Chapter 270 Arguing with the Snake People
The little Sky-Swallowing Python ate heartily under the temptation of the purple crystal source in the bottle. It did not stop until it had eaten about one third of the amount, feeling satisfied.
Its tiny head slid gently from the bottle mouth, and its lavender eyes flickered with satisfaction, as if it was slightly tipsy after eating and drinking.
Looking at the Sky-Swallowing Python's swaying, drunken appearance, Xiao Ling carefully collected the Purple Crystal Source. Then, he reached out 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.
Seeing the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python's satisfied look, 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 fellow is really just like Zi Yan, an out-and-out foodie." However, Xiao Ling is now well-off and doesn't care about these small expenses. He has enough ability to take care of these two greedy little fellows.
"I told you not to eat so much, but you didn't listen." Xiao Ling gently scolded, but his tone was full of pampering.
The Seven-Colored 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, then nimbly slipped into his sleeve, and soon fell into a sweet dream.
Seeing that the little Sky-Swallowing Python had fallen into a deep sleep, Xiao Ling's mouth curled up into a helpless and doting smile. He gently rubbed its little head, and then decided not to disturb it anymore and let it have a good rest.
"The elders of the snake tribe and Zi Yan must be getting impatient waiting." Xiao Ling muttered to himself, stroking his chin and standing up with a chuckle. "Well, although it has been a while, it is not too long. It's time to go out."
As he spoke, he took steps towards the exit of the cave. When he arrived in front of the stone door of the cave, Xiao Ling pressed his fingers on the door lightly several times, and with his gestures, the stone door slowly opened.
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Outside the cave used for evolution, there were shadows of people, and it was very lively. The four elders of the snake people, Xiao Yixian, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, and the eight leaders of the snake people, had gathered here. They were all attracted by the powerful aura that Medusa had just released, and they all came to find out what was going on.
At this time, Mobas, who had a scar on his face and was wearing heavy armor, spoke in a low and powerful voice with a hint of doubt: "The powerful aura just now must have belonged to the Queen. But it has been so long, why hasn't she come out? Does Master Xiao Ling have any other plans?"
Among the snake people, Mobas is notorious for not trusting humans, and his eyes are always vigilant. He has a deep respect for Queen Medusa, and can even be said to love her.
Therefore, even though Xiao Ling did a lot of good things for the Snake People and won the respect of the tribesmen, Mobas always kept a certain distance from him and did not feel too close to him.
The Yinshi elder standing by spoke softly, interrupting Mobas's doubts: "Mobas, don't let your imagination run wild. Master Xiao Ling's help to our snake people is obvious to all, and he is also a friend of the queen. With Master Xiao Ling's character, how could he do such a thing? If he really wanted to harm us, with his strength, he would have had the opportunity long ago, why wait until now? So, don't make blind guesses."
Elder Yinshi holds a high position in the Serpent People and is the most senior of the eight commanders. His words carry a lot of weight, and although Mobas is still a little worried after hearing them, he did not continue to ask questions.
The words of the Yinshi elders were not only a sign of trust in Xiao Ling, but also a reminder to Mobas. He hoped that the tribesmen could unite and not let groundless suspicions affect the harmony of the tribe. Although Mobas was straightforward, he also understood the meaning of the elders' words, so he chose to remain silent and said no more.
Rumble!
With a low roar, the stone door leading to the evolution site slowly opened, as if announcing the arrival of an important moment. The sun shone through the crack in the door, shining on everyone's faces and illuminating their expectant eyes.
At this moment, Xiao Ling appeared at the door, his back to the sun, his outline was outlined by the golden light. His steps were steady, with a calm temperament, and he immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.
As soon as Xiao Ling stepped out of the cave, Zi Yan could not wait to meet him. She jumped lightly in front of Xiao Ling, stood on tiptoes, and looked behind him curiously. But she saw nothing except the dark space in 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 open his mouth, members of the Snake Tribe had already surrounded him, asking questions non-stop, and everyone was eager to know about Medusa's situation.
Faced with this sudden "storm of questions", Xiao Ling felt a little overwhelmed, and he had to raise his voice to interrupt these people's questions. "Everyone, don't worry, I know what you are concerned about. Look, Medusa is here."
As he spoke, Xiao Ling gently lifted up his sleeves, revealing the colorful Sky-Swallowing Python wrapped around his arm. The little snake flashed colorful light in the sun, and its appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.
