In the clear sky, a colossal sun hung high, much like an enormous fireball continuously spewing flames. The scorching sunlight fell upon the golden desert, turning the tiny grains of sand into red-hot specks of iron. Within the vast, seemingly endless desert, a black silhouette slowly emerged, his weather-beaten face clearly indicating that he had been in the arid wilderness for quite some time. With heavy steps, the figure ascended a towering sand dune, gazing around, then retrieved a leather map from his storage ring, carefully examining the most precise route. “From the path on this map, it seems we are gradually approaching the depths of the Tagore Great Desert…” His finger traced along the line, Xiao Yan licked his dry lips, muttering to himself with a slightly low voice. “Ah, this damned Tagore Desert is just too big… It took half a month just to travel from Stone Desert City to here. If it weren’t for the precise supply points on the map, it would have been a nightmare…” Sighing, Xiao Yan couldn’t help but smile bitterly at the situation. After leaving Stone Desert City, Xiao Yan had been traveling deep into the Tagore Great Desert according to the map. Due to the unpredictable and harsh weather conditions, he could only choose safer times to fly with his Purple Cloud Wings. For the most part, he had to rely on walking. In the Tagore Great Desert, besides the hidden beasts in the sand, the most fearsome were the snake people. Few dared to provoke them in the desert, for their ability to control venomous snakes to launch sneak attacks was truly insidious. But for Xiao Yan, who had a precise map and the powerful soul perception of Pharmacist Elder, these snake people posed no threat. Every time danger approached, he could easily evade the snake tribes and patrols. Of course, if he encountered them by chance and unavoidable conflict, Xiao Yan wouldn’t hesitate. He would use swift, decisive means to eliminate them before they could raise the alarm. He was acutely aware that being surrounded by a large group of snake people in the desert would be a grim fate. Even with the aid of his Purple Cloud Wings and the map, it still took Xiao Yan half a month to reach his current location. Thus, it was no wonder he felt a sense of frustration earlier. His finger followed the route on the map, finally stopping at a red dot representing danger. There were eight such red dots scattered across different directions on the map. Among the snake people of the Tagore Great Desert, aside from the smaller tribes, there were eight massive ones, each indicated by these red dots. They were the strongest tribes of the snake people, holding high status in the desert. Apart from Queen Medusa, they did not even respect one another. These eight behemoths controlled various parts of the Tagore Great Desert, and the main road leading deeper into the desert was blocked by the red dot Xiao Yan pointed to. “What rotten luck…” Frowning at the crimson red dot, Xiao Yan sighed helplessly. These large tribes were usually guarded by Dou Ling or even Dou Wang-level snake warriors, making it impossible for him to slip through unnoticed. “Looks like I’ll have to take a detour…” Shaking his head with a bitter smile, Xiao Yan understood that even with the assistance of Pharmacist Elder, he couldn’t recklessly charge through the Tagore Great Desert. The snake people’s ability to stand against the might of the Jia Ma Empire for so long proved their strength. Acting alone in their territory would be foolish. “But before entering deeper, I should replenish my water… The last reserve has been depleted for more than a day.” Checking his water supply in the storage ring, Xiao Yan sighed, his gaze scanning the map until it landed on the nearest oasis. “Hmm… This oasis seems a bit too close to that snake tribe…” Looking at the oasis marker and then at the crimson red dot nearby, Xiao Yan frowned. “Unfortunately, there’s only one oasis within a hundred miles…” He muttered, then shook his head, putting away the map. “Although it’s close on the map, the actual distance must be several dozen miles. I’ll get the water and leave quickly; I shouldn’t be discovered.” Comforting himself, Xiao Yan set off towards the distant oasis. As he walked, the scorching air became cooler. After almost three hours, the lush green of the oasis finally appeared. Seeing the small oasis nestled in the plain, Xiao Yan relaxed, tightened the Heavy Scale Ruler on his back, and cautiously scanned the area. Noticing no snake people, he used the dimming light to approach the oasis. As he neared the oasis, the humid air cooled further. Xiao Yan took a deep breath, savoring the fresh scent of the grass. Any trace of green was precious in the desert. He continued to move through the trees, searching for the source of water. As he ventured deeper, a faint splashing sound reached his ears. Hearing the sound, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to emerge from the trees, his gaze halted. He quickly crouched down, his breathing becoming as quiet as possible. At the end of a small path outside the grove, several slender snake women stood, their sharp eyes scanning the surrounding jungle. Their weapons were poised, ready to strike any intruders. These snake women, likely due to the harsh desert environment, had dark skin. Their striking features, paired with their unique diamond-shaped pupils, exuded a strange allure. The most talked-about feature of the snake women was their alluring, snake-like waists. Whenever snake women slaves performed their exotic dances in human society, many men with weak willpower found themselves unable to resist. Of course, Xiao Yan had no interest in admiring their alluring figures. As soon as he spotted them, his expression darkened. With his exceptional soul perception, he detected four Great Dou Shi among the group, while the rest were all Dou Shi. “What are they doing here?” Bitterly, Xiao Yan suppressed his aura and moved cautiously towards the source of the water sound. Thanks to the dimming light, he managed to avoid detection and followed the sound to the water. Peeking through the leaves, he saw a clear lake. The clean water made him swallow, despite the dryness of his throat. Just as he was about to emerge, a splash caught his attention. A woman with a voluptuous figure emerged from the lake, her long hair swishing as she turned her back to Xiao Yan. Droplets of water clung to her flawless skin, trailing down her shoulders and over her alluring waist before dripping back into the lake. Though far, Xiao Yan could clearly see the suppleness of her waist, imagining its grace in other contexts. The woman casually brushed her hair, then turned, revealing her perfect, bare body. The sight of her full, proud breasts, exposed to the cool air, and her bewitching, diamond-shaped eyes, filled with a sensuous glow, left Xiao Yan feeling a rush of blood.
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