He actually brought another woman back?

Chapter 44

A few days later.

Xiao Chen had stayed in Qingshan Town for several days, preparing to return to the Snake-People Tribe.

When Xiao Yi Xian heard that he was leaving, a trace of reluctance flashed in her eyes.

"You're leaving?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked.

Xiao Chen nodded.

Xiao Yi Xian was silent for a moment, not knowing what to say.

After spending these past few days together, she had grown accustomed to having Xiao Chen by her side.

Now that he was leaving, she felt an inexplicable sense of emptiness in her heart.

Xiao Chen looked at her and suddenly spoke.

"Why don't you come back to the Snake-People Tribe with me?"

Xiao Yi Xian was stunned for a moment.

"The Snake-People Tribe?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked.

"Yes."

Xiao Chen nodded.

Xiao Yi Xian hesitated.

The Snake-People Tribe was a race that lived in the Tagor Desert.

They had been enemies with humans for generations.

As a human, would she be in danger if she went to the Snake-People Tribe?

Xiao Chen seemed to see through her concerns.

"With me there, no one will dare to touch you."

Xiao Chen said.

Xiao Yi Xian looked at him, and a wave of warmth surged in her heart.

Xiao Chen spoke again.

"Come back to the Snake-People Tribe with me, and I might be able to help you improve your strength."

Xiao Yi Xian was stunned.

"Improve my strength?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked.

"Within a month, I can get you to the level of a Dou Master."

Xiao Chen said.

Xiao Yi Xian widened her eyes.

"Dou Master?"

Xiao Yi Xian's voice was trembling.

She wasn't even a Dou Practitioner yet.

Reaching the level of a Dou Master within a month—how could that be possible?

"Are... are you telling the truth?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked in disbelief.

"It's the truth."

Xiao Chen nodded.

Xiao Yi Xian fell silent.

She looked at Xiao Chen, complex emotions surging in her heart.

Reaching the level of a Dou Master in a month.

If anyone else had said such a thing, she would have certainly thought they were bragging.

But Xiao Chen was different.

She had seen his strength with her own eyes.

A powerhouse like him had no need to lie to her.

Xiao Yi Xian took a deep breath and made her decision.

"Okay."

Xiao Yi Xian said.

Xiao Chen nodded.

Xiao Yi Xian packed her things briefly and followed Xiao Chen out of Qingshan Town.

The two walked on the road toward the Tagor Desert.

Xiao Yi Xian followed behind Xiao Chen, stealing glances at him from time to time.

She had many questions in her heart.

Just how strong was Xiao Chen?

Xiao Yi Xian bit her lip, finally unable to hold back any longer.

"Xiao Chen, can I ask you a question?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked.

"Ask."

Xiao Chen said.

"Are... are you a Snake-Person?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked cautiously.

Xiao Chen stopped in his tracks and turned to look at her.

"Yes."

Xiao Chen said.

Xiao Yi Xian was stunned for a moment.

"But don't all Snake-People have snake tails?"

Xiao Yi Xian was a bit confused by this point.

Unless Xiao Chen was a Dou Ancestor, he wouldn't be able to fully transform into human form.

Otherwise...

Thinking of this, Xiao Yi Xian immediately took a deep breath.

Dou Ancestor.

That was a Dou Ancestor.

The strongest existence in the Jia Ma Empire was only at the peak of the Dou Emperor realm.

Could Xiao Chen really be a Dou Ancestor...

She looked at Xiao Chen, her eyes filled with shock.

No wonder he could easily kill dozens of mercenaries.

And slap Mu She to death with a single palm.

For a Dou Ancestor, killing a few mercenaries was indeed as simple as crushing an ant.

Xiao Yi Xian took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in her heart.

She looked at Xiao Chen, a trace of doubt flashing in her eyes.

Xiao Yi Xian withdrew her gaze and did not ask any further.

The two continued their journey, leaving Qingshan Town behind and heading in the direction of the Tagor Desert.

