Three Dou Emperors Are Nothing to Fear

Frank's actions left Otto utterly exasperated, yet he had no way to imitate them.

His disciple Lin Fei was different from Xue Mei. Xue Mei was Frank's disciple and had no other identity, but his disciple Lin Fei was the daughter of the Black Rock City Lord.

Even if he wanted to send Lin Fei to serve Lin Ran alongside Xue Mei, the City Lord would likely never agree.

Helpless, Otto could only watch Frank's shameless maneuvering with growing anxiety.

His own failure was certainly frightening, but a friend's success was even more agonizing!

"Hehe."

Faced with Frank's conduct, Lin Ran let out a soft laugh, his gaze traveling over Xue Mei's body.

To be honest, Xue Mei truly was beautiful. Her eyes and brows were as clear as an icy spring atop a snow mountain, paired with a delicate face, slender brows, a lithe and exquisite figure, and fiery curves beneath skin as smooth as warm jade.

Her distinctive, beautiful silver hair, soft as silk and drifting gently around her, only added to her charm.

However...

"Sorry, I don't keep useless people."

Lin Ran made no effort to conceal his attitude and rejected her outright.

The unceremonious words of dismissal stunned Xue Mei slightly. Her pearly teeth bit down on her red lips, her jade-like hands clenched instinctively, and her beautiful eyes were filled with unwillingness.

In Black Rock City, Xue Mei had always considered herself a genius. Yet in Lin Ran's eyes, she did not even qualify to be a maid. For someone as proud as her, it was undoubtedly a tremendous blow.

Bitterness filled Xue Mei's heart. Along with her helplessness came a deep sense of grievance, and a faint mist of tears dampened her long lashes.

Seeing this, Lin Ran's expression remained calm, but he seemed to think of something. His eyes suddenly lit up, and his gaze fell upon Xue Mei once more.

His fingertips moved slightly, and a thread of crimson-gold Dou Qi entered the space between Xue Mei's brows, forming a crimson-gold, droplet-shaped mark upon her forehead. "If you truly wish to follow me, then cultivate properly. Your Dou Qi talent is ordinary, but your talent for alchemy is decent. If you can reach the level of a fourth-tier alchemist within three years, go to the Misty Cloud Sect and seek out its Sect Master, Yun Yun."

Yun Yun?!

The familiar name stunned everyone, leaving them deeply puzzled. Why had the Misty Cloud Sect suddenly been brought up?

"Yun Yun and I are old acquaintances. If you meet the standard, simply go find her then."

Lin Ran did not explain further. Xue Mei lightly pursed her red lips, touched her somewhat scorching forehead, and gave Lin Ran a deep bow.

"Xue Mei understands."

"Mm."

Lin Ran casually waved his hand and said no more, leading Xiao Yi Xian toward the door.

Green Yi glanced at Xue Mei, then at the hesitant Lin Fei and Otto. With a soft laugh, she hurried after Lin Ran.

They had originally planned to depart for the Tagor Desert tomorrow, but now that everything was settled, there was no point wasting more time in this city. They might as well set out immediately.

Without hesitation, Lin Ran led Xiao Yi Xian and Green Yi toward the flight transport station in the city center. Gute, Otto, and the others followed them all the way, seeing them into the station and watching them board a massive flying bird beast.

"Your master has already done all he could. This is an opportunity that belongs to you alone."

Watching the flying monster beast rise into the air, Frank patted the somewhat dazed Xue Mei on the shoulder and sighed. "The force behind that young man is beyond imagination. If you can join it, your future will surely be boundless."

"Reaching the level of a fourth-tier alchemist within three years will be extremely difficult, but your master will help you however I can!"

"Thank you, Master!"

Xue Mei gazed at the flying monster beast and nodded heavily.

She was different from Lin Fei. Lin Fei was the City Lord's daughter and had something to rely upon in the future, but Xue Mei did not.

Although her current master was the president of the Black Rock City Alchemist Guild, what would happen after her master passed away?

Some things had to be fought for and earned through one's own efforts!

Watching the flying monster beast gradually vanish into the sea of clouds, Xue Mei touched the Dou Qi mark radiating heat from her forehead and took a deep breath, her eyes filled with determination.

Three years, fourth-tier!

I can definitely do it!

Clouds rolled endlessly as the massive flying monster beast broke through the cloud layers and soared across the sky.

Given Lin Ran's special status, the monster beast he rode was naturally the best Black Rock City had to offer.

Although it was only second-tier, this flying monster beast possessed the wind attribute, making it extraordinarily fast. It was also enormous, with full, powerful wings, so the flight was not overly bumpy. Even throughout the Jia Ma Empire, there were few ordinary flying monster beasts that could compare with it.

A house made from special wood had been firmly constructed upon the flying monster beast's back. This wood was extremely light yet exceptionally sturdy, though its supply was somewhat scarce.

The house was divided into several small rooms. Lin Ran, Xiao Yi Xian, and Green Yi each had one room, while two other rooms were already occupied by the handlers of the flying monster beast.

Lin Ran's status was exceptional. The rulers of Black Rock City were eager to curry favor with him, so how could they possibly make him lower himself by sharing a flying monster beast with others?

"My lord, which city would you like to stop in?"

A uniformed woman respectfully lowered her head before Lin Ran and spoke softly. "There are many large human cities in the Tagor Desert, such as Mo City, Desert City, and Spirit Rock City. Our Azure Falcon has the highest-level flight permit and can fly freely throughout the Jia Ma Empire without obstruction."

"Not bad."

Lin Ran gave a quiet hum, his gaze falling upon Green Yi.

Green Yi bit her red lips lightly, feeling somewhat helpless.

This young man truly was impossible to win over. She had constantly tried to curry favor with him along the way, attempting to appeal to his tastes, yet all she received was either obstruction from his maid or complete indifference from the young man himself.

More than half the journey had already passed, and she was beginning to lose confidence in herself!

"Let's go to Desert City. The monster beast elder from my residence is there."

After pondering for a moment, Green Yi spoke.

Lin Ran nodded slightly and looked at the uniformed attendant. "Then go to Desert City."

"Yes, my lord."

The attendant respectfully withdrew. Green Yi looked at Lin Ran, wanting to say something more, but Lin Ran merely waved his hand.

"It's getting late, Elder Lu. I should rest as well."

"This... very well. Then I shall not disturb you any longer, my lord."

Green Yi gave Lin Ran a helpless look and could only leave.

Moonlight gradually rose as the flying monster beast shuttled through the clouds, racing above the sea of clouds. Lin Ran spread his arms and allowed Xiao Yi Xian to undress him.

"Young Master, that person is not a good person. If she sets an ambush in Desert City, then we..."

"Nothing to fear."

Lin Ran's expression remained calm. He already understood what Green Yi intended to do.

In the original story's Desert City, there were two Dou Emperors. One was named Green Man, while the other was a Sixth-tier Monster Beast—the Eight-winged Black Snake Emperor!

Clearly, the Demon Transformation Pill Green Yi had asked him to refine was intended for the Eight-winged Black Snake Emperor.

Lin Ran did not truly care about the Heavenly Snake Mansion. Even if Green Yi really did join forces with those two to attack him, they were merely three Dou Emperors.

To him, three Dou Emperors amounted to nothing.

He already possessed the Eight-winged Black Snake Emperor's essence blood, so that beast held little value for him. What truly concerned him were several people in Desert City.

The two older brothers of our Flame Emperor, Xiao Yan.

And...

Qing Lin!