Kapitel 145: Chapter 144 - Departure!
In the newly built worship temple of the Snake-People Tribe, Jiang Yun once again met the elders of the Snake-People Tribe. At this moment, the few white-haired old women were looking at him with eyes full of appreciation.
The look in their eyes conveyed a trace of satisfaction, making it hard to fathom what was going on!
"Honored Elders!"
Just yesterday, after settling everything, Queen Medusa suddenly told him that the elders of the Snake-People Tribe wanted to meet him. Jiang Yun found it strange in his heart but agreed nonetheless.
"Master Jiang, you are remarkably talented for your young age!" The Great Elder of the Snake-People Tribe looked at Jiang Yun, revealing a smile that was hardly pleasant but could be described as rather sinister.
The Great Elder's gaze toward Jiang Yun was particularly gentle, without any of the loathing shown to other humans. "I heard that Her Majesty's evolution was completed with Master Jiang's assistance and that you explored a ruin together, which led to her current strength. On behalf of the entire tribe, I thank Master Jiang."
After speaking, the Great Elder led the four of them in a respectful bow to Jiang Yun.
Jiang Yun accepted their thanks with ease. Despite a bit of experimentation in his initial intentions, Medusa did ultimately evolve into the Nine-Colored Sky Swallowing Python. Moreover, by following him, she broke through to Dou Zun within just two years. While there were many coincidences, it could indeed be attributed to his influence.
"May I ask how Master Jiang views our Queen?" The Great Elder's voice was calm and steady, without much inflection, but Jiang Yun keenly sensed the tension in the elder's tone.
Seeing Jiang Yun's somewhat puzzled gaze, the Great Elder sighed and said, "Medusa's clan easily does not fall in love, but once they do, they are deeply committed." With that, the Great Elder glanced at Jiang Yun, "And we can sense that our clan leader has a special feeling toward Master Jiang after returning this time!"
"The Great Elder intends to stop it?" Jiang Yun couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and softly asked.
By now, Medusa had already advanced to Dou Zun, making her invincible in the Northwestern Continent. Moreover, with the potential of her Nine-Colored Sky Swallowing Python, she was highly likely to achieve the rank of Dou Sheng in the future. It was understandable for the Snake-People Tribe to want to bind Medusa within the tribe and have her remain as a stable queen.
"No, no, no," seeing Jiang Yun's misunderstanding, the Great Elder hurriedly denied. "The Snake-People Tribe cannot hinder Her Majesty's will. After returning, we have already performed the rituals for the Queen, and she is now ready for marriage. However, there is a secret concerning the Medusa bloodline."
"I heard that Master Jiang is an eighth-tier alchemist?" The Great Elder inquired suddenly, changing the topic while looking at Jiang Yun.
"Yes," Jiang Yun understood roughly what the matter was and nodded.
Upon confirming this, the Great Elder was filled with joy and continued, "The bloodline of Medusa is exceptionally powerful. If Her Majesty gets pregnant, there is a secret method to sanctify the infant. The stronger the secret method, the more terrifying the potential of the newborn."
"Our tribe possesses three types of secret methods. The highest level secret method requires a seventh-tier pill. With Master Jiang's ability, naturally, you would choose the highest level secret method!"
Taking the scroll handed to him, Jiang Yun curiously asked, "How do you know that Medusa will definitely leave with me? What if she chooses to stay with the Snake-People Tribe? Wouldn't your efforts be in vain?"
"Hehe," facing Jiang Yun's question, the Great Elder chuckled softly and said calmly, "We have watched Medusa grow up and we understand her. Now that the Snake-People Tribe has a better living environment and fears no external enemies, it is no longer a restraint to her!"
"Moreover, Her Majesty has the potential to reach higher realms. How could we become obstacles on her path?"
One cannot raise a true dragon in shallow waters!
Compared to Zhongzhou, the Northwestern Continent has far fewer resources. Reaching Dou Zun is its limit. To achieve higher realms, only the central part of the continent—Zhongzhou—has the necessary resources.
