Chapter 143 The Snake and the Student Have a Grudge

Chapter 143: The Serpent and the Students' Grudge

Given the terrified state of Jiang Peiyao and the others earlier, the police were half-convinced by their story. They had called 120 and 119 but hadn't yet notified the school or the students' parents.

Now, hearing the same account from the students in the cave, Officer Lu immediately ordered someone to inform the school and the parents.

Shen Chengheng pointed to the left side of the cave entrance, struggling to keep his voice calm. "Before you arrived, it was right there, watching us."

Officer Chen quickly led several officers outside the cave to investigate. The area around the entrance was dense undergrowth, but they found no trace of the snake.

Just then, a young officer reported, "Officer Chen, the paramedics are already on the mountain. They're expected to arrive in about ten minutes."

Officer Chen asked, "Did you brief the ambulance crew on the situation here?"

"Yes, I did."

"Have you notified the president of Y City University?"

"Officer Lu has taken care of that."

Inside the cave, Officer Lu stepped forward, crouching down slightly. His voice was steady yet gentle as he asked them about the sequence of events.

Shen Chengheng explained, "It started raining on the mountain, so we took shelter in this cave. Suddenly, a snake appeared. It first ate Pan Yinchang and Deng Jiawei."

Zhao Maoquan trembled all over. "That snake was terrifying. It wasn't as thick as a person, but it swallowed people whole..."

"Then it went after Liu Ruoshi, Lin Lichan, and then Jiang Peiyao and Wen Yuke." In Shen Chengheng's mind, Jiang Peiyao and Wen Yuke had already been eaten by the snake.

As he said this, a flicker of discomfort crossed his face. Liu Ruoshi had died in Xi Youshan's place; Lin Lichan, Jiang Peiyao, and Wen Yuke's deaths were all connected to Xi Youshan. But because of Xi Youshan's special status, he couldn't say anything.

Officer Lu naturally noticed his subtle expression and asked, "Weren't you wearing a jade pendant? Why did the snake eat Lin Lichan then?"

"How did you know I have a jade pendant?" Shen Chengheng was utterly surprised.

Officer Lu didn't answer his question immediately, instead continuing to inquire about the day's events.

Remembering the snake eggs mentioned by Jiang Peiyao and Wen Yuke, Officer Lu asked, "Did any of you eat anything unusual today?"

Before he could finish, Zhao Maoquan shook his head vigorously. "No! We only ate the food we brought ourselves today. Nothing else!"

Shen Chengheng also thought of the eggs. He began, "Today we ate..."

At that moment, Zhao Maoquan suddenly stood up. "I'm from the Zhao family of Y City! I want to go down the mountain now! I want to go home!"

Officer Lu said, "We'll check if there are any snakes lurking outside the cave first, then you can go down."

He turned back to Shen Chengheng. "Please continue, student."

Shen Chengheng reached up and touched his jade pendant. "We only ate the food we brought today."

Officer Lu's thoughtful gaze lingered on them for a few seconds before he moved on to other questions.

After questioning almost everyone, the ambulance arrived. The paramedics carried Xi Youshan out on a stretcher, and the other students also emerged from the cave.

Just as everyone had exited the cave, a sudden gust of wind kicked up from right where they stood, making everyone squint.

"It's here! Help!" The students panicked, scrambling to hide behind Shen Chengheng.

But the snake was faster than their attempts to dodge.

"Hiss, hiss, hiss~" At this critical moment, a massive, crimson serpent descended from the air, its maw wide open as it weaved through the crowd.

Instantly, screams and cries of agony echoed through the mountain forest.

"Ah! The snake is here!"

"My hand! Ah! It hurts so much!"

"My hand! Ah!"

Wherever the Black Wind Serpent slithered, severed limbs flew and blood splattered everywhere.

It also strictly adhered to Jiang Yingxue's advice, seeking vengeance only from those who deserved it. It didn't touch a single thread of clothing on the innocent students like Shen Chengheng, the police officers, or the medical personnel.

This time, the Black Wind Serpent didn't take their lives. Apart from Xi Youshan on the stretcher, for the other students who had eaten the eggs, it swallowed one or both of their arms based on the intensity of the scent of blood on them.

Zhao Maoquan had eaten the most snake eggs, followed by Chen Shuirong. They each had both shoulders bitten off by the Black Wind Serpent. The others lost one arm.

The police and paramedics witnessing this scene couldn't help but gasp in shock!

It was horrifying! The sight of the snake tearing off arms was even more terrifying and shocking than anything in movies!

The blood flying through the air and the pungent smell of blood assailed their senses. Shen Chengheng bent over and vomited violently on the spot.

The paramedics immediately put down the stretcher and, risking snake bites, rushed forward with bandages to dress the wounds of the injured students.

The wind was still blowing, and the scene was chaotic.

The police quickly drew their pistols and fired at the Black Wind Serpent.

The Black Wind Serpent was, after all, a demonic beast. Not only was its skin thick and tough, but it also possessed supernatural abilities.

Bullets either missed it easily or struck its scales with a "thwack, thwack" sound. Its skin wasn't even reddened, let alone penetrated.

"What kind of snake is this! How can bullets not pierce it!"

Everyone's faces paled. If this giant serpent went on a rampage, no one present would escape; they would all die.

Panic spread instantly, but they were police officers; they couldn't retreat.

Officer Chen shouted loudly, "Everyone, stay calm! We have guns. Aim for its eyes and its seven-inch spot!"

Just as they were about to fire again, Officer Lu spoke up, "Wait! Everyone, hold your fire!"

Officer Lu remembered what Jiang Yingxue had said before sunset—that the snake was not ordinary. He also thought of the cave that only appeared after sunset, leading his thoughts toward superstitious possibilities.

Had this snake become a spirit?

He didn't know if the snake could understand human speech, but he chose to step forward and try.

"Brother Snake, let's talk this out calmly."

The Black Wind Serpent's vertical pupils shifted, its gaze landing on Officer Lu, as if saying, "Go on."

Simultaneously, the wind buffeting them stopped.

Officer Lu felt a surge of astonishment. He realized this giant serpent before him was truly extraordinary.

The other officers were equally shocked, but they still gripped their pistols tightly.

Police Officer Lu chose his words carefully and said, "Brother Snake, may I ask if you have any grievances with these students?"

With so many police officers, medical staff, and students present, only the students were injured, which made him suspect it was a targeted attack.

As soon as he finished speaking, the Black Wind Serpent glared at the students with resentment. Clearly, there were grievances.

Police Officer Lu and Officer Chen exchanged a glance, thinking that these students might indeed have conflicts with the serpent, and what Jiang Peiyao and Wen Yuke had said was probably on the mark.

Officer Chen asked, "Brother Snake, would you mind telling us what exactly the grievances are?"

"Hiss, hiss, hiss~" The Black Wind Serpent spoke a string of words, but unfortunately, no one present could understand it.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz~" I'll do it.

The Divine Brew Bee hovered beside the Black Wind Serpent and said, 【Humans can't understand your 'hiss, hiss, hiss.' Allow me.】

The Black Wind Serpent asked in surprise, 【Can humans understand 'buzz, buzz, buzz'?】