Benefits Above All

Medusa obediently explained the entire process of using Heavenly Flames to evolve. Even after revealing her desire to advance to the Dou Zong realm, she still lowered her head and waited for Wu Yong's orders.

Wu Yong nodded thoughtfully, then turned to look at Xiao Yi Xian.

"If she can break through to Dou Zong, she'll be able to do more. Taking her in won't be a loss."

"Mm, but this kind of evolution could kill you, couldn't it?"

Xiao Yi Xian did not know much about Heavenly Flames, but she had heard a little about them.

Heavenly Flames were the most terrifying flames in the world, possessing dreadful power. Even Dou Emperor experts would perish if they encountered them.

"Yes. This servant is not very confident, but this is this servant's only chance."

Medusa lowered her head. From the way Wu Yong and Xiao Yi Xian spoke to each other, she could tell that this young girl's relationship with him was anything but ordinary.

Therefore, she was extremely respectful in both word and deed.

Xiao Yi Xian was somewhat surprised, then nodded in understanding. This act of clutching at the last lifeline while drowning reminded her of herself before she had fully confirmed her Woeful Poison Body.

Subconsciously, Xiao Yi Xian looked at Wu Yong beside her.

Their gazes met. Wu Yong smiled and nodded, narrowing his eyes slightly as he said casually, "Since you're mine now, I'll lend you a hand when the time comes."

"This servant thanks Master for his mercy."

Medusa let out a sigh of relief. With his promise, her chances of successfully evolving had increased by a fair amount.

She subconsciously swayed her snake tail twice. There was not even the slightest pain; her severed tail had been perfectly reattached, as though it had never been cut off in the first place.

If she had not already reached the nine-star Dou Emperor realm and sensed the faint trace of spatial power lingering at the former wound, she might even have thought she was dreaming.

There was not even the slightest scar left from the penetrating wound in her abdomen.

Such miraculous and powerful healing methods surpassed even some high-grade healing pills.

"Catch."

Subconsciously, Medusa extended her hand and saw an egg-sized blue-violet crystal fall into her palm.

After examining it curiously, she asked in confusion, "Master, may I ask what this is?"

"A Communication Crystal. It allows you to communicate with us across space. However, because of the distance, there will be some delay in communication."

There was a hint of regret in Wu Yong's tone, but to Medusa, it sounded more like he was showing off...

This was a communication tool that ignored distance. As the queen of the Snake-Person Race, Medusa quickly realized that something seemingly useless in battle could actually serve an even greater purpose.

"Master, what price must be paid to trade for such a treasure?"

"Trade? At present, I'm the only one on the Dou Qi Continent who can make these. Besides, this crystal is only being lent to you for now. Whether it becomes yours will depend on the grade of your bloodline after your evolution."

"Still, if you can satisfy me, I can give you a few more."

Wu Yong did not make his words too absolute. There had to be rewards for there to be motivation~

He was not some devil. He would not endlessly oppress his subordinates either. The proper way was to wield both a stick and a carrot.

Earlier, he had treated her to two Space Slashes. Now, he was using Wind Message Crystals as a reward.

"Yes, Master. This servant understands."

Medusa understood what Wu Yong meant and gained a rough understanding of her Master's character.

Benefits above all else.

As long as the abilities she displayed were strong enough and brought him enough benefits, he would treat her more kindly.

As for whether the abilities she displayed would make him wary of her, Medusa felt that probably would not happen.

This monster was too powerful, so powerful that it inspired despair. She did not believe that she would have the strength to defy him even after evolving.

"When you find the Heavenly Flames for your evolution, remember to report to me in advance. I'll come help you."

"Yes, Master."

At dawn the next day, Medusa respectfully saw the two of them off as they rode away on the bird.

After resting for the night, Medusa felt power nearly at its peak surging through her body. Her emotions were complicated as she watched the direction in which they departed.

He not only possessed the immense power to kill her with ease, but could also restore her from the brink of death to her peak condition.

Only someone like him was worthy of Medusa's submission!

Twenty days later, the two people and one bird, traveling and sightseeing along the way, arrived at Canaan City, where Jia Nan Academy's Outer Academy was located.

Meanwhile, the recruitment team led by Instructor Ruolin was still flying back to the academy.

Wu Yong was in no hurry. He had taken half a year of leave, and only four months had passed.

Over the following days, he took Xiao Yi Xian around every corner of the Outer Academy.

He also settled that foolish bird properly.

And most importantly, he helped Xiao Yi Xian cultivate.

Because Wu Yong would be in the Inner Academy from then on, and because Xiao Yi Xian's constitution could not be casually exposed, they could not continue traveling together as they had before.

So the two agreed that Wu Yong would come help her once every month.

Even so, by the time Wu Yong and Xiao Yi Xian parted ways, she had already become a seven-star Dou Shi.

In one month, she had gone from a two-star Dou Shi to a seven-star Dou Shi.

Hopefully, when Instructor Ruolin saw Xiao Yi Xian again tomorrow, she would not be frightened by her absurd cultivation speed...

Inner Academy.

Wu Yong had barely returned to his dormitory when his good friend arrived.

"Wu Yong, you're finally back!"

"Long time no see, Zi Yan."

That was right. The person who had come was Zi Yan, Wu Yong's only good friend in the Inner Academy.

Upon hearing Wu Yong's voice, Zi Yan curiously circled around him. "Long time no see. I feel like you seem a little different."

"Really? What's different?"

Hearing Zi Yan say that, Wu Yong froze for a moment and looked himself over. Nothing seemed different, did it?

"I can't really put my finger on it. You're just different..."

Zi Yan shook her head, quickly tossing the matter aside and getting straight to the point.

"What did you take leave for? Why did you leave so suddenly without even telling me?"

"To get some fresh air, and to look for a treasure while I was at it. Besides, didn't I ask an elder to inform you back then?"

"How could that be the same?"

"Don't tell me you wanted to go out and play with me?"

Wu Yong stared at Zi Yan's little face and saw the restlessness in her bones.

"Of course! Wouldn't it be better if we went out together to snatch other people's things? With me guiding you, we'd have it easier, wouldn't we?"

"Forget it. I don't want to cause trouble for the academy. It would be bad if the academy expelled me because of it."

Wu Yong waved his hand. He was not that heartless.

At the very least, he would have to wait until his Little Fairy broke through to the Dou Emperor realm.

What? Why wait until after she broke through to Dou Emperor?

Naturally, it was because the Tianfen Qi Refining Tower in the Inner Academy would no longer be of much help to Dou Emperor experts.

By then, no matter what happened, he would not care anymore.