Chapter 401 Medusa's Inner Thoughts

"That's true. Relaxing occasionally is a good way to adjust to the journey of cultivation." Xiao Ling nodded gently and continued in a casual tone.

After a slight pause, he changed the subject, "Also, don't always call me 'Master' or 'Master'. Just call me by my name as before. You are so polite that I feel that there is a gap between us."

Medusa nodded without comment. Her face was still as calm as water, but her slightly trembling eyelashes betrayed her. It seemed that there was a wave in her heart, with a little joy, but no one noticed it.

Xiao Ling did not continue to dwell on this topic. He turned his gaze to Medusa, with some concern in his eyes, and asked: "Looking at your current state, you have already broken through the eighth level. I think you should be living a good life in Donglong Island, right?"

"Because of Zi Yan, I am indeed more taken care of in the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. If it weren't for the resources and help they provided, I wouldn't be able to break through to the eighth level now." Medusa nodded, her expression calm, and said without comment. Although her words were indifferent, she could also hear her gratitude for this help.

"However, although this is a rare opportunity for me, you can't just let go of your previous "negligence" to me so easily." Immediately, Medusa changed the subject, and the corners of her mouth raised a faint arc, and said with a teasing expression, with a little complaint in her eyes and a different kind of intimacy.

"Okay, don't mention that anymore. I promise, I will prepare the 20 transformation pills as soon as possible." Xiao Ling sighed softly, rubbed his eyebrows helplessly, then smiled and said.

He paused, a glimmer of understanding flashed in his eyes, "If I'm not mistaken, you are in a hurry to get these transformation pills for the people of the snake people, right?"

"You are right, it is indeed the case. After all, I am the queen of the snake people, shouldering the fate of the entire snake people. I must consider more things for the development of the snake people. This is my responsibility and my mission." Medusa nodded solemnly, agreeing with Xiao Ling's idea.

"The snake people are lucky to have a leader like you. Unlike me, as for the Xiao family of the Jiama Empire, I have no interest in worrying about it." Xiao Ling smiled lightly, revealing a hint of helplessness in his tone, but with a bit of smile.

Speaking of this, Xiao Ling's mind also emerged about the Xiao family. He couldn't help but think to himself, I don't know how the Xiao family is developing now?

However, with the help I gave before, it should be developing well. But Xiao Ling didn't want to worry about those things anymore. He had left a lot of benefits to the Xiao family, and he had done his best for the Xiao family.

Medusa shook her head and didn't pick up Xiao Ling's topic. She knew in her heart that Xiao Ling's situation was completely different from hers.

She also learned a lot from Zi Yan. Xiao Ling had been on his way, and the Xiao family had basically not given him much help. Instead, after Xiao Ling grew up, the Xiao family was able to develop rapidly because of him.

As for Medusa herself, she grew up in the snake tribe. It was under the careful training of the snake tribe that she became the real Queen Medusa. This feeling made her always put the development of the snake tribe first, which was a world of difference from the relationship between Xiao Ling and the Xiao family.

Immediately, Medusa changed the topic and asked, "Do you plan to return to the Gama Empire? I have been away from the Snake People for a long time. I plan to go back in a while and leave some resources for the Snake People."

Although Xiao Ling did not fulfill the agreement between the two before, no matter what, now that the two are together, it is appropriate to ask Xiao Ling's thoughts.

"Return to the Gama Empire?" Xiao Ling gently stroked his chin, and a trace of contemplation flashed in his eyes. After a moment, he slowly said: "I plan to go to the Beast Domain to find some opportunities after the Alchemy Conference. After that, I will take Zi Yan back to the Northwest Continent to deal with some things. By then, you can also go back to the Snake People."

Seriously speaking, Xiao Ling really has no plans to return to the Gama Empire, and he has no emotional ties there.

However, after attending the Alchemy Conference, Xiao Ling has a clear plan. He planned to go to the Beast Realm, first help Qinglin to get the inheritance of the ancient sky snake, and then go to the Skeleton Mountain Range to explore the Dou Sheng Ruins that have not yet been opened.

The Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit in the Dou Sheng Ruins is a great opportunity for Zi Yan, and Xiao Ling must help Zi Yan get it.

As for waiting for the Dou Sheng Ruins to open automatically, Xiao Ling did not plan to do so. How could Xiao Ling be willing to share with others if he could eat alone? Anyway, with Yao Chen, a three-star Dou Sheng, opening a space opened up by the Dou Sheng during his lifetime is not an easy task.

After that, Xiao Ling planned to take Zi Yan back to the Northwest Continent to meet Zhu Kun in the underground magma world. Zhu Kun has lived for tens of thousands of years and has a wide range of knowledge. He may know a lot of valuable information.

Perhaps, Zhu Kun also knows some news about the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit. If Zi Yan can get Zhu Kun's guidance, the process of absorbing the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit will definitely be smoother, and it can also avoid major twists and turns.

"I had planned to go back to the snake tribe when I have time. I am now an eighth-level monster. It is not difficult for me to go back and forth, and it won't take too much time."

"However, since you said you would take Zi Yan back to the Northwest Continent, I may have to change my plan. Zi Yan, that girl, cannot do without a reliable person to take care of her. I feel more at ease accompanying her. I will not go back for now. When the time comes, I will go with you."

Medusa said, revealing a relaxed tone in her words, but her eyes inadvertently glanced at Xiao Ling, and her fingers gently fiddled with the corners of her clothes.

The tip of her ear was slightly red, as if she accidentally revealed her little thoughts. She said it was for Zi Yan, but in fact she just wanted to find a reason to stay with Xiao Ling.

However, Xiao Ling seemed to be unaware of Medusa's subtle actions. He just nodded calmly and said with a smile: "Since you have this plan, let's go together. We are companions, and it is natural to travel together and take care of each other."

"Companions..." Medusa murmured to herself, with a very strange taste surging in her heart.

"Hey, Xiao Ling, Sister Medusa, I think I heard my name just now. Were you two talking about me behind my back?"

At this moment, a cute girl's voice, as clear as a silver bell, suddenly came from behind. The voice was a little doubtful and playful.

Xiao Ling and Medusa were chatting, and when they heard this voice, their conversation suddenly stopped, and they stopped their actions at the same time, and then looked back slowly in tacit understanding, trying to find the source of the sound.

But the void was slightly rippled, just like a small stone was thrown into the calm lake. Then, Zi Yan's petite figure jumped out of the void.

She was like a young swallow returning to the nest, with a face full of joy and intimacy, and instantly threw herself into Xiao Ling's arms.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling also showed a helpless smile on his face, stretched out his arms, and took the opportunity to hold Zi Yan firmly.

"Tsk tsk, isn't this Miss Zi Yan? The sun is rising from the west today? You are usually a lazy bug, why are you up at this time? Normally, you are still sleeping soundly in bed and dreaming?"

Seeing Zi Yan's silly look, Xiao Ling couldn't help but raise his mouth corners, and said with a bit of teasing, and gently scratched Zi Yan's nose with affection.

"Don't underestimate me, I am now an eighth-level monster, and my strength has greatly increased. How can I still be as lazy and lazy as before? Humph, I am very diligent!" Zi Yan slapped Xiao Ling's big hand on her face, and said angrily with her cheeks slightly puffed up.

She looked like an annoyed little female dragon, pretending to be fierce, but also showing a bit of cuteness and playfulness.

Immediately, Zi Yan twisted her body in Xiao Ling's arms and asked coquettishly: "Hey, you haven't answered my question just now, are you secretly talking about me? I heard you mention my name."

Looking at Zi Yan twisting restlessly in his arms, Xiao Ling shook his head helplessly, feeling the soft touch, and secretly complained in his heart: This little girl is really out of control. If Zi Yan was not still young, Xiao Ling would have lost control long ago.