Today, the elders of the Snake-People Tribe truly gave Jiang Yun a new understanding of them. Medusa's concern for the Snake-People Tribe was not in vain.
Accepted the scroll, Jiang Yun took out several jade bottles and handed them over, "These contain Breaking Dou Pills, Emperor's Extreme Pills, Earth Origin Pills, and Green Nether Longevity Pills. You should know how to use them. I'll leave them in your hands!"
"This…" Seeing Jiang Yun dishing out large amounts of multiple pills, the elders were no longer calm. They were somewhat dizzy, looking at Jiang Yun in bewilderment.
"If you all break through to Dou Zong together, I believe Medusa will be more at ease!" Seeing their fearful expressions, Jiang Yun added thoughtfully, "If you are still not at ease, consider them my betrothal gifts!"
When dealing with others, Jiang Yun doesn't beat around the bush. If he wants something, he says so; if he doesn't, he doesn't want it. From the moment Medusa's transformation succeeded and she followed him as the Nine-Colored Sky Swallowing Python, it was destined that she would be his.
"Consume the pills and break through soon. We are about to leave!" Leaving these words, Jiang Yun turned and left the Snake-People Tribe's temple.
"What did they want with you?"
After stepping out, Jiang Yun met with Queen Medusa, who had been waiting. Her eyes filled with curiosity as she softly inquired.
Jiang Yun didn't rush to answer her query, instead observed her with a teasing smile.
Caught off guard by Jiang Yun's intense gaze, Medusa returned his look with confusion. After several breaths, feeling a rush in her heart, her usually cool and alluring cheeks flushed a bit, and she turned her head away.
Seeing this, Jiang Yun no longer teased her and walked past her with a low murmur, "The four elders sold you to me!"
"?" Medusa suddenly raised her head, stunned by Jiang Yun's words, clearly unable to process it.
Witnessing the stunned Medusa, even Jiang Yun was briefly lost. This woman consistently exuded fatal temptations, "For just a few six, seven-tier pills, Her Majesty Queen became mine!"
Jiang Yun's words left Medusa in doubt, her mind in a daze, and her heartbeat quickening. The recently receded blush crept back onto her cheeks.
That normally chilly and enchanting face was now impressively rare, replaced by a reddish hue, making it all the more alluring and captivating.
Witnessing this enchanting beauty, Jiang Yun also felt slightly heated. He wasn't indifferent; daily facing several beauties naturally stirred his emotions.
However, Qing Lin and Little Doctor Fairy were still young, and Jiang Yun had to be patient. Ziyan's bloodline had yet to undergo the cleansing ritual and stabilize.
Gu Xun'er, with her divine bloodline, had to wait until Dou Sheng to lose her virginity. Should Ziyan have similar restrictions, it could lead to irreversible regrets.
Therefore, although surrounded by beauties, the only one he could act upon was Medusa.
"You…"
The next moment, Jiang Yun suddenly encircled her slender waist with a soft smile and lightly kissed her amidst her surprised and panicked gaze.
Cold and ruthless to enemies, Queen Medusa now seemed the softest, most tender creature, sinking into Jiang Yun's embrace.
After a long while, the breathless Medusa finally mustered the strength to push Jiang Yun away. Her face was flushed with excitement and bashfulness, "How dare you!"
Looking at Jiang Yun, who wore a mischievous grin, Queen Medusa immediately fumed, landing a palm on his chest.
"Boom—"
The next second, Jiang Yun was sent flying from the force, causing a loud noise that drew the attention of many in the capital. A crowd began rushing towards the scene.
"Cough, cough… strong indeed!" Crawling out from the rubble in a disheveled state, Jiang Yun rubbed his aching chest, baring his teeth at the now vacant spot where Medusa once stood.
"Hehe, Yun'er, Medusa may be slightly 'temperamental,' but she is indeed a rare assistant who can help you reach greater heights!" Qing Ming's gloating voice echoed in his mind.
"Yes," Jiang Yun nodded. Among his four beloveds, Medusa and Ziyan had the greatest potential, easily reaching Heavenly Supreme status and even having a significant chance of reaching the divine tier.
