Gods: Starting with the Goblins

. Zhang Xiaoruo finally recovered after a period of rest.

Originally, she had been beaten so hard that she couldn't even move, but fortunately, she was quite strong and had a strong ability to recover.

Zhang Xiaoruo slowly opened her eyes and sat up. There was still a trace of fatigue in her eyes that had not faded away. She only felt that her head was extremely dizzy and her body was as heavy as lead. Every movement required a lot of effort.

She moved her fingers slightly and could feel the soreness coming from her muscles.

However, the moment her eyes met with Chu Lian, a strong sense of oppression hit her face.

Shen Lian stared at Zhang Xiaoruo fiercely, her eyes seemed to be able to spit out fire, so hot that it made people feel scared.

He clenched his teeth, and the muscles around his cheeks bulged slightly, and his angry look made people shudder.

He gritted his teeth and said: "You hateful human woman, I will definitely kill you thousands of times to avenge my blazing chain snake."

His voice exploded in the air like muffled thunder, carrying endless hatred.

Zhang Xiaoruo's heart trembled. The strong pressure made her heart beat faster. She could even hear her heart beating violently in her chest.

But the stubborn woman did not back down and responded with her chest raised.

"Don't be so cruel. The snake attacked me first, and I was just defending myself."

She raised her chin slightly, trying to look more determined.

Shu Lian's eyes widened in anger, full of anger and sarcasm.

"Self-defense? You chopped my flaming chain snake into several pieces. Is this called self-defense? My blazing chain snake is my most precious treasure. You must pay a heavy price."

His voice shook the surrounding leaves slightly, and his angry breath made people breathless.

Zhang Xiaoruo frowned and was about to retort, but suddenly felt that there seemed to be deeper pain hidden in Shuolian's emotions.

She suddenly felt that she had overlooked something and spoke tentatively.

"Why is that snake so important to you?"

A trace of sorrow flashed in Chuan Lian's eyes, and after a moment of silence, she spoke seriously.

"The Blazing Chain Snake was a thought left to me by the previous successor. Ever since I got it, I have always cared for it. It has accompanied me through countless days and nights and is my only companion. Now, But I was accidentally killed by you, how can you not hate me?"

After hearing this, Zhang Xiaoruo felt guilty in his heart.

She lowered her head and looked at her hands, and she could still see the blood of the Fire Chain Snake on them.

But she really didn't expect things to be like this, so she apologized quietly.

"I'm sorry, I really didn't know this snake meant so much to you. If possible, I would like to find a way to make up for my mistake."

Chulian snorted coldly.

"To make up for it? How can you make up for it? My blazing chain snake is dead and will never come back."

Zhang Xiaoruo apologized anxiously.

"I can help you find other precious spiritual beasts, or do something for you to compensate you, as long as you give me a chance."

She clasped her hands tightly, as if to atone for her mistakes.

Shen Lian glared at Zhang Xiaoruo and flatly refused.

"I don't accept it! How can other spiritual beasts replace my blazing chain snake? Do you think you can make up for it by just finding anything?"

He dismissed Zhang Xiaoruo's proposal.

Zhang Xiaoruo was at a loss after hearing what Shu Lian said.

She bit her lips tightly until they turned white, her eyes full of panic.

"Then...then what exactly do you want me to do? I really know I was wrong."

She didn't know how to make up for her mistakes and was a little helpless.

Shen Lian was silent for a moment, the anger in her eyes still undiminished.

"How? You can never make up for the mistakes you have made. My Fire Chain Serpent is dead, and no matter what you do, you can't bring it back to life."

At this time, Luo Dan regained his health and slowly walked forward.

He looked at the tense atmosphere between Shen Lian and Zhang Xiaoruo, and knew that this conflict must be resolved as soon as possible.

"Chulian, calm down first." Luo Dan said to reassure him.

His voice was calm and gentle, with a soothing power.

Shelian glanced at Luo Dan.

"Calm down? How do you want me to calm down? She killed my blazing chain snake. That is my most precious thought. I will never give up easily."

Luodan frowned slightly and continued to persuade.

"I know you are angry, but things have happened, and we should find a way to solve it instead of continuing to remain in a stalemate."

"Solution? How to solve it? My flaming chain snake is dead. This is an unchangeable fact."

Shen Lian's emotions were still agitated, and he clenched his fists tightly, as if venting his anger.

Luo Dan thought for a moment and said: "She also knows that she was wrong. She has been trying to find a way to make up for it. We can work together to find a way that can not only relieve you but also give her a chance to make up for it."

