Seeing the colorful little snake’s actions, Xiao Yan’s lips split into a grin, and he chuckled bitterly in his heart: “I bet it’s not Queen Medusa. With her proud nature, it’s impossible for her to act like this… Now, she seems no different from a newborn snake, just with more spirit.”
“Could it be that the evolution process damaged her memory?” Yao Lao was equally puzzled.
“Uh…” Startled, Xiao Yan’s eyes narrowed slightly, a strange glint flashing through them as he said with a smile, “It seems she’s interested in something in my ring?”
As he spoke, Xiao Yan lightly tapped on Nalan Jie, and some items appeared in his palm. The colorful little snake approached, its gaze scanning the items, swishing its tail, and continuously shaking its head. Clearly, there was nothing here that it needed.
Putting the items back into Nalan Jie, Xiao Yan was not upset. He patiently took out each item one by one. After a while, when he took out a small jade bottle filled with purple liquid, the little snake, which had been coiled in mid-air, instantly appeared in his palm, sticking its tiny head into the bottle and greedily lapping at the liquid with its tongue.
“This is… Companion Purple Crystal Source. I didn’t think it would need this.”
Seeing that nearly a tenth of the Companion Purple Crystal Source had been consumed, Xiao Yan’s face twisted in pain. However, fortunately, the little snake knew the power of the Purple Crystal Source and did not greedily absorb too much. After a few licks, it withdrew its head, its clear, crystalline eyes gleaming with excitement and satisfaction.
“The Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python is also a fire-attribute beast, so it naturally likes things like the Purple Crystal Source, which is filled with pure fire energy,” Yao Lao explained, seeing the little snake’s excitement.
Xiao Yan nodded slightly, putting away the now slightly depleted Companion Purple Crystal Source with a tinge of regret. Perhaps because of absorbing the Companion Purple Crystal Source, the little snake’s gaze towards Xiao Yan was less wary.
Noticing the change in the little snake’s eyes, Xiao Yan’s heart stirred. He carefully extended his hand and gently stroked the small, delicate body.
Seeing Xiao Yan’s actions, the little snake only wriggled slightly before giving up on avoiding him. It then nuzzled its head lazily against Xiao Yan’s palm.
Watching the little snake’s friendly behavior, Xiao Yan’s eyes lit up with an unusual light.
“Hehe, boy, do you plan to keep this little creature with you?”
Yao Lao’s voice echoed in his mind, seeming to understand Xiao Yan’s thoughts.
“Hehe,” Xiao Yan chuckled dryly, licking his lips. “This is an ancient beast with infinite potential. If I can tame it, it would be no less valuable than controlling a different type of heavenly fire.”
“Indeed, the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python is very powerful. But right now, it’s clearly still in its juvenile stage. Although it contains a vast amount of power, it will take a long time to fully unlock it.”
“And remember, no matter how docile the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python is now, I bet its true form is still Queen Medusa. She might have changed for some reason, but who knows if she’ll regain her memories someday. Then…”
Yao Lao’s voice turned serious: “You know how proud and ruthless Queen Medusa is. For someone who dared to take advantage and claim to be her master, she might kill you on the spot.”
“Uh…” Xiao Yan’s hand paused, his brows furrowing. After a long moment, he exhaled softly, saying, “But what if she never regains her memory? Right now, she’s like a newborn animal, and I’m the first person she’s seen. I don’t think she’ll be too hostile towards me. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have stayed by my side to find food. This is a great opportunity… an ancient beast that could rival a Dou Sheng in the future. That’s a deadly temptation.”
“You’re gambling…”
Yao Lao sighed helplessly.
“Hehe, for a future superpower, why not gamble? If it really happens, we can always run. There’s always my teacher, right?” Xiao Yan chuckled.
“Ah, I hope you don’t end up burning yourself,” Yao Lao said with a bitter laugh.
Xiao Yan smiled lightly, carefully holding the little snake in his palm. The Seven-Colored Snake did not resist; instead, it wrapped its tail around Xiao Yan’s wrist and swung its body, as if on a swing.
“Little one, will you come with me?” Xiao Yan asked, smiling as he placed the little snake in front of him, as if coaxing a lost little girl.
