BTTH: Starting from Capturing the Goddess-Chapter 12 - : A Little Secret

Humans and snake people were natural enemies, locked in open and covert conflicts for thousands of years.

The snake people had been driven into the scorching Tagor Desert by humans.

This fact was deeply ingrained in Die's subconscious—it was impossible to forget.

So, despite believing that snake people and humans could never be together, she couldn't help but voice her thoughts.

And when she quickly heard the response—"Of course they can"—her delicate head jerked up, her bright eyes widening, and a smile reappeared on her face.

"Really? Do you really think snake people and humans can be together?"

"Of course," Chen Mo replied with a faint smile.

After reading over a thousand novels, what hadn't he seen? A human and a snake person? That was nothing—there were even stories of humans with ghosts and fox spirits.

[Ding! Favorability +1. You have obtained one Favorability Coin.]

Chen Mo's words immediately earned him another point of favorability from Die.

Her smile blossomed, radiating charm. "You really are different from other humans. You're a good person."

Chen Mo chuckled. This was the second time Die had given him a "good person card."

Die continued, "I don't know what I did wrong... Why is everyone trying to capture me? Humans, and even my own kind, the snake people. Only you... You're the only one who truly treats me well, takes care of me, and risks your life to protect me."

Moved by her emotions, Chen Mo responded gently, "Maybe... some of those who are after you don't actually want to harm you. Maybe they're trying to protect you."

Die frowned. "Huh?"

Chen Mo couldn't explain directly. In the original story, Queen Medusa appeared to be hunting Die, but in reality, she was trying to protect her.

Seeing Die staring at him intently, Chen Mo changed the topic. "You're so beautiful; the world will be kind to you. See? Every time you've been in danger, you've always made it through safely."

"So, are you saying that you appearing before me and saving me was arranged by fate?" Die teased.

Chen Mo: "..."

Die smiled. "You have a lot of secrets."

"Why do you say that?"

"You obviously don't have a storage ring, so where did that pill you used earlier come from?"

Chen Mo: "..."

"Alright, I'll pretend I never asked." Seeing his startled expression, Die covered her mouth and laughed lightly.

"Thank you," Chen Mo said.

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"So... does this count as a little secret between us?" Die clasped her hands together under her chin, the bells on her outfit jingling softly.

Seeing the anticipation in her eyes, Chen Mo nodded.

[Ding! Favorability +1. You have obtained one Favorability Coin.]

Chen Mo was a little surprised.

For some reason, Die felt more and more drawn to him. There was something about him that captivated her.

She bit her lip and asked softly, "Where are we going next?"

Her question caught Chen Mo off guard. Initially, he had only planned to find a place to hide for a few days while taking advantage of her resources.

But now... he had to seriously consider his next move.

Should he escape to a human city?

Or should he let the snake people take Die back?

If they fled to a human city, not only would Queen Medusa and Hai Bodong try to stop them, but even if they made it there, human experts wouldn't let Die go easily. After all, those who are not of our kind must have different hearts.

And with his current strength, Chen Mo couldn't protect her.

But if he let the snake people take her... Would they even accept him?

After all, he was now bound to Die and couldn't unbind himself. His current level didn't allow him to bind another goddess, either.

So, leaving her was not an option.

Besides, the snake people's elders saw Die as a traitor and wanted to execute her.

"Let's take it one step at a time. Once you recover your memories, we'll decide. Wherever you want to go, we'll go," Chen Mo said.

"So... you're saying we'll always be together from now on?" Die asked.

"Yeah. Do you not want that?" Chen Mo watched her carefully.

"...Of course not." Die tried to act calm, then quickly lay down. "It's getting late... I won't disturb your cultivation. I'm going to sleep."

With that, she closed her eyes.

[Ding! Favorability +1. You have obtained a Tier 1 Pill: Lust-Inducing Pill.]

Chen Mo: "???"

What kind of pill was this?

He didn't even need to check the details—just from the name, he knew it wasn't something proper.

Inside the cave, the firelight flickered.

Chen Mo retrieved the Beast Flame of the Azure Thunder Blood Eagle from his inventory.

A red flame, crackling with faint arcs of lightning, floated in front of him.

The temperature around them instantly rose, making Die, who was pretending to sleep, open her eyes. She stared in shock at the blood-colored flame.

In the original story, Xiao Yan relied on the Flame Mantra and various medicinal ingredients to absorb Beast Flames and Heavenly Flames, because both contained enormous energy that ordinary humans couldn't withstand.

Swallowing them directly would be suicide.

But Chen Mo wasn't worried. He had the Supreme Primordial Art, a divine cultivation technique. And deep in his subconscious, something told him he could refine this Beast Flame.

Without hesitation, he swallowed the flame in one gulp and began refining it using the Supreme Primordial Art.

Die gasped and covered her lips with her jade-like hand as she watched him devour the fire.

As time passed and she saw that he was unharmed, she finally relaxed and drifted into sleep.

Deep in the Desert

A massive fortress stood tall.

The city walls were towering, and on top of them, hundreds of fully armed snake people patrolled with sharp spears in hand.

At the center of the fortress was a heavily guarded castle.

Inside its grand and luxurious hall, a stunning figure lounged tiredly against a chair, resting her head on her hand with an air of indolence.

Her eyes were closed, and her beautiful face exuded an enchanting allure, like that of a bewitching demon. Her slender, fair neck curved elegantly.

Her waist was impossibly thin, as if it could be held with one hand. Below that, a long, wild purple serpent tail swayed slightly, adding to her exotic charm.

Such a seductive woman could make any man drool with desire.

But if you dared get close, your life would be forfeit.

For this was none other than Queen Medusa, the most feared and revered ruler of the snake people.

Suddenly, a breeze swept in from the window, followed by a voice outside the door.

"Your Majesty, we have found a lead on the traitor."

Queen Medusa's eyes snapped open.

She stepped down from her throne and walked toward the bed in the room's inner chamber.

On the bed lay a black robe and a white mask.

In the Cave

Die's delicate face twisted slightly in discomfort, her beautiful brows furrowing as if she were having a nightmare.

"Stop!"

"Stop it!"

"No... That's a forbidden space technique! Forcing it will have terrible consequences!"

"Someone stop her! Your Majesty!"

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