Who Knows?

After Qing Lin completed the contract, Xiao Jin did not immediately leave Stone Desert City.

He had never seen the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils before. Even the Pill Tower Ancestor, with all his knowledge and experience, had never seen them.

Therefore, he had no idea what changes would occur in Qing Lin's body after she completed the contract with the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake.

In the original story, Qing Lin was captured by the Mo Clan of Salt City not long after completing the contract.

Later, she was taken away by people from the Heavenly Snake Mansion, after which all news of her disappeared.

Xiao Jin knew nothing about whether Qing Lin had encountered any problems during that period or how they had been resolved.

He did not possess the foundation of the Heavenly Snake Mansion, which was at least one of the most authoritative places in the world when it came to snake-type physiques.

Thus, he had to observe her carefully. If he discovered any problems with Qing Lin, he could resolve them immediately.

Fortunately, the wonders of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils far exceeded his expectations. In just five days, Qing Lin had advanced from the Second Stage Dou Qi to the Third Stage, and her physical condition had improved considerably as well.

At the very least, she was no longer so frail that a gust of wind could blow her over, as she had been when they first met.

Her originally thin face had begun to fill out, and her melon-seed-shaped face showed signs of developing toward an oval shape.

This did not diminish Qing Lin's beauty. Instead, it gave her a few more touches of cuteness.

With Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian accompanying her, Qing Lin smiled more and more often.

Although she still looked timid when facing outsiders, when the three of them were alone, she had already become much more open.

Xiao Jin was very satisfied with Qing Lin's changes. For that reason, he had even specially summoned the Desert Iron Mercenary Group and said a few good words on Qing Lin's behalf.

Although the conflict between humans and the Snake-Person Race would not change because of a few words from him, Xiao Jin's goal was merely to let the members of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group know how much he valued Qing Lin.

At the very least, no one would make any insulting gestures in front of the girl.

Sure enough, following Xiao Jin's series of actions, Qing Lin never again felt any hateful gazes within the Desert Iron Mercenary Group.

This moved the little girl deeply, and she lay in Xiao Yi Xian's arms and cried for a long time.

After learning that they would all return to Wutan City together before long, the little girl immediately declared that wherever Xiao Jin went, she would go as well.

There was less than a year until Jia Nan Academy's enrollment. With Qing Lin's aptitude, reaching the Eighth Stage Dou Qi within a year would be nothing short of an insult to her talent.

Once she went to Jia Nan Academy, the rate at which this girl grew stronger would increase even further.

As for the issue of snake-type Magical Beasts, Xiao Jin was not worried in the slightest.

He still had the remains of an Ancient Heaven Snake with the strength of a Three-Star Dou Sheng in his Storage Ring. With Qing Lin's Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, as long as her strength was sufficient, she could summon the Ancient Heaven Snake's soul from the remains.

With the soul of this Ancient Heaven Snake, she would have enough cultivation resources to break through to the Dou Sheng realm.

Another ten-odd days passed before Xiao Ding and Xiao Li gradually awoke from seclusion.

Xiao Ding took advantage of his momentum and, relying on the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill and Spirit Breaking Pill provided by Xiao Jin, successfully broke through to the One-Star Dou Ling realm. His technique was also successfully replaced with the Earth Tier Intermediate technique, the Myriad Forest Armor Art.

Even in the Central Plains Continent, an Earth-Tier Technique unquestionably belonged to the category of high-level goods.

Once activated, it could almost make Dou Qi flow endlessly. With Xiao Ding's One-Star Dou Ling strength, when facing a Dou Ling who possessed only a Xuan-Tier Technique, he could still defeat his opponent steadily even if his own cultivation was three stars lower.

As for Xiao Li, because his initial cultivation was slightly lower than Xiao Ding's, he still remained at the level of a Nine-Star Da Dou Shi.

