fair master should. Balance must be maintained.

Judging from the way they handled the cobra just now, one held the snake's head, the other its tail, worried that Su Mu might think one contributed less. Thus, balance must be maintained.

You don't have to reward them, but if you do, even if it's just a little, it must be divided equally.

After receiving their reward, the two beasts were elevated and joyfully whirled around the water's edge, blowing bubbles, full of happiness.

"Alright, go play."

"Take a few days off and have a good rest. If you have a wife, spend more time at home with her; if you have kids, go see them."

Su Mu waved at the two beasts.

After all, he's not an evil capitalist, expecting them to work nine-to-five for him.

The two beasts were initially stunned, then joyfully submerged and left.

.....

Alright, time to judge this Silver Snake!

To prevent its escape, Su Mu brought it under the willow tree. Just as he set the cobra down, the willow tree extended its tendrils, instantly ensnaring the snake.

Bound by the willow branches, the snake's eyes showed fear, quickly becoming obedient. Why are this man's subordinates all such terrifying creatures?!

Su Mu sat on a chair, crossing his legs, and began to scrutinize the cobra.

This cobra was undoubtedly stronger than Little Mahi and Kong Yao since it managed to escape from him last time, taking almost ten days to recapture.

Most importantly, the blood it left last time contained certain "rules," attesting to its preciousness and strength.

Therefore, Su Mu wouldn't just eat it; he's not reckless. Eating without thought reduces its value significantly.

Otherwise, should I consider a contract?

With its fighting prowess, it could certainly become an excellent lieutenant, finding other treasures for him.

However, this cobra was initially very resistant. Without knowing if it has compromised now, a voluntary submission would facilitate a better contract.

He stood up and instructed the willow tree, "Watch it."

After speaking, Su Mu slung a basket on his back, placed a sickle inside, and grabbed a hoe before heading out on patrol.

Throughout the process, he didn't say a word to the Silver Snake.

.....

After Su Mu left, the cobra attempted to escape by shining Immortal Light over its body, but regardless of its efforts, it couldn't free itself from the willow's grip.

The next moment, a thick willow branch struck its head like a whip, turning its mind dizzy and clearing its vision in an instant.

....

Returning from work, Su Mu was covered in mud and grime.

Despite his disheveled appearance, he was in high spirits. Luck smiled upon him today, as he discovered a small dam washed away and spent the entire afternoon fixing it.

Yes, three thousand Favor Points added to the account!

Repairing the dam was tiring, but the reward of three thousand Favor Points made it worth the effort, experiencing both fatigue and happiness!

Su Mu changed into clean clothes and sat on a chair.

The next moment, a willow branch descended, picking up a teapot from the table and pouring Su Mu a cup of tea.

Su Mu picked up the cool tea, taking a big sip, instantly dispelling his exhaustion, his soul cleansed anew.

Refreshing!

This Lycoris Tea is indeed best served cool since it's inherently a cooling tea, and the effects are excellent when drunk cold.

At this moment, the cobra, bound tightly by the willow branches, sensed the fragrant aroma from the teacup, its pupils widening.

This...is it the Other Shore Flower?

Growing near the Reincarnation Bridge of Naihe, it's a Holy Flower. As the Heavenly Dao of the Celestial Essence Continent, overseeing the six cycles of reincarnation, it has seen the Other Shore Flower.

However, the flower this man consumed was entirely different from what it had seen, containing more advanced Soul Origin Fragments!

Is he...brewing tea with the Other Shore Flower??

.....

After drinking tea, Su Mu felt a bit peckish.

With a wave of his hand, a piece of crocodile meat, a piece of carp meat, and half a piece of snake meat appeared on the table.

He picked up the silver dagger from his cuff, sliced a small piece, and popped it into his mouth.

The sight left the cobra dumbfounded because it sensed powerful auras from those meats, which belonged to supremely strong creatures, not much weaker than itself.

Just like that, they became the man's meal, devoured...?!

At that moment, it only felt its scalp tingling with fear, an intense dread engulfing its heart. Could this...be what awaits it as well?

As the Heavenly Dao of the Celestial Essence Continent, since gaining consciousness, it always preyed on others, endlessly cultivating all beings. But now...it too might end up as someone else's meal.

.....

After being satiated, Su Mu meditated on the spot, digesting the energy within, his aura strengthening significantly.

Those pieces of Treasure Fish Meat are most effective when first consumed, as their effect diminishes the more they are eaten over time.

This is the reason for Su Mu's persistence in seeking new Treasure Fish.

.....

Currently, Su Mu has reached Ascension Realm Perfection, just a step away from the Human Immortal Realm.

Yet, that step is delayed by a lack of opportunity.

In the following days, Su Mu left the cobra beneath the willow tree, doing nothing to it.

Yet, for it, this became a true torment; it witnessed too many absurd events over these days.

For instance, the meat this man consumed came from supreme creatures!

After a day's busyness, Su Mu returned to the stone house and settled down.

Today, he intended to cultivate.

With a wave of his hand, an object appeared before him.

At this moment, upon seeing this object, the nearby Silver Snake's eyes widened in astonishment. What...what is that?!

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