Diary—Chapter 55: Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent, I Won't Give It to Oscar Even If It's Crippled
After sensing this scene, Luo Ye raised his eyebrows and a smile appeared in his eyes.
"Is Meng Yiran also getting a copy of the diary, or is this just a coincidence?"
No matter which was true, it wouldn't affect Luo Ye's next move. He quickly jotted in his notebook:
[This soul-hunting operation was one day earlier than in my previous life, but I still encountered Meng Yiran and the others. Could it be that Meng Yiran was in the Star Dou Great Forest yesterday in my previous life?]
[But that's fine. In my previous life, Meng Yiran and I were good friends. So I'll give her a gift—specifically, the soul ring of this Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent.]
[After all, if I do nothing, this Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent will still die—and it will likely end up as Oscar's soul ring.]
Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing and the other two girls exchanged subtle glances. They all suspected that Meng Yiran might be the owner of the diary copy.
Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?
Fortunately, it was not unusual for Meng Yiran to come to the Star Dou Great Forest a day early, and Luo Ye didn't notice anything strange.
Meng Yiran, who was chasing the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent, was feeling happy and couldn't help but feel a bit grateful to Oscar and the others.
If they hadn't excluded Luo Ye, this Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent might never have become her soul ring.
But now, Luo Ye was about to help—so her soul ring had a place to go.
When the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent appeared not far in front of Luo Ye and the others, Luo Ye didn't hesitate. A flash of light appeared in his eyes, and he launched a direct soul attack.
The terrifying spiritual power rendered the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent unable to resist. Its body softened, and it lost consciousness immediately, collapsing to the ground.
Three breaths later, the Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother arrived, bringing Meng Yiran with them.
Looking at the unconscious serpent on the ground, Dragon Duke was slightly surprised. He subconsciously looked at Luo Ye and the others, then pointed at the snake and asked:
"Friend, did you do this?"
Luo Ye deliberately glanced at Meng Yiran and then nodded.
"Exactly."
Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother exchanged glances. They observed that the serpent was simply unconscious, with no signs of death.
This meant Meng Yiran still had a chance to obtain the soul ring it would produce.
Thinking of this, Dragon Duke forced out a slightly stiff smile and said:
"Friend, might we discuss taking this soul beast? If you're willing, I can offer some compensation."
Luo Ye smiled and waved his hand.
"No need for compensation. We don't need this soul beast anyway—just take it."
Seeing Luo Ye agree so straightforwardly, Dragon Duke was surprised and suspected that this young man was likely from a wealthy background.
He dared to come to the Star Dou Great Forest with three young girls and give away a thousand-year soul beast without hesitation—truly extraordinary.
After pondering this, Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother's smiles grew even more genuine.
Meanwhile, Meng Yiran straightened her chest, pride evident on her face.
Grandpa and Grandma would never have guessed that Luo Ye gave them this Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent simply because of her.
After all, Luo Ye himself said she was his good friend in his previous life.
The serpent grandmother was unaware of Meng Yiran's thoughts and nudged her arm.
"Yiran, thank this young friend quickly."
Meng Yiran smiled at Luo Ye, then said:
"Thank you. I will absorb the soul ring now."
She raised her snake-headed staff, preparing to kill the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent.
However, at that moment, an arrow shot toward her staff.
Swish!
The sound of breaking through the air echoed. Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother's eyes sharpened, and they attacked, shooting the arrow into pieces.
Although the arrow failed, Meng Yiran stopped and looked in its direction with an angry expression.
Luo Ye pursed his lips, amused. He had just sensed that this arrow was a sleeve arrow shot by Tang San.
Next, Zhao Wuji appeared, bringing Tang San, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar to this area.
Seeing that the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent was still alive, Zhao Wuji was relieved. He then narrowed his eyes, glancing at Luo Ye, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others, and said in a deep voice to Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother:
"This soul beast now belongs to us."
Because Meng Yiran was almost hit by the sleeve arrow, she was furious. Hearing that they wanted to steal her soul ring, her anger intensified.
"What do you mean, it's yours?"
"Who are you?"
Ma Hongjun, ever wretched, grinned and looked at Meng Yiran with a mischievous smile.
"We've been chasing this beast for a long time, so of course it's ours."
Duke Long wanted Meng Yiran to absorb the soul ring first and then settle accounts with Zhao Wuji and the others. He suppressed his anger and snorted coldly.
"This soul beast was knocked out by this young friend, who also promised to give it to us. It has nothing to do with you."
Hearing this, Zhao Wuji shot a glance at Luo Ye, a wave of relief washing over him, and he couldn't help but laugh.
"Hahaha, if that's the case, then this soul beast cannot be given to you."
"Because Luo Ye is a student of Shrek!"
Zhao Wuji was very proud, and his gaze at the Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother was full of teasing. Even Tang San, Oscar, and others let out a sigh of relief.
But unexpectedly, Luo Ye's next words slapped them all in the face.
"Teacher Zhao, I am indeed a student of Shrek, but I won't give this soul beast to Oscar."
As Luo Ye's voice fell, Zhao Wuji's laughter stopped abruptly, and the scene fell into an awkward silence.
Dragon Duke and Serpent Grandmother looked surprised. They had expected twists and turns, but Luo Ye seemed to be at odds with the Shrek group.
Does this mean that the soul ring of the Phoenix Tail Crest Serpent still belongs to Meng Yiran?
Could it be that good?
Zhao Wuji's smile froze, and his expression darkened. He looked at Luo Ye with anger and said:
"Luo Ye, what do you mean? Think carefully about what I told you yesterday—about the ownership of this soul beast!"
His words carried a threatening tone, implying Luo Ye might face consequences if he insisted on giving the soul ring to Meng Yiran.
But Luo Ye, here to disrupt Oscar's soul-hunting operation, refused to back down.
He replied calmly:
"Don't worry. Even if I kill this soul beast myself and destroy the soul ring it produces, I won't give it to Oscar!"
(End of this chapter)