A Day's Plan Begins in the Morning

"Hua She'er, tomorrow, personally invite Yan Lin to Wude Hall."

Queen Medusa sat upon her throne in silence for a while before speaking in an indifferent tone.

The Queen's voice remained soft and seductive, yet devoid of any warmth, sending chills through Hua She'er.

She knew this would happen.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Hua She'er bowed and accepted the order, though she remained conflicted inside.

Thinking of how she had tattled on him, she felt it was truly inhumane. Then she recalled the Four Great Elders' instructions. In truth, she did not want her Queen and the Saint King to come into conflict either. That would be detrimental to the Snake People Clan's future.

After some thought, she still spoke up for Yan Lin. "Your Majesty, actually... the Saint King was probably only talking. This subordinate has never seen him touch any of the maids in Saint King Palace."

"Those theories were probably things he read in human books. This subordinate once investigated it—the Saint King often likes reading human books..."

In the past, Yan Lin had often sought out human books in order to understand the timeline and the customs and history of the Dou Qi Continent.

Of course, he had not read anything like some otherworldly version of a "Textbook on Love," and Hua She'er did not know that.

She merely felt that Yan Lin was so young and had no romantic escapades within the Snake People Clan. His social circle was clean, and there was no one improper around him.

So, if he knew so much about love and relationships, he had most likely learned it from books.

He had not touched other snake women because he did not fancy them.

Queen Medusa was the prettiest woman in the entire Snake People Clan.

If Yan Lin were to choose, he would naturally choose the best.

With Queen Medusa around, Yan Lin naturally had no interest in the other snake women.

"Tell him to stop reading such improper books in the future."

Queen Medusa gave Hua She'er a meaningful glance, her expression revealing no emotion as she spoke.

Hua She'er did not know whether she believed her or not.

"Yes." Hua She'er responded, but she did not withdraw.

Seeing this, Medusa knew the other woman must have more to say and asked, "What else is it?"

Hua She'er paused, considering how to answer before finally speaking. "Your Majesty, after the Saint King drank with his friend today, he went to Pill Hall..."

"What did you say? He actually has Alchemist Talent?!"

Surprise entered Queen Medusa's voice. She even sat up from her reclining position on the throne.

"That is correct. Deis personally confirmed it. Your Majesty Saint King truly possesses Alchemist Talent. Moreover, Deis said that his Soul Perception is extremely strong, and he may surpass him in the future."

Hua She'er told Queen Medusa every detail.

After Yan Lin had drunk and reminisced with Cauliflower Snake, he went to Pill Hall, intending to find an opportunity to obtain an alchemist's Alchemist Talent.

By coincidence, when Yan Lin arrived at Pill Hall, he encountered the newly captured First-Grade Alchemist.

Seeing that the Snake People Clan treated him politely, the First-Grade Alchemist pushed his luck and refused to cooperate with the Snake People Clan's alchemists.

Seeing that heaven had handed him such an opportunity, Yan Lin used his drunkenness as an excuse to go mad and dragged the man into a little dark room.

After beating him senseless ten times in a row, Yan Lin finally succeeded in copying the special trait, "Alchemist Talent," from him.

However, having Alchemist Talent alone was useless without anyone to teach him.

So Yan Lin sought out the master of Pill Hall, Deis, the Snake People Clan's Fourth-Grade Alchemist, and deliberately displayed his Alchemist Talent before him.

This naturally caused a stir throughout Pill Hall, and Hua She'er, who had been secretly protecting Yan Lin all along, learned of it as well.

That was why she had come to inform Queen Medusa.

He may surpass Deis?

Queen Medusa raised her brows slightly in surprise. Deis is a Fourth-Grade Alchemist. That fellow actually has the potential to break past the fourth grade? His talent is absurdly good.

The Snake People Clan had not produced a clansman with the aptitude to become an alchemist for many years. Now that one had finally appeared, it was Yan Lin, the Saint King.

