Shimo City, Qing Lin

The next morning, when Yue Mei woke up, she felt a strange change within her body.

She sat up, closed her eyes, and carefully sensed it.

A moment later, Yue Mei opened her eyes, her gaze filled with shock.

Eight-Star Dou Wang peak.

She had just broken through to Eight-Star Dou Wang yesterday, yet today she had reached the peak of Eight-Star Dou Wang.

She was only one step away from Nine-Star Dou Wang.

"How is this possible..."

Yue Mei murmured.

She had cultivated for many years and had been stuck at the bottleneck of Seven-Star Dou Wang for a long time.

When she suddenly broke through to Eight-Star Dou Wang yesterday, she thought it was just a coincidence.

But today, she had improved to the peak of Eight-Star Dou Wang again.

This was definitely not a coincidence.

Yue Mei looked at Xiao Chen beside her.

Xiao Chen was standing in front of the window, his back turned to her.

Yue Mei stared at his back, and a thought surged in her heart.

Ever since she had been with him... her strength had started to improve.

First, she broke through from Seven-Star Dou Wang to Eight-Star Dou Wang.

Now, she had reached the peak of Eight-Star Dou Wang.

This was simply too coincidental.

Yue Mei bit her lip.

Yue Mei stared at Xiao Chen's back, wanting to ask him.

But the words reached her lips, and she swallowed them back down.

Yue Mei withdrew her gaze and said nothing.

She got up, put on her clothes, and walked to Xiao Chen's side.

Just as she was about to speak, a member of the Snake-People Tribe came over and said.

"Lord Yue Mei, the Elders have asked me to inform you and Xiao Chen to go to the main hall."

"Alright, I understand."

Yue Mei and Xiao Chen walked out of their residence together and headed toward the main hall.

In the main hall of the Snake-People Tribe, several Elders had already gathered.

The First Elder sat at the head of the left side, and the Second Elder sat at the head of the right side.

The Third Elder and the Fourth Elder sat below them.

The group was whispering about something.

Seeing Xiao Chen and Yue Mei walk in, everyone stopped talking.

The First Elder looked at Xiao Chen, his eyes filled with gratification.

"Xiao Chen, you've arrived."

The First Elder said.

Xiao Chen nodded and stood in the center of the main hall.

Yue Mei stood by his side.

The Third Elder spoke first.

"Xiao Chen, the matter of you defeating Mo Basi has caused quite a stir within the tribe."

The Third Elder said, "I must say, the strength of a Nine-Star Dou Wang is already top-tier within the Snake-People Tribe."

"When the Queen returns, we intend to propose promoting you to one of the tribal leaders."

The Fourth Elder also nodded.

"Indeed, with your strength, you are more than qualified to serve as a leader."

The Fourth Elder said, "This will also improve your status within the tribe."

Hearing this, the First Elder smiled.

"Many thanks to both Elders."

The First Elder said.

The Second Elder sat to the side, his expression looking rather unpleasant.

"Wait."

Second Elder suddenly spoke, "I do not deny that Xiao Chen possesses the strength."

"But how old is he? He is far too young."

"Is it not too hasty to have him serve as leader?"

First Elder's expression darkened.

"Second Brother, what do you mean by that?"

First Elder said coldly, "Xiao Chen's strength is plain to see; a Nine-Star Dou Wang, is that not qualified enough?"

"I am not saying he lacks the qualifications."

Second Elder said indifferently, "I simply feel that he is still too young and needs more tempering."

"The position of leader cannot be held by strength alone, and besides, the tribe will not be convinced."

"You!"

First Elder stood up and glared at Second Elder, clearly seeing that he was intentionally targeting Xiao Chen.

"Everyone here has seen Xiao Chen's strength."

First Elder said coldly, "When he defeated Mo Basi, he settled it with a single palm strike."

"With such strength, is he still not qualified?"

Second Elder also stood up.

"Big Brother, I am not targeting you."

Second Elder said, "I am merely speaking on the matter itself."

"Xiao Chen indeed has the strength, but he is too young and lacks experience."

"I cannot rest easy letting him serve as leader."

