bamboo Spirit serpent glanced back at
Gian G and replied you did not inquire
yji recalled that she had indeed
neglected to ask yet the serpent s
expression seemed to suggest that such
Insight was elementary she smirked
drawing a small dagger as she approached
the Crimson flame serpent don't not kill
me the Crimson flame serpent pleaded
anxiously you can speak giangi asked in
Surprise then tell me why I shouldn't he
slay you killing me would only serve to
activate the mechanism I can assist you
in opening it instead XI on G feigned a
look of dilemma but what if you deceive
me what if you take the opportunity to
bite me again the Crimson flame serpent
as expression hardened I can swear an
oath of blood G on G turned to the
bamboo Spirit serpent what is this Blood
Oath it is the highest vow among our
serpent kin should one breach the oath
they shall meet a grim fate their heart
ruptured G on G nodded impressed by the
severity of such a commitment though she
had initially assumed the Crimson flame
serpent could also recognize a master it
was a Pity the Crimson flame serpent
lifted its small tail and lightly
pierced it drawing a drop of blood
before tracing intricate patterns on the
ground I the Crimson flame serpent swear
upon my blood that if I deceive or harm
Gian G I shall meet a wretched end as
the Crimson flame serpent finished
speaking the blood patterns on the
ground glowed with light witnessing this
giangi sheathed her dagger and the
Crimson flame serpent let out a sigh of
relief how is the mechanism to be
activated it inquired with that the
Crimson flame serpent slithered into the
groove of the gear exposing its sharp
fangs and struck the ground forcefully a
single serpent Fong fell into the groove
followed by a steady stream of blood
which made GI anji winse with sympathy
once the groove was filled with blood
she noticed that its Hue was a striking
Crimson unlike the dark red she was
accustomed to seeing the Crimson flame
serpent weakly pulled itself from the
gears confines prompting Gian X to apply
some hem static powder to its wounds
after ensuring the Crimson flame serpent
was settled she observed that the blood
within the groove had already begun to
congeal and the floor trembled once more
the gear visibly Rose a considerable
distance Gian G approached to turn the
gear but it remained immovable chapter
112 the spiral staircase Gan G furrowed
her brow perplexed as to why it still
would not turn however seeing the
Crimson flame serpent s considerable
blood loss she deduced it had likely not
deceived her the bamboo Spirit serpent
circled the gear eventually stopping at
the 6:00 position when Gian approached
she realized that the gear here was
distinct from others it bore a pattern
resembling serpent scales sliding her
fingers over the scale-like design she
altered its orientation and attempted to
turn the gear again this time
successfully as the gear rotated the
central Stone pillar began to rise
slowly eventually reaching the ceiling
the base of the pillar was Hollow
containing a small box within Gian G
stepped forward to retrieve the box and
in an instant the entire room erupted
into chaotic trimers debris and dust
cascaded down in Torrance this is bad
the place is collapsing bamboo Spirit
serpent hurry giangi exclaimed as she
prepared to dash from the chamber but
was suddenly reminded of the barely
conscious Crimson flame serpent she
turned back to retrieve it and as they
successfully exited the room the entire
structure collapsed a cloud of dust
enveloping them uncertain as to why the
Crimson flame serpent had succumbed to
unconsciousness a quick skin revealed no
significant issues it was likely due to
excessive blood loss Gian G produced a
small vial of spirit spring water and
offered it to the serpent which seemed
to revive almost instantly I want some