Adrian’s eyes glinted with a sharp burst of killing intent as he stared at the serpent. He was beginning to see through its ploy. It was clearly trying to bait him into revealing more about himself. Adrian deeply doubted the serpent’s claim about an ancient secret technique. It seemed more like a gimmick than something real.

"If you’re so confident in your words, why not teach me part of the technique first? Then, I’ll fulfill my promise. How does that sound?" Adrian asked calmly.

The serpent