The Horned Serpent King let out a pained cry, falling to the ground and rolling incessantly.

Its breath became weak.

Yet, it surprisingly did not die.

Zhang Bin suddenly felt great joy and immediately used his mind to say, "If you submit and recognize me as your master, I will spare you and can even heal your soul injury."

Unfortunately, the serpent seemed to lack a submissive nature. It continued to scream, casting a venomous look at Zhang Bin, as if prepared to fight to the death.

"What kind of creature is this? One that would rather die than surrender?" 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Zhang Bin and the three jokers sighed inwardly.

Such a creature, Zhang Bin truly did not want to kill.

He even considered setting it free.

"Master, its body is a magical treasure. You can arrange an owner recognition formation inside it, and then refine it?"

Xiao Qing said with a wicked grin.

The reason she could suggest such an idea, of course, was because she had experienced it before.

In the past, Ancestor Deception arranged an owner recognition formation inside her, trying to make her submit.

However, Xiao Qing was the gourd derived from the Innate Spiritual Vine, with her own pride. How could she possibly recognize a cultivator who practiced evil arts as her master?

Thus, she utilized her special ability to erase the owner recognition formation.

It seems the Horned Serpent King didn’t have Xiao Qing’s kind of lineage, nor the ability to erase formations.

After all, the serpent’s body is a magical treasure, naturally equipped with formations inside.

Without a soul, it directly becomes a genuine magical treasure.

It can be directly refined using special secret techniques.

"Hehehe... This idea is nice."

An evil smile appeared on Zhang Bin’s face, and he wasted no time in using the Telekinesis Ability to firmly grip the Horned Serpent King.

The Horned Serpent King had suffered heavy injuries and now had little ability to resist.

Carefully, Zhang Bin walked over, ready to release the Splintered Moon Twin Swords at any moment.

Moreover, a piece of mid-grade armor appeared on his body.

Then, he tightly grabbed the Horned Serpent King with his right hand.

The Horned Serpent King struggled crazily, with terrifying strength.

But perhaps due to the soul suffering severe trauma, it still could not break free.

The three jokers watched with anxiety, knowing how dangerous it was.

A slight mistake could result in the Horned Serpent King’s counterattack.

Zhang Bin’s spiritual power flooded out, quickly pouring into the Horned Serpent King’s body.

He then discovered that indeed, there were multiple formations inside the Horned Serpent King’s body.

Rotating Formation, Vajra Formation, Flying Formation, Sharp Edge Array, Acceleration Formation, Insulation Formation.

There were actually six formations, worthy of the Horned Serpent King.

Because the Horned Serpent King’s body was much larger than an average horned serpent.

So there was indeed room to arrange other formations.

Thus, Zhang Bin slowly constructed an ownership recognition array.

Then he quickly activated all the lines of the recognition formation, filled with his spiritual power.

In an instant, the Horned Serpent King’s body radiated splendid red light.

The Horned Serpent King underwent a magical transformation, becoming gentle and looking at Zhang Bin with an admiring gaze.

Clearly, it had now recognized Zhang Bin as its master.

"Hahaha..." Zhang Bin laughed triumphantly and arranged another formation inside the Horned Serpent King, the Shrinking Formation.

Then he willed it, and the Horned Serpent King rapidly shrank down, becoming as small as a toothpick, and swiftly coiled into a ring.

He wore it on his finger.

It was a red ring, looking exceptionally beautiful.

"Oh my, this is truly too stylish."

"Senior brother, you’re so impressive."

"Senior brother, you’re so handsome."

The three jokers burst out, shouting excitedly, their faces beaming with joy.

Not only them but even Zhang Bin himself felt supremely joyful and excited.

Because having such a pet truly made him much safer and stronger.

Knowing that if the Horned Serpent King launched a surprise attack, it could definitely threaten a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Realm Great Perfection.

Even an Integration Realm cultivator, if unprepared and too close to Zhang Bin, might not be able to intercept it.

"Xiao Jiao, let me see how your soul is doing?"

Zhang Bin said with a wicked grin, releasing his Divine Sense to carefully observe the Horned Serpent King’s head.

Slowly, he discovered that the Horned Serpent King indeed had a Moon Palace.

The Moon Palace of the Horned Serpent King now showed fine cracks, clearly due to the attack from his Splintered Moon Twin Swords.

The soul inside naturally suffered severe trauma.

"Don’t worry at all, I’ll heal you immediately."

Zhang Bin said confidently, taking out a Moon Fruit, turning it into juice, and slowly dripping it onto the Horned Serpent King’s Moon Palace.

The Moon Fruit indeed had miraculous abilities, quickly repairing the cracks.

The Moon Palace even became slightly more resilient.

Zhang Bin then took out a Soul Fruit, letting the Horned Serpent King ingest it into the Moon Palace.

Let the soul refine and absorb it.

The Horned Serpent King recovered, becoming exceedingly spirited and sincerely grateful to Zhang Bin.

This wasn’t due to the owner recognition formation, but from surrender and acceptance at the soul level.

Such a magical creature was naturally very proud and would not easily submit.

Therefore, it would rather die than recognize Zhang Bin as its master.

If not for Zhang Bin arranging the owner recognition formation, it wouldn’t accept Zhang Bin’s healing at all.

And having healed it and fully restored it.

Along with Zhang Bin previously showcasing his power.

It now truly admired Zhang Bin, even if Zhang Bin removed the owner recognition formation, it would still recognize him as master.

Delightedly, it flew around Zhang Bin several times, then suddenly coiled onto Zhang Bin’s finger, transforming into a red ring.

"Hehe... Xiao Jiao, from now on master will make you even more powerful. Being my pet is absolutely the best decision of your life." Zhang Bin said with a wicked grin, and a top-grade spirit stone appeared in his hand.

"Master, I love you."

The serpent surprisingly spoke, emitting a charming voice.

Then it happily chewed up the top-grade spirit stone.

"Whoa... Could it be another female? Will it cultivate into a beauty in the future? This time, I absolutely won’t give any promises." Zhang Bin muttered with shock in his heart, starting to ask the Horned Serpent King carefully, "How come there are so many Mighty Spinach?"

"Master, it was the Bone Dragon who scattered the seeds, intentionally cultivating them."

Xiao Jiao said.

"Indeed, matches my guess, seems Xiao Jin truly received the Dragon Clan’s legacy."

Zhang Bin secretly rejoiced, then he said, "Xiao Jiao, gather all your people, all become master’s pets?"

"Master, it won’t work. They must eat dragon bone to become stronger, just top-grade spirit stones aren’t enough. Let them continue living here."

The Horned Serpent King said.

"Actually, following me, the master, is much better than staying here." Zhang Bin tempted, "As for dragon bone, I have plenty, and I have even better treasures. They can become stronger much faster..."