Once upon a time there was a greedy snake.

Chapter 73 The Nickname Wasn't Wrong

The narration of the 27th Akakage lasted for three full days and nights.

And Du Yi finally learned that these savages had done so much while he was asleep.

He himself was given the title of "Ancestor of the Way" by these savages simply because he said it casually.

"No, it's really not that bad."

Du Yi became habitually modest.

"It was just a casual remark, nothing like that... It's like if you asked me to be a rock I couldn't even lift myself, I probably wouldn't be able to..."

"I guess it's possible."

The 27th generation Akakage sighed.

"You made a stone that I couldn't even lift. So you were implying that I should take the initiative to face difficulties... Thank you for your guidance. I completely understand now."

The answer to the 27th Akakage was a long tail slamming down on his head.

This time, Du Yi was certain that this giant savage was indeed a descendant of those savages from back then, simply because this wild idea was exactly the same as that of those savages from back then.

"That's why I won't let you treat me as some kind of Dao Ancestor... that would make you start to misunderstand my meaning."

Du Yi reiterated the keynote of the exchange, which he valued highly.

"Don't overthink it, and don't let your imagination run wild. It's all just the literal meaning, understand?"

"……able."

The 27th Akakage finally bowed his head.

Yes, he had indeed overstepped his bounds. Going to crawl into the snake god's nostrils was already extremely rebellious, and now he dared to presume to interpret the meaning of the snake god's words...

He needs to correct his attitude.

Is there anything I can do for you?

"Just don't disturb my sleep."

For Du Yi, who was still a little sleepy, this was his only request.

Although the so-called food essence extraction mentioned by this large savage sounded interesting, considering that he was still a bit groggy, he decided to catch up on his sleep before learning about it.

"Of course, as payment, I can answer your questions before I go to sleep... Let me make it clear first, I am not omniscient or omnipotent. If you ask me something I don't know, I can't answer it."

"It's just a small request."

Upon hearing the Serpent God say this, the Second Akakage was overjoyed.

"I want your excrement..."

"roll."

Du Yi refused without hesitation.

However, even if he refused, Du Yi did so with reason and evidence. On the one hand, it was because the request was too outrageous, and on the other hand, it was because the matter itself was problematic.

“I understood what you just said. So, the production of your food essence is all based on compost... Have you thought about what the consequences will be?”

"Your demand will only increase, and I can't keep supplying you forever. So what will you do when you run out of food next time?"

What should we do if that happens?
The 27th Akakage vaguely sensed a terrible outcome.

When that time comes, the Ignivas people, in order to survive, will probably do anything to get the serpent god to make more compost—but obviously, the serpent god will not, and cannot, agree to such a thing.

Unless they can control the serpent god, that is, control a stable source of compost.

That means they are going to fight the serpent god.

"hiss……"

Looking up at the towering figure of the Serpent God, the 27th generation Akakage immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

This is undoubtedly the most dangerous thing. By opposing the serpent god, the Ignivas might even follow the old path of the Old King's era.

As for where this road leads...

The answer is obvious. If they could truly defeat the Serpent God, then the Old King's Era wouldn't be called the Old King's Era.

Moreover, they seemed to have no need to clash with this serpent god.

"But if we didn't have that fertilizer..."

"Can't you figure out a way to get those fertilizers yourselves?"

Du Yi couldn't help but scratch his head.

"You've already managed to extract vitamins, how could you forget to put effort into composting? Can't you do it yourselves?"

"How could we possibly... wait?"

Just as the 27th Akakage was about to say something, he suddenly froze.

It seems... that's indeed the case.

They've already refined the essence of food to such an extent, so why can't they achieve a similar level in composting?

Yes, even if what they make can never compare to what the snake god made, as long as it can get infinitely close to the effect of the snake god's excrement, wouldn't that still be the key to solving the problem?

"This kind of thing..."

At that moment, the 27th Akakage suddenly thought of those people in the mountains.

The way that the people in the mountains talk about is probably this kind of thing: as long as you think of it, you should do it, and do it through your own efforts. As long as you are willing to do it, there is nothing that cannot be done; it's just a matter of how long it takes.

In order to extract the true essence from food, he has been the twenty-seventh Akakage to date.

So, what difference would it make if we had a few more generations of Akakage to make the necessary compost?

"Thank you for your guidance, Ancestor of the Dao! I understand completely now!"

The 27th Akakage immediately bowed down, thanking the Snake God for his guidance.

Du Yi, however, nodded slowly.

He could tell that this large savage truly understood; at least the resolute look in his eyes was unmistakable—it was undoubtedly a look of wanting to do something. This large savage had already stopped thinking about those things concerning digging up his toilet.

However, to ensure the accuracy of the information, Du Yi still asked the large savage again to confirm that the savage really wanted to go back and develop it himself before he felt at ease.

"Then you can go back now, and take your white flour with you while you're at it."

Seeing that the large savage was full of ambition, Du Yi also prepared to continue resting.

"Also, please don't disturb my sleep anymore. If there's anything, we can talk about it after I finish shedding my skin."

"Rest in peace, the Ignivas are capable of facing all difficulties."

The 27th Akakage nodded repeatedly, expressing his determination.

The exchange with the Ancestor of the Dao was beneficial. Although he failed to obtain the serpent god's excrement, he obtained something far more valuable than the serpent god's excrement.

That is the wisdom of the serpent god.

Or perhaps, the guidance of the ancestor of the Tao.

However, that's certainly not the right way to put it, since even the Ancestor of the Dao wouldn't allow him to use the title "Ancestor of the Dao," and it seems that the Snake God wouldn't be allowed either.

"Then... Taiichi it is."

The 27th Akakage thought to himself.

Taiyi, meaning "a very large one," vividly depicts the appearance of the serpent god.

That should solve the problem.

"This is the wisdom of Taiyi!"

With these thoughts in mind, the 27th Akakage, brimming with confidence, returned to the outside of the sacred mountain.

He couldn't wait to share the wisdom from Taiyi with all the Ignivas.

(End of this chapter)