The big tree was still the same lush, leafy tree.
An Chen was still standing under the tree.
However, standing in front of him was not a slender woman, but a thick, barrel-like green snake.
Each scale on the green snake was glowing with a cyan-green light, cold and intimidating, making one shiver!
In the scene, the green snake raised half of its body, flicking its tongue while indifferently sizing up the blindfolded man in front of it with its dark red pupils.
It seemed to be considering whether to eat him or not.
But when it saw An Chen clasp his fists in a respectful salute, the coldness in its pupils quietly dissipated, and after flicking its tail twice, it quietly retreated.
This was also the scene Xiao Qing remembered from the first time she met her teacher.
Thinking back on it now, she couldn't help but feel a sense of relief and joy.
Thankfully, she didn't eat her teacher at the time.
Otherwise, her life as a snake would have ended, and she would never have had the chance to transform into human form!
Xiao Qing's lips curved upward as she pointed at the contents of the painting board and began to explain.
"Teacher, this is the tree you climbed to pick fruit at that time, and this is you, standing under the tree, and this is me..."
An Chen listened to Xiao Qing's explanation with a smile on his face, occasionally nodding his head. "Yes, that's exactly how it was. It's rare that you remember so clearly..."
Sitting nearby, Xiao Bai pouted upon hearing this, and muttered softly.
"Hmph! Stupid sister, I'm going to get teacher's praise later too! I won't lose to you~"
At that moment, Xiao Qing casually glanced at Xiao Bai.
It was clear that she had heard her sister's muttering.
This made the smile on her face widen, and she nodded slightly, saying softly, "Every day spent with teacher is etched clearly in my memory."
"Good that you remember."
An Chen smiled with satisfaction.
Then he raised his right hand, placing it gently on Xiao Qing's head, softly stroking her, "I hope the time you spend learning with me will become one of your most cherished memories, and I'm looking forward to the day when you both grow into mature and capable individuals."
As Xiao Qing felt her teacher's warm hand stroking her head, her entire body suddenly froze!
Even though it wasn't the first time her teacher had touched her.
But every time he stroked her, her body would uncontrollably tremble!
Then, in her mind, a flood of fragmented and complicated memories would emerge.
Those memories seemed to be her past experiences, yet not entirely, with some being the inheritance and imprints of the demon race.
And each time she saw those memories, Xiao Qing's heart and soul would be deeply shaken, leaving her completely dazed!
This time was no exception.
Xiao Qing stood there blankly, her entire being immersed in those memories, completely unaware of what was happening in the outside world.
Meanwhile, Xiao Bai, the three-tailed fox, the black bear, and the earth sloth, among other great demons, all widened their eyes at this moment, staring unblinkingly at the changes occurring on Xiao Qing's body.
It turned out that, at the moment when An Chen's hand touched Xiao Qing's head...
Scales of a cyan color immediately appeared on the surface of Xiao Qing's body, like armor, protecting her entire being.
In addition, Xiao Qing's brow began to glow, as if connected to the heavens and earth, absorbing the essence of the sun and moon, gradually strengthening the spiritual platform within her brow.
At the same time, an intimidating aura radiated from Xiao Qing's body, continuously rising.
Witnessing this transformation, the other great demons' eyes lit up, as if they had discovered a priceless treasure, their gazes emitting dazzling and intimidating beams of light!
In fact, every great demon's eyes showed expressions of envy, longing, and eagerness.
Clearly, after being touched by their teacher, Xiao Qing's cultivation had undergone a noticeable transformation, making the other great demons intensely jealous, wishing they could take her place!
After all, being touched by the teacher was an incredible opportunity that they could only dream of.
For example, Meng Gungun, after being patted by the teacher two years ago, was the first to awaken intelligence and embark on the path of cultivation.
And just a year ago, Xiao Bai also received the teacher's touch, directly breaking through her bottleneck and stepping into a higher realm.
So all the great demons present knew that receiving a touch from the teacher was a rare opportunity to obtain great fortune.
No one knew what kind of fortune Second Senior Sister would gain this time.
Just as the great demons were filled with envy, An Chen withdrew his right hand, smiling with satisfaction.
He was very pleased with Xiao Qing, his student.
She was smart, ambitious, independent, and had a natural talent for learning.
Anything he taught her, she could infer and apply in various ways.
A student like her should be able to thrive in a big city.
At that moment, the aura emanating from Xiao Qing suddenly disappeared.
Her glowing brow also dimmed.
The layer of cyan armor reverted back into individual scales and finally disappeared into her body, returning her skin to its original fair complexion.
It was clear that when An Chen's hand left her head, it pulled her out of that mysterious state of enlightenment.
Xiao Qing opened her eyes and felt that the entire world had changed.
She could clearly feel that a powerful new energy surged within her, and her cultivation had taken a giant leap forward.
If she hadn't experienced it firsthand, Xiao Qing would find it hard to believe that such a brief moment of guidance could surpass half a year of arduous training!
This realization brought tears to her eyes, and she quickly clasped her hands together and gave An Chen a respectful bow.
"Thank you, teacher, for your guidance! Rest assured, there will come a day when I fulfill your expectations!"
At the same time, the other great demons also stood up, clasping their hands in respect toward An Chen, saying in unison, "We will not disappoint our teacher's high hopes!"
Hearing these words from his students, An Chen smiled even more brightly, repeating the word "good" three times.
"Good, good, good! You are all the best students in my heart, and I too look forward to that day..."
Seeing the radiant smile on their teacher's face, the great demons couldn't help but smile along with him.
It seemed that making their teacher happy was the greatest pride for these students!
However, just as the great demons were laughing heartily, the panda suddenly lifted its head and was the first to look toward the outskirts of the village, as if it had noticed something.
Next was Xiao Qing, who quickly raised her head and looked in the same direction as the panda.
It was clear that they had both sensed that someone was slowly approaching from outside the village.
Then Xiao Bai, the three-tailed fox, the earth sloth, the black bear, and the Siberian tiger all simultaneously raised their heads, staring at the entrance of the village.
Their gazes, like beams of starlight, pierced through the darkness and fell upon the surveying team lying at the village's gate.
Almost at the same time, the members of the survey team picked up their cameras and phones, aiming their lenses at the animals in the courtyard, preparing to press the shutter to capture one unbelievable photograph after another.
However, in every frame...
Those animals raised their heads in unison, each casting a cold, intimidating gaze, as if to blind the eyes of every member of the team!
The next moment...