I was bought by a princess as soon as I transmigrated here.

Chapter 104 The Giant Python of the Dead Tree

Just then, Ye Chuxue, who had been silent all along, suddenly pointed to a big tree next to her and asked, "Didn't you notice?"

"This tree is significantly taller than the other trees around it!" Her words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly breaking the silence.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze to the large tree that Ye Chuxue had pointed to.

Sure enough, after careful observation, it was found that compared with the ordinary trees around it, this big tree was not only taller, but also had a thicker trunk, standing there like a pillar supporting the sky.

Seeing this, Shi Yu had an idea. He carefully took the bow and arrow from behind his back and aimed at the big tree.

Immediately afterwards, he took a deep breath, pulled the bowstring taut, and released his fingers, and an arrow shot out like lightning.

However, what happened next was completely unexpected. A crisp "clang!" rang out, and the arrow seemed to have struck an incredibly hard steel plate. Not only did it fail to penetrate the tree trunk, but it was also forcefully bounced back.

"Not good, retreat quickly!" Shi Yu's expression changed drastically, and he shouted loudly to warn everyone.

Before he finished speaking, he had already taken the lead in retreating. Seeing this, the others did not dare to hesitate for a moment and quickly retreated several meters away.

At this moment, everyone's nerves were on edge. They stared wide-eyed at the eerie tree with wary expressions.

Just then, something astonishing happened again. The large tree swayed slightly, as if it were awakening from a deep sleep.

Then, near the top of the tree trunk, a huge eye slowly opened.

Its eye was the size of a copper bell, gleaming with a cold and ferocious light, sending chills down one's spine with just a glance.

"It's...it's the Deadwood Python!" someone shouted.

Song Wanning gripped the gun tightly, her eyes firm and calm. Chu Shihan beside her also assumed a fighting stance, watching the withered tree python warily.

Its enormous body resembled a moving mountain, blotting out the sky and inspiring awe. It was covered with a thick layer of scales, each shimmering with a cold, eerie light, as if emanating from the netherworld.

The giant python opened its blood-red maw, spewing out a foul stench, and let out a deafening roar.

The sound was like rolling thunder, echoing throughout the entire mountain forest. The leaves around were shaken off by the powerful sound waves and fell to the ground like raindrops.

Standing not far away, Shi Yu said with a solemn expression, "Everyone be careful. This withered tree python is not to be underestimated. Judging from its aura fluctuations, it should only be a mid-level Grandmaster, around the fourth or fifth level."

"But as long as we work together, we still have a chance to take it down!" With that, he skillfully drew his bow and nocked an arrow again, this time the arrowhead burst into flames, forming a flaming arrow.

As he released the bowstring, the flaming arrow shot straight toward the giant python like a meteor.

However, faced with such a fierce attack, the giant python simply flicked its thick tail and swiftly swatted the arrow away.

The arrow lost power instantly, embedding itself in the ground beside it, with wisps of smoke rising from it.

Just as the giant python was about to launch a fierce attack, one of the female mages in the team reacted quickly. She clasped her hands together and chanted incantations.

As she chanted, a dazzling golden light gradually condensed in her hand.

Immediately afterwards, she swung her arm sharply, and the golden light shot like lightning into one of the giant python's eyes.

Caught off guard, the giant python was struck in the left eye by the golden light and immediately let out a painful roar.

Its massive body writhed in pain and rage, whipping up gusts of wind that sent the surrounding trees swaying wildly.

Then, the giant python's eyes blazed with fire as it locked onto the mage who had attacked it, opened its blood-red maw, and pounced on her madly.

At this moment, Song Wanning, who had been waiting for an opportunity, seized this perfect moment.

With a delicate shout, she leaped into the air as nimbly as a swallow, her spear dancing like the wind, transforming into a silver streak that pierced straight towards the giant python's vital spot.

The python sensed the approaching danger, but due to its injuries and the momentum of its body, it was unable to dodge in time.

With a muffled thud, Song Wanning's spear pierced the giant python's vital spot with perfect accuracy, the tip of the spear sinking deep into it.

The giant python, having suffered a fatal blow, struggled desperately for a few moments, but ultimately could not resist and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

The earth trembled violently, raising a cloud of dust that lingered for a long time.

At this moment, Shi Yu stared at the large tree in front of him that was full of Yuan Qi Fruits. After observing for a while, he said, "Judging from the current situation, it seems that there are no more guardian beasts here. We can safely pick those Yuan Qi Fruits."

Ye Chuxue, standing to the side, nodded slightly in agreement. She raised her jade-like hand, her ten fingers dancing like nimble butterflies, and in an instant, a crystal-clear ice chain appeared out of thin air in her hand, shimmering with a chilling light that made one's heart tremble.

Immediately afterward, Ye Chuxue waved her arm, and the ice chains shot out like arrows, accurately wrapping around the Yuan Qi Fruits on the tree. Then, with a gentle tug, the ice chains carried all the Yuan Qi Fruits back to her.

Ye Chuxue carefully collected the Vitality Fruits, then turned and handed them to Shi Yu.

Shi Yu took the fruits, counted them carefully, and couldn't help but show a hint of surprise, muttering to himself, "Hmm... there are actually twelve Qi Fruits in total, this number is really beyond my expectations."

Hearing this, Chu Shihhan, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but sigh, "Yes, who would have thought that such a rich opportunity was hidden in the Ninth Demon Cave?"

Shi Yu took a deep breath to calm himself down, and then said, "Alright, now that we've already reaped a good harvest, let's not linger here any longer. Our final destination is still in the deepest part of this demon's lair."

The others nodded in agreement, and so they packed their things and set off again.

The group continued on their way, and after an unknown amount of time, a strange sound suddenly came from not far away.

Upon hearing the sound, everyone tensed up instantly, quickly scattered, and drew their weapons, their eyes warily fixed on the direction from which the sound came.

Ye Chuxue, who was standing on high ground keeping watch, took a closer look and then shouted loudly, "It's a person!"

"They must be representatives from other countries," Shi Yu guessed.