Returning Ten Thousandfold for Taking Disciples: Starting from Battle Through the Heavens

"Crack..."

Just as Qin Hao's voice fell, Medusa's charred "corpse" suddenly split apart, and a figure emerged from within.

"Th-this is..."

When they saw what it was, the four elders around them were stunned.

It was a slender little snake, barely two centimeters long. Its body was covered in tiny seven-colored scales.

Its pupils were violet, giving it an exceptionally bewitching appearance, while a faint fragrance spread through the air.

Though the Seven-Colored little snake was tiny, it carried an inexplicable air of elegance and nobility.

Chapter 82: Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python! Medusa Reappears!

"Wait, could this be... the legendary Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python?!"

The well-informed First Elder seemed to have finally realized something. He could not help but speak, his voice brimming with wild delight.

Although they had previously considered the possibility that Medusa Queen might break through the shackles of her bloodline, they had believed that even if she did, she would at most awaken an ancient bloodline one level stronger than that of the Snake-People Tribe.

They had never imagined that she would awaken the bloodline of the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python.

The Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python bloodline was a legendary bloodline among serpent-type magic beasts. It possessed the potential to reach Dou Zun, or even Dou Sheng.

If the Snake-People Tribe truly produced a Dou Zun or even a Dou Sheng in the future, the status of their entire tribe would undergo an earth-shaking transformation.

"It is indeed the legendary Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python bloodline!"

Qin Hao's voice followed.

At the same time, the instant the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python appeared, the system notification sounded in his mind.

The situation was much as he had expected. After Medusa Queen's bloodline evolved, she had indeed met the system's requirements for taking her as a disciple.

However, he temporarily blocked the system notification, because now was clearly not the time to take a disciple.

The moment the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python appeared, a terrifying aura far beyond the peak of Dou Huang erupted from it, reaching the Dou Zong level.

Yet in Qin Hao's senses, this aura was clearly somewhat unstable, as if the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python could not control the terrifying power within its body at all.

In truth, it was just as Qin Hao had guessed. The one controlling the body of the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python was the newly born soul, not Medusa Queen.

Thus, the newly born soul was naturally unable to perfectly control the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python's current power.

Qin Hao did not waste any words. With a thought, a spiritual fruit brimming with surging energy appeared in his hand.

The instant Qin Hao took out the spiritual fruit, the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python turned into a streak of seven-colored light. In a flash, it appeared before him as though it had teleported, then swallowed the fruit in his hand in one bite.

Then, the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python affectionately rubbed against Qin Hao's palm.

"This..."

The elders were briefly stunned by the sight. Then, as though they had thought of something, their expressions became incomparably complicated.

"Four Elders, Medusa Queen has successfully evolved into a Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python. However, you have seen her current condition. Just as I previously guessed, Medusa Queen's soul must have suffered considerable damage and is now being suppressed by the newly born soul," Qin Hao said.

"Th-this... Master Qin Hao, is Her Majesty all right?"

One of the elders could not help asking.

"Does Master Qin Hao have a way to let Her Majesty appear temporarily?"

The First Elder suddenly asked as well.

"Her Majesty's soul is currently extremely weak. However, if we use some spiritual medicines that nourish the soul, Medusa Queen can temporarily take control of this body."

Qin Hao naturally understood what they meant. They were clearly worried that Medusa Queen's soul had already completely dissipated and that someone else had taken over her body.

"In that case, we will have to trouble Master Qin Hao. This is a Heaven Soul Fruit, which this old woman obtained in her youth!"

The First Elder took out a jade box and handed it to Qin Hao.

"What?! A Heaven Soul Fruit?!"

Qin Hao's eyes immediately lit up upon hearing the name. He knew perfectly well what a Heaven Soul Fruit was. It was a treasure far more precious than the Seven-Colored Green Spirit Saliva he had obtained from the Nalan Clan.

It was a main ingredient for refining eighth-grade medicinal pills and was incomparably rare.

"This... What a waste. What a terrible waste..."

However, when Qin Hao opened the jade box and saw what was inside, his face immediately showed an expression of regret.

There was indeed a Heaven Soul Fruit in the box, but unfortunately, it was not in its complete state. More precisely, the Heaven Soul Fruit had not matured and had clearly been picked too early.

Not only that, there were several damaged areas on its surface, as though it had been caught in the aftermath of a battle. Its medicinal potency had leaked away severely.

Qin Hao estimated that this Heaven Soul Fruit retained less than a tenth of the potency of a mature one.

"I obtained it deep within the Magic Beast Forest. At the time, three sixth-rank magic beasts were competing with me for it. I paid a tremendous price to seize this thing," the First Elder said.

Qin Hao nodded in understanding. Without further hesitation, he carefully guided the Heaven Soul Fruit's medicinal power into the body of the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python under everyone's watchful eyes.

