Chapter 208 Goodbye Medusa

Fa Ma, who was the host of the conference, stood up calmly. His eyes were like a torch, and he slowly scanned the faces of each contestant.

His voice was calm and powerful, penetrating the hustle and bustle in the square and reaching everyone's ears clearly: "Everyone, today's conference has come to a successful conclusion. All advanced alchemists, please have a good rest tonight and recuperate your energy. Get ready for the final battle tomorrow.”

"Tomorrow," Fa Ma's voice sounded again, "will be the last round of this conference and a critical moment to determine the championship. Every contestant has a chance, and every alchemist may become the final Winners. May you meet the challenge at your best and show your talents.”

As Fa Ma finished speaking, everyone at the VIP table stood up and prepared to leave.

Xiao Ling also stood up from his seat. He nodded slightly to Hai Bodong, Jia Xingtian and others, signaling goodbye. Then, he slowly walked out of the VIP table with the Little Medical Fairy and Qing Lin.

The three of them slowly walked towards the exit of the square, where Xiao Yan and Xiao Zhan had been waiting for a long time. Beside Xiao Yan, Yaoyue, the little princess of the Gama Empire, was talking softly to him. The interaction between the two was full of relaxation and joy.

As soon as Xiao Ling's figure appeared, the two of them stopped talking in a tacit agreement. Xiao Yan waved his arms and waved to Xiao Ling, "Cousin, you are here."

Yaoyue bowed slightly in an elegant manner and saluted Xiao Ling. Her voice was soft and respectful: "Master Xiao Ling."

Xiao Ling nodded slightly in response and walked towards them leisurely. His gaze was deep, as if he was searching for something, and he glanced meaningfully at Xiao Yan and Yao Yue, as if he could see through their respective thoughts with that glance.

Xiao Yan felt Xiao Ling's gaze, and a trace of embarrassment appeared on his face involuntarily. He turned his head slightly, not daring to look at her.

After bidding farewell to Yaoyue, everyone got into the Xiao family's carriage together under the awe and admiration of the surrounding people.

As the carriage started slowly, the wheels rolled on the stone road, making a steady sound as they embarked on the journey back to the Xiao family.

On the carriage, the turmoil in Xiao Yan's heart gradually subsided. He turned his eyes to Xiao Ling and asked with a hint of curiosity and exploration: "Cousin, what do you think about my alchemy skills and the first place in the first round?" In the competition between alchemists, who is better?"

Xiao Zhan also cast a curious look, obviously also wanting to know what Xiao Ling thought of the two of them. It can be seen from the previous competition that the mysterious man in black robe is his precious son, the number one enemy competing for the championship of this Alchemist Conference.

Xiao Ling took a sip of tea, the fragrance of tea reverberated in his mouth, and he replied calmly: "In my opinion, from the experience of refining medicine, you are indeed inferior to him. Even many elders in the Alchemist Guild , but you may not be able to match it, but your soul power is more powerful, and your alchemy techniques and fire control skills are also more sophisticated."

After a slight pause, he continued: "In terms of alchemy skills, you are fully capable of surpassing him. In tomorrow's game, as long as you play your best and there are no accidents, I believe that the medicine you refined will The quality of the elixir is definitely higher than that person’s, so it won’t be difficult for you to win.”

When Xiao Yan heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, but a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He asked in disbelief: "Cousin, is that person really that powerful? I have vaguely seen his face before, and with his appearance From the looks of it, that person seems to be about the same age as us, definitely no more than twenty years old. How can he have such rich experience in refining medicine as you mentioned? "

Xiao Yan's question echoed in the air, and Xiao Ling just smiled softly. There seemed to be deep meaning in that smile, but he did not answer directly.

There was a hint of mystery in his voice: "There is another hidden story in this matter. It is not convenient to say more now, but they have hidden their identity and true age, which is why they have such an advantage. You only need to know that everything will be revealed when the conference ends."

After listening to Xiao Ling's explanation, Xiao Yan suddenly realized that he had hidden his true age. There must be an old soul hidden under that young face. However, this unknown challenge only further ignited his fighting spirit.

As the carriage slowly left the square, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the streets of the holy city of Gama, casting a golden veil over the city.

