Form Transformation Pill, Trading Resumes
Elsewhere, inside a simply furnished room.
"Ha ha ha..." Qin Chen toyed with the Storage Ring in his hand, his heart bursting with joy.
"Here, Xiaocai, this is your reward."
As he spoke, Qin Chen tossed the Earthfire Lotus Seed in his other hand into the Little Swallowing Heaven Python's mouth.
"Hiss hiss~"
Xiaocai swallowed the Earthfire Lotus Seed in one gulp. A trace of human-like excitement flashed through her snake eyes as she affectionately rubbed against Qin Chen's palm.
Although Xiaocai had already eaten quite a few heavenly treasures containing fire-attributed energy, the little fellow still liked Earthfire Lotus Seeds best.
The reason Qin Chen had acted so mysteriously earlier was to draw Gu He's group's attention, making it easier for Xiaocai, who had been hiding in the shadows, to make her move.
"Form Transformation Pill, hehe, now I have a gift for Zi Yan." His soul power seeped inside, and Qin Chen quickly sensed the exquisite jade bottle radiating dense energy fluctuations.
Although Zi Yan still would not be able to grow up after taking the Form Transformation Pill, it would allow her to freely shift between human and magical beast form. The immense energy contained within the pill would also greatly help her growth.
There were also two Dou Spirit Pills beside the Form Transformation Pill, though their quality was far inferior to the ones Qin Chen had refined himself.
Besides that, the Storage Ring held quite a few precious medicinal ingredients. As expected of the Jia Ma Empire's only Tier 6 Alchemist!
Half a month later, Hai Bodong, far away in the Jia Ma Empire, finally sent news.
"Jia Nan Academy's recruitment team has arrived in Wutan City."
Looking at the contents of the letter, as well as the violet-silver scroll delivered along with it, Qin Chen was overjoyed.
He was finally going to meet the original story's child of destiny!
However, his Dou Wang strength alone was not enough. He still needed to find a helper.
Thinking of this, Qin Chen pulled Xiaocai, who was coiled around his wrist, free. The Little Swallowing Heaven Python's body rose and fell as she slept soundly.
"Sorry for the trouble." Qin Chen extended a finger and lightly tapped Xiaocai on the head. A thread of soul power slowly seeped in.
"Hiss hiss!"
A moment later, Xiaocai's snake eyes trembled slightly before abruptly flying open. A flash of vigilance appeared in her eyes, but upon seeing that it was Qin Chen before her, it turned gentle. She affectionately rubbed against his fingertip.
"Xiaocai, could you let the woman inside your body come out for a while? I have something I want to discuss with her."
"Hiss..."
Although Xiaocai did not know what Qin Chen intended to do, she still closed her snake eyes.
Immediately afterward, seven-colored light surged. Her originally slender snake body expanded at a visible rate, and within only a few breaths, a graceful barefoot figure appeared in the room.
"You finally decided to let me out. I thought you wanted to keep me like this for the rest of my life."
The moment she appeared, Medusa lazily stretched. Her eyes carried a hint of teasing as she looked Qin Chen over.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Medusa noticed that there was something off about the way Qin Chen was looking at her. His usually calm gaze was filled with naked greed.
Medusa lowered her head and discovered that her fair, delicate body was completely exposed to the air, openly displayed before Qin Chen.
"Hmph!"
A flash of embarrassment and killing intent passed through Medusa's eyes. With a wave of her jade-like hand, seven-colored battle qi condensed into a red dress that covered her body. At the same time, she coldly snorted. "Have you seen enough? If you keep staring at me like that, do you believe I'll dig out your eyes?"
"Cough, cough!"
Qin Chen coughed twice and quickly withdrew his undisguised gaze. Then he inwardly scoffed, It's not as if I haven't seen it before. Sooner or later, I'll make you strip naked and stand before me of your own accord!
Back when Medusa had been knocked unconscious by the Earth Core Thunder Pearl, Qin Chen had already seen every inch of her.
Ahem...
Do not misunderstand. Medusa's clothes had mainly been blown away in the explosion, and Qin Chen had no choice. Qing Lin had even been the one to change her clothes.
"What exactly do you want with me?" Medusa's voice rang out again.
At that, Qin Chen gathered his thoughts and smiled. "Your Majesty, how about we make another deal?"
Hearing this, Medusa narrowed her long, narrow eyes slightly. "What deal do you want to make with me this time?"
"Hehe..."
The smile on Qin Chen's face did not change as he tossed the violet-silver scroll in his hand to Medusa. "Take a look at this."
"Spirit Fusion Pill?"
Medusa took the scroll and immediately recalled the deal Qin Chen had made with Hai Bodong that day.
Then, a half-smiling curve rose at the corner of her lips. "It seems you had everything planned long ago. Even if I refuse, I have no choice."
"Go on. What kind of deal do you want?"
Taking a deep breath, Qin Chen said gravely, "I can help you refine the pill. I can even help you gather all the medicinal ingredients."
