Simulator: Starting as a Green Snake and Transforming into a Dragon

Gu Yuchuan just stared at the koi fish. He felt like it was joking, but the fish was blinking its big eyes and looked very sincere. For some reason, Gu Yuchuan nodded.

"I now know that someone is plotting against me. I have three lists, but I don't know which one it is. Can you help me identify the person?"

The koi happily wagged its tail: "Of course! As long as I activate my innate supernatural power, I can always make the right choice."

Although Gu Yuchuan found it far-fetched, he had already agreed, so he decided to give it a shot. He prepared three seashells, which, from left to right, still represented the black snake, the shrimp soldier, and the clam woman, and let the koi fish choose.

A hazy white light shimmered from the koi's body. The light was not dazzling; in fact, it seemed quite gentle. This sight made Gu Yuchuan frown. It seemed that this koi was really something else. This kid had been hiding some kind of supernatural power.

After a while, he pointed to the leftmost seashell: "Fellow Daoist Green Snake, although I don't know what you're asking about, it must be the one on the far left. However, I sense that what you're about to do is extremely dangerous, so you should be careful. Your life is the most important thing."

The more Gu Yuchuan looked at the koi, the more satisfied he became. How wonderful it would be if the world were full of such kind little demons! He wouldn't have to scheme and plot here anymore. He patted the other's head.

"Okay, I understand. You don't need to worry about me. I know how to handle things."

He looked at the koi, which was already somewhat listless. Both its expression and the aura around it showed that it was very tired. Of course, such a heaven-defying supernatural power could not be without its own exhaustion. However, he didn't have anything good to give it. Oh well, he would save it for later.

"Fellow Daoist Koi, I see you're tired too. Why don't you go back and rest? Don't worry, I won't forget your help today. Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll bring you some spiritual fruit."

His eyes lit up at the mention of spiritual fruits: "Really? That's wonderful! But I'm a bit tired, so I'll head back first. Oh, right, Fellow Daoist Green Snake, remember to eat the sea grapes. They taste best when they're fresh."

After saying that, he left, leaving Gu Yuchuan alone looking at the sea grapes. Wait a minute, this is freshwater! Where did these sea grapes come from? His little eyes were full of big questions. Oh well, let's try them. They're really fragrant and delicious, but a bit salty.

After lying down, he began to think about what he should do. Was the Black Serpent King really a traitor to the human race? He was the only late-stage Qi Refining expert in Yunxi Palace besides the Serpent King, and his status was very high. It was said that he and the Serpent King were even related by blood. He understood the principle that even distant relatives should not interfere with each other. If he wanted to pursue this matter, he could only make a plan.

However, looking at his remaining simulation point, he felt that it wasn't the right time to use it. It would be better to save this number so that if things really got dangerous, he wouldn't have any simulation points left to find a way out. As for how to expose the Black Serpent, he now had a certain plan in mind.

What we need to do now is to report the news of Crab General's death. Otherwise, if we delay any longer, it might not be good for us when it's time to report it ourselves.

He swam all the way to Yunxi Palace, where the clam maiden received him.

"Fellow Daoist Clam Maiden, I have come to pay my respects to King Viper on the orders of Lord Crab General. I have something very important to tell you, and I ask that you be sure to convey my message." After saying this, he handed over a fragment from Crab General's pincers, which served as a representation of Crab General's message.

The clam maiden was in a bit of a dilemma. Logically speaking, this was against the rules. Even the crab general was not qualified to bring outsiders to pay respects to the viper king. However, Gu Yuchuan said it was an important matter, and if it was delayed, she would be in deep trouble.

"Fellow Daoist Clam Maiden, I am only asking you to give me a message. As for whether I will meet with you or not, that is for the Serpent King to decide. Please help me, it is truly urgent."

At this moment, Gu Yuchuan suddenly sensed a malice. It was the Black Serpent King, who stepped out from the shadows: "What do you want to see the King for?"

He was already being extremely careful, subconsciously. He knew the other party was a traitor, so naturally he wouldn't reveal anything. However, Black Snake, you've delivered yourself right to my doorstep. It would be a waste of your stupidity not to scheme against you.

He swam to the black snake's side: "Black Snake King, Crab General said that he discovered traces of human cultivators in the lower reaches of the Yunxi River. He dared not alert the snake, so he sent me to report to Your Majesty."

Black Snake tried to remain calm, but Gu Yuchuan could see that he trembled slightly. If he had been half-believing that Black Snake was a traitor before, he was now completely convinced. This guy was a traitor, and he was just putting on an act with him. You stinking worm, watch me kill you! Ugh, no, why is he cursing himself when he's angry? That won't do.

The black snake left without saying anything, and Gu Yuchuan immediately urged the clam girl: "Go quickly and tell the snake king that I have discovered a human spy, and ask him to see me."

Not long after, the clam woman came out again and let him in.

This was the first time Gu Yuchuan had ever seen the King of Vipers in real life. He had to admit that the bloodline of this spirit beast was truly extraordinary; he felt his breathing become labored.

The viper was entirely black, but had dragon scales growing on the back of its head, giving it a very majestic appearance. It was also of viper bloodline and had already embarked on the path to dragon transformation, the same path Gu Yuchuan would take in the future. Legend has it that a snake becomes a viper after a hundred years, and a viper transforms into a dragon after five hundred years. This viper was the precursor to the dragon, but the difference was enormous; transforming from a viper into a dragon was an incredibly difficult task.

The viper's eyes held an immense aura that made it difficult for Gu Yuchuan to breathe.

"Speak, what brings you to see me?"

Gu Yuchuan changed his attitude to be respectful.

“Your Majesty, I do have a few things to say. First, the monkeys in the monkey forest not far from our Yunxi River have colluded with the Beast Taming Sect. Lord Crab General discovered this and has been killed. Second, Lord Black Serpent is also a member of the Beast Taming Sect.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the serpent's oppressive aura made it hard for Gu Yuchuan to breathe, and he heard the serpent's voice in his ears.

"Considering your meritorious service, I will let bygones be bygones for your false accusation against my brother. Black Snake is my brother, and he would never betray me."

Gu Yuchuan was cursing inwardly. How could there be nepotism among the demon race? Wake up, you viper!

Although his mind was racing, he still spoke in a very organized manner: "I just mentioned that there were traces of humans downstream, and the Black Serpent King rushed there without notifying anyone. Isn't that suspicious? I've said all I need to say. Please investigate carefully, Your Majesty."

[Congratulations on achieving the achievement; Stirring up trouble, you are rewarded with two simulation attempts.]