Since the stimulation wasn't enough.
Wei Yang leaned forward, standing behind Qing Lin, his hands gently caressing her thin shoulders. He brought his mouth close to her ear and gently exhaled, causing her to shiver and a blush to quickly spread across the white skin of her neck.
In a soft voice, Wei Yang said, "Qing Lin, come on, I believe you can do it! Only by awakening the Green Snake Three Flower Pupils can you grow quickly and keep up with our pace. Qing Lin, don't disappoint me..."
Feeling the warmth from Wei Yang's breath beside her ear and hearing his words, Qing Lin's adorable, delicate face immediately turned a deep red.
Her mind was blank at that moment, with Wei Yang's words echoing continuously. She thought back to the recent times when she felt like a burden and couldn't help at all.
When the young master and Sister Xian'er were fighting, she could only stand at a distance and watch. When something happened, she could only stand behind Sister Xian'er for protection...
"No! I don't want to be a burden. I want to become stronger. I can't always stand behind Sister Xian'er... I can't let the young master down... I can't let the young master down... I want to help the young master..."
Qing Lin chanted to herself repeatedly. Suddenly, she felt her body start to heat up as if a mysterious and strange power was awakening from deep within.
This strange energy was something she had never felt before.
Excited, Qing Lin inexplicably knew what she needed to do.
She stared fiercely at the king cobra in front of her and shouted sharply, "Come out for me~"
Boom!
In response to her loud scream, three bluish-green dots suddenly lit up in her pupils, and the light intensified rapidly!
The three dots emitted a faint light and transformed into three extremely small bluish-green flowers...
Like three small flowers blooming in her pupils.
As the eerie bluish-green flowers bloomed, a strong, eerie glow burst forth, enveloping the king cobra before her.
The king cobra, enveloped by this eerie light, was filled with extreme fear, sensing an impending doom from deep within.
It wriggled slightly, trying to escape from the eerie light.
Wei Yang's eyes narrowed, and he pressed a hand down gently.
Immediately, a powerful aura, like a massive mountain, pressed down on the snake, immobilizing its severely injured body.
At the same time, with the Green Snake Three Flower Pupils fully awakened, Wei Yang sharply sensed a peculiar, almost imperceptible ripple emanating from Qing Lin, quickly spreading outward.
With a thought, Wei Yang unleashed his soul power and simultaneously harnessed the Black Sun Burning Heaven Flame's power, forming a semi-transparent dome of black flames, inverted over this area, sealing it off completely and preventing any further spread.
Even in the depths of this endless sandy sea, Wei Yang remained cautious; he wanted to ensure nothing went wrong before the Wind Fury Dragon Flame was truly in hand.
Moreover, the Heavenly Snake Mansion, after all, involved high-level Dou Zong or even Dou Zun individuals, and he didn't want unnecessary complications.
...
The eerie light slowly moved across the king cobra's body, finally stopping at the center of its forehead.
Once the light stopped moving, it began to shrink slowly.
As the area covered by the light grew smaller, its brilliance intensified.
Eventually, as the eerie light shrunk to a palm size, it stopped shrinking.
With a burst of eerie light, a small bluish-green flower was imprinted on the king cobra's forehead.
The golden eyes of the king cobra gradually lost their brilliance and began to lose focus, as if soulless.
When the flower appeared, the eerie light started to fade.
Moments later, the small flowers in Qing Lin's pupils quickly dissipated, returning to their previous pale green hue almost instantly.
Then, Qing Lin swayed slightly, her eyelids gradually drooping powerlessly before finally falling into Wei Yang's arms, weak.
"Qing Lin."
...
Wei Yang crouched down and laid the unconscious Qing Lin across his lap, carefully checking her condition.
Sensing that she was merely exhausted from the enormous mental strain and wasn't in any real danger, needing only rest, Wei Yang also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Brother Yang, is Qing Lin okay?" Xian'er also stepped forward to squat down, looking at the unconscious Qing Lin with a worried glance.
At first, Xian'er wasn't very fond of Qing Lin when she suddenly appeared and intruded into her and Wei Yang's peaceful life.
But over the past year or more, having interacted with and learned about Qing Lin's past, Xian'er gradually accepted this obedient and lovable girl as a sister.
Xian'er was nearly eighteen now, only a few years older than the soon-to-be sixteen-year-old Qing Lin.
Thus, with time, Xian'er accepted and acknowledged Qing Lin's presence inwardly.
Although not outwardly warm or expressive, she truly cared about Qing Lin deep down.
"She's fine, just exhausted from the mental effort, which made her faint. Awakening the Green Snake Three Flower Pupils for the first time, it's a normal reaction, and she'll be fine after some rest," Wei Yang reassured Xian'er with a smile, noticing her concern.
Seeing Xian'er worried was a relief for him too.
Since Qing Lin was alright, Xian'er also felt relieved. She turned her gaze toward the king cobra, which now looked dazed, and curiously asked, "Does this mean the contract was successful?"
"Yes, it seems to have succeeded. It's been subdued by Qing Lin," Wei Yang nodded, also glancing at the king cobra with a trace of envy in his eyes.
This defied logic!
A peak Tier 5, nearly Tier 6 beast, which had survived two encounters with a different flame, gaining great benefits and incredible strength, and potential unmatched, had just been effortlessly subdued by a novice Dou Fighter girl.
Who wouldn't envy that?
Isn't there any justice?
This is a true cheat, with no reasoning to be argued.
...
At this moment.
The king cobra, having briefly lost consciousness, gradually regained its senses. Its pupils refocused, returning to consciousness.
Initially dazed, it quickly realized its situation upon glancing at Wei Yang and Xian'er, with its eyes showing signs of fear and dread.
However, when its gaze fell on Qing Lin, nestled in Wei Yang's embrace, all those expressions disappeared, and even its menacing head seemed calmer, the ferocity subdued, replaced by a gentle demeanor...
Wei Yang and Xian'er noticed its change as well.
The two exchanged a glance, unable to hide their shock.
Seeing it firsthand, despite being mentally prepared, they couldn't help but feel astonished and amazed.
The Green Snake Three Flower Pupils were terrifying!
Afterward, Wei Yang smiled.
He knew the Wind Fury Dragon Flame was practically secured now.
Obtaining an exotic flame casually, a pleasant surprise indeed!
Exotic flames, such precious treasures, who would mind having more?
Even if it wasn't needed, it could be traded in the future at a space trading market for top-level techniques or Dou Skills.
Or at the Alchemist Tower, high-level alchemists might go frantic.
For alchemists, exotic flames are priceless treasures!
Thinking about it, Wei Yang, in a cheerful mood, retrieved a small jade bottle from his storage ring, opened it, and poured out a Tier 4 healing pill.
He offered the pill to the king cobra's mouth with a smile, "Here, I rarely make healing pills, so this is my only one; use it as a temporary fix."
"Though your injuries seem severe, I held back earlier. After taking this Tier 4 healing pill, you should recover mobility in a few days."
The king cobra initially showed caution but, upon smelling the rich medicinal fragrance, a hint of joy flashed in its eyes. It slightly opened its mouth, extended its tongue, and gently swept the pill into its mouth from Wei Yang's hand.
Tier 4 healing pills, especially ones refined by Wei Yang, who was at a peak Tier 5 level, possess exceptional quality.
As the pill was ingested and its medicinal power absorbed.
The king cobra's flesh began to slowly regenerate; its broken bones started to reconnect, and scales visibly grew back.
(The chapter ends here)
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