Invincible Snake Emperor-Chapter 198 - 194: Lying in Wait to Strike

This night was destined to be a sleepless one for the people of Bai Town. No one could bear to go to bed early.

Tu Xiao'an began to wander about, loving the solid, down-to-earth feeling of walking on his own two feet.

It felt so real.

A thought quietly crossed Tu Xiao'an's mind. 'I wonder where Mom and Sis are.'

No one would miss such a wonderful day in Bai Town, but Tu Xiao'an hadn't been able to check on them. Besides, there were simply too many people—a veritable sea of faces.

It would be impossible to spot them unless he was actively looking. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

'Oh well. I'll let Sis enjoy the festival with Mom.'

Tu Xiao'an hadn't even told his sister about his Transformation. No one knew.

To them, this face was just a stranger's, so it didn't really matter if they knew.

'One day, I'll achieve a true Transformation. Wouldn't it be so much better to appear before my family with my real face then?'

He continued to wander aimlessly. Countless unfamiliar faces passed by, all wearing kindly expressions. Many people even had venomous snakes draped around their necks. In other cities, people walked their pets at night—mostly dogs.

But in Bai Town, they walked snakes. It was a common sight, especially today, on the day of the Snake King Festival.

Tu Xiao'an paused in front of a small stall as a young couple caught his eye.

"Honey, the Snake King Festival in Bai Town is so spectacular! So the Snake King they worship actually exists!"

A beautiful, delicate-featured woman clung excitedly to a young man's arm, her eyes scanning the trinkets on the stall.

The man smiled. "I can hardly believe it myself. Today has been a real eye-opener. After we're done here, let's hurry over to the Snake King Temple to pay our respects. The crowds there have probably thinned out a bit by now."

When the Snake King statue was brought into the temple, an endless stream of people lined up to offer incense. The queue had been practically boundless.

Many people could only wait and wander around, letting one large wave of worshippers finish before the next wave went in.

It was simply impossible to squeeze your way inside.

The beautiful woman nodded emphatically. "We really lucked out today! Not only did we get to drink the Snake King Water, but we also got a Snake King statue. We'll find a nice place for it at home and worship it properly."

She continued, "You know, honey, it's strange. I used to be terrified of snakes, but for some reason, seeing them all over the streets now... I'm not scared at all. In fact, I feel a sort of kinship with them."

The man stroked her hair. "You've probably just gotten used to seeing so many of them."

"Honey, what's even weirder is that not only am I not scared, I actually want to get a pet snake," the woman said, her eyes twinkling. For some reason, the thought was growing more and more insistent.

The man was a little surprised to hear that but didn't give it much thought. "This is Bai Town. If you want a snake, that's easy enough. We can buy one to take home."

"Hehe, okay! I want a venomous one!"

"You're getting bolder and bolder. A venomous one, huh? Just be careful not to get bitten."

Chatting as they went, the young couple brushed past Tu Xiao'an.

Tu Xiao'an gave the beautiful woman a long look, a faint, genuine smile on his face. He felt truly happy for them.

The couple was none other than Shu Yao and her boyfriend, Chen Xiang.

The nightmare of the woman who had once carried a Snake Embryo had ended because Tu Xiao'an erased her memories, allowing their happy little life to continue.

If they still had those memories, it would be impossible for them to live so carefree a life.

With the bad memories gone, it was as if the ordeal had never happened.

Shu Yao said she was no longer afraid of snakes, and Chen Xiang assumed it was because she had simply seen too many of them.

But that wasn't it. Only Tu Xiao'an knew the real reason Shu Yao was no longer afraid of snakes.

How could a woman who had carried a Snake Embryo possibly be afraid of snakes? She was destined to share an unbreakable bond with them for the rest of her life.

As for the snake that had crawled from her womb, that powerful mutant would have no trouble at all becoming a Snake Spirit.

If the Mutated Two-headed Snake suddenly decided it wanted to acknowledge its mother someday, Tu Xiao'an really wasn't sure what he would do.

Tu Xiao'an had never considered this before, but seeing Shu Yao now, the strange thought surfaced on its own.

The Two-headed Snake might have a powerful bloodline, but it was still young. Its mind wasn't fully developed, and there were many things it couldn't yet comprehend.

But if the Two-headed Snake became a Snake Spirit, that would be a different story. Its mind would develop rapidly.

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, the young couple vanished back into the crowd.

Tu Xiao'an quickly shook off those strange thoughts and continued to wander. The Snake King Festival had an overwhelming number of fascinating events; it was impossible to be bored.

He was especially interested in the Battle serpent fights, one of Bai Town's greatest spectacles. Tu Xiao'an naturally wouldn't miss it, though he would only be a spectator. He wouldn't be pitting his snakes against others anymore.

It would be a complete blowout, like a pro player crushing a novice. Any snake he summoned from his system could instantly annihilate the competition.

The night in bustling Bai Town grew ever livelier. As time went on, the crowds in the ancient town swelled, with more and more people rushing in from neighboring areas to take part in the Snake King Festival.

So many incredible things had happened in Bai Town that day. In an age of advanced information technology, the news had spread like wildfire, attracting countless people.

Newcomers constantly streamed into Bai Town. Seeing the streets filled with people and snakes, they were at once amazed and terrified. But after the initial shock, their fear gave way to intense fascination.

This ancient town was truly one of a kind.

Just then, a hook-nosed, middle-aged man appeared in the crowd. He had a villainous air about him, the kind that didn't leave a good first impression.

He showed no particular reaction to the snakes filling the streets. Instead, it was the sheer size of the crowd that brought a look of delight to his face.

It was as if he'd found the perfect place he'd been dreaming of.

Yet, his excitement was tinged with a cold indifference, as if he saw human lives as insignificant as ants, holding all of creation in contempt.

'This is it,' he thought. 'The perfect place to carry out my work in secret.'

A crime?

If anyone nearby had overheard him, they might have assumed the hook-nosed man was a simple pickpocket, looking to take advantage of the dense crowds and waiting for an opportunity to strike.

But in truth, to call him a simple thief would be both an injustice and a gross understatement.

Faint, barely perceptible fluctuations of Energy emanated from him. This was a Human Awakened.

Their bodies had broken through mortal limits, setting them apart from ordinary people. Some even gained special "Superpower" abilities as a result of their awakening.

The hook-nosed man found a secluded, dim corner. He carefully took out a unique-looking small yellow bag.

He opened the small yellow bag, and a swarm of tiny white specks flew out, instantly hovering in the air before him.

"My darlings," he cooed, "today, you get to have a feast."

The man smiled, a chilling edge to his expression. He glanced back at the street, which was a veritable sea of people, and his smile grew even wider.