"Don't worry, you only need to lead the way. I will make sure that you receive an appropriate amount of commission once we are done hunting those Black Sand Pythons," Lillian added hurriedly, noticing his hesitation.
Seeing the sincerity in her expression, Darryl didn't have the heart to refuse and nodded. "Okay!"
"Leader!" Otis yelled. "This man is obviously useless, how could he possibly lead the way for us? He is probably going to run before the Black Sand Pythons even show up."
"Yeah, just look at what he is wearing. What help could he possibly be?"
"We should just go on our own," said the others as they all nodded in agreement.
Lillian frowned at the comments of her subordinates, visibly agitated. "Are you the leader or am I? My decision is final, shut your mouths," said Lillian in a harsh tone. Seeing that she was irritated, Otis and the others refrained from saying anything else but were still casting glances of contempt at Darryl.
A few minutes later, the group were slowly beginning to enter into the depths of the Valley of Death, following Darryl's lead. Lillian and her men were amazed and uneasy at the same time as they were exposed to the mysterious domain that was clearly filled with danger for the first time.
Just as Darryl analysed their situation, Lillian pulled out yet another helmet and handed it over to Darryl. She said, "Put this on." As far as she was concerned, Darryl would fall short even when compared to the weakest member in their group. But little did she know that he had no need for the helmet at all. Nevertheless, Darryl accepted it and put the helmet on without hesitation.
That was precisely when strange hissing noises were heard from the trees ahead of them, a Black Sand Python appeared before their eyes almost simultaneously. The python was as thick as a man's arm, its power ranking up to the level of level five Martial Saint. Lillian's eyes popped at the appearance and immediately drew her sword.
"Steady," Darryl warned, his expression concerned. Darryl was well familiar with the habits of the Black Sand Pythons and he knew that there was a nest somewhere in the area they were in. Different from other species of pythons, the Black Sand Pythons live in groups and when one shows itself, so the others must be not far behind.
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