Signing-In: The Lazy Moon Goddess-Chapter 257: Snake God’s Saint

Everyone didn’t expect that the reason this snake god had chosen not to upgrade his race was because of his hate for dragons. Although some dragons can evolve from snakes, it doesn’t mean that a sentient snake that can cultivate needs to choose the path of the dragon bloodline. Though most of them would have chosen it. After all, dragons are higher level demonic beasts which sometimes revere a divine being.

Taiyang only responded, "I see."

He no longer questioned the snake god about his choice. He didn’t apologize at all as he is too prideful and is someone considered above all of the people in the area. He cannot do so, unless it was Yue Xuexia.

Tan Bingyu said, "If it’s the case then it’s better to do a ritual of vows between the two parties. One that would promise to help the snake god gather faith in exchange for allowing the royal family to send people to the Snake God’s nest and the Snake God allowing people to enter his territory in exchange for his own temple."

"However, once you become the God of this country, you are entitled to bring some miracle to them. Just used the Sahara Desert as the Snake God’s domain. You can save the humans who got lost in this place from time to time. That much should be enough. After all, you can control the deserts and save those humans much faster than this prince," said Taiyang.

{Not a bad idea. Okay, I shall do that! Tell my believers that they will never get lost in the Sahara desert as long as they believe in me, the Snake God!}

Crown Prince Rasheed said, "I shall do as you wish, Snake God."

"You can choose that one as your saint. Just that title alone will help him greatly. If you wish to make him stronger you can do so as well. It was because of his inherent talent that he was able to find your nest," said Taiyang.

{Talent?}

The Snake God leans his big head closer to the crown prince and stares at him. Captain Meraka was about to attack but Lord Junna had stopped him on time. This is a God in the human world after all. Mortals like them can’t dream of defeating a God. Also the Crown Prince didn’t look scared as he exchanged gaze with the snake god.

{Oho~ such a powerful mental aptitude. His soul is quite powerful as well. I see, your soul can merge with the desert. This ability, I guess you were one of the gifted born children that received his realm’s blessing. Not bad! What is your name, human child?} asked the Snake God.

"My name is Amir Fayez Rasheed Farida."

The Snake God looked satisfied with his name as well and even commented.

{Born as a prince with victorious and unique fate. Not bad indeed. Very well, I shall choose you as my Saint and bestow you the ability to control the desert. As long as you are in this Deity’s territory, you are unparalleled among mortals.}

The Snake God reached out his tail and plucked one white scale which he gave to the crown prince.

{My scale will allow you to command natural beings born in the Sahara desert. You should be able to hear their voices as well, especially my children. I will also allow some of my children to follow you out of the desert. They will be your strongest support and protector while you are outside Sahara.}

{Also, only those approved by you can enter my nest in the evening. At most only three people. No more than three or else I will attack them. For me to differentiate those who you have chosen, you can allow one of my children to accompany them. So I will know who are outsiders and who are your people.}

{Also as my saint you should at least know how to cultivate. I will teach you the basics and some techniques that fit your physique to train on your own.}

The tip of the snake god’s tail light pressed on Crown Prince Rasheed’s neck, and a white figure of a snake appeared on it. This is the imprint of the Snake God. Also he received a lot of information about cultivation directly to his mind when the Snake God’s tail touched him.

Crown Prince Rasheed asked, "My Lord, is it alright for me to share this cultivation to my family and people?"

{Feel free. But it is better to make them sore to the heavens first so that they are not to betray you before giving this cultivation technique. This is a way for a mortal to train immortality after all.}

Crown Prince Rasheed said, "I will keep the lord’s words in mind."

{Maybe it’s better if I give you some treasures. There should be one suitable for you. Wait here.}

The Snake God crawls out of the hall and heads to his treasure room. He picks a protective necklace that can block attacks from a Nascent Soul Cultivator and a saber that is at least Gold-grade one. He had given these treasures to the crown prince.

