Lin Lei clearly identified from the aura that the silver-robed, black-pupiled woman before him was indeed the silver nine-headed snake. The others were her husband and their nine children, transformed.
"Asus, has the master returned?" the silver snake, 'Yinawei', asked.
Asus shook his head. "Not yet. Bolelei obtained the
"Lin Lei," Bolelei approached and lowered his voice, "you and Bei Bei should leave immediately."
"Huh?" Lin Lei looked up at him.
"Bolelei, if he doesn't want to leave, why meddle?" the silver snake 'Yinawei' sneered.
Bolelei ignored the silver snake and continued, "Lin Lei, this Yinawei is closest to the Godmaster. And when the Godmaster wants to kill... she does so without hesitation. No one can defy the Godmaster's will." It was clear Bolelei had learned much about the Death Godmaster from Asus.
Lin Lei frowned, casting a glance at the silver snake 'Yinawei'.
A green-robed woman sneered coldly, "Now you're anxious? Let me tell you, it's too late to run now! The Godmaster will return soon... and when she does, as long as you're within the Netherworld, she can find and kill you instantly! You dare kill my eldest sister... humph."
The nine siblings of the green snake seethed with resentment. Yet they had all tasted the strength of Lin Lei and Bei Bei.
"What's there to be smug about," Bei Bei muttered under his breath.
"Bei Bei, ignore them. Let's wait over here," Lin Lei said via soul transmission. They immediately walked to a more secluded spot on the flower-covered clearing, awaiting the Godmaster's return.
Lin Lei glanced into the distance. The silver snake couple and their nine children were huddled together, whispering amongst themselves, occasionally looking their way. Bolelei and Asus could only remain silent. Clearly, Lin Lei and Bei Bei weren't heeding their warnings... so now they could only wait quietly for the Godmaster.
In the blink of an eye, two or three hours passed.
"The Godmaster still hasn't come," Bei Bei transmitted, a hint of urgency in his tone. "What is the Godmaster doing?"
"We cannot fathom the Godmaster's thoughts," Lin Lei replied. During these two or three hours of waiting, he had been enduring constant torment. "Bei Bei, judging by Yinawei's tone, she seems truly close to the Godmaster. Do you think... the Godmaster might refuse to help me because of this?"
Bei Bei looked at Lin Lei.
In Bei Bei's memory, Lin Lei had rarely seemed so lost and anxious. But now, Bei Bei could fully sense his leader's turmoil.
"Boss, the Godmaster will definitely help. Definitely," Bei Bei transmitted.
Lin Lei took a deep breath, his heart feeling slightly lighter.
"Lin Lei!" A voice suddenly rang out. Lin Lei turned to see Asus flying over. Looking at Lin Lei, Asus shook his head slightly while saying solemnly, "The Godmaster just transmitted to me. She wants me to bring Bolelei and you to her divine palace. She should have returned by now."
Lin Lei's eyes instantly lit up.
"The Godmaster is back?" Lin Lei felt as if his heart was about to leap from his chest.
"Follow me inside," Asus reminded him gravely. "You must remember, the Godmaster has a terrible temper. If she takes a liking to you, she might treat you well. But if she doesn't... she might kill you on the spot. So, you and Bei Bei must not show the slightest disrespect."
Lin Lei nodded hastily. "Understood."
"I won't anger the Godmaster," Bei Bei added quickly. Bei Bei knew very well that at this point, they couldn't afford a single misstep.
Lin Lei inferred from Asus's words that this Death Godmaster was likely the capricious type, capable of killing without reason. Dealing with such a person was the hardest. Sometimes... one wouldn't even know the cause of their death.
Asus glanced at Lin Lei and Bei Bei, sighing inwardly.
Asus knew perfectly well how close the silver snake 'Yinawei' was to the Godmaster. Once Yinawei started crying and complaining, it was highly likely the Godmaster wouldn't even give Lin Lei a chance to speak before killing them both.
"Let's go," Asus said, taking the lead. Lin Lei and Bei Bei hurried to follow. In mid-air, Bolelei was waiting. Once the four gathered, they flew toward the palace floating above the peak of the Netherworld Mountain. The palace gates stood wide open. The golden snake and the silver nine-headed snake family had already entered.
The palace was constructed entirely of a dark purple material, and a bone-chilling cold aura slowly seeped from within.
"Follow behind me and do not disobey in the slightest," Asus whispered.
"Understood," Lin Lei said.
"Don't worry," Bolelei also looked somewhat tense; it was his first time meeting the Death Godmaster.
Under Asus's lead, Lin Lei, Bei Bei, and Bolelei ascended the steps of the great hall and entered its interior. They didn't even dare to lift their heads directly, fearing they might anger the Death Godmaster.
"Boss, this great hall is freezing," Bei Bei transmitted via soul.
At that moment, Asus dropped to his knees. "Greetings, Godmaster!"
"Greetings, Godmaster!" Lin Lei, Bei Bei, and Bolelei also knelt. Having entered the hall, none dared to look up without the Godmaster's permission. Strictly speaking... looking directly at the Godmaster without permission was also a great offense. Lin Lei naturally wouldn't dare do so now.
Just then— "Master!" A sorrowful voice rang out. "Tina is dead! It was that one called Bei Bei—it was him! He killed her directly. This Bei Bei even tried to kill me. If the Godmaster of Life hadn't intervened, I might never have seen you again, Master! Master, you must avenge Tina!"
Lin Lei's heart trembled upon hearing this.
This silver snake had indeed come to tattle.
"Damn it, I really want to kill her!" Bei Bei transmitted. "Boss, this silver nine-headed snake is truly disgusting."
"Bei Bei, listen to the Godmaster," Lin Lei continued to kneel.