He Had Brought Another Woman Back?

Several days later.

After staying in Qingshan Town for a few days, Xiao Chen prepared to return to the Snake-People Tribe.

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

"You're leaving?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked.

Xiao Chen nodded.

Xiao Yi Xian fell silent for a moment, unsure what to say.

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

Now that he was leaving, she felt strangely empty inside.

Xiao Chen looked at her and suddenly spoke.

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

Xiao Yi Xian froze.

"The Snake-People Tribe?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked.

"Mm."

Xiao Chen nodded.

Xiao Yi Xian hesitated.

The Snake-People Tribe lived in the Tagor Desert.

They had been enemies of humankind for generations.

Would she, a human, be in danger if she went to their tribe?

Xiao Chen seemed to see her concern.

"With me there, no one will dare lay a hand on you."

Xiao Chen said.

Xiao Yi Xian looked at him, warmth rising 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 froze.

"Improve my strength?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked.

"I can get you to the Dou Master level within a month."

Xiao Chen said.

Xiao Yi Xian's eyes widened.

"Dou Master?"

Her voice trembled.

She wasn't even a Dou Zhe yet.

How could she possibly reach the Dou Master level within a month?

"Y-you're serious?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked in disbelief.

"I am."

Xiao Chen nodded.

Xiao Yi Xian fell silent.

She looked at Xiao Chen, her emotions churning.

Reaching the Dou Master level in a month.

If anyone else had said that, she would have thought they were bragging.

But Xiao Chen was different.

She had seen his strength with her own eyes.

Someone as powerful as him had no reason 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 quickly packed a few things, then left Qingshan Town with Xiao Chen.

The two of them traveled along the road toward the Tagor Desert.

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

She had so many questions.

Just how powerful was Xiao Chen?

Xiao Yi Xian bit her lip, then finally couldn't help speaking up.

"Xiao Chen, can I ask you something?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked.

"Go ahead."

Xiao Chen said.

"A-are you a Snake-Person?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked cautiously.

Xiao Chen stopped and turned to look at her.

"Yes."

Xiao Chen said.

Xiao Yi Xian froze.

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

This confused Xiao Yi Xian.

Unless Xiao Chen was a Dou Zong, he couldn't have taken on a completely human form.

Otherwise...

At that thought, Xiao Yi Xian drew in a sharp breath.

A Dou Zong.

That was a Dou Zong!

The strongest person in the Jia Ma Empire was only a Peak Dou Emperor.

Could Xiao Chen really be a Dou Zong?

She stared at Xiao Chen, her eyes full of shock.

No wonder he had effortlessly killed dozens of mercenaries.

He had even killed Mu She with a single palm strike.

For a Dou Zong, killing a few mercenaries really was as easy as crushing ants.

Xiao Yi Xian took a deep breath, forcing down her shock.

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

Xiao Yi Xian looked away and didn't ask anything else.

The two continued on their way, leaving Qingshan Town and heading toward the Tagor Desert.

The Snake-People Tribe.

Xiao Chen led Xiao Yi Xian through the tribe's gate.

When the tribe members saw Xiao Chen return, they greeted him respectfully, treating him with the utmost reverence.

"Lord Xiao Chen."

A few Snake-People greeted him respectfully.

Xiao Chen nodded and continued onward with Xiao Yi Xian.

Xiao Yi Xian followed behind him, taking in everything around her.

This was her first time visiting the Snake-People Tribe.

Snake-People were everywhere.

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

Xiao Yi Xian was secretly astonished.

Xiao Chen seemed to hold a very high position among the Snake-People.

A Snake-Person noticed Xiao Yi Xian beside Xiao Chen and a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes.

"Lord Xiao Chen brought back a human woman."

The Snake-Person whispered to his companion.

"A human woman? Is she another woman Lord Xiao Chen intends to take as a concubine?"

Another Snake-Person asked.

"Maybe. Whenever the queen went out before, she'd bring back women for Lord Xiao Chen to marry and take as concubines."

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

"He's brought another one back this time. Lord Xiao Chen is certainly blessed with women."

The news quickly spread throughout the tribe.

In Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran's room.

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

A Snake-Person maid came in and whispered a few words to her.

Nalan Yanran's expression changed.

"What? Xiao Chen brought another woman back?"

Nalan Yanran put down her teacup, sounding a little displeased.

The maid nodded.

"I heard he brought her back from Qingshan Town. She's a human woman."

Nalan Yanran pursed her lips.

"He already has the two of us, his master and disciple. Why is he still looking for other women?"

She turned to Yun Yun, who was sitting nearby.

"Master, did you hear? Xiao Chen brought another woman back."

Yun Yun furrowed her brow.

She set down her teacup, displeasure flashing in her eyes.

"He brought another woman back?"

Yun Yun asked.

"Yes. I heard she's a young human woman."

Nalan Yanran said.

Yun Yun fell silent for a moment.

"He has us, master and disciple, and still wants someone else."

Yun Yun said coolly.

A trace of jealousy crept into her voice.

Nalan Yanran stood up.

"Master, let's go have a look."

Nalan Yanran said.

"I want to see what kind of woman was worth his making the trip himself."

Yun Yun nodded.

The two left the room and headed toward the tribe's gate.

Meanwhile, in Yao Yue and Yao Ye's room.

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

Yao Ye sat nearby, reading an ancient scroll made of beast hide.

A Snake-Person maid hurried in.

"Your Highnesses, Lord Xiao Chen is back."

The maid said.

Yao Yue's hands paused.

"He's back?"

Yao Yue asked.

"Yes, and he brought back a human woman."

The maid said.

Yao Yue froze.

"Human woman?"

Yao Ye also set down the ancient beast-hide scroll in her hands, her brows drawing together slightly.

"What does she look like?"

Yao Ye asked.

"She's young and quite pretty."

The maid replied.

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

"Just as I expected from Xiao Chen. He's brought another woman back."

Yao Yue muttered.

"Aren't we sisters enough for him?"

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

"What, are you jealous?"

Yao Ye asked.

"I'm not."

Yao Yue stubbornly denied it.

Yao Ye didn't call her out, only smiled.

"Come on, let's go take a look."

Yao Ye stood up.

Yao Yue stood up as well.

The two left the room and headed toward the tribe's entrance.