Snake-People Tribe.

Xiao Chen brought Xiao Yi Xian through the tribe gates.

When the tribesmen saw Xiao Chen return, they bowed respectfully, their attitude toward him one of extreme reverence.

"Lord Xiao Chen."

Several Snake-People said respectfully.

Xiao Chen nodded and continued walking forward with Xiao Yi Xian.

Xiao Yi Xian followed behind Xiao Chen, observing everything around her.

This was her first time coming to the Snake-People Tribe.

There were Snake-People everywhere.

When they saw Xiao Chen, their eyes were filled with awe.

Xiao Yi Xian was secretly shocked in her heart.

Xiao Chen's status within the Snake-People Tribe seemed to be very high.

A Snake-Person saw Xiao Yi Xian beside Xiao Chen, a flash of surprise appearing in their eyes.

"Lord Xiao Chen has brought back a human woman."

The Snake-Person whispered to the companion beside him.

"A human woman? Could it be another concubine for Lord Xiao Chen?"

The other Snake-Person replied.

"It's possible. Every time the Queen goes out, she brings back women for Xiao Chen to take as wives or concubines."

"Last time it was the Misty Cloud Sect leader and Nalan Yanran, along with the two princesses of the Jia Ma Imperial Family."

"He brought back another one this time; Lord Xiao Chen is truly blessed with good fortune."

The news spread quickly throughout the tribe.

In the room shared by Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran.

Nalan Yanran sat on the edge of the bed, holding a cup of tea in her hand.

A Snake-Person maid walked in and whispered a few words.

Nalan Yanran's expression changed.

"What? Xiao Chen brought back another woman?"

Nalan Yanran set down her teacup, her tone somewhat displeased.

The maid nodded.

"I heard she was brought back from Qingshan Town, a human woman."

Nalan Yanran curled her lip.

"He already has the two of us, master and disciple, yet he still goes looking for other women."

She looked at Yun Yun, who was sitting to the side.

"Teacher, did you hear that? Xiao Chen has brought back another woman."

Yun Yun frowned slightly.

She set down the teacup in her hand, a flicker of annoyance flashing in her eyes.

"He brought back another woman?"

Yun Yun asked.

"Yes, I heard it's a young human woman," Nalan Yanran said.

Yun Yun was silent for a moment.

"Even with us, he still wants to find others," Yun Yun said indifferently.

There was a hint of jealousy in her tone.

Nalan Yanran stood up.

"Teacher, let's go take a look," Nalan Yanran said.

"I want to see what kind of woman is worth him making a trip himself."

Yun Yun nodded.

The two walked out of the room and headed toward the tribe's main gate.

On the other side, in the room shared by Yao Yue and Yao Ye.

Yao Yue was tinkering with a medicine cauldron, refining pills.

Yao Ye sat to the side, flipping through an ancient scroll made of animal hide.

A Snake-Person maid hurried inside.

"Your Highnesses, Lord Xiao Chen has returned," the maid said.

Yao Yue's movements paused.

"He's back?" Yao Yue asked.

"Yes, and he brought back a human woman," the maid said.

Yao Yue was stunned for a moment.

"A human woman?"

Yao Ye also put down the ancient animal-skin scroll in her hands, her brows slightly furrowed.

"What kind of woman?"

Yao Ye asked.

"Young, and quite good-looking."

The maidservant replied.

Yao Yue bit her lip, a surge of jealousy rising in her heart.

"This Xiao Chen, just as I expected, has brought another woman back."

Yao Yue muttered.

"Are we sisters not enough for him?"

Yao Ye looked at her, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly.

"What, are you jealous?"

Yao Ye asked.

"I am not."

Yao Yue insisted stubbornly.

Yao Ye did not call her out, merely smiling.

"Let's go, let's take a look."

Yao Ye stood up.

Yao Yue followed suit and stood up as well.

The two of them walked out of the room and headed in the direction of the tribe's main gate.