Chapter 270: Fighting with the Snake Tribe
The little sky-swallowing python was tempted by the amethyst source in the bottle and feasted until it had eaten about one-third of the amount, then it stopped with satisfaction.
Its small head slipped gently from the mouth of the bottle, and its lavender eyes shone with contentment, as if it was slightly tipsy after eating and drinking enough.
Seeing the sky-swallowing python swaying as if drunk, Xiao Ling carefully put away the purple crystal source. Then, he stretched out his hand and gently stroked the sky-swallowing python's body, which had become warm due to absorbing too much energy, with a doting smile on his face.
Looking at the satisfied look of the colorful sky-swallowing python, Xiao Ling couldn't help but think of Zi Yan's cute look when she was full. He thought silently in his heart: "This little guy is really a foodie just like Zi Yan." However, Xiao Ling now has plenty of money and doesn't care about these small expenses. He is capable enough to take care of these two greedy little guys.
"I told you a long time ago not to eat so much, but you just didn't listen." Xiao Ling scolded gently, but her tone was full of doting.
The colorful sky-swallowing python seemed to feel Xiao Ling's touch. It enjoyed it for a while, then gently wrapped its tail around Xiao Ling's wrist, and then deftly slipped into his sleeve robe, and fell into a sweet dream soon.
Seeing that the little sky-swallowing python had fallen into a deep sleep, Xiao Ling's lips curved into a helpless and doting smile. He gently rubbed its little head and then decided not to disturb it anymore and let it rest.
"The elders of the Snake Tribe and Zi Yan must have been impatient with waiting." Xiao Ling said to himself, while touching his chin, he stood up with a chuckle, "Okay, although it took a while, it's okay. It won’t be too long, it’s time to go out.”
As he spoke, he took steps towards the exit of the cave. Arriving at the stone door of the cave, Xiao Ling pressed his fingers lightly on the door several times. Following his gesture, the stone door slowly opened.
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Outside the cave used by Evolution, there were many people and it was very lively. The four elders of the snake people, the Little Medical Fairy, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, and the eight leaders of the snake people have all gathered here. They were all attracted by the powerful aura that Medusa had just released, and they all came to find out.
This is, there is a scar on his face. Mobas, who is wearing heavy armor, speaks. His voice is low and powerful, with a hint of doubt: "The powerful aura just now must belong to the Queen. But it has been so long. , Why haven’t you seen her come out yet? Doesn’t Master Xiao Ling have any other plans?”
Among the snake people, Mobas is famous for not trusting humans, and his eyes are always wary. He has deep admiration for Queen Medusa, even love.
Therefore, although Xiao Ling did a lot of good things for the snake people and won the respect of the people, Mobas always kept a certain distance from him and did not have much closeness to him.
The Yinshi elder standing aside spoke softly, interrupting Mobas' doubts: "Mobas, please stop thinking nonsense. Master Xiao Ling's help to our snake people is obvious to all, and he and the Queen are also friends. With Xiao Ling How could the master do something like that? If he really wanted to harm us, he would have had the chance already, so why wait until now?"
The Yinshi elder has a high status among the snake people and is the most senior among the eight commanders. His words were very weighty. After hearing this, Mobas was still a little worried, but he did not continue to ask further questions.
The words of the Yinshi elder were not only a sign of trust in Xiao Ling, but also a reminder to Mobas. He hoped that the clan members could unite as one and not have unwarranted suspicions affect the harmony of the clan. Although Mobas was straightforward, he also understood the meaning of the elder's words, so he chose to remain silent and said no more.
Boom!
With a low roar, the stone door leading to the evolution site slowly opened, as if announcing the arrival of an important moment. Sunlight filtered in through the cracks in the door, shining on everyone's faces and illuminating their expectant eyes.
At this moment, Xiao Ling's figure appeared at the door. His back was facing the sun, and his outline was particularly clearly outlined by the golden light. His steps were steady and he had a calm and unhurried temperament, which immediately attracted the attention of everyone present as soon as he appeared.
As soon as Xiao Ling stepped out of the cave, Zi Yan couldn't wait to greet him. She jumped lightly in front of Xiao Ling, stood on tiptoes, and looked behind him curiously. But she saw nothing but the dark space inside the cave.
"Where is Sister Medusa?" Zi Yan blinked, with a hint of anxiety in her tone, as if she was worried about missing something important.
Before Xiao Ling could speak, the members of the Snake Tribe had already gathered around. They were all asking questions, and everyone was eager to know Medusa's situation.
Facing this sudden "storm of questions", Xiao Ling felt a little overwhelmed. He had to raise his voice and interrupt these people's questions. "Don't worry, everyone, I know what you are concerned about. Look, Medusa is here."
As he spoke, Xiao Ling gently lifted his cuffs, revealing the colorful sky-swallowing python wrapped around his arm. The little snake shone with colorful light in the sun, and its appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.
When Xiao Ling showed the colorful snake in his hand, the crowd around him suddenly fell into silence, followed by a burst of low exclamation. Everyone's eyes were focused on the colorful little snake, their eyes filled with disbelief.
