Hearing his assistant’s suggestion, Zhao Rong decided to give it a try. From his Magic Ring, he summoned the mongoose he had previously purchased from the Paradise Shopping Cart. He held the creature, the python’s natural enemy, and said with great hope, "Mongoose, we’re completely helpless against this giant python. We’re counting on you to take care of it for us..."

As soon as it was released, the mongoose pounced forward. When Zhao Rong and his group saw how the tiny creature was indeed formidable, showing no fear toward the massive python, they cheered excitedly.

Lili exclaimed, "A mongoose is such a wonderful thing! I’m going to keep one as a pet. If any snakes show up, I’ll let my mongoose eat them!"

Yu Lan gave the mongoose a thumbs-up in admiration. "I never expected such a small creature to contain so much energy and courage! Isn’t it afraid of that giant python at all?"

Xuelian, also confident in the mongoose, said, "If it were afraid of this prehistoric giant, it definitely wouldn’t have charged forward. Clearly, it isn’t scared of the so-called prehistoric python."

Even Zhao Rong was surprised. "I had no idea it was so powerful. Even though the mongoose is small and the python is huge, it still dares to punch above its weight. That’s really impressive."

However, just as Zhao Rong’s group was pinning their hopes on the mongoose, a surprising scene occurred. The creature dashed forward and immediately snatched a small snake from a hole by the riverbank, devouring it in a few swift bites. But after eating the small snake, when the tiny mongoose faced the prehistoric python again, it didn’t press forward. Instead, it retreated, leaping back into the Magic Ring on Zhao Rong’s finger. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

When everyone saw that even the much-hoped-for mongoose was helpless against the prehistoric giant python, they all began to worry.

The assistant turned to Zhao Rong anxiously. "Zhao Rong! Aren’t you supposed to be invincible and always have a trick up your sleeve? Hurry up and think of a way to deal with this thing! If this standoff continues, we won’t just fail to find the diamond drill and reach Hong Ju and Zhou Xiaoer’s lair—we’ll be lucky to escape with our lives!"

Lili was also extremely anxious. "Zhao Rong, time is of the essence! You have to come up with a plan to deal with this prehistoric python now! The consequences of waiting are too dreadful to contemplate."

Yu Lan offered an idea. "Brother, open the Paradise Shopping Cart app on your phone right now and buy a gun that can kill this python, something like the Dinosaur-Slayer Gun."

Her words reminded Zhao Rong. With lightning speed, he whipped out his phone, opened the Paradise Shopping Cart, and rapidly typed ’Prehistoric Python-Slayer Gun’ into the search bar.

Instantly, several models of crude-looking air rifles, almost like old-fashioned fowling pieces, appeared. Although these air guns were very basic, Zhao Rong was desperate to deal with the python before him, so he didn’t think twice and immediately clicked ’buy’.

To his dismay, however, the weapon was sold out on the Paradise Shopping Cart.

Holding his phone, he awkwardly said to Yu Lan, "Damn it. When it rains, it pours. The Paradise Shopping Cart actually had a Python-Slayer Gun, but of course, it’s sold out."

Hearing that the gun was sold out, Yu Lan’s imagination ran wild again. "Zhao Rong, try just searching for ’prehistoric python’. Maybe there’s a newer weapon that can handle it."

Following her advice, Zhao Rong immediately typed ’prehistoric python’ into the search bar with incredible speed. This time, the search results showed a huge number of tiny python hatchlings.

He felt a wave of despair as he saw that all the shops sold prehistoric python hatchlings, with none offering a way to fight them.

Just as Zhao Rong was feeling hopeless, the owner of a shop selling the hatchlings sent him a message. "Hey, Brother! I see you’ve been lingering in front of my shop. Are you planning to buy some prehistoric python hatchlings?"

Zhao Rong shook his head and said angrily, "What the hell would I do with python hatchlings?"

Hearing his tone, the shop owner immediately began listing the benefits. "You don’t understand, Brother! The people who bought our hatchlings before have all struck it rich! You have no idea—every part of a prehistoric python is a treasure!

"The skin can be used to make LV and Gucci bags. The Snake Gallbladder can be used in traditional medicine. The meat can be sold to Japan for sushi. The snake bones can be made into works of art. Even the scales can be used as decorations!

"So let me tell you, our prehistoric python hatchlings are definitely the cheapest, grow the fastest, and have the highest value when they’re mature."

Before the seller could finish, Zhao Rong cut him off. "We’re trapped by a colossal prehistoric python right now! I need a weapon to deal with it, not some python hatchlings, and I’m not trying to get rich! Right now, staying alive is what’s most important!"

Hearing this, the shop owner immediately made a suggestion. "That’s easy to handle, Brother! Just buy ten of our prehistoric python hatchlings, and I’ll gift you a fantastic weapon for dealing with the python."

As soon as Zhao Rong heard that, he hesitated no further. He bought ten hatchlings and then told the seller, "Alright, I’ve paid for ten of your prehistoric python hatchlings. Now, give me the weapon."

The seller chuckled. "I’ve already sent the weapon to you along with the hatchlings via express delivery, tracking number and all. Just one thing—when you open the package and see the weapon, please don’t be surprised. And definitely don’t think it’s funny."