Yan Lin: The World Is Big, I Want to Go Out and See It

There was a generation gap between people, let alone across species and genders.

Yan Lin did not explain. He simply took out another seventh-tier Humanoid Pill and, under the control of his Dou Qi, floated it before Queen Medusa. "I actually have two Humanoid Pills. If you want it, take it."

Qin Yunxiao's spoils of war—Medusa had not taken a single thing from him. As for what Yan Lin wanted, Medusa had always been willing to give it to him. As a man, Yan Lin naturally would not be stingy either.

The rich fragrance of the pill wafted over. Medusa raised her jade-like hand and pinched the dragon-eye-sized seventh-tier Humanoid Pill between her thumb and forefinger. After briefly examining its pill patterns, appearance, and color, she confirmed that it was genuine.

Medusa's gaze shifted as her narrow phoenix eyes gave Yan Lin an extra look, full of meaning.

Though she did not particularly crave a Humanoid Pill, for other Magical Beasts, it was a pill they could only dream of obtaining.

The fact that the Humanoid Pill was ranked seventh tier was enough to prove its preciousness.

Yan Lin could clearly have kept this pill for himself, yet he was still willing to give her one. Queen Medusa felt that all those years spent training Yan Lin had not been in vain.

At least he was not some ungrateful disciple who would turn against his master.

"Once you've successfully transformed, come find me at Wude Hall. Don't think you can slack off." Queen Medusa casually put the Humanoid Pill into her Ring and spoke evenly.

Yan Lin knew Medusa still intended to train him, but he had already planned to leave. He shook his head and refused. "Sorry. Once I successfully transform, I want to go out and gain experience."

"No. You're still too weak." Queen Medusa rejected the idea without a second thought, her voice carrying a trace of impatience that even she had not noticed.

Yan Lin did not notice it either. He only found Medusa's words somewhat amusing.

In the Jia Ma Empire, Dou Wang experts were few enough to count on one's fingers.

He was already at the peak of the Dou Ling realm, and she still said he was too weak?

If anyone else heard that, they would definitely complain that it was an absurdly humblebrag.

"My Queen, I'm about to break through to Dou Wang. How am I still weak?" Yan Lin tried to persuade Medusa.

He needed to leave the Tagor Desert sooner, so he could make steady plans and seize the initiative at every step.

Medusa did not understand Yan Lin's intentions. Thinking only of his safety, she said, "So what if you become a Dou Wang? The outside world is dangerous. There are still many human experts who can take your life."

Whether for the sake of the tribe or Yan Lin himself, Medusa truly did not want him to leave the settlement.

At the very least, she felt that before Yan Lin broke through to Dou Huang, it would be safer for him to quietly develop within the tribe.

But a bird that longed for freedom, an eagle that yearned for a broader sky, would never be content to remain in one place. Even if it had to smash its head bloody, it would still venture out and witness this vast world.

"I admit that." Yan Lin continued persuading Medusa calmly. "But you should also know that an eaglet beneath its mother's wings cannot fly high. Only wild grass can grow strong."

"A genius can easily be raised into trash in a safe and comfortable environment. Only after weathering storms can one become a true expert."

"The world is big. I want to go out and see it."

Seeing how calm, resolute, and thoughtful the youth was, Medusa finally understood clearly that although the boy before her looked young, he was no ordinary youth.

His appearance was too misleading. It made people judge him by his looks and instinctively treat him as a young man who needed someone to pave the way for him.

Now Medusa understood. Yan Lin did not need anyone to guide him. He had already found his own path.

After a long silence, Queen Medusa finally relented. "I'll have Hua She'er go with you."

"I'm going out to gain experience, not on vacation. If someone follows me, it loses all meaning."

Yan Lin politely declined. "Besides, Hua She'er is stronger than me, but not by much. Whether she's there or not makes little difference. Instead, she might draw the attention of human experts."

What he planned to do next could not be known by Queen Medusa, so naturally he did not want anyone following him.

Especially Hua She'er, who loved reporting everything. The lesson from three years ago was still vivid in his mind.

How could he possibly carry a surveillance device and listening device around with him?

Seeing Medusa remain silent, her dark brows slightly furrowed as if she were hesitating, Yan Lin spoke again in an attempt to persuade her. "Once I transform into a human, it'll be very difficult for people to recognize me."

"Besides, eaglets must always learn to fly on their own. I too need to carve out my own path to becoming strong."

"My own path can only be walked by me. No one can help me."

Seeing Yan Lin's determined expression and knowing that he had already made up his mind, a flash of displeasure and impatience passed through Medusa's eyes.

She abruptly rose and left her palace directly.

Only after she was gone did her voice linger in the air. "Since you've made up your mind, I won't try to persuade you. Go speak to the Four Great Elders yourself."

Looking at the suddenly empty throne, Yan Lin stared blankly for a moment and muttered inwardly, What's going on? It feels like she's a little angry?

It's probably just my imagination!

Forget it. I'll talk about it when I leave.

Originally, Yan Lin had wanted to ask Queen Medusa to look after Qing Lin after he left. Who knew she would leave directly? Yan Lin could only come back another time.

He did not want to—and could not—bring Qing Lin into the human world.

Yan Lin could not guarantee Qing Lin's safety.

Though he did not think his luck would be so bad that he would immediately encounter a human Dou Huang, have his identity exposed, and be besieged by human experts.

But there was always the possibility of the unexpected.

He had to prepare for the worst.

If it truly came to that, Yan Lin would not even be able to protect himself, much less Qing Lin.

After living together for many years, he had long regarded Qing Lin as family. Naturally, he could not abandon her the moment danger arose.

Besides, he was going to the Monster Mountain Range to subdue Xiao Yi Xian. Bringing Qing Lin along would always be inconvenient.

Women would only slow him down!

The next day.

Creak.

Inside the Saint King's bedchamber.

Having taken the seventh-tier Humanoid Pill, Yan Lin watched as the traits of a snake-person gradually faded from his body and a pair of legs emerged. A smile of novelty and delight appeared on his face.

"Fourteen years... I've finally transformed into a human. This long-lost feeling... is a little strange..."

Yan Lin swung his feet beside the large bed for a while, then stood on the floor.

The long-lost sensation of having his feet firmly on the ground felt both unfamiliar and familiar to Yan Lin.

After all, he had been human in his previous life. He quickly adapted to walking again.

Perhaps because he had not experienced the feeling of walking for so long, Yan Lin paced back and forth through his incomparably spacious bedchamber several times.

Only when someone suddenly knocked on the chamber door did a soft, melodious girl's wake-up call reach his ears. "Brother Yan Lin, it's time to get up."

Hearing that familiar voice, Yan Lin stopped. An affectionate smile unconsciously appeared on his face. This girl was always up so early.

Muttering inwardly, Yan Lin walked toward the chamber door and called out, "Come in."

Creak~

The bedchamber door opened, and a girl entered carrying a jade tray holding washing supplies and clothes.

The girl was around fourteen or fifteen, about the same age as Yan Lin, though much shorter than him.

Her petite body was already remarkably well-developed.

Her small face still carried a trace of youthful immaturity, yet she was already the makings of a beauty...