"In exchange, I want you to stay by my side for three years and protect me. When necessary, I will also need you to lend me a hand."
"Fine, but I will not be your beast of burden, nor will I die for you." After only a brief silence, Medusa agreed.
In any case, she was not confident that she could completely take control of her body within three years. Besides, she wanted to see what the person before her was truly planning.
"No problem."
Qin Chen nodded. "In that case, inform your tribe. We'll leave now."
"Where are you going?" Medusa asked.
"Not far. The Magical Beast Mountain Range in the Jia Ma Empire."
Qin Chen smiled softly and added, "I'm going to meet a few people. One of them is a legendary Dou Zun expert."
Upon hearing the words "Dou Zun expert," Medusa's lazy figure trembled slightly, and an imperceptible ripple flashed through her eyes.
"What, is Her Majesty afraid?" Qin Chen teased.
Medusa gave a cold snort, disdain flickering through her shifting gaze. "I am merely a little curious. I, too, will reach the Dou Zun realm someday."
"Since you dare bring me to meet him, you must be completely confident in him."
Qin Chen merely smiled without confirming or denying it. "Then let's leave now."
"Fine. I would like to see what this legendary Dou Zun expert looks like."
Half an hour later, after Medusa finished arranging the tribe's affairs, she and Qin Chen left the Tagore Desert.
Green Mountain Town was a bustling little town near the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Xiao Yi Xian, known as the Battle Qi Continent's number one slender waist, lived there.
Xiao Yi Xian, an important female character in the original story who did not even have a proper name.
Qin Chen seriously suspected that "Xiao Yi Xian" was a name resulting from Potato's mistake, because Xiaoyan and Xiaoyixian sounded similar, while xy and xyx differed by only one letter.
Green Mountain Town was also called Magical Beast Town. Because it was close to the Magical Beast Mountain Range, its population composition was vastly different from that of the outside world. The largest group consisted of mercenaries who lived with blades at their throats.
"Green Mountain Town, we've finally arrived."
Looking at the crowds flowing through the streets, Qin Chen beamed with delight.
As for Medusa, she had turned back into the Little Swallowing Heaven Python on the way.
Following the direction pointed out by passersby, Qin Chen soon spotted an elegant little estate.
Xiao Yi Xian
As expected of a major force in Green Mountain Town, the Ten Thousand Medicine Hall's estate was exceptionally quiet compared to the bustle elsewhere in town.
The estate's defenses were quite strict. Dozens of fully armed guards stood beneath the high walls like statues.
Yet this impenetrable defense in the eyes of others was like children playing house to Qin Chen. With only a few flashes of movement, he slipped into the estate.
After entering the estate, Qin Chen easily avoided patrolling guards and servants with his powerful soul perception.
Before long, Qin Chen successfully arrived beside a rather secluded small lake.
Next to the lake stood a small room. Through its slightly open window, Qin Chen could see a graceful figure dressed in white.
Xiao Yi Xian!
Seeing the girl he had come to find, Qin Chen's lips curled slightly. His body then moved, turning into a streak of light as he flew into the room.
"Who are you?"
Qin Chen had not deliberately concealed his movements, so Xiao Yi Xian noticed him the instant he landed.
The girl in the room wore a white dress, giving off the feeling of a gentle spring breeze. Her face was fair and delicate, her temperament ethereal and graceful. Especially that slender willow waist, so slim it could be grasped in one hand, made one want to play with it properly using a single hand.
However, perhaps because the branch was too thin, the fruits before her chest were much smaller than those of other women.
"Hey, who exactly are you? Get out now, or I'll call for someone!"
Looking at the smiling unfamiliar youth before her, Xiao Yi Xian rebuked him.
"Cough, cough..."
Qin Chen coughed twice, then adjusted his posture to make himself look like a harmless youth. He smiled lightly. "Xiao Yi Xian, I heard you discovered a cave. I'm very interested in what's inside. How about we go take a look together?"
With the secret in her heart exposed, Xiao Yi Xian's expression changed drastically. Her fair little hand, which she had kept hidden behind her back, suddenly swung forward, and a cloud of white powder rushed toward Qin Chen, instantly enveloping him.
Taking advantage of the opening, Xiao Yi Xian pushed off with her flat-shoed feet and rapidly rushed toward the door.
Thud~
Xiao Yi Xian had thought she could escape his clutches, but just as she was about to touch the wooden door, an invisible force bounced her back.
At that moment, Qin Chen casually swiped a hand forward. The Green Lotus Core Flame emerged in midair from within his body and, in an instant, burned the white powder away completely.
Seeing Xiao Yi Xian clutching her chest on the ground, Qin Chen's expression turned strange.
It seemed he had gone a little too far. Xiao Yi Xian was not very big to begin with. What if she stopped growing after this?
Still, even so, he had to keep the act going.
Qin Chen stepped before Xiao Yi Xian and smiled. "This room has already been sealed off with my soul power. No matter how much you struggle, it's useless."
"So? Have you decided to tell the truth?"
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