Xiao Jin had already prepared a Spirit Breaking Pill for him, but he still needed time to consolidate his foundation. Only after his Dou Qi became more solid could he seek the right opportunity to take the pill and complete his breakthrough.

Xiao Jin had also prepared several high-level Dou Techniques for the two of them, ranging from Xuan Tier Intermediate to Earth Tier Lower-Level.

If they could cultivate these Dou Techniques to mastery, even high-level Dou Lings might not necessarily be a match for the brothers.

"Fourth Young Master, we brothers owe you a huge favor this time." Xiao Li was somewhat emotional. They truly could not have imagined that the little fellow who had once run after them everywhere had now grown into a towering tree capable of sheltering them.

Xiao Jin said irritably, "We're family. Don't be so formal."

After a pause, he continued, "Second Brother, you're impatient by nature and prone to acting rashly when something happens. If you hear any news in the future, make sure to verify whether it's true. Besides, I'm not helpless. Nothing will happen under ordinary circumstances. You mustn't hear a few rumors and choose to ruin your own future."

In the original story, after Xiao Li learned the news of the Xiao Clan's destruction, he took the Life-Devouring Pill in a fit of rage, exchanging the mere three years left of his lifespan for Dou King-level strength.

Xiao Jin did not want his existence to change anything only for Xiao Li to make the same choice.

Xiao Ding also chimed in, "Second Brother, Fourth Brother is right. You should be more steady by now. Fourth Brother has sacrificed so much for us. Don't let your recklessness waste everything he has done."

Xiao Li awkwardly scratched his head. "Eldest Brother, Fourth Young Master, I understand."

Seeing that the two brothers had made breakthroughs, Xiao Jin decided to go to the Holy City of the Snake-Person Race and help Medusa complete her evolution.

Once this was done, he could return to Wutan City and wait peacefully for Jia Nan Academy's enrollment.

Over the past month or so, under the effects of the Three Thousand Star Physique, his constitution had improved by a full fifty percent compared to a little over a month ago.

Although the effect had been especially good at the beginning and his improvement certainly would not remain so high later on, Xiao Jin's progress was still visible to the naked eye.

At this rate, he would be able to start considering a breakthrough in at most another two months.

In fact, Xiao Jin already had enough energy within his body. Even if the Heavenly Flame energy in his Storage Ring was not as vast as the Heavenly Flames of this world, the Three Thousand Burning Flame was still ranked ninth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. In the original story, Xiao Yan had relied on refining the Three Thousand Burning Flame to soar from Four-Star Dou Ancestor all the way to Nine-Star Dou Ancestor.

If he did not suppress it now, his cultivation could probably soar directly to the Peak Dou King realm without any problem.

Under the Pill Tower Ancestor's warning and because of his own caution, he would gradually release the suppression on that energy, slowly advancing his cultivation.

He strove to make every step incomparably solid and leave no hidden dangers behind.

Xiao Jin's goal was the legendary Dou Emperor realm. He would not be like Gu Yuan and feel satisfied after remaining at the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm.

After briefly speaking with the Xiao Ding brothers and reminding Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin of a few things, he left Stone Desert City once again and flew toward the Holy City of the Snake-Person Race.

Xiao Li was somewhat emotional. "Fourth Young Master is truly incredible. He actually dares to make a deal with an existence as fearsome as Medusa."

A trace of worry also appeared in Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes. "Second Brother, is Medusa very powerful?"

"She is a Peak Dou Emperor. What do you think?" Xiao Li was also quite worried. "But I heard that Medusa is a rare beauty. Do you think Fourth Young Master might have taken a liking to her, which is why he eagerly went to make a deal?"

Xiao Yi Xian's expression immediately changed.

Xiao Ding slapped his younger brother on the back of the head in exasperation.

"If you don't know how to speak, then shut up. Is Fourth Brother that kind of person?"

Xiao Li rubbed his head dejectedly and muttered, "Who knows? That boy has always had a way with women."