Chapter 270 Arguing with the Snake People
The little Sky-Swallowing Python feasted on the purple crystal source in the bottle, and stopped only when it had eaten about one-third of the amount.
Its small head slid gently from the bottle mouth, and its lavender eyes flashed with satisfaction, as if it was slightly drunk after eating and drinking.
Looking at the Sky-Swallowing Python's swaying, drunken appearance, Xiao Ling carefully put away the purple crystal source. Then, he reached out and gently stroked the Sky-Swallowing Python's body, which had become warm because of absorbing too much energy, with a doting smile on his face.
Looking at 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 guy is really like Zi Yan, and is also 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 guys.
"I told you not to eat so much, but you didn't listen." Xiao Ling gently blamed, but his tone was full of pampering.
The colorful swallowing sky 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 slid into his sleeves nimbly, and soon fell into a sweet dream.
Seeing that the little swallowing sky python had fallen asleep, Xiao Ling's mouth curled up a helpless and doting smile. He gently rubbed its little head, and then decided not to disturb it anymore and let it rest well.
"Those elders of the snake tribe and Zi Yan must have been waiting impatiently." Xiao Ling muttered to himself, touching his chin, and stood up with a chuckle, "Well, although it was delayed for a while, it wasn't too long. It's time to go out."
As he spoke, he took a step and walked towards the exit outside the cave. Arriving at the stone door of the cave, Xiao Ling's fingers pressed 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, have gathered here. They were all attracted by the powerful aura that Medusa had just released, and they all came to find out.
At this time, Mobas, who had a scar on his face and was wearing heavy armor, spoke. His voice was low and powerful, with a hint of doubt: "The powerful aura just now must be from the queen. But it's been so long, why haven't we seen her come out? Master Xiao Ling, don't you think he has 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, although Xiao Ling did a lot of good things for the snake people and won the respect of the tribe, Mobas always kept a certain distance from him and did not feel too close to him.
The Yinshi elder standing aside 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 guess blindly."
The Yinshi elder has a high status in the snake people and is the most senior of the eight commanders. His words are very important. After listening to Mobas, although he is still a little worried, he did not continue to ask.
The words of the Yinshi elder are not only a trust in Xiao Ling, but also a reminder to Mobas. He hopes that the tribesmen can unite and not affect the harmony of the tribe because of unwarranted suspicion. 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. The sun shone through the cracks in the door, sprinkled on everyone's faces, and illuminated their expectant eyes.
At this moment, Xiao Ling's figure appeared at the door, his back to the sun, and 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 couldn't wait to meet him. She jumped lightly in front of Xiao Ling, tiptoed, and looked behind him curiously. But she saw nothing except the dark space in the cave.
"Where is Sister Medusa?" Zi Yan blinked her eyes, with a hint of anxiety in her tone, as if she was worried about missing something important.
Before Xiao Ling had time to speak, the members of the snake tribe had already surrounded him. They asked questions non-stop, and everyone was eager to know about Medusa.
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. "Don't worry, everyone, I know what you care about. Look, Medusa is here."
As he said, Xiao Ling gently lifted his sleeves, revealing the colorful 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 suddenly fell into silence, followed by a low exclamation. Everyone's eyes were focused on the colorful little snake, and their eyes were full of wonder.
Yue Mei stared at the colorful little snake in Xiao Ling's hand with wide eyes, looking at it in disbelief. Her red lips slightly opened, and she asked in surprise: "Is this our Queen? How did she become so small?"
The people around also cast curious and surprised eyes, whispering to each other and discussing this sudden change in a low voice.
"Indeed, according to the ancient books of our tribe, this situation is possible." The elder of the snake tribe, with his rich knowledge and experience, provided an explanation to the people present.
His words revealed a calmness and authority, which made the people around quiet down and listen carefully. The elder continued: "The evolution of Her Majesty is mysterious and complicated. Although her current changes are unexpected, they are also part of her growth in strength. We should have confidence in her."
"Wow, so cute!" Zi Yan's eyes lit up immediately when she saw the seven-colored swallowing python in Xiao Ling's hand. She carefully took the little snake from Xiao Ling and began to observe it carefully.
Maybe 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 touched, staying quietly in Zi Yan's hands, allowing her to touch it gently.
Seeing the colorful little snake squinting comfortably under Zi Yan's touch, everyone in the snake tribe showed a hint of confusion on their faces.
"This little guy's personality seems to be different from the impression of Her Majesty the Queen. Could it be that something went 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 turn into a human form and communicate with us?"
"Because the soul of the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python is now in control of the body, 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 method 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 elder."
When the elder of the snake people heard this, he immediately showed an expectant expression on his face, and his eyes were eagerly cast at 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 really made it difficult to let go. It was like a little baby, making 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 elder. Although she was 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 people.
"Don't worry, we will take good care of Queen Medusa." The elder stretched out his hand to take the colorful snake, and his tone was full of promise and respect.
However, at the moment when Zi Yan was about to hand the colorful swallowing python to the elder of the snake tribe, the little snake suddenly swung its tail, drew an arc in the air like a flash of lightning, and then landed steadily on Xiao Ling's shoulder.
The elder was stunned, with a surprised expression on his face: "Master Xiao Ling, what's going on..."
Xiao Ling smiled lightly, trying to explain the sudden change: "Haha, it seems that this little guy regards me as his family. Maybe it's like what humans say, it saw me at first sight, so it has a special sense of closeness to me."
Hearing this, the elder and several other elders of the snake tribe could understand this situation, but they still felt a little uncomfortable in their hearts. It felt like the child they had raised with great effort suddenly leaned towards others, making them feel a little lost and helpless.
They were unwilling to accept such a result, but they were helpless. Several people looked at each other and didn't know what to say for a while. They certainly understood that for a noble existence like Queen Medusa, any tough means were not advisable.
"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 swallowing sky 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 up gently, stretched out his hand to rub her head, and said in a comforting tone: "Don't worry, Zi Yan. Queen Medusa's soul has not disappeared, she is just temporarily asleep. 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. "Why do you need to worry about the safety of this king? There is no need to make such a fuss, but you should not stop this little guy from following Xiao Ling."
As the voice fell, a dazzling purple light burst out from the body of the little swallowing sky 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 converged.
In the surprised eyes of everyone, 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 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 plans 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 Queen Tussaud's words, 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, 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 People 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, I need to go to Zhongzhou, which has the training 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 Douzong-level strength. In this way, even if I am not around, I can still 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 goes 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, if Medusa wants to return to the snake people, I will not stop it."
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.