Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin were both astonished, drawn in by the dazzling, fiery-red scene before them. Both stopped in their tracks.
"Let me show you something big!"
Gu Fei smiled and plunged straight into the magma. Before long, he dragged the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake out from within.
He also prompted Qing Lin to awaken the effects of her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.
"Oh my, Qing Lin, you can actually subdue a fourth-tier magical beast..."
Seeing that Qing Lin had actually tamed the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake, Xiao Yi Xian was happy for her as well.
Only then did Gu Fei briefly explain the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils constitution to them.
After being tamed by Qing Lin, the terrifying, sinister, and cunning Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake stood quietly in place without moving. Qing Lin actually found it somewhat well-behaved.
A faint smile appeared on her face.
Within that simple smile was her acceptance of her own bloodline and those snake pupils, as well as her gratitude toward Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yi Xian.
Qing Lin felt gratitude. Emotion Value +70
Gu Fei gave her a discreet glance. Seeing that the little girl seemed to have cast off every burden, her face filled with a relaxed smile, he felt much happier as well.
Afterward, with Qing Lin ordering the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake to lead the way, Gu Fei easily reached the place where the Green Lotus Core Flame had been born.
He effortlessly retrieved the Azure Lotus Platform and the Earth Fire Lotus Seed, storing them all in his Storage Ring.
"Big Brother Gu Fei, we should have found the Heavenly Flame this time, right?" Seeing Gu Fei come back up, Xiao Yi Xian asked expectantly.
"No."
Gu Fei shook his head. Taking out a seven-colored scale, he said, "This scale was left behind by the Medusa Queen. It seems the Heavenly Flame here was already taken by the Medusa Queen. Looks like we'll have to make a trip to the Snake-People Tribe!"
"I see... that's a bit of a pity."
Xiao Yi Xian felt somewhat regretful. She knew Gu Fei had come here specifically to find a Heavenly Flame.
Qing Lin understood as well. Perhaps that Medusa Queen was the powerful aura she had sensed half a year ago.
Afterward, the three of them returned to the inn in Stone Desert City.
After waiting for them to freshen up, Gu Fei knocked on the door to Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin's room.
He looked serious, and Qing Lin became inexplicably nervous as well.
"Qing Lin, since you possess such a powerful constitution, you have great potential for cultivation. From now on, I'll teach you how to cultivate."
Gu Fei spoke seriously.
"Mm!"
Qing Lin nodded solemnly as well.
Qing Lin felt gratitude. Emotion Value +70
Her heart was filled with gratitude and joy.
From now on, she too would have the strength to protect Big Brother Gu Fei and Sister Xiao Yi Xian!
Only after watching the two finish their lesson did Xiao Yi Xian speak, finally saying what she had long wanted to tell Qing Lin.
"Qing Lin, I actually have a special constitution like yours, one that most people hate and fear. It's called the Woeful Poison Body."
She carefully explained to Qing Lin, bit by bit, the threat the Woeful Poison Body posed to those around her and its terrifying hidden danger.
Xiao Yi Xian herself did not know whether she was comforting Qing Lin or voicing the fear she had always buried deep in her heart.
She was also afraid that one day, everyone around her would come to hate her, and that she would ultimately be killed by the Woeful Poison Body.
But upon seeing Qing Lin, Xiao Yi Xian felt relieved again.
Qing Lin finally learned that Xiao Yi Xian possessed the Woeful Poison Body.
No wonder Xiao Yi Xian usually avoided physical contact with her.
Sometimes, Xiao Yi Xian would pretend to casually avoid her touch. Qing Lin would feel sad for a while, worrying that Xiao Yi Xian might dislike her.
After learning of the hidden danger of the Woeful Poison Body, Qing Lin became worried for Xiao Yi Xian.
At that moment, Gu Fei suddenly spoke. "There's no need to worry. I have a way to resolve Xiao Yi Xian's hidden danger."
"However, it requires a great many materials. Once we find the Heavenly Flame, I'll go search for those materials and try to resolve it as soon as possible."
"Really?"
Hearing Gu Fei's words, the gloom in Xiao Yi Xian's eyes vanished, and she asked in delight.
How could Gu Fei fail to see the fear hidden beneath her bright smile?
But he said nothing, waiting for Xiao Yi Xian to bring it up herself.
Only then could he help her untie the knot in her heart to the greatest extent.
Xiao Yi Xian felt anticipation. Emotion Value +100
After hearing Gu Fei's words, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes brightened, and an involuntary smile formed at the corners of her lips. Her violet eyes seemed to shine.
Qing Lin was sincerely happy for her as well.
Over the next two days, Gu Fei and the others prepared in Stone Desert City, buying plenty of supplies for backup. Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin also happily browsed every stall and shop.
Gu Fei finally decided to set off for the desert region occupied by the Snake-People Tribe.
This time, after leaving Stone Desert City, Gu Fei summoned the Amethyst Winged Lion King as well.
Qing Lin watched in confusion as Gu Fei and Xiao Yi Xian came to a stop.
Xiao Yi Xian kept glancing up at the sky from time to time, as though waiting for something.
"Big Brother Gu Fei, Sister Xiao Yi Xian, why aren't we going?"
Xiao Yi Xian gave a mysterious smile.
"You'll find out soon enough."
When the enormous flying magical beast came racing toward them through the sky from afar, Qing Lin froze in a daze.
The colossal creature circled several times above their heads before slowly descending, its feet finally landing firmly on the ground.
Qing Lin felt shocked. Emotion Value +70
"Qing Lin, this is Big Brother Gu Fei's flying magical beast. Pretty impressive, right?"
Xiao Yi Xian explained with a smile.
Qing Lin felt shocked. Emotion Value +70
Seeing the little girl's blank expression, Gu Fei could not help but smile as well.
He helped Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin onto the Amethyst Winged Lion King's back. Qing Lin finally snapped out of it, looking around excitedly with her face full of wonder.
As the Amethyst Winged Lion King flew into the sky, Qing Lin was excited the whole way, just like Xiao Yi Xian had been when she first rode on the Lion King's back.
Following the route marked on the map, after flying for an entire day, Gu Fei's group arrived within the territory of the Bewitching Snake Tribe of the Snake-People Tribe.
Since they had two women with them and had traveled a long distance for the entire day, Gu Fei found an oasis and stopped so they could bathe in the lake.
"This is the territory of our Snake-People Tribe. Leave at once!"
Such a huge target as the Amethyst Winged Lion King was naturally spotted by the snake-people of the Bewitching Snake Tribe the moment it entered the area.
However, faced with a Rank 6 Magical Beast, the group of snake-people did not begin with an especially vicious tone. Instead, they were rather tactful.
"Fuck off if you don't want to die!"
The Lion King let out an angry roar.
With a beat of its wings, many snake-people of the Bewitching Snake Tribe were blown away.
Before such overwhelming strength, none of the snake-people dared step forward again.
Meanwhile, in a stretch of desert a little over a hundred li away, another battle was taking place.
One side was Yue Mei, leader of the Bewitching Snake Tribe.
The other was Gu He's group, who had come to the desert in search of Heavenly Flames.
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