Yue Mei's eyes widened and she looked at the colorful snake in Xiao Ling's hand in disbelief. Her red lips opened slightly and she asked in surprise: "Is this our Queen? How did she become so small?"
The people around him also cast curious and surprised glances. They whispered to each other and discussed the sudden change in low voices.
"Indeed, according to the ancient records of our clan, this situation is possible." The great elder of the Snake Tribe provided an explanation to everyone present with his rich knowledge and experience.
There was a calmness and authority in his words that made the crowd around him quiet down and listen carefully. The Great Elder continued: "Her Majesty the Queen's evolution is mysterious and complicated. Her current changes, although unexpected, are also part of her growth in strength. We should have full confidence in her."
"Wow, it's so cute!" Zi Yan's eyes immediately lit up when she saw the colorful sky-swallowing python in Xiao Ling's hand. She carefully took the little snake from Xiao Ling's hand and began to observe it carefully.
Perhaps because of the influence of Medusa's soul, or for other reasons, although the colorful sky-swallowing python was awakened by Zi Yan's movements, it did not express any dissatisfaction with Zi Yan's intimacy. On the contrary, it seemed to enjoy the feeling of being touched. It stayed quietly in Zi Yan's hand and allowed her to stroke it gently.
Seeing the colorful little snake narrowing its eyes comfortably under Zi Yan's touch, everyone in the snake tribe showed a look of confusion on their faces.
"The character of this little guy looks different from the Her Majesty the Queen we remember. Could it be that something went wrong in the evolution process?" someone whispered.
Zi Yan also felt something was wrong. She looked up at Xiao Ling with a hint of worry in her eyes: "Sister Medusa's evolution should be successful, right? Then why can't she turn into human form and communicate with us?"
"Because what dominates the body now is the soul of the colorful sky-swallowing python, not the soul of Medusa. Because evolution consumes too much energy, Medusa's soul fell into a deep sleep. As for why Medusa has two souls , that’s because of the snake man’s secret method.”
Xiao Ling briefly explained a few words to Zi Yan, and then said gently: "Okay, Zi Yan, now you can leave Queen Medusa to the care of the great elder."
When the elder of the Snake Tribe heard this, his face immediately showed a look of anticipation, and his eyes eagerly turned to the colorful snake in Zi Yan's hand.
Zi Yan had a look of reluctance on her face. She gently stroked the little snake. The cuteness of the little snake really made it hard to let go. It was like a little baby that made people want to hold it all the time. After some inner struggle, Zi Yan finally slowly stretched out her hand and handed the little snake to the great elder. Although she was very reluctant, she knew that Medusa was a member of the Snake Tribe after all, and now she should be taken care of by Medusa's tribe.
"Don't worry, we will take good care of Queen Medusa." The great elder stretched out his hand to take the colorful snake, his tone full of commitment and respect.
However, just at the moment when Zi Yan was about to hand the colorful sky-swallowing python to the elder of the snake people, the little snake suddenly flicked its tail, drawing an arc in the air like a bolt of lightning, and then landed steadily on Xiao Xiao. On Ling's shoulders.
The Great Elder was stunned, with a surprised expression on his face: "Master Xiao Ling, what's going on..."
Xiao Ling smiled softly and tried to explain the sudden change: "Haha, it seems that this little guy regards me as his family. Maybe it's like what humans say, the first thing it sees is me, so it treats me There is a special feeling of closeness.”
After hearing this, although the elder of the Snake Tribe and several other elders could understand this situation, they still felt a little uncomfortable. It felt like the children they had worked so hard to raise suddenly favored others, making them feel... Somewhat lost and helpless.
They were unwilling to accept such a result, but they were helpless. Several people looked at each other, not knowing what to say for a moment. Of course they understand that for a noble being like Queen Medusa, any strong measures are not advisable.
"Then what should we do now? Will Sister Medusa always be like this?" Zi Yan asked, with a hint of helplessness in her tone. Now Medusa cannot return to her original appearance. Although the little colorful sky-swallowing python is also very cute, Zi Yan still wants Medusa to return to her original appearance.
Seeing the worry on Zi Yan's face, Xiao Ling stepped forward gently, reached out and rubbed her head, and said in a comforting tone: "Don't worry, Zi Yan. Queen Medusa's soul has not disappeared, she just She is asleep for now. She will wake up when she is ready."
As if in response to Xiao Ling's words, suddenly, a familiar and majestic voice sounded in the air, breaking the silence around him. "Why do you need to worry about my king's safety? There is no need to make such a fuss, but don't stop this little guy from following Xiao Ling."
As the words fell, a dazzling purple light erupted from the body of the little sky-swallowing python, so intense that it was almost impossible to look directly at it. The light is like a blooming purple flower, blooming in an instant and then quickly shrinking.
In everyone's surprised eyes, Queen Medusa appeared out of thin air. Her figure was elegant and powerful, as if she was a goddess descending from the sky.
The atmosphere at the scene became lively instantly, and everyone's face was filled with different expressions.
