Exchange

Qing Lin commanded it to turn in a circle.

The third-tier Monster Beast lowered its massive head obediently and did as it was told. Its enormous body slowly twisted, clumsily yet obediently completing a circle on the ground.

"Lie down, stick out your tongue, nod..." Qing Lin kept issuing commands to the snake.

Each time, the snake obeyed without the slightest reluctance, as though Qing Lin were its natural master and it would absolutely submit to her every command.

This time, Shi Kang was finally certain that Qing Lin had successfully brought the third-tier snake firmly under her control.

Shi Fei and Shi Long, who were watching from the side, clicked their tongues in amazement. They exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with shock. They had long heard of the power of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, but witnessing them firsthand still left them deeply shaken.

Qing Lin had only just begun Qi Refining, yet she could so easily control a snake-type Monster Beast equivalent to a Da Dou Shi.

Such talent was no exaggeration to call heaven-defying.

No wonder the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils were said to be the nemesis of snake-type Monster Beasts!

This was practically a miraculous ability born specifically to restrain snake-type Monster Beasts.

While marveling at the power of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, the two men also greatly admired their Young Clan Leader.

He had only just left the clan, yet he had already recruited such a gifted genius for the Stone Clan.

Still not satisfied, Qing Lin turned her attention toward the fourth-tier giant snake.

This fourth-tier giant snake was even larger, and the aura it gave off was far more terrifying.

After obtaining Shi Kang's consent, Qing Lin took a deep breath, focused once more, and began trying to control the fourth-tier Monster Beast.

A fourth-tier Monster Beast corresponded to the Dou Ling realm, so the difficulty had increased considerably this time.

Its will was much stronger, and it was not as easily controlled as a third-tier Monster Beast.

Fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on Qing Lin's forehead, but she showed no intention of giving up.

After some effort, Qing Lin finally succeeded in controlling it.

The fourth-tier giant snake's originally savage gaze instantly turned docile, and it obediently followed Qing Lin's commands.

Just like that, Qing Lin, who did not even possess Dou Qi, was already able to control two snake-type Monster Beasts far stronger than herself.

Qing Lin finally understood that her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils really did seem incredibly powerful.

"Nicely done!" Shi Kang did not stint on his praise.

Upon receiving Shi Kang's praise, Qing Lin's joy was plain to see.

For the past few days, Zi Yan had not gone out at all. She had remained in her room eating Medicinal Herbs.

Shi Kang had already decided to return to the clan, so he came to Zi Yan's door, knocked lightly, and called, "Zi Yan."

The door opened with a creak, and Zi Yan poked her head out excitedly. "Shi Kang, did you come to take me out to find Medicinal Herbs?"

On closer inspection, there were still brown medicinal dregs at the corner of her mouth.

Seeing her adorable appearance, Shi Kang could not help but smile. "Don't tell me you've eaten all those Medicinal Herbs already?"

Zi Yan scratched her head sheepishly and nodded.

Shi Kang stared at her flat belly in utter shock.

They had spent an entire day gathering those Medicinal Herbs. Although he had taken half for himself, there was no way even a Dou Wang should have been able to finish the rest in such a short time! Just how enormous was her appetite?

Wasn't she afraid of bursting from overeating? Shi Kang wondered inwardly.

Seeing that Zi Yan was still perfectly fine, Shi Kang could only click his tongue in amazement.

Seeing that Zi Yan was perfectly fine, without even the slightest sign of discomfort, Shi Kang clicked his tongue in wonder and could only sigh inwardly, As expected of an Ancient Void Dragon. Her digestive ability is simply absurd.

Zi Yan eagerly wanted to pull Shi Kang away to continue looking for Medicinal Herbs.

"Shi Kang, let's go snatch more Medicinal Herbs! This time, I'll definitely find even better ones."

But Shi Kang shook his head and refused.

"We should head back. If you want something to eat, have these to tide you over first..." As he spoke, he took several bottles of Pills from his Storage Ring.

The Stone Clan would still need Zi Yan's help in the future, so he could treat these Pills as an investment.

Shi Kang calculated silently to himself.

Zi Yan accepted them happily, not doubting Shi Kang in the slightest, and directly tossed a Pill into her mouth.

She chewed it, and a sweet, refreshing flavor burst across her tongue, followed by a faintly tart aftertaste. It tasted a hundred times better than chewing raw Medicinal Herbs!

It was like eating cool ice cream on a scorching summer day. The taste was simply wonderful.

Zi Yan's eyes lit up, and she wore an expression of pure enjoyment as she exclaimed, "These Pills are so delicious!"

"Shi Kang, why are your Pills so tasty?" Zi Yan asked in surprise, already grabbing a second one like a greedy little child.

It was not as though Zi Yan had never eaten Pills before. Those Pills tasted much better than eating Medicinal Herbs directly, but they were definitely nowhere near as tasty as the ones Shi Kang had given her.

Shi Kang merely smiled without answering.

These Pills had actually been prepared specifically for Zi Yan, since Shi Kang knew she loved to eat.

In the original story, Xiao Yan had also used Pills to build goodwill with Zi Yan.

So before leaving the clan, he had specifically instructed the clan's alchemists to refine some Pills with good flavors.

More precisely, they were Pill Pellets. There was no need to pursue medicinal efficacy; they only needed to extract the essence of the Medicinal Herbs and form it into the rough shape of a Pill.

These Pill Pellets were not as potent as true Pills, so they were easy to refine and basically could not fail.

These Pill Pellets were not as gentle as true Pills. Their medicinal power was violent, making them unsuitable for direct human consumption.

However, Ancient Void Dragons possessed powerful physical bodies. Zi Yan was not even afraid of eating raw Medicinal Herbs, so there was not much to worry about.

Although those alchemists did not understand why their Young Clan Leader wanted these Pill Pellets refined, they did not ask further.

Following Shi Kang's instructions, they made the Pill Pellets and added some flavoring ingredients, turning them into the delicious Pills Zi Yan now enjoyed.

Shi Kang only smiled without replying. What a joke. This was the recipe for winning over Zi Yan through her stomach. How could he tell her so easily?

Seeing that Shi Kang would not say anything, Zi Yan did not press the matter. After all, she did not know how to refine Pills either.

"Shi Kang, Shi Kang, can you give me more Pills like these in the future?" Zi Yan tugged on his sleeve and shook it, her large eyes sparkling. "I'll trade you the Medicinal Herbs I find!"

"It's possible, but these Pills aren't easy to refine. The process is complicated, and the ingredients are extremely particular. If the Medicinal Herbs you find are of poor quality, they won't catch my eye, and I won't be able to exchange with you." Shi Kang said with his arms folded.

"Don't worry!" Zi Yan vigorously patted her flat little chest, the crisp sound echoing through the air. Her little face brimmed with confidence. "I'm really good at finding things! Everything I find will definitely be good stuff!"

Shi Kang neither agreed nor disagreed, merely giving a slight nod.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Shi Kang said, "Besides Medicinal Herbs, if you can help me find Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials like Heavenly Flames, that would be a great merit. I can reward you with even more Pills and let you eat your fill."

"Really?!" Zi Yan was so excited she nearly jumped up.

"Of course I wouldn't lie to you," Shi Kang said. "I, Shi Kang, have always kept my word."