Profit Above All Else

Medusa obediently recounted the full story of her evolution using the Heavenly Flame. Even after exposing her desire to advance to the Dou Zong realm, she kept her head lowered, waiting to hear Wu Yong's orders.

Wu Yong nodded thoughtfully, then turned his head to look at Little Fairy Doctor.

"Being able to break through to Dou Zong means being able to do much more. It wouldn't be a loss to take her in."

"Hmm, but you might die from this kind of evolution, right?"

Although Little Fairy Doctor didn't know much about Heavenly Flames, she had heard a thing or two.

Heavenly Flames were the most terrifying fires in the world, possessing immense power; even a Dou Huang expert would perish if they encountered one.

"Yes, this servant's chances are not high, but this is this servant's only opportunity."

Medusa kept her head bowed. From the way Wu Yong and Little Fairy Doctor interacted, she could tell that this young girl's relationship with him was extraordinary.

Therefore, her words and actions were extremely respectful.

Little Fairy Doctor was slightly surprised, then nodded in realization. This act of grabbing at a last straw while drowning reminded her of herself before she had fully confirmed her Woeful Poison Body.

Subconsciously, Little Fairy Doctor looked at Wu Yong beside her.

Their eyes met. Wu Yong smiled and nodded, his eyes narrowing slightly as he said in a relaxed tone, "Since you are now my possession, I will help you out when the time comes."

"This servant thanks Master for your mercy."

Medusa let out a sigh of relief. With his promise, her chances of a successful evolution had increased by another two points.

She subconsciously flicked her snake tail. There wasn't even a hint of pain; the severed tail had been reattached perfectly, as if it had never been cut off at all.

If she hadn't already reached the nine-star Dou Huang realm and been able to detect the faint, lingering traces of space power at the site of the original wound, she would have thought she was dreaming.

Even the piercing wound on her abdomen had left no scar behind.

Such a miraculous and powerful healing method was something even high-grade healing pills could not compare to.

"Catch."

Subconsciously, Medusa reached out and saw a blue-purple crystal the size of a chicken egg land in her hand.

She examined it with curiosity, then asked in confusion, "Master, may I ask what this is?"

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

There was a hint of regret in Wu Yong's tone, but to Medusa, it sounded 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 for something that seemed useless in combat, its actual utility was far greater.

"Master, may I ask what price is required to trade for this treasure?"

"Trade? Currently, I am the only one on the Dou Qi Continent who can manufacture these. Besides, this crystal is only being lent to you for now. Whether it truly becomes yours depends on the bloodline rank you achieve after your evolution."

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

Wu Yong didn't speak in absolutes; there had to be motivation to have rewards, right?

He wasn't a devil, and he wouldn't blindly oppress his subordinates. The right way was to use both the carrot and the stick.

He had treated her to two Space Slashes earlier, and now he was using the Wind Message Crystal as a reward.

"Yes, Master, this servant understands."

Medusa understood what Wu Yong meant and gained a rough understanding of this master's personality.

He prioritized benefits above all else.

As long as she demonstrated sufficient ability and brought him enough profit, he would be a bit more merciful toward her.

As for whether the abilities she displayed would make him wary, Medusa didn't think so.

This monster was too strong—so strong it was despair-inducing. She didn't believe she would have the strength to commit treason even after her evolution.

"Remember to report to me in advance when you find the Heavenly Flame for your evolution. I will come to 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 a night and feeling her strength surging within her at nearly its peak, Medusa looked toward the direction they had left with complex emotions.

Not only did he possess the power to easily kill her, but he could also restore her from a near-death state back to her prime.

Only such a person was worthy of her, Medusa, submitting to him!

Twenty days later, the pair and the bird, having traveled and played along the way, arrived at Canaan City, where the Outer Academy of Canaan Academy was located.

At this time, the recruitment team led by Instructor Ruolin was still on their way back to the academy.

Wu Yong wasn't in a hurry; he had requested a six-month leave, and only four months had passed.

Over the next few days, he took Little Fairy Doctor to tour the inside and outside of the Outer Academy.

He also settled that silly bird in a proper place.

And most importantly, he helped Little Fairy Doctor with her cultivation.

Because Wu Yong would be in the Inner Academy next, and Little Fairy Doctor's constitution could not be exposed casually, nor could they continue as they had while traveling.

Therefore, the two agreed that Wu Yong would come to help her once every month.

However, even so, by the time Wu Yong and the Little Fairy Doctor parted ways, she was already a seven-star Dou Shi.

One month, from a two-star Dou Shi to a seven-star Dou Shi.

Hopefully, when Instructor Ruolin sees the Little Fairy Doctor again tomorrow, she won't be frightened by this unreasonable cultivation speed...

Inner Academy.

No sooner had Wu Yong returned to his dormitory than his good friend arrived.

"Wu Yong, you're finally back!"

"Long time no see, Zi Yan."

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

Hearing Wu Yong's voice, Zi Yan curiously circled around him: "Long time no see, I feel like you're a bit different."

"Is that so? How am I different?"

Hearing Zi Yan say this, Wu Yong was stunned for a moment and looked at himself; he didn't seem any different, did he?

"I can't quite put my finger on it, you're just different..."

Zi Yan shook her head, quickly casting the question to the back of her mind, and went straight to the point.

"What did you go do when you took leave? Why did you leave so suddenly without even telling me?"

"Getting some fresh air, and looking for some treasure along the way. Besides, didn't I ask the elder to pass the message to you back then?"

"That's not the same thing!"

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

Wu Yong stared at Zi Yan's small face, seeing the restlessness in her bones.

"Yeah, we could go out and snatch other people's things together. Wouldn't it be better if I showed you the way?"

"Forget it, I don't want to cause trouble for the academy. It wouldn't be good if the academy expelled me then."

Wu Yong waved his hand; he wasn't that unhinged yet.

At the very least, he would have to wait until his little fairy broke through to Dou Huang.

What, why after breaking through to Dou Huang?

Naturally, it was because the Tianfen Qi Refining Tower in the Inner Academy wouldn't be of much help to a Dou Huang powerhouse.

By that time, it wouldn't matter to him what happened.