Song Yan, Lu Xiu, and the others were worried. After all, the previous commander had been killed with no witnesses, and they weren't sure if the Blackwater Snake was truly under Lin Xuan's control. Could he really do it? Everyone was tense. Only Lin Xuan remained exceptionally calm.
Lin Xuan snapped his fingers. A Blackwater Snake immediately slithered out from the ruins. Everyone tensed up, their eyes fixed on the creature. The Blackwater Snake approached Lin Xuan and prostrated itself at his feet, appearing completely subservient.
Lin Xuan waved a hand. "We need to enter the passage. You will lead the way."
The Blackwater Snake seemed to understand, nodding at Lin Xuan before turning and darting into the tunnel. Lin Xuan's form flickered as he followed it inside.
The onlookers were in an uproar.
"My god, the Blackwater Snake is actually leading the way!"
"No way! It's really taking orders from the Marquis?"
"Heavens, am I dreaming?"
