On the other side of the giant python, the mountain fox was silently looking at Tang Youyou, as if saying, "What are you looking at? Hurry up and save the man!"
It was the first time she had seen such an interesting mountain fox. But saving the man was the top priority. She took out the dagger from her bosom, smeared it with the herbs she had just picked. After simply mixing the herb juice, she got ready for action.
Tang Youyou ignored Hua Ling's attempt to stop her behind. Since the man had just been swallowed by the python and hadn't been corroded by the acid in its belly, it meant there was still hope to save him.
She pushed away the big hand behind her and approached the python that was torturing the scholar. She quietly circled behind the python and, taking advantage of its blind spot, raised her dagger and stabbed it into the snake's body.
An ordinary stab might not have been enough for the python to succumb, but the herbs on Tang Youyou's blade were highly poisonous.
In just a moment, the python started shaking its head and was so dizzy that it didn't know where it was. Taking this opportunity, she walked to the python's head and cut open its belly to take out the scholar.
Thankfully, the unlucky guy hadn't been corroded, but the unknown liquid on his body emitted a nauseating stench, which instantly killed Tang Youyou's interest in asking him anything.
She looked at the scholars hiding behind the rock in the distance and asked, "Where have Xiao Jiu and the others gone?"
The men shook their heads. Then they looked at Tang Youyou's blood - covered hands. Although they were reluctant, they still said, "Those guys went into the small cave on the side of this one. They haven't come out yet. We don't know if they're dead or alive."
It was obvious from their tone that they were full of malice. It seemed that Xiao Jiu and the others had given them a hard time.
Tang Youyou had a good impression of Xiao Jiu. After all, the fact that he was willing to work for Hua Ling on his own initiative showed his loyalty.
Tang Youyou smiled and said to Hua Ling, "This Xiao Jiu is a good man."
Hua Ling nodded and said, "Yes. Let's go and look for them."
Thinking about how they had continued to search for herbs even after facing such a huge monster, Hua Ling felt worried.
Tang Youyou noticed Hua Ling's uneasiness. She gently patted his back and comforted him, "Think about it. If they could evade such a huge monster, what else can't they handle?"
Hearing this, Hua Ling instantly felt better. He smiled and said, "Thank you for the comfort. Let's hurry up and find them."
At that moment, the "squeaking" sound came again. The fox was back!
Tang Youyou followed the fox, bypassed the rock wall, and squeezed through the small hole that was only wide enough for one person. They came to another place. When Hua Ling, who was following closely behind her, walked in, he was stunned by the sight in front of him.
This place was like a paradise on earth. The beautiful crystals on the top were constantly refracting the sunlight that shone in, making the medium - sized cave very bright.
The crystals were of various colors and shapes. When Tang Youyou looked at the mountain fox again, she saw it lying quietly beside a small furry ball.
Tang Youyou walked closer and found that it was a shivering little fox. It seemed that the little fox was not in good condition.
The mountain fox looked at the little fox and then at Tang Youyou. There were tears in its eyes. She didn't expect that this little guy was so intelligent.
Tang Youyou bent down and examined the little fox carefully. It had a fever, and there were wounds all over its body. It was likely that these wounds were bitten by the giant python.
No wonder it had a fever. With such serious wounds, if they weren't treated in time, the little fox would surely get sick and the only outcome would be death!
Hua Ling, who was standing beside her, saw the shivering little fox. He gently stroked it and asked Tang Youyou, "Can you save this fox?"
Hearing this, Tang Youyou gave a mischievous smile and said without hesitation, "There's nothing I can't save in this world. It's just a little fox. After treating its wounds, it will be fine in a few days."
Hearing Tang Youyou's words, Hua Ling finally felt relieved.
After watching Tang Youyou skillfully bandage the little fox's wounds, they put the little guy on the ground and watched it limp towards the mountain fox.
When the mountain fox saw that its child's wounds had been treated, it immediately put the little fox behind it and stood in front of the little one, warily looking at Tang Youyou.
However, Tang Youyou was already used to this kind of situation.
She shrugged her shoulders, looked at Hua Ling and smiled, "See, even if we save this guy, it may not trust us."
Tang Youyou was just joking, but at this moment, after the mountain fox had settled the little fox, it came in front of Tang Youyou and kept "squeaking".
This scene surprised Tang Youyou. Could it be thanking them? It was the first time she had seen such a way of showing gratitude.
But Hua Ling noticed something strange. He asked, "Could it be that it knows something and wants to lead us there? It looks like it wants to show us the way like before."
Hua Ling was right. Tang Youyou nodded and said, "It seems possible. Let's follow it and see."
The two of them followed the mountain fox again towards the other side of the small cave. After a while, Tang Youyou heard a strange sound. It sounded like a human's wail.
Following the sound, she walked towards the source and saw several people covered in blood. In Xiao Jiu's arms was a scholar.
It seemed that the scholar was already dead.
"Xiao Jiu?"
Hearing the sound, Xiao Jiu slowly raised his head. When he saw Hua Ling and Tang Youyou, the tears that had been in his eyes for a long time finally fell.
"Why are you here?" Xiao Jiu asked.
Hua Ling glanced at Tang Youyou beside him and simply explained, "We were worried about you because you didn't come out for a long time, so we came in to check."
Hearing this, Xiao Jiu said, "Then you must have met that giant python, right?"
Hearing this, Hua Ling nodded. "Naturally. But we've taken care of that python. It's already dead."
Tang Youyou walked towards the group of people. Looking at the scholar in Xiao Jiu's arms, she reached out to feel his pulse, but was pulled back by Xiao Jiu.
"Don't bother feeling his pulse. He's already gone."