"It's nothing big. I just want to take you to the beast domain after attending the alchemy meeting. I will find some good things for you at that time. I guarantee that you will enjoy eating, and it will definitely be of great benefit to you." Xiao Ling didn't care about Zi Yan's little movements anymore, and answered casually.

"Oh, what's fun in the Beast Domain? What's the point of going there? I don't want to go there! You, why don't you take me to other places later? I'll go find you this time. I haven't had a good time in Zhongzhou yet..." Zi Yan pouted her lips immediately when she heard Xiao Ling was going to take her to the Beast Domain. She was not happy about it. She had just escaped from the Beast Domain not long ago, and she was not fresh about it. When she thought about going back again, her head shook like a rattle. Hearing Zi Yan's whisper and looking at her unhappy look, Medusa couldn't help but smile slightly. However, when her eyes touched the intimate snuggling of Zi Yan and Xiao Ling, she felt a little unhappy inexplicably, as if there was a wisp of light smoke lingering in her heart, pulling out a little discomfort. After noticing this subtle emotion, Medusa sighed helplessly, and a hint of bitterness spread quietly in her heart.

"Alas, it's all because when the souls were fused, the method of the senior of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan was too blunt and direct, leaving such a difficult sequelae, which is really troublesome."

"I'm not going to the Beast Domain to hang out and play, but to do serious things. You little girl, your heart and eyes are only thinking about playing, I'm really afraid that one day you will play too much and you won't know it." Xiao Ling laughed and complained, raised his hand and rubbed Zi Yan's purple hair, his face full of helplessness.

"Hehe, since Xiao Ling, you are determined to go, then this lady will be merciful and reluctantly accompany you on this trip." Zi Yan raised her chin slightly and said with a pout.

Seeing Zi Yan's pretentious look, Xiao Ling secretly complained in his heart, I'm going to find a great opportunity for you, why are you still acting so reluctantly? Oh, forget it, this is my little female dragon, I'll just spoil her.

"Okay, I have to go to the pavilion master to discuss some matters, and then I need to go out. You can just do your own thing in peace." Xiao Ling said as he gently put Zi Yan down from his arms and stretched out his hand again. He pinched her pink cheeks, then looked at Medusa and Zi Yan and said.

Xiao Ling later planned to hand over the Ancient Immortal Seed extracted last night to Feng Xian and He Yaochen for careful cultivation.

With this ancient Xianyuan seed, and the Palm Sky Bottle currently being stored in Yao Chen's hands, with the help of the Palm Sky Bottle's ripening ability, a Xianyuan Fruit Tree will surely be born soon.

When the fruit trees grow up and produce some immortal ancient fruits, the backbones of the Dou Zong level in Xingyun Pavilion will be able to quickly improve their cultivation, and the overall strength of Xingyun Pavilion will also reach a higher level.

After the matter of the Immortal Ancient Seed is settled, Xiao Ling plans to go to the depths of the Tianxin Mountains, where he will release the afterimage left by the Qinglong King and try to learn whether he can learn "Qingtian Hua". The cultivation method of "Dragon Jue" is the most critical and urgent thing at the moment.

"Oh, why are you going out again? You just returned to Xingyun Pavilion not long ago! You have to take me with you when you go out, don't leave me in Xingyun Pavilion!" When Zi Yan heard that Xiao Ling was leaving, she immediately pouted. He got up and hurriedly took Xiao Ling's hand and shook it.

Medusa next to her also looked at Xiao Ling with a puzzled expression, muttering in her heart, wondering why he had to go out again just after he came back.

"What are you thinking about in your little head? I'm not going away again. I'm just going to the depths of the Tianxing Mountains to deal with some things. I'll be back soon. You girl finally came to me, how could I Why don’t I stay with you well?”

Xiao Ling raised the corners of her mouth, gently squeezed the smooth little hand in her hand, then gently rubbed Zi Yan's little head, and said lovingly.

