Chapter 55: Journey to the Snake People Tribe
Zi Yan, who was standing nearby, looked puzzled as she asked, "What does this have to do with me? I don't even know that Queen Medusa person."
Xiao Ling smiled and began explaining to Zi Yan, "First of all, your true form is a magical beast, while Queen Medusa is a snake person with a magical beast form as well. You'll definitely feel closer to each other. And you're so cute—Queen Medusa certainly won't make things difficult for you."
Having read the original story, Xiao Ling knew that Queen Medusa liked Zi Yan very much. Perhaps it was because they were both magical beasts, or perhaps simply because Zi Yan was rather cute. In any case, bringing Zi Yan along to exchange for the Sand Mandala would definitely raise the chances of success.
Rubbing Zi Yan's little head, Xiao Ling continued, "As long as you say a few nice things this time, and we successfully trade Queen Medusa for the Sand Mandala, you definitely won't be left without a reward. Giving you one sixth-tier medicinal ingredient from Hai Bodong's payment won't be a problem."
Hearing that she could earn medicinal ingredients as well, a golden gleam flashed through Zi Yan's eyes. She raised her little head, patted her flat chest, and declared confidently, "Leave it to me. This young lady will definitely give it her all."
Seeing Zi Yan's comical pose, Xiao Ling could not help smiling. He patted Rayquaza's back beneath him again. It let out a long roar toward the sky, then accelerated and flew deeper into the desert.
In the clear sky, the enormous blazing sun hung high overhead like a giant fireball constantly spewing flames. Its scorching light poured over the golden desert, baking the fine grains