Chu Lian snorted disdainfully.

"I don't believe she can find any good way to make amends. She is just a human woman, selfish and cruel."

Zhang Xiaoruo listened to Shen Lian's accusations against him, and saw Luo Dan trying to mediate but making no progress, and his heart was full of regret.

She bit her lip and walked to Luo Dan, her eyes full of guilt and self-blame, hoping to get Luo Dan's help.

"I was wrong, I'm sorry." Zhang Xiaoruo lowered his head, with guilt in his voice, "I shouldn't have been so reckless, killing holy beasts indiscriminately without any respect, and I shouldn't have ignored your advice. Now I know I was wrong. How outrageous.”

Her tears finally couldn't help but flow down and fell to the ground.

Luo Dan looked at Zhang Xiaoruo and sighed slightly.

"It's good that you can realize your mistake, but the key now is to let Shen Lian calm down."

He gently patted Zhang Xiaoruo's shoulder and gave her some comfort.

Zhang Xiaoruo raised his head and looked at Chu Lian, who was still furious.

"I really know that I was wrong. I shouldn't have killed your flaming chain snake. I was too impulsive. I will definitely pay attention to my behavior in the future and maintain respect for all holy beasts."

Luo Dan watched Zhang Xiaoruo sincerely admit his mistake, but Shulian was still furious. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, feeling that his mediation seemed useless.

His eyes unconsciously glanced at the several corpses of the Blazing Chain Snake on the side. The once majestic spirit beast was now in terrible shape, and a feeling of pity surged in his heart.

"Alas, this blazing chain snake is indeed a pity." Rodan said softly.

He felt regretful and helpless, and was saddened by the snake's death.

He shook his head slightly, not knowing how to solve this problem.

Zhang Xiaoruo followed Luo Dan's gaze and saw the body of the blazing chain snake that he had chopped into several sections, and the feeling of guilt flooded into his heart again.

"I'm really sorry." She was full of guilt, her eyes showed deep self-blame, and tears blurred her eyes again.

Pei Sheng has been watching the stalemate from the sidelines, and he is very anxious.

He kept pacing, his hands clenched into fists, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

At this time, he suddenly remembered the legend about the blazing chain snake that he had heard.

"Wait!" Pei Sheng said loudly, with a hint of eagerness and excitement in his voice.

"I once heard that the Blazing Chain Snake has four lives, and it can be extended with ten-thousand-year ice-blooded Ganoderma lucidum."

Everyone's eyes instantly focused on Pei Sheng.

Pei Sheng's eyes shone with hope, as if he had found a life-saving straw.

A glimmer of hope ignited in Zhang Xiaoruo's eyes.

"Really? What is the life of this blazing chain snake now?"

Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were full of anticipation.

Pei Sheng turned to look at Chu Lian and asked, "Chu Lian, do you know what life this is for the Blazing Chain Snake?"

Shen Lian was stunned for a moment, and the anger on her face subsided slightly, but she was still full of doubts.

"I don't know, and I've never heard that it has four lives." Shen Lian frowned, with a trace of thought in her eyes.

After thinking for a moment, Luodan said: "Anyway, this may be a solution to the problem. We can look for ten thousand-year ice-blooded Ganoderma lucidum to try to extend the life of the Blazing Chain Snake."

Zhang Xiaoruo nodded quickly.

"Yes, let's quickly find the Ten Thousand Years Ice-Blooded Ganoderma lucidum. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, I will make up for my mistakes."

After hearing what everyone said, Chuan Lian frowned slightly, her tone full of doubt and disdain.

"Hmph, how can it be so easy to find Ten Thousand Years Ice Blood Ganoderma? It is an extremely precious spiritual object. It is said to grow in extremely cold places with extremely harsh environments and is guarded by powerful guardian beasts. You think you can find it just by looking for it? ”

After listening to Shen Lian's words, Zhang Xiaoruo's eyes, which were originally filled with hope, instantly dimmed.

She lowered her head, her heart filled with loss and self-blame.

Chuan Lian was right, the Ten Thousand Years Ice Blood Ganoderma lucidum was indeed not that easy to find, but when she thought of the mistakes she had made and Chu Lian's anger, her heart was filled with guilt and self-blame.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaoruo suddenly felt a stabbing pain in her chest. She couldn't help but cover her chest with a painful expression on her face.

The pain was like a sharp needle, instantly spreading throughout the body.