Staring at Xiao Yan with purple eyes, the little snake’s gaze flickered with a touch of confusion, standing up and staring blankly at Xiao Yan.
Seeing the little snake’s strange behavior, Xiao Yan’s heart skipped a beat. His smile was a bit awkward, as he sensed that within the little snake, a mature and proud soul was coldly watching his poor performance.
Clearing his throat, Xiao Yan’s eyes flickered, and he tapped Nalan Jie, causing another bottle of Companion Purple Crystal Source to appear in his palm. He took a small white jade rod, dipped it in the purple liquid, and waved it in front of the little snake.
At the sight of the Purple Crystal Source, the little snake’s eyes brightened, the confusion quickly fading. It opened its mouth, darting its tongue at Xiao Yan, as if begging.
“Hehe…”
With the little snake’s actions, the mature and proud soul within it seemed to retreat. Xiao Yan’s lips curved into a smile. Regardless of the existence of Queen Medusa’s soul, the current Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python couldn’t resist the temptation of the Purple Crystal Source.
Dripping the Purple Crystal Source into the little snake’s mouth, it licked its lips contentedly. After a while, it entwined its tail around Xiao Yan’s wrist and slipped into his sleeve, gradually falling asleep.
“Haha!” Seeing the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python’s actions, Xiao Yan’s lips split into a grin. Thanks to the Purple Crystal Source, their relationship was rapidly becoming closer. If this continued, Xiao Yan believed he could solidify their bond before the snake became mature and regained human intelligence.
Gently patting his sleeve, Xiao Yan’s joy was almost uncontainable. He licked the last bit of Purple Crystal Source off the white jade rod and let the hot energy surge through his body. Smiling, he took a few steps forward and looked up at the blue flame in the sky. Despite the twists and turns, the Blue Lotus Heart Flame was finally back in his hands.
Though he was extremely eager, Xiao Yan did not act rashly. Heavenly Fire was like dynamite, and a single mistake could result in a destructive explosion. He wasn’t Queen Medusa. While others might endure for a while, he would be obliterated in ten seconds.
“Teacher… How do we capture it?” Xiao Yan asked eagerly, his eyes fixed on the floating Heavenly Fire.
“Capturing Heavenly Fire isn’t easy. It burns everything that approaches, including energy. The only way is to use a continuous flow of energy to envelop it, or use special items. I think Queen Medusa used the latter method,” Yao Lao mused. “But it consumes a lot of energy. Even if you mobilize all your Dou Qi, you won’t be able to move it off this island.”
“Uh… What should we do then?”
Yao Lao chuckled. “We can’t use Queen Medusa’s method. It’s too draining. But you have a special item that can easily carry the Blue Lotus Heart Flame.”
Xiao Yan blinked, then realization dawned. “You mean the Blue Lotus Lotus Seat?”
“Exactly. The Blue Lotus Lotus Seat and the Blue Lotus Heart Flame share the same origin. Using the seat will not only suppress the heat but also be much safer than using energy.”
Nodding, Xiao Yan tapped Nalan Jie, and a blue light emerged, hovering in front of him. Inside, the perfectly crafted Blue Lotus Seat rotated, emanating a faint energy.
Holding the Blue Lotus Seat, Xiao Yan gently tossed it toward the Heavenly Fire. As it reached the flame, a blue light enveloped and slowly drew the Blue Lotus Heart Flame into the seat.
With the success of capturing the Heavenly Fire, Xiao Yan’s face lit up. Carefully holding the Blue Lotus Seat, he stared at the blue flame in the center, his eyes filled with excitement.
“Next, leave this city quickly. Find a quiet place to absorb the Heavenly Fire. Remember, don’t put it in Nalan Jie, or it will burn everything inside to nothing.”
“Okay!” Nodding, Xiao Yan’s body trembled, and his Purple Cloud Wings sprang out. He grabbed a handful of recovery pills and chewed them, looking up at the fading purple shield.
The purple shield shimmered, then shattered into tiny points of light. As it exploded, Xiao Yan’s feet pounded the ground, and he shot into the sky, clutching the Blue Lotus Seat and racing out of the city.
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