Serpent Ancestor

Chapter 14

Chapter 14: The Annual Breeding Season

Outside Chen Family Town, there is an ancient Mountain God Temple, whose construction dates back to an unknown time but has been standing for over a century. The statue’s appearance has weathered so much that its full form is no longer discernible.

It is said that strange occurrences frequently happen here, and no one dares to approach, leading to its gradual desolation.

This year, not even beggars are seen around, with only a stray wild dog roaming in and out in

He didn’t dare venture into other mountain ranges because of the scent markings left by the demon beasts. Instead, he marked the edges of his territory.

He made a trip back to Snake Village and noticed that Wang Xiao Niu, the young boy he had seen last year, had grown taller and matured. However, Wang Da Niu, Wang Xiao Niu’s father, was missing. There was only a solitary grave in the watermelon field.

Xu Hei sighed and left.

He had passed by the mountain god temple outside Chen Family Town once before, intending to offer incense and pray. He even brought a mountain chicken as an offering. But as he approached, he couldn’t bring himself to part with the chicken, so he ate it and left.

Another month passed.

One day, Xu Hei left his territory and ventured into the deep mountains. His direction was precise, as if guided by a clear path, leading him to a specific place.

Unknowingly, he arrived at a valley.

It was a basin-like terrain, surrounded by mountains, with damp and chilly air. The ground was dotted with water puddles and numerous snake holes.

A casual sweep with his divine sense revealed no less than ten snakes.

This valley was known as the “Valley of Serpents.”

Xu Hei had been drawn to this place by the scent of his kind. Every year during this season, he would come here as it had become a habit.

This was the breeding season for snakes!

As an adult male black snake, although Xu Hei didn’t know his exact species, he had left many offspring here over the years.

There was a chance that his descendants might be among the snakes he sensed.

Of course, he had no clear memory of these matters.

This year, however, he wasn’t here to breed but had recalled an important matter.