A Day of Eating Melons and Watching a Show

Under Gute's reluctant gaze, Xiao Yi Xian and the others left that shabby place.

Gute watched their figures recede. He actually wanted to squeeze out more Companion Purple Crystal Source, but since that esteemed one didn't say anything, he didn't dare to ask.

Even if his brother was Gu He, he wasn't his brother. In front of such a powerhouse, breaking even was already a good deal, and he'd been given plenty of face.

Medicine Masters might be glamorous, but in this world, strength reigned supreme. Without power, one's lifespan was only so many years...

Xiao Yi Xian looked at Little Spirit, who was clutching the beast core, and asked curiously, "Little Spirit, what kind of beast core is that?"

Little Spirit gazed at the worn beast core in her arms, a faint smile on her face. "This is from an elder of my clan. I believe it will be quite useful to me!"

Xiao Yi Xian nodded. Medicine Elder had said that breaking through wouldn't be so simple for her kind, but lately, she'd watched Little Spirit's breakthroughs go quite smoothly.

She wondered if some special condition was needed later on.

Otherwise, this race would be far too formidable—they'd probably be the ones ruling the entire world.

Outside Black Rock City, a massive figure flew toward the direction of the Tagor Desert.

"Roar!"

Chi Han let out a thunderous roar at the sky. Flight was something everyone longed for, and every time he took to the air, he couldn't help but bellow.

The white clouds around them were so close that a light touch felt like brushing against cotton.

The scenery below was breathtakingly beautiful. Countless trees looked like tiny dots, and the multicolored ground painted a vivid picture of nature.

"Yah yah yah!"

Little Spirit was overjoyed. The feeling of being so high up was incredibly soothing to her.

Liu Yan smiled faintly from behind, gazing at the red sun ahead as thick white clouds drifted silently past.

The journey to the Tagor Desert would take at least three days. A massive white figure tore through the sky, its enormous white wings beating, scattering countless clouds.

Time seemed to pass in endless flight. As the sun set, faint red light bathed the earth.

A huge figure suddenly descended beside a lake. Xiao Yi Xian, holding Little Spirit, spread her Purple Cloud Wings and landed gracefully on the ground.

Liu Yan followed close behind. It was time to rest and eat.

They couldn't go without food entirely—even if they could abstain from eating, life was meant to be enjoyed.

"Roar! Who allowed you to trespass into my territory?!"

A booming voice erupted from the bottom of the lake, its sound waves churning up countless waves.

A massive blue serpent rose from the water, its enormous eyes fixed intently on the group before finally settling on Chi Han.

"You white flying snake, since you know this is my territory, how dare you set foot here?!"

The blue serpent glared at Chi Han, unleashing an overwhelming Dou Wang pressure.

Chi Han frowned slightly, releasing his own Dou Wang pressure as he let out a furious roar at the Azure Serpent Python!

He knew full well this was the Azure Serpent Python's territory, but the little miss had her eye on this spot, and this was his chance to shine.

The Sword Box on Xiao Yi Xian's back blocked the pressure from both beasts, and Liu Yan behind her breathed a sigh of relief.

He looked at the Azure Serpent Python, a flicker of fear in his eyes. The Azure Serpent Python was a Fifth-order demonic beast, a dominant existence.

Though he didn't know how the young miss had shielded them from the pressure of two Dou Wangs, he knew her combat strength wasn't much higher than his own.

For now, he could only place his hopes on Chi Han. Recently, Chi Han had broken through from Dou Wang one-star to Dou Wang three-star.

Breaking through three stars in nearly a year was already fast, thanks to the pills he'd refined. After all, the stronger Chi Han became, the safer he felt.

The young miss was still in her growth phase, so he had to rely on Chi Han...

"Boom!"

Chi Han spread his massive wings and swiftly ascended, claiming the aerial position.

The Azure Serpent Python stared at the Dou Wang three-star Chi Han, its eyes brimming with battle intent. As a Dou Wang five-star, it held an absolute advantage, and as the local lord, it had plenty of winning chances.

"Boom!"

The Azure Serpent Python slammed its massive tail against the lake, sending a whirlwind of water blades shooting through the air.

Chi Han spread his wings and dodged the water blades, gathering venom in his mouth and spitting it out as a concentrated ball.

Seeing the venom, the Azure Serpent Python's pupils contracted sharply. It hadn't expected this white flying snake to be proficient in poison.

Wave after wave of water surged forth, tangling with the venom ball before splashing down around them.

Black rain fell on the surroundings, and every tree and blade of grass it touched instantly withered.

Xiao Yi Xian parted her lips slightly, swallowing the rain above their heads.

"A bit bitter," she murmured softly.

Taking advantage of the scattered rain, Chi Han dove straight at the Azure Serpent Python.

The two serpents instantly tangled together, their bodies coiling around each other with immense force, their sharp fangs sinking into each other's flesh.

One blue, one white—the two great serpents tore at each other. The clear lake water was quickly stained red, and wave after wave surged violently.

Xiao Yi Xian covered Little Spirit's eyes. The battle before them was different from what she had imagined.

This was clearly a brawl—two snakes biting and tearing at each other, a sight really not suitable for children.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The two snakes churned up waves on the lake. No one knew how long passed before the silver moon shone down on them. Chi Han shook its body, bit out the Azure Serpent Python's beast core, and flew out.

In the end, Chi Han had won this fight. Why? That was the difference between a venomous snake and a non-venomous one.

Chi Han's body was covered in wounds, and its massive wings kept bleeding profusely.

Xiao Yi Xian looked at Chi Han and said seriously, "You've worked hard. Eat the beast core and rest well to recover!"

"Mm!"

Chi Han nodded and coiled to the side, nursing its injuries...

The Purple Cloud Wings on Xiao Yi Xian's back spread open, and she flew over to the Azure Serpent Python. Its massive blue form had now turned red, and the once-beautiful lake had become a deep crimson.

The Sword Box on Xiao Yi Xian's back trembled slightly. She gripped "You Su" tightly in her hand, flew east and west, cut off a few pieces of non-venomous meat, and returned.

Soon, thick smoke rose above the treetops, and a sweet fragrance wafted through the air...

The three of them ate with relish. The snake meat was springy and fresh, and the energy contained within made their faces flush red.

After eating their fill, Xiao Yi Xian held Little Spirit in her arms, gazing at the stars and humming a tune. As for Chi Han, since there was no meal for it, it had to heal its wounds and sadly eat raw meat.

Xiao Yi Xian looked at the silver moon and the stars and said softly, "Moonlit Star Dance Thousand Illusions—the Youth's road is still far too long!"