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Chapter 18
Xu Nian: …

She realized she had made a grave mistake.

Seeing this unexpected turn of events, Mu Yanyu was startled. She quickly drew a dagger inlaid with various gemstones from her waist and raised her hand, aiming a strike at Xu Nian’s neck.

Xu Nian was terrified. She had thought of Mu Yanyu as a wealthy sister, yet here she was, attempting to take her life.

With no other choice, Xu Nian rapidly increased her size to escape from Mu Yanyu’s grasp. She leaped a meter away and instinctively raised her tail in surrender, pleading, “Rich sister, don’t attack! I’m one of you.”

Mu Yanyu looked at her own hand, then at the green snake in front of her, which was now half its body up and as tall as a person. Is it… speaking?

It even had a charming, seductive female voice. Had this snake turned into a demon? Was it trying to devour her to enhance its cultivation?

Even as Mu Yanyu forced herself to stay calm, her voice couldn’t help but tremble, “What do you want, why are you calling me that? I’ve never seen a creature like you before.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the large green snake in front of her moved almost invisibly. Its round black eyes appeared to show a hint of sadness and complaint. Then, with a pitiful voice, it said,

“When you liked me, you spoke of trading treasures from the pavilion for me. You flirted and stirred my emotions. But now, upon seeing me, you call me a monster and even want to kill me. You have such a cruel heart, Mu Yanyu.”

Mu Yanyu’s pupils dilated in shock. The demon snake knew her name and accurately recounted the incident from the other day. Could it be, could it really be…

She suppressed her fear and tentatively asked the large green snake, “Are you really the jade snake that was coiled on Miss Ji’s hairpin that day?”

To her astonishment, the intimidating green snake nodded obediently, even happily flicking its pink tongue, “Yes, it’s really me, no deception. Do you believe me now, rich sister?”

Mu Yanyu was momentarily overwhelmed by this revelation. Holding her head, she said, “Wait, give me a moment to catch my breath. This shocking truth is a bit hard for me to accept all at once.”

The green snake then waited patiently on the spot, seemingly eager to gain her trust.

After a while, Mu Yanyu pointed at the two flower thieves tied to the pillar and asked, “And those two?”

The green snake proudly raised its head, as if seeking praise, “I caught them!”

The way it moved and behaved, it seemed almost human, even… somewhat cute.

Mu Yanyu found herself incredulous, thinking a demon snake cute, and even feeling an urge to pet it. As if responding to her thoughts, the green snake transformed into a smaller version of itself, looking up at her. Its jade-green body was as exquisite as the finest jade, and its round black eyes were as beautiful and intricate as obsidian.

Mu Yanyu felt that same sense of immediate affection return, and, almost bewitched, she couldn’t help but ask, “What do you think of me?”

Xu Nian, puzzled at how the conversation had suddenly taken this turn, tilted her head in thought and replied, “You’re beautiful and wealthy. I think you’re great.”

Mu Yanyu, basking in the compliment, tempted, “How about you come with me? I’ll take care of you. My family is the wealthiest in the south; whatever you want, I can provide.”