The buildings of Gama Imperial Capital look particularly majestic under the setting sun. Every stone brick and every sculpture seems to be given life, telling ancient legends and glorious history.

On both sides of the street, shop signs shone warmly in the setting sun. Vendors had finished their busy day and began to pack up their stalls, with satisfied smiles on their faces.

Children chased and played in the streets and alleys, and their laughter echoed in the afterglow of the setting sun, adding a sense of vitality to the city.

The carriage moved slowly along the stone-paved streets, and the gentle friction of the wheels against the ground echoed in the quiet streets, like a low and melodious nocturne.

Xiao Ling looked through the car window at the holy city of Gama under the setting sun. The golden light filled the entire city, filling his heart with tranquility and peace.

At this time, the little medical fairy gently rested her head on Xiao Ling's shoulder, and the two figures intertwined in the afterglow of the sunset, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere.

The air inside the carriage seemed to become softer due to this tranquility, making people forget the fatigue of the day.

Then, the carriage drove into the Xiao family's mansion and passed through the beautifully carved gate. The wheels rolled gently on the path inside the mansion and finally stopped steadily in front of the main house.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the eaves and walls of the mansion, adding a soft golden edge to this gorgeous building.

After the car stopped, Xiao Ling, Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan exchanged farewell words with each other. Then Xiao Ling took the Little Medical Fairy and Qing Lin out of the car and walked towards their courtyard.

As they gradually went deeper into the mansion, they passed through several quiet paths, lined with lush bamboo forests and flower bushes. The fragrance of flowers and bamboo leaves was intertwined, making people feel relaxed and happy. At the end of the path is Xiao Ling's courtyard.

As he got closer to the courtyard, Xiao Ling suddenly noticed the aura of Zi Yan, whom he had not seen for many days.

However, accompanied by Zi Yan's breath, there is also a feeling that is both familiar and slightly unfamiliar.

The familiarity is because Xiao Ling can identify the owner of this aura, and the unfamiliarity is because the owner of this aura is much stronger than when Xiao Ling met before.

Xiao Ling couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, thinking to herself: "Zi Yan, why did you bring Medusa back? Is there something wrong?"

Following the pace of Xiao Ling and the others, they passed through several winding paths in the mansion. They were lined with lush bamboo forests and flowers. The fragrance of flowers and bamboo leaves were intertwined, making people feel relaxed and happy. At the end of the path is Xiao Ling's courtyard.

As the three of them gradually went deeper into the courtyard, the sounds of conversations in the courtyard gradually sounded in their ears, and the sounds turned from vague to clear.

One of the voices is like a trickle in spring, delicate and lovely, and the other is like a whisper in the night, mature and full of magnetism.

When Xiao Ling and the others turned the last corner, the scene of the courtyard came into view.

On the pavilion in the center of the courtyard, two figures, one large and one small, were sitting there. The petite figure on the left was Zi Yan, and the slender and graceful figure on the right was naturally the famous Queen of the Snake Tribe, Medusa.

Different from what Xiao Ling had seen before, Medusa no longer had a snake tail at this time, replaced by a pair of slender legs, which made her even more elegant and extraordinary.

Hearing the approaching footsteps, Zi Yan and Medusa stopped talking at the same time and turned their eyes in the direction of Xiao Ling and the others.

Zi Yan's eyes lit up when she saw Xiao Ling. She stood up lightly and flew to Xiao Ling's side like a cheerful butterfly. She hugged Xiao Ling's arm affectionately and said softly: "Xiao Ling, you are finally back. Sorry, I haven't taken the pills you made these days, and my mouth feels a little uncomfortable."

Xiao Ling smiled slightly, patted Zi Yan's head lovingly, and said, "Haha, I will refine a few more bottles for you later so that you can eat enough."

Zi Yan's smile widened when she heard Xiao Ling's answer. She said cheerfully: "That's great, then I'll be waiting." Then she rolled her eyes and pointed at Medusa's direction, and then said, "By the way, sister Medusa said she wanted to discuss something with you. So I brought her back."

Hearing Zi Yan mention Medusa's name, both the Little Medical Fairy and Qing Lin looked surprised. Before, they were curious about this extraordinary woman who suddenly appeared in the courtyard, but they never thought that she was actually the famous Queen Medusa.