Several elders of the Snake Tribe showed gratified smiles on their faces, and their eyes were full of joy and peace of mind. Zi Yan was filled with surprises, her eyes shining with excitement.
"Her Majesty the Queen..." The elder of the snake people opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he did not say anything.
They knew in their hearts that once Queen Medusa decided on something, it would be difficult to change it. Although they were a little worried, they also knew that their queen had her own intentions and plans.
Queen Medusa noticed the great elder's hesitation, and a glimmer of understanding flashed in her eyes. Usually she doesn't like to waste words, but today, she decided to explain a few more words: "There seems to be a special connection between the little sky-swallowing python and Xiao Ling. If we intervene forcibly, it may be self-defeating. In order to find someone who can fuse the soul. Method, I decided to follow Xiao Ling and others to Zhongzhou. During my absence, you will be responsible for the affairs of the snake people."
Listening to the words of Queen Perfect Tussaud, the expressions on the faces of the people around her were varied. Zi Yan's eyes immediately shone with excitement. She almost jumped forward and hugged Medusa's waist. The smile on her face was so bright that it seemed to overflow. For her, it was undoubtedly an extremely happy thing to travel with Medusa.
"Sister Medusa, this is great!" Zi Yan said excitedly, her voice full of joy and expectation, "We can go on adventures together and explore new places together!"
Queen Medusa patted Zi Yan's back gently. Although her expression remained calm, there was a warm smile in her eyes.
The members of the Snake Tribe had a somewhat complicated mood, with worried looks on their faces. Their queen, Medusa, had just completed an important evolution through the mysterious bloodline secret method, and now she was leaving with Xiao Ling and the others.
This makes some tribesmen feel uneasy: What does the evolution of the queen's bloodline mean to the snake people? If the queen leaves, how will the snake people maintain their current status and power?
Thinking of this, the leaders and elders of the Snake Tribe looked at Xiao Ling with complicated expressions. There was a hint of resentment in Yue Mei's eyes, as if she was blaming Xiao Ling for taking away their queen. The leader of the Flame Snake Tribe, Yan Ci, and the leader of the Black Snake Tribe, Mobas, made no secret of their anger towards Xiao Ling. Their eyes were red and they were panting.
"Your Majesty the Queen, once you leave, our Snake Tribe..." An elder couldn't help but say, with obvious worry in his hoarse voice.
Seeing the worry and reluctance on the faces of everyone in the Snake Tribe after hearing the news that she was about to leave, Queen Medusa felt a little helpless. She knew that the Snake Tribe could not do without the protection of her, a strong Douzong warrior. But now, for something more important, she must make a choice.
Queen Medusa continued, with a hint of relaxation and confidence in her voice: "Don't worry, my departure is only temporary. I will definitely come back. And, through the evolution of this bloodline, I will lead the way for the snake people." To achieve greater benefits. In order to fully tap my potential, I need to go to Zhongzhou, where there are the cultivation resources I need.”
She paused and then added: "Besides, I won't just leave the Snake People without leaving anything behind. Before leaving, Xiao Ling will refine two heavenly demon puppets for the Snake People. They all have the strength of the Douzong level. In this way, even if I am not around, I can provide certain protection for the clan. At the same time, Xiao Ling will also communicate with the Jiama Empire to ensure that the Snake People will not encounter difficulties in trivial matters. This is the best solution we can think of. Even if you want me to stay, if the little sky-swallowing python doesn't want to, we can't force it."
After hearing Queen Medusa's words, the elders and leaders of the Snake Tribe exchanged glances with each other. They discussed in a low voice for a few words. Although they were reluctant to give up, they also understood that Queen Medusa's proposal was the best choice at the moment.
After all, with two Douzong-level Celestial Demon Puppets, the safety of the Snake Tribe is at least guaranteed. Moreover, if Queen Medusa is forced to stay and the little sky-swallowing python does not cooperate, unexpected accidents may occur.
The elder of the Snake Tribe stepped forward and said in a respectful tone: "Since Her Majesty the Queen has made a decision, we will naturally support her fully. However, I don't know when Her Majesty the Queen plans to set off?"
Faced with the question from the Snake Tribe Chief Elder, Queen Medusa did not answer directly, but turned her gaze to Xiao Ling, as if waiting for his explanation.
Xiao Ling understood Medusa's intention. He smiled and said to the elders of the snake people: "I will start refining the puppet immediately. Once the puppet is completed and the safety of the snake people is ensured, I will work with the snake people." Queen Medusa went to Zhongzhou together.”
"You don't have to worry, I will complete the refining work as soon as possible. These two puppets will be the strong backing of the Snake People, and after arriving in Zhongzhou, I will not stop Medusa from returning to the Snake People."
After hearing this, the great elder of the snake people showed a grateful expression on his face: "We, the snake people, are deeply grateful, Master Xiao Ling. Your help is of great significance to us."
The surrounding Snake Tribe members also began to whisper, expressing their appreciation for Xiao Ling's promise.
(End of chapter)