When Xiao Ling showed the colorful little snake in his hand, the crowd around him fell silent, followed by a low exclamation. Everyone's eyes were focused on the colorful little snake, their eyes full of wonder.
Yue Mei's eyes widened as she stared at the colorful little snake in Xiao Ling's hand in disbelief. Her red lips slightly opened as she asked in surprise, "Is this our Queen? How did she become so small?"
The people around also looked at him with curiosity and surprise. They whispered to each other and discussed this sudden change in a low voice.
"Indeed, according to the ancient records of our tribe, this situation is possible." The great elder of the Snake People, with his rich knowledge and experience, provided an explanation to everyone present.
His words revealed a calmness and authority, which made the people around him quiet down and listen carefully. The Great Elder continued: "Her Majesty's evolution is mysterious and complicated. Her current changes, although unexpected, are also part of her growth in power. We should have full confidence in her."
"Wow, so cute!" Zi Yan's eyes immediately lit up when she saw the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python in Xiao Ling's hand. She carefully took the little snake from Xiao Ling and began to observe it carefully.
Perhaps it was because of Medusa's soul, or some other reason, although the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python was awakened by Zi Yan's actions, it did not express any dissatisfaction with Zi Yan's intimacy. On the contrary, it seemed to enjoy the feeling of being caressed, and stayed quietly in Zi Yan's hands, allowing her to caress it gently.
Seeing the colorful little snake squinting its eyes comfortably under Zi Yan's touch, all the snake people showed a hint of confusion on their faces.
"This little guy's personality seems to be different from the impression we have of Her Majesty the Queen. Could something have gone wrong during the evolution process?" someone whispered.
Zi Yan also felt something was wrong. She looked up at Xiao Ling with a trace of worry in her eyes: "Sister Medusa's evolution should be successful, right? Then why can't she transform into a human form and communicate with us?"
"Because the soul that dominates the body now is the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, not Medusa's soul. Because the evolution consumed too much energy, Medusa's soul fell into a deep sleep. As for why Medusa has two souls, it is because of the secret magic of the snake people."
Xiao Ling briefly explained to Zi Yan, and then said gently: "Okay, Zi Yan, now you can hand Queen Medusa over to the care of the Great Elder."
When the great elder of the snake tribe heard this, an expression of anticipation immediately appeared on his face, and his eyes were eagerly cast towards the colorful little snake in Zi Yan's hand.
Zi Yan was reluctant to leave. She gently stroked the little snake. The cute appearance of the little snake was really hard to let go. It was just like a little baby, making people want to hold it all the time. After a lot of inner struggle, Zi Yan finally slowly stretched out her hand and handed the little snake to the elder. Although she was reluctant, she knew that Medusa was a member of the snake tribe after all, and now she should let Medusa's tribe take care of her.
"Don't worry, we will take good care of Queen Medusa." The great elder stretched out his hand to take the colorful little snake, his tone full of commitment and respect.
However, just as Zi Yan was about to hand the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python to the great elder of the Snake Clan, the little snake suddenly swung its tail, drawing an arc in the air like a flash of lightning, and then landed steadily on Xiao Ling's shoulder.
The Great Elder was stunned, with a surprised expression on his face: "Master Xiao Ling, what's going on..."
Xiao Ling smiled softly, trying to explain this sudden change: "Haha, it seems that this little guy regards me as his family. Maybe it's just like what humans say, the first person he saw was me, so he has a special feeling of closeness to me."
After hearing this, the chief elder and several other elders of the Snake Clan could understand the situation, but they still felt uncomfortable. It felt like the child they had raised with great effort suddenly sided with others, which made them feel 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. They certainly understood that any tough measures were not advisable for a noble being like Queen Medusa.
"So 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 can't return to her original appearance. Although the little Seven-Colored 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 walked forward gently, rubbed her head with his hand, and said in a comforting tone: "Don't worry, Zi Yan. Queen Medusa's soul has not disappeared, she is just sleeping temporarily. When she is ready, she will wake up naturally."
As if responding to Xiao Ling's words, suddenly, a familiar and majestic voice sounded in the air, breaking the silence around them. "Why do you need to worry about my safety? There is no need to make such a fuss, but you should not stop this little guy from following Xiao Ling."
As the words fell, a dazzling purple light burst out from the body of the Little Sky-Swallowing Python, so strong that it was almost impossible to look directly at it. The light was like a blooming purple flower, blooming in an instant and then quickly converging.