Compared to Ziyan, the decisive Medusa was more suited to be a leader of a force, providing greater assistance to him.
"Senior Qing Ming, are we all set?" Jiang Yun conscientiously asked, regenerating with the Holy Flame of Undying.
"I once briefly explored that location. Although I don't know ancient Tuoshe Emperor's exact power, without seeing his seal firsthand, I can't guarantee rescuing those inside. However…" Qing Ming was unusually solemn.
Listening to Qing Ming, Jiang Yun nodded seriously. He wasn't sure of Tuoshe's power, but among the ancient emperors, he was likely among the strongest, potentially only a step away from a true Supreme.
"But, if the emperor's power is as you say, at least a soul fragment can be extracted!"
Hearing this, Jiang Yun nodded. Given Qing Ming's immense power, not thinking of rescuing his father-in-law was impossible!
Previously, action wasn't an option due to Qing Ming suppressing the Holy Flame within Jiang Yun and restoring his own power, leaving no surplus.
As Jiang Yun's strength increased and Qing Ming's recovery progressed, Qing Ming's accessible power grew stronger. In his words, "I am invincible on the Douqi continent!" Though not indefinitely.
Thus, Jiang Yun wasn't acting recklessly; he now had a trump card capable of overturning the board!
Based on Jiang Yun's intelligence and Qing Ming's explorations, they estimated that a soul fragment of the Old Dragon Emperor could be freed.
Even a soul fragment was formidable in a world devoid of ancient emperors, highly comparable to a nine-star Dou Saint!
With this backing, besides increasing Ziyan's benefits, Jiang Yun would also secure a solid foundation, enabling faster growth!
"I'll set up the Snake-People Tribe's formation. Then we'll depart. Ziyan will surely be thrilled to hear this news!" Jiang Yun muttered softly, walking out of the ruins.
For the next three days, Jiang Yun, busy preparing the terrain and gathering materials, didn't see Medusa until his formation day when she appeared scowling at him.
But Jiang Yun remained unperturbed, giving Medusa a provoking glance before setting up the formation.
In the anticipation of everyone present, Jiang Yun erected a fifth-tier spiritual array. With four elders breaking through to Dou Zong adding numerous Dou Wang and Dou Huang cultivators' support, even a Dou Zun couldn't break it.
All concluded, Jiang Yun immediately decided to depart, head to Jianan Academy first, then to Zhongzhou.
The next morning, atop a mountain, several figures stood poised.
Gazing at the new grand royal city of the Snake-People Tribe below, Jiang Yun exhaled lightly and asked softly, facing Medusa beside him, "Your Majesty, have you made up your mind to leave with us? This journey may take three to five years before you return."
"With four elders governing now and the formation you left behind, even a Dou Zun can't threaten them. Didn't you say the Northwestern Continent would be peaceful for a few years?" Medusa glanced at Jiang Yun and replied irritably, "You aren't lying to me, are you?"
"Of course not, the Northwestern Continent will indeed be peaceful for a few years!" Jiang Yun affirmed, based on the news from Yun Yi that the Hun Palace had withdrawn most forces back to Zhongzhou to guard against the Gu Clan's retribution.
This left the Northwestern Continent virtually void of Dou Zun power, truly posing no threat to the Snake-People Tribe.
"The Northwestern Continent is too small for my growth!" Medusa replied, her brows relaxing. She glanced at the three women beside Jiang Yun and wore a mischievous smile, "Besides, didn't you buy me?"
"Hmm?" Jiang Yun suddenly felt a chill and cursed inwardly at the cunning woman. Turning, he saw Ziyan's cold smile, knowing he couldn't escape this one.
"Since you are Yun's purchase, you're just a maid now, serving tea and water is your job!" Ziyan surprisingly didn't blow up but smiled at Medusa.
"What did you say—"
"Dare to speak to the mistress like that? Take this!"
"Hmph, just a two-star Dou Zun…"
Watching the two fight, Jiang Yun rubbed his forehead and glanced at the obedient Qing Lin and Little Doctor Fairy, feeling a wave of comfort.
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