Chapter 57: The Fight for the Heavenly Flame, Pill King Gu He!
"I'm... I'm sorry... I didn't mean to scare you."
The little girl trembled as she backed away, only stopping helplessly once her back pressed against the wall.
Seeing how frightened and timid she looked, Xiao Yan sighed inwardly.
He had heard before that near the Tagor Desert, human women were occasionally violated by snake people.
Normally, snake people and humans would not become pregnant after mating.
But there were always exceptions.
"She is the child of a snake person and a human. Her name is Qing Lin."
Xiao Ding glanced at the little girl and said regretfully, "She is clever and bright. If she had been born into an ordinary family, she might have had a good life."
"What a pity..."
A child born between a snake person and a human was destined to be mocked and hated by either side.
Xiao Yan held out his hand, gesturing for her to come over.
Then, despite the fear in her eyes, he said gently, "Your scales are very beautiful."
Qing Lin froze. This was the first time anyone had ever praised her scales as beautiful.
"Don't be afraid."
Xiao Yan smiled. "I've seen plenty of humans and magical beasts. Fundamentally, humans and magical beasts aren't that different."
"Really?" Joy appeared on Qing Lin's little face.
Xiao Yan smiled and gently stroked her head. "At least, that's how I see it."
Qing Lin happily closed her eyes, revealing an adorable expression.
"By the way, you said something strange happened in the eastern part of Shi Mo City?" Xiao Yan asked softly.
"Mm."
Qing Lin nodded lightly. "One night, when I went out, I saw a Green Lotus Flame rise from beneath the sand."
"But the flame only burned for a