Upon entering the Chamber of Secrets, Dumbledore couldn't help but sigh.
"So this is the Chamber of Secrets in Slytherin? I never expected the mechanism to be in the bathroom."
The Chamber of Secrets, which was the subject of much speculation back then, was something Dumbledore also tried to find, but he failed.
The basilisk slowly crawled out of the mouth of the Slytherin statue, came to Hao Yun, and spoke in Parseltongue.
"I'm sorry, I accidentally killed a novice wizard."
Why are you in the castle?
Hao uses the basilisk to communicate with it.
"There was a problem with the pipes. I went out to find food and when I came back, I accidentally got stuck."
The basilisk seemed slightly embarrassed when it said those words.
Hao Yun glanced at the snake monster's belly, which was bulging. It looked like it had eaten a lot, no wonder it was choking.
Dumbledore, who was standing to the side, could clearly understand Parseltongue, so he also had a strange expression.
“You live in a secluded room, and I don’t think anyone would mind, but you hurt the young wizard. According to current wizarding laws, you will be executed.”
The atmosphere instantly became heavy. The basilisk raised its body, seemingly considering whether to kill Hao Yun and the white-bearded old man.
There was a silence for about a minute before the basilisk spoke.
"Are you here to kill me?"
Chapter 318 The Emergence of Conflict
In fact, Hao Yun hadn't decided whether or not he should kill the snake monster.
After all, basilisks are a rare species, and they are extinct in the wizarding world.
Hao Yun turned and exchanged a glance with Dumbledore, then coughed lightly.
"I can spare your life, but I will seal the power in your eyes. This time, the little wizard who encountered you did not die, but was petrified."
The basilisk was puzzled. Not dead? How could that be? Anyone who was stared at by its eyes would surely die.
"Can."
In the end, the basilisk agreed to seal its eyes, since it didn't want to die. Even without its skills, it could still hunt and survive.
"Lower your head."
Hao Yun beckoned to the snake monster, and the snake monster crawled on the ground.
Standing in front of the basilisk, Hao Yun covered his mouth and nose. The basilisk's mouth was so smelly that it could kill a person.
Hao Yun placed his right hand on the basilisk's forehead and channeled a stream of spiritual energy into it to examine the basilisk's internal condition.
After circulating his spiritual energy, Hao Yun discovered the reason behind the snake monster's murderous gaze.
Behind the basilisk's eyes is a channel through which magic flows; it is the existence of this channel that allows the basilisk's gaze to kill.
The snake monster shuddered and its spirit weakened considerably after the pipe was severed by the use of spiritual power.
"All done. Now your eyes are no longer capable of killing. Tomorrow you'll come out with me for a stroll and make an appearance at Hogwarts. The school will provide you with food and drink from now on."
Standing behind Hao Yun, Dumbledore thought Hao Yun's solution was excellent; the basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets was likely the last basilisk in the wizarding world.
If we kill it, there will be no more basilisks in the wizarding world.
Now that the basilisk's eyes no longer have the ability to kill, there's nothing wrong with it staying at Hogwarts.
The matter was resolved perfectly, and Hao Yun and Dumbledore returned to the restaurant.
The restaurant was filled with whispers, after all, it was the first time these young wizards had camped together.
"Don't talk, go to sleep!"
The patrolling professor began to reprimand the young wizard who wouldn't sleep.
However, this was of no use. The professor walked away, and everyone continued chatting quietly.
As soon as Dumbledore returned, the professors quickly gathered around.
"Are there really basilisk monsters?"
Professor Frivelli, curious, leaned closer and asked in a low voice.
Dumbledore nodded and recounted everything that had just happened.
After Dumbledore finished speaking, everyone looked at Hao Yun with a gentler gaze.
"Alright, the danger is over. Everyone, go and rest. As for these little wizards, let them play for a while. They'll get sleepy and fall asleep soon."
Dumbledore gave the order, and the professors all went back to their rooms to rest.
As for the young wizards, let them continue sleeping in the hall.