"So that's it. Humph, you have some conscience." When Xiao Ling said that she would always be with her, Zi Yan felt happy in her heart, but she still pretended to be nonchalant.

Xiao Ling ignored Zi Yan, a little tsundere, and turned to Medusa with a slight nod, and then her body swayed and disappeared in an instant.

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After separating from Zi Yan, Xiao Ling didn't waste any time. He immediately flashed and reached the top floor of the main hall of Xingyun Pavilion in the blink of an eye.

Looking up, at this time, Yao Chen and Feng Xian were sitting peacefully opposite each other, with the chess pieces rising and falling, in a leisurely and leisurely manner. When Xiao Ling saw this, he couldn't help but couldn't help but laugh or cry. He secretly cursed in his heart. Could it be that these two people have already started the pension mode?

Seeing Xiao Ling coming suddenly, Yao Chen stopped what he was doing, with a bit of curiosity in his eyes, and asked: "Xiao Ling, why did you come to see me? Could it be that you want to study the art of alchemy? It's just that at this time, it's Isn’t it too early?”

Feng Xian on the side heard this and cast an inquiring gaze.

Xiao Ling didn't waste any time and immediately told them everything about the Immortal Yuan Ancient Seed.

When talking about the origin of this ancient species, Xiao Ling just vaguely explained that it was an opportunity he got by chance during this outing, but did not reveal any more details.

Yao Chen and Feng Xian naturally understood it and did not ask any more questions about the origin of the seeds. Their eyes were immediately attracted by what Xiao Ling took out.

I saw a strange seed with a green halo suspended above Xiao Ling's palm. Wisps of vitality were continuously emanating from the seed, as if there was a spiritual charm flowing in it, making people feel... You know, this thing is absolutely extraordinary.

"Xiao Ling, are you serious? Can a fruit tree grown from such an inconspicuous little seed really have such miraculous effects?" Feng Xian said while pointing to the ancient species of Immortal Fate, his face filled with tears. Suspicious, he turned to Xiao Lin and asked.

"This seed is indeed quite mysterious. I can detect that even though it is still a seed, it has begun to absorb the energy of the surrounding world on its own. Maybe it really has the effect that Xiao Ling said before."

Yao Chen himself was very powerful, and as a senior alchemist, his power of perception was naturally far better than Feng Xian's, so he could see some clues at a glance.

Immediately, Yao Chen raised his hand gently, and the Immortal Ancient Seed slowly fell into the palm of his hand, and was then firmly put into the ring by him.

Yaochen then said calmly: "I will cultivate this seed carefully. When it grows, I will know its efficacy once I try it."

"In that case, I won't disturb Yao Lao and your leisure time." Seeing that the matter had been explained, Xiao Ling planned to leave.

However, Yaochen kept Xiao Ling at this time and said: "You kid, you are already here, so you don't have to make another trip later, just in time to learn alchemy skills from me. After such a long time, I don’t know if you have made any progress in refining medicine.”

After hearing this, Xiao Ling felt that this proposal was feasible. Anyway, the afterimage of the Azure Dragon King is in his hands, and he can meet him anytime. Why not learn the alchemy technique first, and then go see him after that, and there won't be any delay.

Afterwards, Yao Chen no longer cared about Feng Xian who was still there, and took Xiao Ling away directly, preparing to teach Xiao Ling some knowledge and experience in refining medicine.

After all, Yaochen is a master of alchemy who can refine ninth-grade elixirs. Even though Xiao Ling's alchemy skills have now reached the level of being able to refine eighth-grade and seven-color elixirs, he still learned from Yao Chen's careful teachings. I have benefited a lot from the many valuable knowledge points.

Yao Chen was also very satisfied with Xiao Ling's progress in alchemy. Xiao Ling could actually refine an eighth-grade seven-color elixir. With the spirit-raising method, he could even refine an eighth-grade nine-color elixir. This showed that Yao Chen's careful teachings were not in vain. This really made Yao Chen feel relieved. He really had someone to succeed him. (End of this chapter)