Invincible Snake Emperor

Chapter 627: Chapter 600: Tu Xiao’an Who Wants a Human-Demon Love

’This damn old geezer. This rotten old man is rotten to the core.’

Tu Xiao’an sneered to himself. ’He thinks a mere three thousand Spirit Stones will clear the debt between us?’

’Dream on! You wish!’

’If it weren’t for my system and my heaven-defying abilities, I would’ve died in the Yaoling Mountain Range long ago. Now that I think about it, what gave that old man the nerve to send me, a mere Rank Two Snake Spirit at the time, to save Su Rushi? He was probably just gambling on a long shot, hoping to win the lottery. I have to admit, the old man has a sharp eye and incredible luck. He actually hit the jackpot.’

Only then did Tu Xiao’an turn his attention to the small mountain of Spirit Stones. The Spiritual Qi they emitted was dense, and they glittered brilliantly, a magnificent sight.

A smile played on Tu Xiao’an’s handsome face. His eyes narrowed as he looked at the Spirit Stones, and in the next instant, all three thousand of them were absorbed into his system.

Since the rotten old geezer insisted on handing over the Spirit Stones, Tu Xiao’an had no reason to be coy. Besides, he deserved them.

Watching the Spirit Stones disappear, the vice-dean’s old face twitched. It pained him to lose them, but he also secretly sighed in relief.

Back then, he had known this Snake was extraordinary but still felt he could control it. Now, however, after the Snake’s little ”training trip” in the Yaoling Mountain Range, it was more terrifying than a Snake Becoming a Dragon.

The vice-dean admitted to himself that if they came to blows, the outcome would be uncertain.

However, Tu Xiao’an’s thoughts were a different story: ’If you want a fight, old geezer, this Snake King will utterly crush you.’

With the debt settled, the vice-dean coughed lightly. ”You can leave now. This is my granddaughter’s private chamber; it’s not appropriate for you to remain here.”

He was being shown the door just like that. Tu Xiao’an couldn’t help but give a bitter smile. This rotten old geezer really did just use people and toss them aside without a shred of courtesy. ’How cynical the world is, how cold people’s hearts have become.’

But he, Tu Xiao’an, was never one to be at anyone’s beck and call. ’Hmph, you rotten old geezer. The day will come when you’re begging me.’

A faint smirk touched his lips as he said coolly, ”Old man, you’re the one telling me to leave. If I go, and something unfortunate happens to your granddaughter down the line, you’ll be the one left crying.”

With that, Tu Xiao’an turned as if to leave.

”Wait!” The vice-dean caught the hidden meaning in his words. ”What do you mean by that? Don’t tell me you have the Centennial Ice Divine Fruit?”

This Snake had done the impossible and killed the White Demon King; taking the fruit would have been a trivial matter in comparison. At this thought, the vice-dean’s eyes lit up, and he stared intently at Tu Xiao’an.

Tu Xiao’an remained silent, simply offering a faint smile.

The vice-dean’s attitude changed in a flash, becoming warm and friendly. ”Snake Demon—no, my young friend, this is no laughing matter. You know my granddaughter cannot survive without the Centennial Ice Divine Fruit. It was precisely because the White Demon King possessed a Centennial Ice Divine Fruit Tree that I had no choice but to send my own granddaughter into that demon’s den.”

But Tu Xiao’an was having none of it. ”Watch your mouth, old man. Who are you calling ’young friend’? You’re old enough to be my ancestor. Don’t think you can gain an advantage by acting familiar.”

The vice-dean: ”...”

’I call you ’my young friend,’ and I’m the one taking advantage?’

’I was already lowering my own status!’

”Do you have the Ice Divine Fruit or not?”

”Of course,” Tu Xiao’an said with a placid smile as a green fruit, emanating a frosty chill, materialized in his hand.

The vice-dean was instantly overjoyed, but in the next moment, the smile on his old face froze. His expression turned livid, and he looked like a rabid lion ready to pounce.

For Tu Xiao’an had brought the green fruit straight to his lips and, with a loud CRUNCH, taken a bite. He began to eat it with obvious relish.

”Mm, this Ice Divine Fruit isn’t bad,” Tu Xiao’an remarked as he ate, his eyes narrowing in pleasure. ”It’s so cool and refreshing.”

The vice-dean barely suppressed a roar, his voice low and threatening. ”Snake Demon, you’ve gone too far! Do you want me to fight you to the death?”

”Let’s go. We’ll speak outside.” If they weren’t in his granddaughter’s bedroom, the old man would have already erupted in fury.

Tu Xiao’an polished off the Ice Divine Fruit in a few quick bites and said, ”What’s the rush? It’s not like I only have one.”

WHOOSH. Another Ice Divine Fruit appeared in Tu Xiao’an’s hand.

The vice-dean’s livid expression softened slightly at the sight of it. But who could have known...!

CRUNCH...!

Tu Xiao’an took another bite, producing a satisfyingly crisp sound. He muttered to himself, ”This Ice Divine Fruit really lives up to its name. Delicious, truly delicious. Eating it makes you feel like you’re in a world of ice and snow. It’s so invigorating, so pleasant.”

”Hey, old man, there’s still half left. If you don’t mind, have a taste.”

”Snake Demon, I’ll kill you!” In an instant, an utterly terrifying aura erupted from the vice-dean.

Tu Xiao’an paid him no mind, his expression remaining perfectly composed.

Just then, Su Rushi let out a soft murmur from the bed, sounding as if she were about to wake up. Startled, the vice-dean instantly withdrew his aura.

”Let’s go. Outside.”

”I’m not going. This Snake King enjoys staying in your granddaughter’s chambers. If you want to hit me, then go ahead. I absolutely won’t fight back. After all, you’re the elder here, right?” Tu Xiao’an even stuck his face out invitingly.

”You... you... you...!” The vice-dean had never encountered such a brazenly shameless Snake. He was so furious he nearly coughed up blood.

Seeing the old man trembling with a rage that was clearly not feigned, Tu Xiao’an felt a secret thrill of satisfaction. He casually tossed the remaining half of the Ice Divine Fruit out the window.

The sight made the vice-dean fume, his eyes wide with fury. He felt as if his heart were bleeding.

A Centennial Ice Divine Fruit! It only bore fruit once every hundred years! A high-grade, second-tier Spirit Fruit! A priceless treasure! And this Snake was wasting it so wantonly.

Infuriating! Detestable!

The vice-dean took a deep breath, knowing this Snake responded to persuasion, not force. ”Snake Demon, I know you harbor resentment toward me, but let’s discuss this calmly. I paid you the three thousand Spirit Stones in one lump sum; I am not indebted to you in the slightest. Since you have the Ice Divine Fruit, give it to me. I will pay a heavy price for it. Just name it.”