Chapter 008: The Finger Blood, Hard as Iron

I know, that should be another larger python

Although the timing of this python's appearance is peculiar, I am not alarmed by it

Just as I was feeling excited, thinking I had already defeated the female ghost, and was swaying back towards my grandfather's house, suddenly a large black python rushed out of the house and coiled around me

I have personally witnessed a python swallow an entire dead pig from the water, and then, with its swollen belly, it could hardly move. In the end, it was captured by people and beaten to death.

First, let's analyze the situation. Given the current circumstances, the best option would certainly be to have a weapon, such as a kitchen knife or scissors, so that I could inflict a few blows on this beast and make its intestines spill out

However, just as I stepped through the door, I was suddenly struck by a chilling gust of cold wind emanating from within the room

At that moment, I finally saw clearly that it was actually a black python thicker than my wrist

Pythons are generally found in pairs.

However, when I reached the doorway of the house, I was suddenly jolted, immediately sensing an extremely ominous feeling, for I saw a pair of large, glimmering green triangular eyes staring at me.

When an ordinary person encounters something dirty, as long as they bite their middle finger and poke it, the dirt will be severely injured by the strong yang energy and flee

As I shouted and drew pictures, I wandered around the large willow tree, realizing that this tree was too thick for me to climb up.

Ah! At the moment I extended my middle finger, I heard an incredibly piercing scream. Then, as I opened my eyes, I saw a shadow huddled in the branches of the large willow tree.

Indeed, due to the backward growth of the spines on the python's body and its very elongated vertebrae, it was easily swung by me.

I am but a young boy, and the yang energy of my middle finger's blood is undoubtedly very vigorous. I believe that the damned female ghost has already been severely injured by me

Looking at the shivering ghostly figure curled up in the tree, I felt a surge of exhilaration and shouted while waving the peach wood dagger in my hand: "Come down, you bastard, come down, come on, let me see if you can strangle me!"

In the past, I was apprehensive about these mysterious matters, which left me with a psychological shadow.

Ah! Once again, there is a piercing cry.

I pondered for a moment and suddenly came up with an idea, unable to contain my laughter. I rummaged through a large pile of pebbles from the nearby sandy area and then, pulling down my pants, relieved myself freely on the pebbles.

That is to roll on the spot

It is said that the strongest vital energy in a person is located in the middle finger

Everyone may not have been constricted by a python

Now I am finally enraged by the * picture * book, in a state of anxiety, I am ready to take a risk, and I fear nothing anymore

Therefore, it is no longer possible to climb up and have a good fight with that ghostly thing

"Datong, come here," my mother called to me, standing under the tree and waving.

After experiencing a series of encounters, I have become a bold thief who fears neither heaven nor earth

***

The current snake, although quite thick, does not cause me any concern, as I know that venomous snakes are generally quite small and do not grow to such a size; only non-venomous large pythons can grow this big

This thing can be used against ghosts, but it is ineffective against pythons

The proverb circulating in rural areas states: "Blood from the middle finger is as strong as iron"

I stared blankly at the woman who seemed to be my mother, and for a moment, a surge of anger rose from the depths of my heart

This type of python does not capture its prey by biting; instead, it constricts its prey with its thick body until the prey suffocates and then swallows it whole

Having grown up in the countryside since childhood, I was accompanied by animals such as cows and donkeys, and I am naturally familiar with snakes as well

I was momentarily taken aback, and before I realized it, my neck tightened, and I found myself ensnared in the midst of that shadow.

However, when I clearly saw that python, I was no longer so worried

Within its long body, there is actually solid muscle, which is why snake meat is quite delicious

And when I suddenly looked up, I couldn't help but exclaim "Ah!" and fell backward, landing on the ground.

The shadow on the tree was struck by a pebble, causing wisps of white mist to rise, trembling all over.

However, I found that I had no weapons at all. Although I had one hand that was not bound and was free, I only had a small peach wood knife in my hand

After a few rolls, it was indeed the case that the python had been pierced in several places by the stones, with blood flowing freely. The beast finally, albeit reluctantly, released me, stretched its body, and prepared to swim away

There are many such pythons in our locality

At that moment, I suddenly rolled over onto the ground, desperately rolling back and forth, specifically towards the areas with sharp stones.

In fact, although the python appears slender, it possesses great strength

I hummed a tune triumphantly as I walked to the door, no longer afraid of any ghostly things, and strolled into the house.

I thought to myself that I was in an exceptionally bad mood today. You could say you ran into a loaded gun. Do you think that after scaring me just a little, you can escape so easily

The stench of the python's body wafted into my nose, making me feel as if every bone in my body was being squeezed to the point of creaking. I still forced myself to remain calm.

Especially when a python constricts its prey, trying to shake it off is extremely difficult, as this creature will hold on tightly and will not release its grip unless it feels pain

Grandfather! At that moment, every hair on my body stood on end, and I shouted loudly, rushing into the house like a madman

At this moment, Grandfather's room remains shrouded in darkness

I watched the python that was about to escape, let out a cold laugh, tucked the peach wood dagger into my belt, and then, like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey, grabbed the python's tail and fiercely swung it around.

This fellow was making a series of creaking noises, as if his spine had snapped, and then he completely transformed into a bloodied dead snake, writhing on the ground

The only remaining option is to find a way to shake off this beast

"The urine of a child, just for you, give it a taste, you ghostly thing!" I was almost frenzied as I relentlessly smashed that dark shadow with pebbles, continuing until there were no pebbles left on the ground. Exhausted, I finally raised my middle finger in anger at that shadow and swaggered towards my grandfather's house.

The one that just came out and entangled me was a male, while the larger female should have stayed in the house

The python's skin is thick and cannot be handled

"Alright, alright, and the *picture* book, I will come over right away, just wait for me." I said through clenched teeth, walking towards the big willow tree while secretly putting my right middle finger into my mouth, biting down hard until it broke the skin. Then I ran wildly to the willow tree, closed my eyes, and thrust my middle finger at that woman with force.

At that moment, a shadow darted towards me like lightning, bringing with it a cold wind

The situation at that time was extremely dangerous and terrifying

However, upon seeing it about to wander off, my anger suddenly surged.

Ha ha, upon seeing that python, I couldn't help but feel furious. I turned around and ran towards my grandfather's room, preparing to find a kitchen knife to chop off the head, skin, and dismember this damned python.

The python constricted around me, yet it did not bite; it merely held me tightly, so tightly that I could hardly catch my breath

After that, I coldly laughed as I picked up a pebble and threw it at the shadow on the tree

As I rolled like this, I personally did not sustain any injuries, because that creature was wrapped around me, protecting me like a blanket

Come down, come down, you bastard, I will kill you! Although I was very young at that time, my bad temper had already manifested itself from an early age

In dealing with these spirits, I do not possess the experience of my grandfather; however, having frequently observed my mother perform some simple soul-calling rituals since childhood and listened to her recount various legendary tales, I have gained a slight understanding of some methods to confront spirits