The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 676

Smart, with the little knowledge he claimed, attempted to educate them about the nature of snakes. "Snakes aren't dogs. They are cold-blooded and brainless. How could they possibly obey commands? Has anyone ever seen a snake take orders from people? This hillbilly says he can control snakes, then he's nothing but a swindler—a big fat liar who cheats women's feelings!" Smart was dead set on exposing Danny's deceit. After all, he couldn't stand to see two beautiful girls mixed up with some country bumpkin, out of sheer jealousy.

Danny couldn't help but laugh when Smart blurted this out, watching him hang from a tree branch. With a grin, he teased, "Smarty, you don't believe me, huh? You think these snakes won't follow my lead? How about I send them up the tree to keep you company?"

"Country boy, you think you can scare me with a few words? These snakes are here for you, not me. They'll just slither to the cave and bite you, leaving you covered with sores so bad you won't even recognize your face!" Smart spat his curse from the safety of the tree, hoping his words would come true. Deep down, he knew snakes could climb, and if they really headed for his tree, he had no idea what to do.

"Smarty, cursing me from up there? Seems like you really want these snakes to join you for a bit of fun," Danny said before placing his fingers to his lips and giving a sharp whistle.

"Shh! Shh!" After two sharp calls, the writhing mass of snakes creeping toward the cave froze in their tracks.