In the scope of their vision, on the treetop above Shen Ruoxi's head, a green bamboo viper was silently flicking its tongue, stealthily sliding downward.
Lan Jue tightly gripped his dagger, fully prepared.
Shen Ruoxi had also clearly sensed the danger. She mouthed the words "don't move" silently, and her arrow was ready to be released...
However, Lan Jue suddenly shouted aloud: "Cousin, watch out!"
He sprang up, pulling Shen Ruoxi into his embrace.
In her shock, Shen Ruoxi saw the startled viper with eyes fixed, fiercely bite into Lan Jue's calf.
Lan Jue gasped in pain, his hand throwing the dagger, piercing the viper straight through.
"Cousin Jue!" Shen Ruoxi exclaimed in panic, quickly standing up.
She saw two black fang marks on Lan Jue's calf, which was swelling quickly, his face turning somewhat blue.
The venom of the bamboo viper was indeed potent.
