Zi Yan, who had been listening from the side, asked in confusion, "What does this have to do with me? I don't even know that Queen Medusa."
Xiao Ling smiled and began explaining to Zi Yan, "First, your true form is a magical beast, while Queen Medusa is a snake person and also has a magical beast form. You'll definitely feel closer to each other. Besides, you're so cute that Queen Medusa certainly won't make things difficult for you."
Having read the original novel, Xiao Ling knew that Queen Medusa was very fond of Zi Yan. Perhaps it was because they were both magical beasts, or perhaps simply because Zi Yan was rather cute. In any case, bringing Zi Yan along to exchange for the Sand Mandara would certainly improve their chances of success.
Ruffling Zi Yan's little head, Xiao Ling continued, "As long as you say a few good things for us this time, and we successfully trade Queen Medusa for the Sand Mandara, you'll definitely get your share of the benefits. Giving you a sixth-tier medicinal ingredient from Hai Bodong's payment won't be a problem."
Hearing that she could earn medicinal ingredients, a golden gleam flashed through Zi Yan's eyes. She raised her little head, patted her flat chest, and declared confidently, "Leave it to me. This young lady will definitely give it her all."
Seeing Zi Yan's comical appearance, Xiao Ling could not help but smile. He patted Rayquaza's back beneath him again. It let out a long roar toward the sky, then accelerated and flew deeper into the desert.
Under the clear sky, the enormous blazing sun hung high overhead like a giant fireball that endlessly spewed flames. Its scorching rays poured over the golden desert, baking the tiny grains of sand until they resembled