Under the surprised gaze of the crowd, the figure of 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 instantly became lively, and everyone's face was filled with different expressions.
Several elders of the snake tribe smiled with satisfaction, their eyes full of joy and relief. Zi Yan was pleasantly surprised, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Your Majesty..." The great elder of the snake people opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end no words came out.
They knew that once Queen Medusa made a decision, it would be difficult to change it. Although they were a little worried, they also knew that their queen had her own plans.
Queen Medusa noticed the elder's hesitation, and a hint of understanding flashed in her eyes. Normally, she didn't like to waste her words, but today, she decided to explain a few more words: "There seems to be a special connection between the little swallowing python and Xiao Ling. If we forcibly intervene, it may backfire. In order to find a way to merge souls, I decided to follow Xiao Ling and his team to Zhongzhou. During my absence, you will be responsible for the affairs of the snake people."
After hearing what Queen Medusa said, the expressions on the faces of the people around her were varied. Zi Yan's eyes immediately sparkled with excitement. She almost jumped forward and hugged Medusa's waist, with a smile on her face that seemed to be overflowing. For her, being able to travel with Medusa was undoubtedly an extremely happy thing.
“Sister Medusa, this is great!” Zi Yan said excitedly, her voice full of joy and anticipation, “We can go on adventures together and explore new places together!”
Queen Medusa patted Zi Yan's back gently. Although her expression remained as calm as usual, there was a hint of warm smile in her eyes.
The members of the snake tribe were in a complicated mood, with worried looks on their faces. Their queen, Medusa, had just completed an important evolution through the mysterious blood secret method, but now she was leaving with Xiao Ling and the others.
This made some members of the tribe feel uneasy: What does the queen's bloodline evolution 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. Yue Mei's eyes flashed with resentment, as if blaming Xiao Ling for taking their queen away. The leader of the Flame Snake Tribe, Yan Ci, and the leader of the Black Snake Tribe, Mobas, did not hide their anger towards Xiao Ling, their eyes were red, and they were panting like cows.
"Your Majesty, now that you are gone, we, the snake people..." an elder couldn't help but speak, with obvious worry in his hoarse voice.
Seeing the worry and reluctance on the faces of the Snakemen after they learned that she was leaving, Queen Medusa felt helpless. She knew that the Snakemen still needed the protection of a Dou Zong master. But now, for more important things, she had to make a choice.
Queen Medusa continued, with a hint of ease and confidence in her voice: "Don't worry, my absence is only temporary. I will definitely come back. Moreover, through this bloodline evolution, I will bring greater benefits to the snake people. In order to fully tap my potential, I need to go to Zhongzhou, where I have the cultivation resources I need."
She paused, and added: "Besides, I will not just leave the Snake People without leaving anything behind. Before leaving, Xiao Ling will refine two Heavenly Demon Puppets for the Snake People, each of which has Dou Zong-level strength. In this way, even if I am not there, it can provide a certain degree of protection for the tribe. At the same time, Xiao Ling will also communicate with the Jia Ma Empire to ensure that the Snake People will not encounter some trivial difficulties. This is the best solution we can think of. Even if you want me to stay, if the little swallowing python is unwilling, we can't force it."
Hearing what Queen Medusa said, the elders and leaders of the snake people exchanged glances with each other. They discussed in a low voice for a few words. Although they were reluctant, they also understood that Queen Medusa's proposal was the best option at the moment.
After all, with two Dou Zong-level Heavenly Demon Puppets, the safety of the Snake People was at least guaranteed. Moreover, if Queen Medusa was forcibly left behind and the little Sky-Swallowing Python did not cooperate, it might bring unexpected accidents.
The chief elder of the snake people stepped forward and said respectfully: "Since Her Majesty the Queen has made a decision, we will naturally fully support it. However, I wonder when Her Majesty the Queen plans to set off?"
Faced with the question from the Snakeman 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 puppets right away. Once the puppets are refined and the safety of the Snake People is ensured, I will go to Zhongzhou with Queen Medusa."
"Don't worry, I will finish the refining work as soon as possible. These two puppets will be the strong backing of the snake people. And after arriving in Zhongzhou, if Medusa wants to return to the snake people, I will not stop her."
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 means a lot to us."
The surrounding snake people also began to talk in a low voice, and they appreciated Xiao Ling's promise.
(End of this chapter)