She pretended to ponder deeply when, in fact, she was consulting with Changtian for a while before stating, "First, you must not help other powers interfere with the ferry business across the Ruoshui River; second, should you need assistance in the future, you must help me three times! Rest assured, I won't ask you to take your own life, nor to do anything beyond your abilities. Your descendants working here will still have their daily food and drink provided by me as usual!"
The Earth Python King pondered and could not see how the transaction was at a loss. Feeling anxious, it was the first time it spoke so straightforwardly: "Alright, as you say." It extended a claw in front of Ning Xiaoxian, opening its palm to reveal three black scales:
