The bald Snake-man stared fixedly at the emerald green fire lotus swirling before Xiao Yan, his gaze heavy with seriousness. Under Xiao Yan’s unflinching eyes, he knew that if he dared to step forward once more, that fiery lotus, brimming with a terrifying and frenzied energy, would assuredly burst forth towards him.
“Boy, you truly live up to your title as the leader of the Flame Alliance, indeed possessing some formidable skills…”
He licked his lips and sneered, but the prior disdain in his voice for Xiao Yan had now completely vanished. The rumors of Xiao Yan’s victory over a Battle Sect class expert had started to feel true to him. The seemingly delicate fire lotus before him evoked a faint sense of dread from deep within his soul.
“I have no desire to fight you. Please inform Medusa for me,” Xiao Yan said indifferently as he gently raised his palm, allowing the emerald green fire lotus to fall into his grasp. He glanced at the bald Snake-man indifferently.
“The Clan Leader is undergoing seclusion; she cannot be disturbed,” the bald Snake-man shook his head and chuckled.
Xiao Yan’s brows furrowed slightly, and without further ado, he flicked his finger, sending the emerald green fire lotus flying towards the bald Snake-man. Along its path, it left a trail of flame, resembling a tiny meteor shooting through the sky.
Seeing the lotus, filled with terrifying energy, thrown at him, the bald Snake-man’s face changed uncontrollably. He waved his tail and hurriedly retreated. No matter how he moved, the emerald fire lotus, like a guided missile, pursued him relentlessly.
Thus, on the plaza, a somewhat comical scene unfolded. The second strongest individual in the tribe, after the Clan Leader, was being chased by a diminutive emerald fire lotus, causing him to dodge in all directions. This sight made the surrounding Snake-men look at one another, their gazes on Xiao Yan, who had only moved his fingers, filled with a hidden sense of fear.
“Damn it, are you done yet?” The bald Snake-man shouted angrily as he dodged again, watching the approaching fire lotus.
The fire lotus slowly glided through the air and finally suspended about two or three meters away from the bald Snake-man. The intense heat radiating from it caused sweat to form on his forehead.
“Now, can you kindly inform her for me?” Xiao Yan smiled faintly.
“You… ” The bald Great Overlord clenched his teeth, then glanced at the slowly rotating fire lotus nearby. A wave of anger washed over him. If that thing exploded, he might survive, but he certainly wouldn’t come out of it unscathed.
“Just wait for me!” Hesitating for a moment, the bald Great Overlord finally gave up, glaring fiercely at Xiao Yan. Then, he disappeared in a flash, rushing up the stone steps and swiftly retreating into the mountains.
Seeing the swift retreat of the bald Great Overlord, Xiao Yan smiled faintly. With a wave of his hand, the feared fire lotus returned to him, floating above his palm. In a strange fluctuation, it transformed into a cluster of emerald flames, merging back into his body.
With the fire lotus retracted, Xiao Yan ignored the curious and reverent gazes around him and closed his eyes, waiting patiently for Medusa to appear. Beside him, the bored Zi Yan also gazed around curiously. Perhaps because she had blocked a punch from the bald Great Overlord earlier without any harm, the surrounding Snake-men were especially polite to her. When they saw her looking at them, they all greeted her with a friendly smile.
As they waited, about ten minutes after the bald Great Overlord entered the mountains, two streaks of light flashed out and hovered in mid-air above the plaza before slowly descending.
Upon seeing the leading figure, the surrounding Snake-men and guards immediately bowed respectfully.
“What brings you to the Snake-people’s territory today?” There was no one in the Snake-people’s land who could command such respect except Medusa. After landing, she glanced at Xiao Yan and Zi Yan, her tone carrying a slight note of surprise.
“Big Sister Cai Lin,” Zi Yan cheered excitedly upon seeing Medusa, then ran over and threw herself into Medusa’s arms.
Medusa gently stroked Zi Yan’s head, a captivating smile gracing her face. This rare display of tenderness left the bald Great Overlord dumbfounded.
“Big Sister Cai Lin, this bald guy dared to attack me… If I hadn’t become a Battle Emperor, I would have been killed by his fist,” Zi Yan pouted, pointing an accusing finger at the bald Great Overlord.
