The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 677 Killing Two Birds with One Stone

What really scared Smart was the large python slowly winding its way up the tree trunk, inching closer to him, flicking its crimson tongue. He wasn't just terrified enough to wet himself; he was on the verge of tears.

Seeing Smart shaking like a leaf, Danny couldn't resist the urge to tease him a bit. "Smarty, didn't you say these snakes wouldn't listen to me? I only blew two whistles and that big python went looking for you. Believe me, one more whistle and it might just decide to take a nip at your... pride. And if a python gets that, well, you can kiss your manhood goodbye."

Danny was just joking, of course. He wasn't that twisted. After all, he was a decent man, not the type to resort to such low tactics. Hearing Danny's words, Smart panicked. "Country boy, don't mess around! If you let that python do that, I... I'll never forgive you."

"Are you threatening me, Smarty?" Danny asked with a chuckle.

"Threaten? Would I, Smart, threaten you? If that python hurts me, I swear you'll pay!"

Smart was grinding his teeth as he spat out those fierce words.

"Calling me Smarty, haven't you turned into a numbskull already?" Danny's question stopped Smart cold.

"What are you saying, hillbilly? How could I have turned into a numbskull?"

"If you weren't one, you'd realize that

if the python doesn't attack you, that's normal. But once it starts, it won't stop. It'll keep biting you, slicing off your flesh bite by bite and swallowing it. Oh, and by the way, pythons have sharp teeth and very strong stomachs. So not just your flesh, it could digest your bones too, turning them into waste."

Hearing the gruesome scenario of being eaten alive by the python, Smart was petrified. He trembled with fear, barely able to keep his grip on the branches.

"Country boy, please... don't do this."

"Smarty, I don't have to do anything, but from now on, you're with us. Lugging around two lovely ladies trouble enough; they can't beAll rights © NôvelDrama.Org.

expected to do any grunt work

that's all on me. So, you'll follow us and be our errand boy. Whatever I say, you do."

Danny was, at heart, still a doctor with a kind soul, Smart's actions weren't deserving of death. Besides, he'd never lost out in his dealings with Smart, and leaving him alone here was a death sentence. So he decided to take this numbskutt with him. Moreover, having two beautiful women with him meant someone had to do the manual labor they couldn't. Smart would fit that bill perfectly.

It was a win-win situation!

Now, the python with its flickering tongue had arrived right by Smart's feet.