Qing Lin

Chapter 46: Qing Lin

This type of snake scale appeared because Qing Lin was the product of an egg laid after a relationship between a Snake Person and a human woman.

In this region of the Tagor Desert, human women are often oppressed by the Snake People Race and forcibly violated, leading to impure bloodlines in their offspring. These children are then cursed by both humans and Snake People, living their lives amidst mockery and scorn.

Over the years, Qing Lin's heart had become deeply scarred. She was considered lucky to have been taken in by Xiao Ding and Xiao Li.

Even so, Qing Lin would occasionally overhear the disgusted and contemptuous voices of others within the mercenary group. Therefore, she lived her life very cautiously, afraid of upsetting anyone.

But now, Xiao Tian before her was different from everyone else. Not only did he not dislike or scorn her, but he even praised the scales on her wrist, making her feel an unusual sense of closeness and a surge of warmth in her heart.

"Young Master Xiao Tian, aren't you afraid?"

At this moment, a hint of curiosity appeared on Qing Lin's beautiful and moving face as she asked softly.

Staring at the young girl before him, Xiao Tian smiled faintly and was about to answer when he suddenly noticed three almost imperceptible small emerald green dots hidden within Qing Lin's pupils.

Furthermore, after just a brief moment of eye contact, he felt a wave of dizziness.

Hmm?

"What kind of strange pupils are these, capable of making even a strong expert like me, with a soul realm at Mortal Realm Great Perfection, feel a trace of disorientation!" Xiao Tian thought with surprise. He stared intently at the small emerald green dots again, only to find they had vanished.

Seeing that Xiao Tian remained silent, Qing Lin spoke again timidly:

"Young Master Xiao Tian, during this period, I, Qing Lin, will serve you. Please feel free to give me any instructions."

As she said this, a faint blush involuntarily appeared on Qing Lin's face.

Snapping back to attention, Xiao Tian nodded slightly, a kind smile appearing on his face, which caused Qing Lin's heart to flutter.

The long night stretched on, with no desire for sleep.

This night soon passed.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the room and making it even brighter and more radiant.

Xiao Tian sat on the bed and stretched.

Not long after, he saw Qing Lin bring in a washbasin, ready to serve Xiao Tian.

"Qing Lin, I can do it myself."

Xiao Tian smiled faintly and took the washcloth to wash his face.

A moment later, Xiao Tian and Qing Lin walked out of the room.

However, as soon as they stepped out, strange glances were cast their way.

These gazes were mixed with emotions of disgust, contempt, and coldness, causing Qing Lin, standing beside Xiao Tian, to tremble slightly. Her body instinctively moved closer to Xiao Tian, and a snow-white hand unconsciously clutched the hem of his clothes. Her scarred heart seemed to yearn for a sliver of reliance and protection.

"Qing Lin, don't mind what others think. Life belongs to yourself; live for yourself at all times!" Xiao Tian smiled faintly, took her fair hand, and pulled her closer to his side.

Feeling the warmth emanating from Xiao Tian's palm, Qing Lin felt as if the whole world had brightened. A hint of joy involuntarily appeared on her small face, and she subtly lifted her head, which had been bowed in inferiority, straightened her delicate figure, and strode forward with confidence.

Seeing this, a smile involuntarily curved the corners of Xiao Tian's lips.

After passing through the sea of strange glances, Qing Lin suddenly said in a low, somewhat timid voice, "Young Master Xiao Tian, Qing Lin wants to stay by your side forever, as your personal maid."

As she spoke, a hint of anticipation and nervousness appeared on her exquisitely beautiful face.

However, when she heard Xiao Tian's reply, the expectant look on her face immediately turned to disappointment.

"Qing Lin, I probably won't be able to stay long," Xiao Tian replied after a moment of thought.

"Okay." With a slightly disappointed response, Qing Lin obediently lowered her head and followed behind Xiao Tian.

Today, she was ordered by the group leader, Xiao Ding, to take Xiao Tian around Stone Desert City.

The two soon arrived at the eastern part of Stone Desert City.

"Young Master Xiao Tian, that place... it seems like something is there, and I feel its aura is somewhat similar to my bloodline!" Suddenly, Qing Lin pointed in a direction with her tender, fair hand and said weakly.

"Oh?"

Xiao Tian was slightly taken aback. He immediately flapped his Purple Cloud Wings and carried Qing Lin to an open space in the desert.

"Young Master Xiao Tian, that feeling is getting stronger and stronger, as if it's right beneath our feet," Qing Lin pursed her lips, her voice filled with surprise as she whispered.

Xiao Tian nodded and scanned the surroundings, finding no passage leading underground. It seemed brute force would be necessary to carve a path.

Immediately, Xiao Tian drew the Zi Wu Qi Xing Sword from his back, preparing to unleash the Earth-tier Low-grade Dou Technique - Mountain Collapse Earth Split Slash. However, just as he was about to act, a furious roar echoed from nearby:

"Bastards! People from the Desert Iron Mercenary Group dare to trespass into our Sand Mercenary Group's territory!"

As soon as the words fell, over a dozen burly men dressed in earthy yellow robes rushed out from all directions, blocking the path of Xiao Tian and Qing Lin.

There were already existing conflicts between the two mercenary groups. Now, recognizing Qing Lin, the mercenaries from the Sand Mercenary Group roared and charged forward with murderous intent!

Seeing this, Qing Lin's delicate body trembled uncontrollably. Her watery eyes were filled with fear and apprehension, clearly terrified of them.

"You're scaring her. Get lost before I make a move!" Xiao Tian swept his gaze over them and said calmly.

"Who the hell do you think you are? Even your Desert Iron Mercenary Group leaders, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, have to be polite to me, Mo Xing. How dare you speak to me like this?" Seeing Xiao Tian's young and unfamiliar face, a burly middle-aged man roared angrily.

"So much nonsense!" Hearing his words, Xiao Tian frowned slightly and immediately swung the Zi Wu Qi Xing Sword horizontally.

In an instant, surging Dou Qi permeated the air. The giant sword slashed out with fierce and domineering might, as if tearing through the void.

Whoosh... Bang... Bang... Bang... Bang... Bang...

Accompanied by several explosions, those dozen or so fellows dressed in the Sand Mercenary Group's uniforms were all instantly killed by Xiao Tian in a single move. Bright red blood gushed out like a spring, splattering and soaking the surrounding yellow sand.

"You, who exactly are you..."

Witnessing the tragic state of his companions, the middle-aged man leading them spoke with his eyes filled with shock and terror, stammering.

He had never expected that this young man, who looked somewhat unfamiliar, possessed such terrifying strength!

"Die!"

Glancing at him indifferently, the Zi Wu Qi Xing Sword was instantly unsheathed. The chest of the man exploded in a cloud of scarlet blood mist.

Pfft--

"Ah..."

An extremely piercing wail erupted from the middle-aged man's mouth. His entire body then slowly fell into the pool of blood, completely dead.