The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 677

What really scared Smart was the large python slowly winding its way up the tree trunk, inching closer to him, flicking its crimson tongue. He wasn't just terrified enough to wet himself; he was on the verge of tears.

Seeing Smart shaking like a leaf, Danny couldn't resist the urge to tease him a bit. "Smarty, didn't you say these snakes wouldn't listen to me? I only blew two whistles and that big python went looking for you. Believe me, one more whistle and it might just decide to take a nip at your... pride. And if a python gets that, well, you can kiss your manhood goodbye."

Danny was just joking, of course. He wasn't that twisted. After all, he was a decent man, not the type to resort to such low tactics.

Hearing Danny's words, Smart panicked. "Country boy, don't mess around! If you let that python do that, I... I'll never forgive you."

"Are you threatening me, Smarty?" Danny asked with a chuckle.

"Threaten? Would I, Smart, threaten you? If that python hurts me, I swear you'll pay!"

Smart was grinding his teeth as he spat out those fierce words.

"Calling me Smarty, haven’t you turned into a numbskull already?" Danny's question stopped Smart cold.