Although they had heard about Queen Medusa for a long time, and knew that Zi Yan had a good relationship with her, and even knew that Xiao Ling and Queen Medusa had a mutually beneficial transaction, but seeing Medusa in person, This is the first time.

Xiao Ling's curiosity was aroused, and he turned his attention to Medusa, and began to take a closer look at the queen of the snake people who had both a reputation for beauty and evil.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines in the courtyard, coating Medusa's figure with a soft golden edge.

Medusa stands in the pavilion, her figure is tall, and every line reveals the elegance and charm of a mature woman. Her skin is fair and tender, reflecting a faint luster. Her black hair hangs down to her waist like a waterfall, dancing lightly in the wind. A few strands of golden hair are interspersed in it, adding a bit of nobility.

Wearing a well-tailored red dress, the skirt is embroidered with complex and exquisite patterns with golden silk thread, showing nobility and taste. The hem of the skirt fell elegantly and swayed slightly with her slight movements, exuding a calm temperament.

Her slender straight legs were wrapped in a pair of smooth black stockings. The stockings not only highlighted the smoothness and elegance of her legs, but also glowed slightly under the sunset, adding to the mysterious charm of a mature woman. On her feet are a pair of red high-heeled shoes with slender heels, and the uppers are decorated with gold buckles, which adds a bit of nobility.

While Xiao Ling looked at Medusa carefully, Medusa also looked at Xiao Ling who was standing in front of everyone with the same concentration.

Although the snake people are naturally wary and alienated from humans, they have to admit that Xiao Ling's handsome appearance and calm demeanor still aroused subtle waves in Medusa's eyes.

Her eyes stayed on him for a moment, and her eyes unconsciously revealed a trace of unconcealable admiration. Such a handsome face is completely different from the crooked melons and cracked dates in the snake people, and it makes people feel comfortable just looking at it.

After three years of hard work, Xiao Ling's figure has become taller and slender, like a pine and bamboo, and his temperament has also transformed from the youthful and immature one to the calm and restrained one he is today. Every movement he made revealed a calm and unhurried confidence, as if everything in the world was under his control.

However, what caught Medusa's attention more was the aura emanating from Xiao Ling's body. This aura was so powerful that it even surpassed her own, which surprised Medusa.

Although she had heard Zi Yan mention that Xiao Ling's cultivation had reached Dou Zong not long ago, she still found it unbelievable to see it with her own eyes.

Medusa knew that Xiao Ling's cultivation had not only broken through to Dou Zong, but was even stronger than her. In the Dou Zong realm, he was obviously not a weakling.

Recalling the first time she met Xiao Ling, he was just a young alchemist with Dou Wang cultivation. If he was not a sixth-grade alchemist, she would not pay much attention to him.

However, in just three years, Xiao Ling's cultivation had broken through Dou Zong and surpassed her.

She had cultivated for hundreds of years and reached her current realm with the help of precious elixirs such as Po Zong Dan. However, Xiao Ling easily surpassed in such a short time, which made her sigh at the advantage of human beings in cultivation talent.

Medusa's thoughts drifted away, and she couldn't help but think of the secret method of evolving bloodline circulated among the snake people. She knew that if she wanted to pursue a higher realm and surpass the current talent limit, that ancient secret method might be the key.

As this thought echoed in her mind, she once again cast her gaze at Xiao Ling, with an inexplicable light flashing in her eyes.

After looking at Medusa, Xiao Ling took the lead in breaking the silence and asked calmly: "Queen Medusa, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Medusa came back to her senses from her contemplation, her eyes regained firmness, without any extra nonsense, and went straight to the point: "Recently, the three empires around have been active, and the exchanges between them have become increasingly close. I am afraid they are plotting something. Although I have now broken through the Dou Zong realm, I cannot face the pressure of the three empires alone. In order to protect myself and seek a longer-term peace, my snake people intend to form an alliance with the Gama Empire."

Medusa paused and continued: "However, due to various historical disputes, the relationship between the snake people and the Gama Empire is not harmonious. I know that you have a pivotal position in the Gama Empire, so I hope you can come forward to mediate and build a bridge for our alliance."