Invincible Snake Emperor

Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Dr. Snake Is Going to Act in Person

He spoke in a tone that brooked no argument. ”Send all of Shanye Group’s Snake Catchers to She Mountain. It would be best if our own people can make the capture.”

’They failed to catch the Vampire Snake. Are they going to bungle the Supreme Profound Snake, too? If so, what use do I have for these Snake Catchers?’

After relaying the orders, he handed the phone to his bodyguard and turned to Chen Mo, waiting to see what arrangements he had in mind.

A flicker of arrogance flashed in Chen Mo’s eyes. ’He never thought much of the Snake Catchers on Shanye Group’s payroll. They might be able to handle ordinary venomous snakes, but when faced with a truly powerful one, they were all completely useless.’

”Failure is not an option this time. I’ll leave it to my apprentice.”

With that, Chen Mo took out his phone and sent a message. A short while later, a young man strode boldly into the lab. Upon seeing Chen Mo and Dongfang Ye, he immediately bowed.

”Greetings, Master. Greetings, Chairman.”

This was Jiang Xingze, Dr. Snake Chen Mo’s only apprentice. He was quite accomplished in the art of catching snakes and had inherited a good deal of his master’s true knowledge.

”Ze’Er, a Supreme Profound Snake has appeared on She Mountain in Bai Town. I want to use it to lure out the legendary Vampire Snake. I need you to handle this.”

Chen Mo said, looking at Jiang Xingze.

’Use a Supreme Profound Snake to lure out a Vampire Snake?’

The amount of information was staggering, and Jiang Xingze needed a moment to process it. Just then, Chen Mo produced an exquisite little vial and handed it to him. ”This is Snake Powder I specially prepared. It’s lethal to ordinary venomous snakes. Once a snake is dusted with it, it will be completely helpless.”

Dongfang Ye, who was standing nearby, chuckled. ”Dr. Snake, I never expected you to have such a wonderful treasure hidden away.”

Jiang Xingze accepted it like a priceless treasure, overjoyed.

But then Chen Mo added lightly, ”This Snake Powder isn’t omnipotent. Against exceptionally powerful venomous snakes, it won’t be very effective.”

”Then, Master...”

Jiang Xingze was speechless. ’Whether it’s the Supreme Profound Snake or the Vampire Snake, they’re both rare Snake Species. Of course they’d be considered exceptionally powerful.’

’In other words, this Snake Powder is basically useless. So why even give it to me?’

”Your mission this time isn’t to catch a snake.”

”The appearance of the Supreme Profound Snake on She Mountain will definitely lure out the Vampire Snake. I need you to keep an eye on the Supreme Profound Snake. It doesn’t matter whether you catch it or not. When the Vampire Snake appears, your only task is to sprinkle this Snake Powder on it.”

Jiang Xingze was proud and arrogant. He said defiantly, ”Master, I will definitely bring the Vampire Snake back for you.”

Chen Mo shook his head. ”You can’t handle the Vampire Snake. One careless move and you’ll lose your life.”

Dongfang Ye understood. A glint flashed in his eyes. ”Dr. Snake, are you planning to go yourself?”

A sharp glint appeared in Chen Mo’s eyes. ”I’ve been wanting to face that Mutated Bloodsucker Snake for a long time. If I hadn’t been busy extracting python genes, I wouldn’t have missed my chance before.”

He was still bitter about it. The Vampire Snake would not be allowed to slip through his fingers a second time.

’The appearance of a Supreme Profound Snake on She Mountain in Bai Town is a golden opportunity. If I play my cards right, I might just get my hands on two rare Snake Species at once.’

’He was certain that if the Supreme Profound Snake appeared, the hidden Vampire Snake would reveal itself. It’s a classic case of a snake that preys on other snakes—and not just any snakes, but only the finest venomous specimens. With its ferocious nature, there was no way it would pass up a Supreme Profound Snake.’

”Ze’Er, you just need to get the Snake Powder on the Vampire Snake. Once you do, even if it flees to the ends of the earth, I will be able to find it.”

A man of Chen Mo’s caliber had never failed where snakes were concerned. He wasn’t worried about being unable to capture the Vampire Snake; he was worried about being unable to find it.

This kind of Mutated Snake Species was elusive, and its intelligence was so high it rivaled a human’s, making it incredibly difficult to deal with.