{The Necklace can block attacks from a Peak Nascent Soul cultivator. You will be dead though if you got attacked by another god like me though. If you meet one just find me. The Saber is a gold grade artifact. You can even cut the so-called tanks you humans have with that. It cuts metals as if it were tofu. Drip a blood on it so it would recognize you as its only master and others wouldn’t be able to use it.}

{Also, I want you to bestow the Goddess a high position in this country. In exchange for that, I shall protect your country three times.} The Snake God said.

Crown Prince Rasheed and those from his side were exhilarated with the words the Snake God had said. With this promise from the Snake God, the royal family can declare that they have the protection from a deity. frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓

[a/n: If you had forgotten, Artifact had grades from lowest to highest: bronze, silver, gold, spirit, king, divine, god and immortal.]

Crown Prince Rasheed asked as he recalled his lord calling someone a goddess but he didn’t know who it was.

"My lord, who is this goddess you are talking about?" he asked.

The Snake God gestured to the sleeping Yue Xuexia in Taiyang’s embrace.

{Her. She is the reincarnation of the Moon Goddess and the Moon Goddess is my master. You must treat her like you treat me.}

Everyone looked at the sleeping Yue Xuexia, even Taiyang was stunned with what the Snake God had said. Actually, when they found the trails of Yue Xuexia’s aura in the ancient palace, they took a while to follow it. So they didn’t actually hear everything Yue Xuexia and the Moon Goddess’ wisp of soul had talked about before they arrived. They only heard Yue Xuexia indirectly dissing Shen Jueyang for the sake of the Moon Goddess.

Tan Bingyu asked in disbelief, "My Mistress is the reincarnation of the Moon Goddess?"

{Yes. If not, do you think the Moon Goddess soul wisp would wake up the moment she fell into my nest? Moreover, the reason the goddess is asleep was because of the abundant moon energy her past soul wisp had given to her. Of course, a part of her memory from her past life might also be returning. That’s what my master always told me.}

Taiyang trembles a bit as he looks at the sleeping Yue Xuexia in his embrace. He didn’t expect that Yue Xuexia was the reincarnation of the deceased Moon Goddess from the Immortal Realm. This means that the Moon Goddess from before had indeed died and got reborn in this Exiled Star.

Then he understood something and asked the Snake God, "Normally, Immortal Gods who had died in the immortal realm will leave a part of their soul in a star they owned as a way out if they die. That means this planet is under the ownership of Xue’er." Taiyang said.

The Snake God honestly answered, {Of course! This planet is owned by the Moon Goddess and so is her reincarnation. This includes all the beings born in it. That includes me and them. As for Lord Taiyang and the Immortal Emperor, you are only here to recuperate your divine souls. You never planned to stay here forever anyway.}

Taiyang turned quiet as the words the Snake Gods had said is indeed the truth. Originally, they planned to have Yue Xuexia as their last host in this world before leaving with enough merits to heal their soul. Yue Xuexia was actually chosen by his main body as the heavenly laws allowed them to pick their hosts.

They had failed with the other host and gained only a few merits. Only with Yue Xuexia who was diligent enough to do their issued tasks that they were able to gather more merits compared to the past hosts. Moreover, she didn’t have any attachment to them and was ready for their departure anytime.

Who would expect that fate had played them? Not only did they choose Yue Xuexia who is the reincarnation of the Moon Goddess who had died for their sake but also exploited her to help them gather merits for them in exchange for material things. Taiyang felt his face was so thick and that they are too shameless.

Tan Bingyu noticed the forlorn expression on Taiyang’s face and said, "I don’t think the Mistress minds."

"... what do... you mean?" asked Taiyang.

Tan Bingyu said, "If she truly hates you no matter what kind of price you showed her, she will never help. It is because the mistress likes you that she is willing to lend a hand and the reward doesn’t matter."

"My Mistress is the type to have clear division for those she likes and those she hates. She is helping you because she cares and in exchange you keep her safe. Isn’t that fair enough."

The words of the Hidden Tan Clan’s Princess seems to be convincing. However, for Taiyang who knew how much his main body owes the Moon Goddess, even their lives wouldn’t be enough as repayment for the pain he gave her and he felt guilt for not helping the moon goddess at that time.

"I... see," mumbles Taiyang. Obviously, Tan Bingyu’s words weren’t enough to remove the guilt in his heart.