First Elder's face turned livid.

"You cannot rest easy?"

First Elder said coldly, "What is it that you cannot rest easy about?"

"Xiao Chen is my grandson, and I vouch for him."

"If any problems arise, I will take responsibility."

Second Elder looked at First Elder without saying a word.

Third Elder and Fourth Elder exchanged glances, neither of them speaking.

The atmosphere in the great hall was somewhat tense.

Xiao Chen stood in the center of the hall, remaining silent.

Yue Mei stood by his side, also saying nothing.

"Let us wait until Queen Medusa returns before discussing this further; any more debate is useless."

After finishing his sentence, Second Elder turned and left the hall.

First Elder watched his retreating back and let out a cold snort.

Third Elder and Fourth Elder also stood up.

"Big Brother, we will be taking our leave as well."

Third Elder said.

First Elder nodded.

After the two left, only First Elder, Xiao Chen, and Yue Mei remained in the hall.

Meanwhile, Queen Medusa had already left the Tagor Desert.

She traveled eastward, flying in the direction of the Jia Ma Empire.

The speed of a Dou Emperor is extremely fast, and before long, she saw a town in the distance.

Queen Medusa restrained her aura and landed on the ground.

The purpose of her trip was to take concubines for Xiao Chen.

Since the Multi-Child Multi-Blessing was real, she had to continue helping him take wives.

The more he married, the stronger Xiao Chen would become.

The stronger Xiao Chen was, the more beneficial it would be for the Snake-People Tribe.

Queen Medusa thought for a moment and decided to go to Shimo City first to take a look.

Shimo City was a city on the border of the Jia Ma Empire, a place where all kinds of people gathered, and it was also the closest to the desert.

Perhaps she could find a suitable candidate there.

Queen Medusa flashed through the air, flying in the direction of Shimo City.

Outside Shimo City, at the base of the Moti Mercenary Group.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were in their tent discussing matters.

A mercenary rushed in hurriedly.

"Commander, it's bad!"

The mercenary said urgently.

"What is it?"

Xiao Ding frowned.

"A powerhouse has appeared outside the city, and their aura is terrifying."

The mercenary said, "It seems to be... it seems to be Queen Medusa of the Snake-People Tribe!"

The expressions of Xiao Ding and Xiao Li changed drastically.

"What did you say?"

Xiao Li stood up abruptly, "Queen Medusa?"

"Yes, our men saw her from afar."

The mercenary said, "There is no way we could have mistaken her."

Xiao Ding's expression also shifted.

Queen Medusa, a powerhouse at the Dou Emperor level.

If she wanted to strike at the Moti Mercenary Group, they wouldn't even have a chance to flee.

"What do we do?"

Xiao Li said anxiously, "Big Brother, should we retreat?"

Xiao Ding gritted his teeth.

"Retreat?"

Xiao Ding said in a deep voice, "With Queen Medusa's strength, do you think we could actually get away?"

Xiao Li fell silent.

Just then, the tent flap was lifted.

A delicate little girl walked in.

"Commander, I heard there is a powerhouse from the Snake-People Tribe outside?"

The little girl asked, her eyes full of worry.

"Qing Lin, go back to your room and stay there. Don't come out."

Xiao Ding said.

Qing Lin nodded and was about to turn and leave.

At that moment, a cold, clear voice drifted in from outside.

"There is no need to leave."

The tent flap was lifted, and Queen Medusa walked in.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li's expressions changed drastically as they hurriedly stepped in front of Qing Lin.

Queen Medusa looked at them without speaking.

Her gaze passed over Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, landing on Qing Lin.

She noticed the girl's appearance and the scales on her body.

"This girl, is she a descendant of the Snake-People Tribe and humans?"

Queen Medusa asked.

Xiao Ding's expression changed.

"She is not..."

Xiao Ding had just started to speak.

Queen Medusa raised a hand, cutting him off.

Her gaze was fixed on Qing Lin's eyes.

In Qing Lin's eyes, three green floral patterns were rotating.

Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.

A strange look flashed through Queen Medusa's eyes.

"To think it is the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils."

Queen Medusa murmured.