Yun Yun Appears

"This is Xiao Yi Xian, my partner and good friend. She's a wonderful person!"

Xiao Lei set down the still-startled Qing Lin and introduced her kindly to Xiao Yi Xian, who stood before them.

Qing Lin had yet to collect her thoughts, still reeling from the experience of flying through the air just moments ago.

It was no exaggeration to say that those few minutes of flight had been more spectacular than her entire life combined.

Seeing this, Xiao Yi Xian was very understanding; she had been the same way the first day Xiao Lei carried her through the skies. She knew that after a few more times, the girl would get used to it.

"Oh, oh! Hello, Miss Xiao Yi Xian! I am the Young Master's maid. You can call me Qing Lin."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian cast a strange look at Xiao Lei.

A maid? Was Xiao Lei trying to live the life of a young master now?

The next instant, Xiao Lei's telepathic voice echoed in Xiao Yi Xian's ears.

"Her background is pitiful. It's not that I wanted to take her as a maid, but she might not believe anything else, and her constitution is rather special..."

Xiao Yi Xian had been skeptical at first, but upon hearing the final sentence, she didn't hesitate for a second. She stepped forward and took hold of Qing Lin's hand.

"No need to call me Miss, just call me Xiao Yi Xian! If this guy ever bullies you, just tell me, and I'll teach him a lesson for you!"

As she spoke, Xiao Yi Xian shot a threatening glare at Xiao Lei, as if warning him not to do anything unspeakable to Qing Lin.

Xiao Lei declared this to be slander—naked, blatant slander—but he couldn't be bothered to argue with her. Instead, he opened his system and focused it on Qing Lin.

[Target: Controversial maid of Shi Mo City.]

[Cultivation: Fourth Stage Dou Disciple.]

[Cultivation Method: None.]

[Constitution: Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils (Unawakened).]

[Copy Time: Thirty seconds.]

[Confirm copy?]

Seeing the panel, Xiao Lei couldn't help but exclaim. Thirty seconds—this was the shortest copy time he had ever encountered. It was because, aside from her constitution, Qing Lin was essentially a blank slate; even her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils remained in an unawakened state.

"Copy."

Within the time it took to exchange a few words, a system prompt sounded in Xiao Lei's ear. He didn't even wait for the full report before immediately selecting the constitution option.

[Copy successful. Retaining the host's ability to control serpentine magical beasts and the ability to absorb the cultivation of controlled serpents. Due to conflicts, the host must first activate the Dou Technique—Jade Pupil Transformation—to utilize the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.]

To Xiao Lei, the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils were far less valuable than the Woe Poison Body, as he had no intention of going to the Heavenly Snake Mansion to become some ridiculous "Saint Son" just to gain resources. However, it would be foolish to turn it down; at the very least, it would deepen his foundation and shorten the time required for future copies.

Having achieved the primary goal of his trip to the Tagor Desert, Xiao Lei didn't waste any more time. After a day of cultivation, he took the two girls and flew toward the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

After all, for the time being, the remnant map of Hai Bo Dong and the Green Lotus Core Flame were not yet within his reach.

Xiao Lei could not yet refine the Po'e Pill, and as for the Green Lotus Core Flame, even a peak Dou Emperor like Medusa would be injured in that place, let alone a Dou Ling like himself.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yan had already gone to Green Mountain Town for training.

However, to Xiao Yan's surprise, everything was going smoothly—far too smoothly. It bore no resemblance to the bloody, arduous training his teacher had described.

There are gains and losses; Xiao Yan had inadvertently missed out on certain opportunities, such as the pair of purple wings currently on someone else's back.

Another few weeks passed. Xiao Lei crossed the vast desert, flew over Wutan City and Green Mountain Town, and arrived directly at the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

The Magical Beast Mountain Range held a formidable reputation throughout the Jia Ma Empire and the surrounding Chu Yun and Luo Yan Empires.

Stretching across the borders of the three great empires, it served as a natural barrier, while its depths had become a forbidden zone for humans and a paradise for magical beasts.

Thousands of magical beasts lived here, making the region teem with vitality...

By now, Xiao Lei had already snuck into a cave located in the core area of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

"How is it? How do you feel?"