’If it decided to play hide-and-seek with him in the mountains, there would be nothing he could do. But as long as he could track its movements, did he need to worry about being unable to handle it?’

”Master, I understand. I will be sure to complete the mission,” Jiang Xingze said obediently, though in his heart, he was already making other plans.

’This is a perfect opportunity to make a name for myself. Two rare Snake Species appearing on She Mountain... Catching just one is the lifelong dream for countless Snake Catchers.’

’And yet, Master wants me to just keep an eye on the Supreme Profound Snake and wait for the Vampire Snake to show up.’

’That’s like asking him to sit with a naked, peerless beauty in his lap and do nothing!’

’Impossible. Why not catch the Supreme Profound Snake first, tame it, and then use it to slowly lure out the Vampire Snake? Wouldn’t that be better?’

’If I can catch both the Supreme Profound Snake and the Vampire Snake, then I, Jiang Xingze, will be number one in the snake-catching world. I’ll be completely unrivaled, not even my master could compare.’

’He refused to believe it. No matter how powerful the Vampire Snake was, it was still just a venomous snake. It couldn’t possibly be powerful enough to defy the heavens, could it?’

After Jiang Xingze excused himself, Dongfang Ye chuckled and said, ”With such meticulous arrangements, Dr. Snake, it seems I’ll be able to see the legendary Vampire Snake before long.”

When the Vampire Snake first appeared, its market price was already bid up to around five million. Unfortunately, no one could catch it, and quite a few Snake Catchers died trying.

Of course, neither Dongfang Ye nor Chen Mo wanted the Vampire Snake for money. Perhaps one wanted fame, and the other, profit.

After all, creating a peerless Snake Species would bring immense benefits.

”I certainly won’t disappoint you, Chairman.”

Dongfang Ye suddenly looked displeased. ”How many times have I told you? Just call me Dongfang. Stop with the ’Chairman, Chairman’ all the time.”

In truth, Dongfang Ye and Dr. Snake Chen Mo were about the same age, but when they stood together, their auras were polar opposites.

As the chairman of the Shanye Group, Dongfang Ye occupied a high station. Every gesture exuded a powerful presence, a domineering and masculine air. Dr. Snake Chen Mo, however, was completely different.

His face was pale and morbid, his frame gaunt. Perhaps from years of dealing with venomous snakes, a cold, sinister aura clung to him, faint yet palpable, making it difficult for others to get close.

Dongfang Ye greatly admired Dr. Snake, but deep down, he disliked standing next to him. It was as if their auras clashed; some part of him always felt a slight repulsion toward the man.

But for the sake of his own interests, he had to maintain a good relationship with Dr. Snake. Whenever he had a moment, he would make small talk to try and foster a better rapport.

”Dr. Snake, I’ve noticed something very interesting about the two snakes that have appeared.”

Dr. Snake replied with his usual indifference. ”What?”

”Both snakes appeared in Bai Town. And if I recall correctly, Doctor, you’re from Bai Town as well, aren’t you?”

”Bai Town.” Dr. Snake lifted his chin slightly, as if he might have forgotten where he was from if Dongfang Ye hadn’t reminded him. He said faintly, ”Yes, I’m from Bai Town too. Now that you mention it, I haven’t been back in a very long time.”

Ever since Dongfang Ye recruited him, this laboratory had become his home, his entire world.

Dongfang Ye laughed heartily. ”If you want to go back, I can arrange a car for you any time, Doctor. Your Bai Town truly lives up to its name as a hotbed for snakes. All the best ones seem to come from your mountains.”

Bai Town, venomous snakes, and Snake Catchers were all practically synonymous. You could say the town’s entire economy was driven by those very snakes.

”It seems I’ll have to go back this time, whether I want to or not. The success of this experiment depends on the Vampire Snake, and there can be no mistakes.”

Dongfang Ye clapped him on the shoulder. ”Everything is riding on you, Doctor. As long as the experiment is a success, I, Dongfang Ye, will not treat you unfairly.”

Chen Mo merely gave a faint smile. A cryptic, inscrutable look flickered in his eyes—one that an ordinary person would find impossible to comprehend.

Dongfang Ye believed Dr. Snake was creating a peerless Snake Species for the benefit of the Shanye Group. But only Chen Mo himself knew the truth. He was going to all this trouble, trying to create a peerless Snake Species, to achieve his own secret goal.

’Creating a peerless Snake Species was not nearly as simple as it looked on the surface.’