Hao Yun found Fred and George, and discovered that the two were telling scary stories to frighten the newly enrolled young wizards.
"Don't listen to their nonsense. Hogwarts Castle is very safe. There are no werewolves patrolling at night, and no three-headed hounds."
Hao Yun glared at Fred and then comforted the trembling little wizard with a few words.
Fred chuckled, pulled Hao Yun to sit on the ground, glanced at Harry, and quietly asked.
"Tell me quickly, did you make that projector for Snape?"
How did you know?
Hao Yun looked at Fred with suspicion. Snape was such a cautious person, how could this guy have discovered him?
"It really was you! Harry's been looking for you for days, saying he'd fight you to the death!"
George chimed in from the side, and after speaking, he gestured with his lips towards Harry.
"If it were me, I'd fight you to the death too! You're really wicked, actually becoming Harry's mother to Snape! Tell me! What did Snape give you in return?"
Under their persistent questioning, Hao Yun sighed helplessly.
"You two, don't talk nonsense. Snape and Harry's mother were childhood sweethearts. Look, Harry's mother has been dead for so many years, has Snape ever married?"
Fred and George were dumbfounded; they never expected Snape to have such a tender side.
With such a huge piece of gossip right in front of them, Fred and George's eyes were filled with the burning flames of gossip.
"No wonder Snape was so hostile to Harry, so that's how it was."
"By the way, how did you find the projector?"
Hao Yun looked at Fred and George with suspicion, hoping to get an answer from them.
"Hehe, this matter is almost common knowledge. It happened so suddenly tonight. Snape was chatting with Harry's mother in his professor's office at the time."
"The prefect who went to report the matter accidentally discovered it and told everyone about it. When everyone got together, the secret naturally couldn't be kept."
Hao Yun didn't quite understand. Even if someone had discovered it, they shouldn't know Harry's mother, right?
George then spoke up to add to the discussion.
"Snape arrived at the dining room, and Harry's mother appeared on her own. When Headmistress McGonagall saw her, she immediately recognized her and began to denounce Snape, feeling that he was insulting the dead."
"Things got out of hand and had to be resolved by Dumbledore. But you're really something, Harry's mom. She looks just like the real thing."
After the two explained, Hao Yun finally understood what had happened. It turned out that this incident had occurred while he was in seclusion cultivating.
No wonder Snape came looking for me; his nose wasn't a nose, and his eyes weren't eyes.
As the three were talking, a loud shout rang out.
"Hao Yun!"
Not far away, Harry Potter, his eyes red, rushed up and leaped into the air towards Hao Yun.
Hao Yun waved his hand, and a levitation spell controlled him.
"Calm down."
Harry Potter roared, "Put me down!"
Ron and Hermione also came over at this time, their eyes looking at Hao Yun with slightly unfriendly expressions.
"Quiet!"
Hao Yun frowned and threw Harry Potter on the ground.
Seeing that he was about to rush up, Hao Yun didn't tolerate it and kicked him.
"I told you to be quiet!"
Hermione pulled out her wand and pointed it at Hao Yun.
Ron bent down to help Harry up, and stood with Hermione.
The young wizards who were just chatting suddenly turned their attention to this scene, curiously watching the spectacle.
"Hao Yun, why did you make a projector like that for Snape?!"
Hermione's questioning tone made Hao Yun feel very uncomfortable.
"What's it to you?"
With his arms crossed, Hao Yun looked down at the three of them with a cold gaze.
"Why not? Harry is our friend! Your behavior is an insult to the dead!"
After Hermione finished speaking, Hao Yun scoffed.
"Really? How come I didn't know that?"
"If you go to Snape and get the projector back, we can still be friends; otherwise..."
Hao Yun interrupted Ron.
"Otherwise what? What I make has nothing to do with you?"
Harry's face flushed with anger, his hands clenched tightly. If he weren't outmatched by Hao Yun, he would have charged forward to fight to the death.
Fred and George rushed up and separated the two sides. George then whispered a few words to Harry.