Seeing this, both Xiao Yan and the bald Great Overlord began to sweat profusely. This little troublemaker was actually daring to tattle.
Medusa tapped Zi Yan’s head lightly, then shot a cool glance at the bald Great Overlord. Instantly, the latter’s body trembled. He chuckled dryly, “Clan Leader, it was just a misunderstanding. I was just testing the strength of Xiao Yan, not trying to harm this adorable little girl.”
Judging from Medusa’s treatment of Zi Yan, the bald Great Overlord knew how close the two were, and he hastily tried to ingratiate himself.
However, he didn’t notice that when he spoke, Medusa’s eyebrows furrowed slightly. She waved her hand indifferently, “Xiao Yan is a recognized honored guest of the Snake-people’s clan, not someone you can attack at will. Go to the Snake Pits and stay there for a month.”
Hearing this, the bald Great Overlord’s face fell, but he dared not resist, only nodding weakly.
“Step aside,” she ordered. Dismissing the bald Great Overlord, Medusa led Zi Yan towards Xiao Yan, lifting her eyes, “Do you have something to discuss?”
Seeing Medusa’s composed expression, Xiao Yan rubbed his head and sighed, “I need your help. Little Healer Immortal has found traces of the Soul Palace members in the Outlying Cloud Empire…”
“Do you have any specific information about the Soul Palace member, like their strength?” Medusa mused.
“We don’t have any, but I think the three of us together should be able to handle Wu Huo,” Xiao Yan shook his head.
Now that he had advanced to Battle Emperor, he no longer needed to risk his life against a Battle Sect. Moreover, with Medusa and the equally formidable Little Healer Immortal, their combined strength was quite formidable, even by the standards of the Dou Qi Continent.
Medusa’s eyes flickered, and she still seemed uneasy, “While we do have a decent lineup, I’m not entirely sure about Little Healer Immortal. We’re going deep into the Outlying Cloud Empire, which is her territory. What if she plays some tricks…?”
Xiao Yan rolled his eyes inwardly. Women’s grudges were indeed hard to resolve. It seemed convincing Medusa to trust Little Healer Immortal would take time.
“Fine. If you trust her, go ahead. I don’t want you to secretly blame me for being petty,” Medusa smirked, waving her hand dismissively.
Seeing Medusa raise her hand, Xiao Yan paused, instinctively grabbing it. He noticed a scar on her arm and frowned, “You’re injured? What happened?”
Caught off guard in front of many of her kin, Medusa’s cheeks flushed. She quickly pulled back, “It’s just a minor injury. This area is near the Magical Beast Mountains. To build our settlement, we had to undertake a lot of construction, drawing powerful magical beasts. The scar is from a careless encounter during a battle.”
“Why didn’t you ask for help from the Flame Alliance? With our current strength, we can secure a safe area for you,” Xiao Yan frowned.
“These matters are within my capabilities, so I didn’t want to trouble you…” Medusa smiled, feeling a twinge of warmth in her heart at Xiao Yan’s concern.
“When do you plan to leave?” Medusa redirected the conversation, not wanting to dwell on the matter.
“Soon as possible,” Xiao Yan replied gravely.
“Wait a moment. I’ll handle the clan affairs, and then I’ll join you,” she nodded decisively, but Xiao Yan grabbed her hand before she could turn away.
Amidst her surprise, she heard him murmur, “Thank you.”
Medusa was taken aback, then smiled, “Consider it part of the payment for refining the Heavenly Soul Fusion Blood Pill.”
With that, she freed her hand and rushed towards the council hall.
Gazing at her retreating figure, Xiao Yan sighed softly, his heart a mix of emotions. This trip to the Outlying Cloud Empire was fraught with danger. The stability of the Gama Empire and the recent relocation of the Snake-people required her attention, yet she agreed to accompany him…
Xiao Yan wasn’t heartless. Her dedicated efforts touched him deeply.
“Ah…” Sighing with a hint of melancholy, Xiao Yan patted Zi Yan’s head, his thoughts a bit chaotic. She had done so much for him.
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