“Great! Found it!”
Taking advantage of the little black snake’s complete lack of guard, Ruan Xingyao reached out and grabbed it in her hand.
The little black snake instantly tried to attack Ruan Xingyao, but she swiftly caught its head in one hand.
“Behave yourself, or I’ll kill you!” Ruan Xingyao threatened.
“Hiss hiss! Hiss hiss hiss hiss!”
[Who are you? Why do you want to kill me?!]
“Hiss hiss! Hiss hiss hiss hiss! Hiss hiss hiss hiss!”
[So unfair to snakes! I just wanted to go out for a meal! Why do you want to kill me?!]
Ruan Xingyao couldn’t help but laugh at the little creature.
She poked it and said, “Don’t attack people, and I won’t kill you.”
The little black snake hissed again, agreeing obediently.
Ruan Xingyao held the snake out toward Xie Lin. “We’re actually pretty lucky! But I’m not sure if this little thing can be successfully trained.”
Looking at the snake, Xie Lin asked curiously, “With that body size, will it grow bigger in the future?”
After inspecting it carefully, Ruan Xingyao said, “This species will only grow about two finger joints longer, and its thickness won’t change much—perfect for coiling around a wrist.”
Xie Lin really couldn’t understand what was supposed to be cute about a snake.
After a few seconds, he finally said steadily, “Is that so?”
Ruan Xingyao nodded and continued, “But don’t underestimate it—it’s quite aggressive. Didn’t you see? When I caught it just now, it immediately tried to bite me.”
“What about its venom?” Xie Lin asked.
“Low-grade venom,” Ruan Xingyao replied, “mainly for intimidation.”
After all, most people would be startled if bitten.
Xie Lin frowned slightly in worry. “From what you’ve said, can it really be of any urgent help to Lin Ye?”
Everything Ruan Xingyao mentioned seemed only effective against ordinary people.
But Lin Ye faced ruthless and dangerous criminals—would they really be scared?
Ruan Xingyao gave the little black snake a shake. “That’s my job—to train it first, of course.”
She playfully blinked at Xie Lin, and the faint starlight in her eyes made it hard for him to look away.
The little black snake, meanwhile, was still utterly confused about what these two suddenly-appearing humans were trying to do.
From their conversation, though, it seemed to involve itself.
“Hiss hiss! Hiss hiss hiss hiss! Hiss hiss hiss hiss!”
[Human! What do you want to do to this snake? Are you going to bully this snake?!]
Ruan Xingyao squeezed its head lightly. “That’s right, I’m bullying you.”
“Hiss hiss! Hiss hiss hiss hiss! Hiss hiss hiss hiss!”
[No! Snakes aren’t easy to bully!]
“Tsk.” Ruan Xingyao clicked her tongue.
This snake’s personality was nothing like its species’ typical traits—soft, mushy, and timid.
It even made her a little hesitant.
After a moment of thought, Ruan Xingyao asked, “Do you have any other little friends? Call them out so we can chat together.”
The little black snake shook its head from side to side.
“Hiss hiss! Hiss hiss hiss hiss!”
[Human! What are you planning?! You want to kill my snake friends too?!]
“Hiss hiss! Hiss hiss hiss hiss!”
[Human! Forget it! There’s only one snake—no friends!]
Ruan Xingyao was so amused she laughed until she could barely stand straight.
“Alright, alright, you then! From now on, you’re my snake!”
Without waiting for the little black snake’s response, she turned to Xie Lin and said, “Let’s go, let’s head back.”
She still wanted to start her livestream when she got home.
Besides, Baiyi was still waiting for her at home.
Xie Lin trusted Ruan Xingyao’s decision and didn’t ask further.
He simply turned with her and headed down the mountain.
By the time they got back to the car, it was nearly evening.
The sun was setting, and the horizon was painted in shades of pink.
Ruan Xingyao gazed into the distance at the sky. “Wow, I haven’t seen such a beautiful sky in so long.”
This was the most beautiful sky she had seen since arriving in this world.
Xie Lin turned his head toward her, his hand unconsciously lifting to unlock his phone screen.
He opened the camera and quietly took a picture of her.
Under the rosy glow, Ruan Xingyao tilted her head toward the sky, her eyes bright, the corners of her lips slightly curved.
A few dewdrop-like beads of sweat glistened on the tip of her delicate nose.
This perfect moment wasn’t just captured in Xie Lin’s phone—it was also etched deeply into his memory.
Only then did Ruan Xingyao realize Xie Lin had secretly taken her photo.
She turned to look at him, blinking her clear, bright eyes. “Were you taking a picture of me?”
Xie Lin locked his phone, his expression slightly awkward. “Sorry. If you don’t like it, I’ll delete it.”
Ruan Xingyao shrugged casually. “What’s the big deal? Just remember to send it to me later.”
Xie Lin looked into her pure eyes and smiled helplessly. “Alright.”
So, she really was just a simple little girl.
Xie Lin dropped Ruan Xingyao off at the building where she lived.
The sky was completely dark now.
After a moment’s thought, Ruan Xingyao asked, “Are you going home later or heading back to the station?”
Xie Lin asked, “Why?”
Ruan Xingyao replied, “I want to see how Baiyi reacts first. If it’s scared, I’m thinking of sending it to the police station for now.”
Xie Lin was slightly surprised. “I thought with you here, all animals would get along in harmony.”
Ruan Xingyao chuckled. “Captain Xie, you think too highly of me. If I were really that amazing, the food chain would be completely ruined.”
She really could make some small animals live peacefully together, but that was only after training—or even by using force to keep them in line.
Right now, though, time was too short.
She had at most four days, so she could only give this little black snake special training to make it a precise attack weapon for Lin Ye.
Training it to live in harmony with other animals wouldn’t be part of this round.
Xie Lin said, “Then go upstairs first and see how Baiyi reacts. If it accepts, give me a call and I’ll head home. If not, I’ll wait for you to come back down.”
Ruan Xingyao nodded and didn’t waste time.
She got out of the car and went upstairs.
As soon as she opened the door, Baiyi shot toward her like a firecracker.
“Er! Er!”
[Human! You’re finally back! I thought you were going to abandon me!]
“Er! Er!”
[Wait! Human! What did you bring back with you?! I smell something unusual!]
Too scary!
It was afraid!
Baiyi had already turned back to its nest, watching Ruan Xingyao warily.
Seeing this, Ruan Xingyao didn’t try to test whether Baiyi could accept it.
She said directly, “Baiyi, I’m going back downstairs for a bit. Wait for me to come back, okay?”
It would be better to take the little black snake to the police station first, or Baiyi might be scared out of its wits.
Baiyi let out several “werwer” cries, pitiful and sounding like it had been frightened half to death.
Ruan Xingyao felt a little sorry for it, but she couldn’t get close to comfort it right now.
She could only say, “Baiyi, I’ll be back around seven or eight. Wait for me, okay?”
Although Baiyi whimpered pitifully a few more times—
[Human! You have to come back quickly!]
[But no matter how long you’re gone, this dog will wait for you to come back!]
— The end of the Chapter–
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