The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 1169: Chapter 1168: Bewildered

But now, he’s fine, and the large lizard is obviously gone. What on earth is going on?

Could it be that something else happened while he was unconscious that he doesn’t know about?

He should have become food for the large lizard, so why is he unharmed?

Where did that lizard go?

Su Changfeng suddenly thought of the gorilla they frequently encountered upon entering the Infinite Cave. It seemed to have encountered a more terrifying opponent and fled in panic. Could it be that this large lizard left for the same reason?

Su Changfeng couldn’t help but look around. What kind of entity could make both the gorilla and lizard fearful?

In his view, there was still the small snake, whose whole body was like jade. Other than looking somewhat unique, it didn’t seem like a very aggressive creature, and even appeared quite cute.

Could it be this little snake?

Su Changfeng couldn’t help but dismiss the thought. With its size, how could it scare away a gorilla and a lizard? It probably hasn’t been hatched for very long.

The little snake seemed to notice Su Changfeng’s observation and, swaying its body, slithered over to him.

”Ah, if only you could talk, then you could tell me what happened,” Su Changfeng said to the little snake, feeling no sense of wariness. Given his current state, moving was difficult, and even if the snake had ill intentions or wanted to harm him, he wouldn’t be able to resist.

But Su Changfeng didn’t believe that. The little snake had been following him for quite a while, and if it really intended to do something to him, it wouldn’t wait until now.

After resting for a moment, Su Changfeng finally regained some strength, but the wounds on his body wouldn’t heal without a period of recovery.

Sitting up, Su Changfeng checked on Chen Qingqing. Her external injuries were just some bruises, nothing major. But why hadn’t she woken up when he had? It was truly peculiar.

However, none of that mattered as long as they were alive. Grateful for their survival, he decided to let Chen Qingqing rest well since he needed to recuperate anyway.

Settling back to recover, Su Changfeng couldn’t help but focus his gaze again on the little snake. The only strange thing about this snake was its jade-like body; otherwise, it was no different from an ordinary small snake.

But as everyone knows, the Infinite Cave is an incredibly dangerous place. How has it survived here?

Su Changfeng tentatively waved at the little snake, and unexpectedly, the little creature seemed to understand him and swiftly slithered over.

”You little thing, you can actually understand human talk?” Su Changfeng was somewhat surprised. If it were a dog or a cat, perhaps he wouldn’t find it unusual, but a snake exhibiting such a reaction was unexpected.

The little snake stood its upper body upright as if responding to Su Changfeng’s question. However, in contemplating its small frame and recalling the enormous creatures encountered earlier, he couldn’t connect the two.

”How many creatures are there in the Infinite Cave?” Su Changfeng tentatively asked.

Yet, the moment he asked, he felt he was being foolish. Was he seriously expecting a little snake to answer his questions?

Thinking this, he felt both amused and incredulous. Was he truly losing his mind?

But he noticed the little snake’s actions out of the corner of his eye, and his amused smile stiffened.

The little snake twisted its body, using its tail to draw several incomprehensible symbols on the ground, almost as if responding to Su Changfeng’s question.

Su Changfeng froze. Could a snake really understand his meaning? This was incredibly bizarre.

The little snake drew six symbols in total. Although they appeared chaotic, they were clearly six in number. If it was indeed answering his question, it indicated that six more giant creatures were present.

Su Changfeng felt cold sweat breaking out all over his body. Shaking, he asked, ”Are there still s-six more?”

The little snake nodded its head. The scene before him was extraordinarily bizarre, with one man and one snake harmoniously communicating in a slightly peculiar atmosphere.

Su Changfeng drew in a sharp breath. By now, he was certain that the small creature could understand him. But how was this possible?

”Are you one of them?” Su Changfeng asked.

The little snake raised its head proudly, and if Su Changfeng wasn’t mistaken, the little creature’s current demeanor seemed... seemed disdainful?

”Do you mean you’re stronger than all of them?” Su Changfeng nearly burst out laughing. He had seen the gorilla and the subsequent lizard; how could such a little creature be a match for them?

Su Changfeng chuckled and said, ”Get lost. I’m not interested in listening to your nonsense!”

At that moment, Chen Qingqing seemed to awaken, letting out a painful groan, and Su Changfeng’s attention immediately shifted to her.

As for the little snake, it slunk away, looking dejected like it had been hit hard by Su Changfeng’s reaction. Unknown to him, it quickly retreated deeper into the cave.

”Qingqing? Qingqing, are you awake?” Su Changfeng asked.

Chen Qingqing took a considerable effort to open her eyes. In that instant, a flicker of concern for Su Changfeng passed through her eyes, but seeing his face brought relief to her heart.

”Brother Changfeng, are you alright?” Chen Qingqing asked, forcing a small smile.

”I’m fine. How are you feeling? Any discomfort?” Su Changfeng inquired.

”I’m okay, just a bit of a headache,” Chen Qingqing replied.

Su Changfeng promptly helped Chen Qingqing sit against a rock wall. Although both of them were fine, there was a heavy weight in their hearts.

After all, they hadn’t escaped yet. If the little snake was not mistaken, they still had a challenging journey ahead.

”Brother Changfeng, what about that lizard? Did you kill it?” Chen Qingqing asked Su Changfeng.

”I was going to ask you the same thing. Did you see anything before you lost consciousness?” Su Changfeng was puzzled. It seemed impossible for them to have survived unscathed.

”I only saw you fighting with that lizard, and I lost consciousness just as you began,” Chen Qingqing said honestly.

Did Chen Qingqing lose consciousness just as they began?

Su Changfeng frowned, unable to make sense of it. Why would the lizard attack Chen Qingqing while it was entangled with him?

Could it be that another creature was nearby while he was entangled with the lizard, but their focus on the lizard prevented them from noticing any danger to Chen Qingqing?