Rise Begins at Jia Nan Academy

Qin Chen patiently explained the information about the Heaven-Devouring Python, but never mentioned his relationship with Medusa. Although Yun Yun was a complete novice when it came to romance, she was still a sensible person. After hearing this explanation, she presumably would not continue probing such an awkward matter.

"W-What? Comparable to a Dou Sheng!?" Yun Yun was shocked once again. Her beautiful eyes widened as she stared in disbelief at the tiny seven-colored snake in Qin Chen's hand.

Xiaocai lay quietly coiled in Qin Chen's palm, asleep. Its tiny body rose and fell with each breath, while its scales shimmered with seven-colored radiance beneath the sunlight, dazzling and brilliant.

It was even completely defenseless, its bright red tongue drooping out, making it look rather adorably silly.

Uh...

It seemed Qin Chen had been right. The one controlling the Heaven-Devouring Python's body now was not Medusa.

After hearing Qin Chen's explanation, Yun Yun indeed did not make things difficult for him as he had expected. Still, a trace of complicated emotion flashed through her autumn-water eyes.

"Ah..."

Yun Yun sighed softly, opened her arms, stepped forward, and gently embraced Qin Chen.

Her soft body pressed against him, carrying a faint fragrance that made Qin Chen's heart stir slightly.

"The Black-Corner Region is different from the Jia Ma Empire. You must be careful..." Yun Yun's voice was muffled, carrying a hint of worry.

"Rest assured, Sister. I'll protect myself." Qin Chen gently wrapped an arm around her slender waist, resting his chin against her fragrant hair.

After embracing for a while, Qin Chen released Yun Yun and slowly stepped back.

His shoulders trembled as azure fire wings extended from his back. With a flap of those wings, he swiftly rose into the sky and shot toward the horizon. In the blink