Inside the cave, Xiao Lei moved his hands away from the medicine cauldron and turned to look at Xiao Yi Xian, who had just finished her cultivation, asking with concern.

"I feel great. Your medicinal pills are excellent; the entire breakthrough went very smoothly."

Xiao Yi Xian gently brushed the long hair from her cheek, then circulated her Dou Qi, causing it to swirl around her body.

The next moment, a suit of purple armor suddenly condensed around her—it was the manifestation of Dou Qi into armor.

"Take this Dou Technique. It would be best if you mastered it as quickly as possible."

As he spoke, Xiao Lei produced a Dou Technique he had obtained from Yao Lao, titled "Step of the Dipper."

As a Xuan-tier high-level movement technique, it naturally had few flaws.

Among the three scrolls of Dou Techniques, this was the only one Xiao Yi Xian could use. The other two included the "Thirteen Consecutive Light Wing Slashes," an attack technique with a strong emphasis on lethality, suitable for both blades and swords.

Each strike of the Thirteen Consecutive Light Wing Slashes was more powerful than the last. It was vastly different from the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler; perhaps considering that Xiao Yan's Dou Qi was "hollow" in his early stages, Yao Lao had not taught it to him.

The second was "Blood Burning," an incredibly powerful augmentation technique that could instantly boost attack power, though, as the name implied, it required the user's own blood.

Xiao Lei naturally lacked the energy to cultivate three Dou Techniques at once, so he gave one to Xiao Yi Xian to practice first, intending to use the system to copy it later and directly reap the experience of its execution for free.

Xiao Yi Xian took the Dou Technique, examined it carefully, and was immediately captivated.

The wonder of the Stomp Dou Movement Technique lay in its ability to not only evade and strike, but also to bolster one's momentum; with every step taken, the aura grew stronger, claiming that once mastered, there was nothing one could not trample.

"To think such a powerful Dou Technique exists!"

Xiao Yi Xian clutched the manual and studied it intently, while as for Qing Lin.

She was cooking; naturally, she harbored not a single complaint, for in these past few days, she felt as though she had arrived in heaven.

Life was easy, and Xiao Lei didn't make her do much work beyond cooking. The clothes she had worn before now lay quietly in her Storage Ring, as Xiao Lei had bought her a mountain of new garments, and the Storage Ring itself had naturally been provided by him as well.

Xiao Yi Xian received the same treatment.

Living such a life, Qing Lin even felt a bit uneasy at times.

"Young Master, Sister Xiao Yi Xian, let's eat!"

Many days had passed, and the relationship between Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian had grown much closer. Ever since Xiao Yi Xian heard that Qing Lin also possessed a special constitution, she seemed to view Qing Lin as a fellow soul suffering the same hardships, and she cared for her deeply.

However, just as they were about to enjoy the feast, a massive roar echoed across the entire sky.

"Human woman! If you do not stop, it shall be considered an act of war!"

The roar of the Amethyst Winged Lion King resounded throughout its territory, and Xiao Lei, hearing it clearly from within the cave, stood up at once.

"Xiao Yi Xian, you and Qing Lin stay here. Do not go outside under any circumstances. I fear there will be a beast tide out there shortly; with your current strength, going out would mean certain death, so just stay put and wait for my return!"

Xiao Yi Xian was about to say something more, but Xiao Lei had already rushed out of the cave.

Xiao Lei was feeling apprehensive himself; his strength as a nine-star Dou Ling was neither particularly strong nor weak here, and the original story mentioned that besides the Amethyst Winged Lion King, there were three other rank five Magical Beasts in this area.

This was the first time Xiao Lei had taken such a huge risk since transmigrating, but the potential gains of this trip were equally immense.

Yun Yun—the most suitable target for Xiao Lei to copy at this moment!

Thinking of this, Xiao Lei no longer hesitated and dashed at full speed toward the aura of the Amethyst Winged Lion King...

At the same time, Xiao Yan and his master, who were training within the Magical Beast Mountain Range, also sensed the powerful aura emanating from the Amethyst Winged Lion King.

Under the protection of Yao Lao, Xiao Yan was also rushing over to observe the battle.