As the snake launched itself in her direction, intending to make a meal out of Xia Zhisu,
Dongye Runyi's figure flashed slightly as he positioned himself in front of Xia Zhisu, calmly watching the snake that was lunging towards them.
The snake seemed to suddenly recognize its master in mid-air, pausing before bowing its head in a submissive gesture.
"Her name is Azhi, you must remember not to harm her," Dongye Runyi spoke indifferently to the snake.
The snake hovered in mid-air for a moment before slithering to the ground, coiling around Dongye like a pet fawning over its owner.
"Go back," Dongye commanded.
Obediently, the snake left from beneath Dongye's feet and slithered deeper into the rainforest.
Dongye Runyi glanced at the woman lying on the ground.
"Ling Tian'ao…" In her sleep, Xia Zhisu was still murmuring this name.
Dongye's eyes flickered, observing the wild fruit in his hand and the Angelica Grass he had picked casually.