He already possessed the bloodline of the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, and now he also had Alchemist Talent. His gifts were truly blessed by heaven, so exceptional that even Medusa felt a little envious.

"Does Yan Lin intend to become an alchemist?"

After calming the emotions in her heart, Queen Medusa asked Hua She'er again. The latter answered truthfully, "Yes. Your Majesty Saint King publicly asked Deis to teach him alchemy."

"Since he wants to learn, have Deis teach him personally. Whatever he needs, provide it all." After pondering for a moment, Medusa gave Hua She'er her orders.

Hua She'er naturally obeyed her commands without question.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After accepting the order, Hua She'er left Queen Medusa's bedchamber to carry out Medusa's instructions.

Her Majesty the Queen lazily reclined upon her throne once more. Her pale violet, bewitching eyes were slightly unfocused as she puzzled over it endlessly.

What exactly did those big waves mean...

[Host: Yan Lin]

[Age: 11]

[Strength: Six-Star Dou Master]

[Cultivation Talent: Genius]

[Alchemist Talent: Mortal Grade Two (As the host's Soul Perception far exceeds that of ordinary people, the limits of his Alchemist Talent are yet to be determined. His alchemist grade may increase along with the host's strength.)]

[Bloodline: Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python.]

[Technique: Crimson Refining Sky Burning Art]

[Dou Skills: Purple Nether Secret Tome, Snake Secret Technique, Myriad Spirit Snake Burst, Dragon Swimming Steps, Eight Trigrams Seal, Dual Sword Style...]

Within the Saint King's Bedchamber, Yan Lin lay on a broad, soft bed, looking at his newly acquired Alchemist Talent with a pleased expression. "I finally got Alchemist Talent."

"Unfortunately, the odds are not high. I had to beat him up ten times before I got one chance to copy a special trait. Obtaining Qing Lin's Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils will be a long road indeed."

Recalling how much effort it had taken to obtain the First-Grade Alchemist's Alchemist Talent today, Yan Lin felt somewhat helpless.

The probability of defeating an enemy and obtaining that enemy's unique special trait was random.

He might get it in a single try!

Or he might fail ten times in a row. It still depended on luck.

Only by killing an enemy could he obtain their special trait with absolute certainty.

"I can't be too impatient. Qing Lin isn't going anywhere. Once this girl completely trusts and depends on me, I'll find an opportunity to obtain her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils..."

Having planned for the future, Yan Lin sat up from the bed and began cultivating his technique.

Time always passed quickly during cultivation. In the blink of an eye, the moon set and the sun rose, and a new day arrived.

After Qing Lin helped him wash, dress, and prepare himself, Yan Lin headed toward Queen's Palace.

After thinking it over, he still did not stand Queen Medusa up. Yet as he walked through Queen's Palace, Yan Lin heard quite a few rumors.

"Looks like the Queen really likes the Saint King. She has summoned him alone to attend her bed for two days in a row. Yesterday it was one hour—I wonder how long the Saint King can last today."

"A day's plan begins in the morning. Her Majesty really knows how to pick the time."

"Hehe... I like morning exercises too."

"You have to admit, the Saint King is so young, yet he's bearing pressure no one his age should have to bear."

"Isn't that so? I was standing guard here yesterday, and I could hear the commotion from far away. The Saint King was crying out so loudly. He really suffered."

"Hehe, Her Majesty is truly fierce."

"That is perfectly normal. Her Majesty is a Peak Dou Emperor, after all. Her fighting prowess is naturally extraordinary. The Saint King is probably only a Dou Master. Being able to last an hour already makes him a role model for us all!"

Hearing the hushed conversation of the snake guards standing watch behind him, Yan Lin halted, his face darkening.

Slander!

You are all slandering me!

Yan Lin dearly wanted to fly over to those snake guards who were spreading slander about him, point at their noses, and curse them out. But after thinking it over, he realized that the more he tried to explain, the worse it would look. So he simply closed his eyes and continued onward.