"What's wrong with you?" Rodan realized his pain and asked immediately.

Pei Sheng also looked at Zhang Xiaoruo nervously: "Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"

Zhang Xiaoruo was sweating in pain, and his face instantly turned as pale as paper.

She bit her lips tightly, trying to endure the sudden severe pain. The pain made her almost unable to breathe and her body was shaking slightly.

Chulian sneered from the side.

Everyone didn't know why and turned to look at him.

Shen Lian looked at everyone's doubtful eyes, with a hint of indifference still on her face.

"Hmph, she was poisoned by the Blazing Chain Snake." Chuan Lian said slowly, with a hint of schadenfreude in her voice.

Everyone was shocked, and Luo Dan asked hurriedly.

"What? Poisoned by the flaming chain snake? What should I do?"

The corners of Chuan Lian's mouth raised slightly, with a hint of ridicule.

"This poison can only be detoxified by using a live flaming chain snake and the secret recipe I know. But now that the flaming chain snake is dead, she will just wait for the poison to spread and die."

Zhang Xiaoruo's heart sank after hearing what Shelian said, and the pain made her voice tremble.

"You...how could you do this? So after all, you are still planning to kill me?"

Shen Lian looked at Zhang Xiaoruo's painful appearance with a cruel smile on her face.

"Hmph, you are reaping the consequences. Who asked you to kill my Blazing Chain Snake? This is your retribution. I have already said it. Even if I can't do anything to others, you will definitely die. Just give it to me. Let the flaming chain snake be buried with you!"

Shen Lian's laughter echoed in the air, making people shudder.

Luo Dan could see that Sheng Lian was definitely not faking it, and really had a strong murderous intention towards Zhang Xiaoruo.

He frowned slightly, intending to stabilize Shenglian first.

"Aren't we trying to make up for your loss now? If you kill him, it will be of no benefit to you. Maybe we can find the herbs you need to revive the Fiery Chain Snake."

Pei Sheng also agreed with Luo Dan's statement.

Shenglian was unmoved, and her voice became colder and colder.

"I said, there is no antidote for this poison without a living Fiery Chain Snake. She killed my snake first, and this is the punishment she deserves. Now I am the only one, and I can't cure her poison."

Shenglian's attitude was firm, and there was no intention of compromise.

Just as everyone was arguing with Shenglian, strange changes occurred at the wound where Zhang Xiaoruo was attacked.

The wound that had stopped bleeding suddenly began to heal rapidly, but then a strange snake venom mark appeared around the wound.

The mark was like a coiled snake, emitting a strange light.

Zhang Xiaoruo felt the pain intensify instantly, as if countless sharp blades were stirring in her body. She couldn't help but groan in pain, and beads of sweat rolled down her forehead like beans.

The pain almost made her lose consciousness, and her body was shaky.

Shenglian looked at Zhang Xiaoruo's miserable state and laughed.

"Hahahaha, this is the countdown for the onset of the poison. She killed my Fiery Chain Snake, and this is her end."

When everyone was anxious about Zhang Xiaoruo's pain and Shenglian's coldness, Luo Dan suddenly noticed that Shenglian's eyes were a little strange, and there seemed to be a hint of cunning in her eyes.

Before Luo Dan could figure out what the different meaning of this look was, thick fog suddenly filled the surrounding forest.

"Not good!" Luo Dan shouted, "Everyone be careful!"

Pei Sheng asked vigilantly: "What's wrong? What's the matter with this fog?"

Luo Dan stared at the thick fog and spoke solemnly.

"I feel something is wrong. This fog came too suddenly."

His eyes were full of vigilance, and he kept observing the surrounding situation.

Zhang Xiaoruo was about to lose consciousness due to the pain, but he barely supported himself and looked around.

The thick fog was like a huge net, covering them. The fog became thicker and thicker, and it was almost impossible to see the surrounding scenery.

Everyone was nervously on guard, not knowing what would happen. The thick fog seemed to hide countless dangers, which made people tremble with fear.

After a while, the thick fog gradually dissipated, and the expected danger did not appear.

When everyone's vision became clear again, they found that Shenglian had disappeared.

"Where is that Qilin?" Pei Sheng frowned and began to look for Shenglian's figure.

Luo Dan frowned and thought.

"It seems that he had planned it long ago. This thick fog must have been created by him in order to take the opportunity to leave. It seems that there is no way to get the so-called secret recipe from him now." (End of this chapter)