Clear the Filthy Thoughts Out of That Little Head of Yours, Okay?

Very young?

There were countless young powerhouses in the world, and young, exceptional alchemists were hardly rare. What was so special about that?

Green Man and the Eight-winged Black Snake Emperor simply could not understand Green Yi's words, nor could they be bothered to dwell on them.

"I also found something interesting in Desert City. The Mo Clan's transplantation technique is somewhat intriguing. You'd better not bring us any unnecessary trouble, Green Yi."

"Green Man is right. Once I consume this Demon Transformation Pill, the combined strength of the three of us will be enough to stabilize the situation within the Mansion. Besides..."

A look of excitement surfaced in the Eight-winged Black Snake Emperor's eyes. "I seem to have sensed something unusual within Desert City."

Green Yi was slightly taken aback. "An unusual sensation?"

"Yes. That sensation was far from ordinary. It seemed to come from the depths of my bloodline, even from the depths of my soul."

The Eight-winged Black Snake Emperor nodded and said gravely, "You know as well that magical beasts sometimes develop inexplicable connections with others of similar bloodlines or with certain special things. This is the first time in all these years that I've experienced such a sensation, but I have read about it in the Mansion's records."

"If my senses are correct, then Desert City... may contain a pair of the legendary Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils!"

"What?!"

Green Yi's pupils contracted, and her mind shook. "White Fang, are you sure they're the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils?"

"Otherwise, why do you think Green Man and I have stayed in this godforsaken place for so long?"

"Wasn't it because you coveted Queen Medusa, but were too afraid to go after her since you couldn't beat her, so you hid here instead?"

"Watch your tongue!"

Green Man could not help blurting it out. The Eight-winged Black Snake Emperor's face immediately reddened with embarrassment, while a smile also surfaced on Green Yi's face.

The Eight-winged Black Snake Emperor was a male magical beast and had coveted Queen Medusa for a long time. He had always wanted to bring her into his harem.

Unfortunately, he was too weak and was no match for Queen Medusa at all. She had beaten him up several times. Thus, although he coveted her immensely, he only dared to watch from afar and never dared provoke her.

Everyone among the Heavenly Snake Mansion's upper ranks knew about this!

"Alright, White Fang. Let's talk about the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils first."

Green Yi took a deep breath and asked in a low voice, "Are you certain your senses weren't mistaken? I believe you understand the importance of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils even better than we do."

"Why would I spout nonsense? I simply haven't determined whose body they are on yet."

The Eight-winged Black Snake Emperor snorted. His confident, unwavering attitude made both Green Man and Green Yi reveal excited expressions. Even their breathing became hurried.

The Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils were the world's number one pair of mystical eyes, appearing almost exclusively among the descendants of humans and snake people.

These pupils were the nemesis of all serpent-type magical beasts. Aside from a very small number of serpent-type magical beasts possessing pure ancient bloodlines, they could forcibly control them all. They could not control humans or other magical beasts, but they could draw out souls and seize control of bodies.

According to legend, once the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils matured, they could form their own space within the eyes, where controlled beings could be stored. As their owner's strength increased, the limits of that space would also rise. Furthermore, the strength of creatures stored within the space would be absorbed by it and fed back to the owner!

That was why they had become so excited upon hearing that Desert City might possess a pair of Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.

The Heavenly Snake Mansion was the strongest sect in the Heavenly Snake Empire. Unlike ordinary sects, it had an extremely deep relationship with serpent-type magical beasts. Even the human cultivators within it practiced Cultivation Methods related to "snakes."

To the Heavenly Snake Mansion, the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils were the deadliest nemesis!

Therefore, if a pair of Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils truly existed in Desert City, they had to deal with them!

"If Green Man hadn't kept stopping me, I would have ravaged Desert City long ago."

The Eight-winged Black Snake Emperor snorted. "The strongest person in Desert City is merely a Dou Ling. Who could possibly stop me?!"

"You brainless fool. Desert City is still a major human city within the Jia Ma Empire. If you dared slaughter people so wantonly, do you really think those Dou Huangs in the Jia Ma Empire wouldn't intervene?"

Green Man said irritably.

A magical beast was still a magical beast. No matter how powerful it was, it still had no brains.

"No matter what, this concerns the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. We must handle it seriously."

After pondering for a moment, Green Yi said, "White Fang, go consume the Demon Transformation Pill and complete your half-human transformation first. Green Man, you and I will find the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils!"

"You only just broke through to Dou Huang, and you think you're qualified to order me around?" Green Man was somewhat annoyed, but when he considered the importance of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, he could only snort coldly and say no more.

"Hehe, don't worry. Once I complete my half-human transformation, every problem will be solved!"

The Eight-winged Black Snake Emperor laughed as he flicked his massive tail. His triangular pupils blinked, all eight wings beat at once, and his enormous body vanished from the spot in an instant.

Green Man and Green Yi exchanged a glance. Without another word, they formed Dou Qi Wings, turning into two streams of green light that vanished beyond the horizon.

Several breaths after the two humans and one beast departed, a tall figure suddenly appeared, standing in the air and looking toward the place where the three Dou Huangs had spoken earlier.

The newcomer wore a black robe, his long hair dark as ink. His handsome face was calm as still water. Who else could it have been but Lin Ran?

"Looks like everything is just right..."

The corners of Lin Ran's lips lifted slightly. Looking at the departing figures of Green Man and Green Yi, he took a step forward, and his figure had already returned to the residence of the flying magical beast.

It was not his own room, however.

The small wooden cabin was far from spacious, and it was filled with mist. The temperature was freezing, with frost covering even the walls. On the bed, Xiao Yi Xian sat with her eyes tightly shut. An eerie, cold radiance shimmered across her lovely face, while traces of purple powder remained at the corners of her lips. She was clearly cultivating.

Lin Ran did not rush to wake Xiao Yi Xian. Instead, he circulated his Dou Qi and waited beside her.

After roughly half an hour, Xiao Yi Xian finally withdrew her Dou Qi and opened her eyes. At the same time, she used her nimble little tongue to lick away the remaining purple powder at the corner of her lips.

Then, she suddenly noticed Lin Ran standing by the bed. She froze slightly, and her pretty face instantly flushed red.

"Y-young Master, why are you in my room?"

"Could it be... N-no, Young Master. Although I'm willing, these past few days, I-I'm not very convenient..."

"Could you clear those filthy thoughts out of that little head of yours?"

Lin Ran looked helplessly at the blushing, babbling Xiao Yi Xian and patted her little head.

"Get ready. It's time for us to pick up the pace."