"Buzz!"

After roughly a quarter of an hour, when a tenth of the Heaven Soul Fruit's medicinal power had been consumed, an even more terrifying aura suddenly erupted from the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python.

Compared to its earlier aura, this burst was clearly much stronger.

At the same time, seven-colored light flashed, and a figure materialized out of thin air. It was Medusa Queen.

Medusa Queen's appearance had not changed much from before, but her temperament had undergone a tremendous transformation. On top of her original overwhelming allure, she now possessed an indescribably noble bearing.

Furthermore, the snake tail that had once extended beneath Medusa's dress had vanished without a trace, replaced by two straight, slender legs. She had clearly transformed completely into a human.

"It truly is Her Majesty!"

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, are you all right?"

When Medusa appeared once more, the elders' faces were immediately filled with ecstatic joy, and the worry in their eyes completely vanished.

They clearly now fully believed that Medusa Queen's soul had not disappeared. It was merely being suppressed by the newly born soul.

"I have made the Elders worry. I am temporarily fine. My soul is simply being suppressed, and I cannot currently gain control over my body. There will be no danger. However, for some time to come, I will remain by Master Qin Hao's side.

I will have to trouble the Elders with the affairs of the tribe for now. Master Qin Hao, I will be relying on you from here on."

Medusa spoke, her gaze finally settling on Qin Hao.

At this moment, aside from her excitement over successfully evolving into a Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python, Medusa was filled with incomparable shock.

Chapter 83: Leaving the Snake-People Tribe! Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor!

She had successfully evolved into a Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python, and her cultivation had reached the Dou Zong realm. Moreover, she was not an ordinary Dou Zong; she had directly reached the level of a three-star Dou Zong.

With the bloodline advantage of the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python, she believed that even against a mid-level Dou Zong, she would absolutely have the strength to fight, perhaps even to win.

Yet even with her current strength, when facing Qin Hao, she still felt the same deadly threat from him as before.

Clearly, even now, she was likely still no match for Qin Hao. How could that not shock her? At this moment, she realized that she had greatly underestimated Qin Hao's strength.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty. With us old fellows here, nothing will happen to the Snake-People Tribe!"

The First Elder hurriedly said.

"Your Majesty, you are too polite. As long as you follow our previous agreement, provide treasures that can restore the soul, and prepare the things you promised me, there will be no problem," Qin Hao said directly.

"Elders, I cannot maintain this state for too long. Prepare the items for Master Qin Hao. Once I have fully recovered, I will return immediately."

After giving her instructions, light flashed around Medusa's body. She transformed back into a Seven-Colored little snake, then turned into a seven-colored bracelet that wrapped around Qin Hao's wrist.

"Master Qin Hao, Her Majesty's safety will be in your care from now on!"

Seeing this, the First Elder hurriedly said.

"Don't worry. When one takes payment, one takes responsibility. I have that much professional integrity. As long as I am alive, Her Majesty will be safe," Qin Hao said with a wave of his hand.

"Good!"

Upon hearing Qin Hao's assurance, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Half an hour later, inside the temple of Holy City.

"Master Qin Hao, these are all the treasures our Snake-People Tribe possesses that can restore the soul. The things we promised you are also all inside. Please take a look."

The First Elder handed Qin Hao a storage ring as she spoke.

"Mm... I understand. However, since the soul-restoring treasures you have provided are not of high grade, I cannot guarantee when the Queen will awaken. The only thing I can promise is that there will be no problem with Her Majesty's soul."

After glancing at the items inside, Qin Hao was extremely satisfied. In particular, the reward they had given him was around fifty percent more than they had originally agreed upon. Qin Hao naturally understood what they meant.

"As long as Her Majesty will be all right, that is enough. We can accept it even if it takes longer," the elders said one after another. They had clearly expected this outcome.

Qin Hao did not remain with the Snake-People Tribe for long. After completing the handover with the four elders, he shot into the sky and headed directly toward Desert City.

"Hmm?"

However, just after Qin Hao left the Tagor Desert, he suddenly sensed several powerful auras rapidly flying toward him from afar.

Every one of those auras belonged to a Dou Huang. Of course, that was not the most important part. What mattered most was that Qin Hao sensed an extremely familiar aura among them.

It belonged to the Twin-Winged Scarlet Qilin King!

Although Qin Hao had arranged for Xiao Yan and the others to stay with Hai Bo Dong and asked Hai Bo Dong to look after them, he had not placed all his hopes on Hai Bo Dong. Before leaving, he had left the Twin-Winged Scarlet Qilin King behind.

In his view, with the Twin-Winged Scarlet Qilin King's strength, there was almost no one in the Jia Ma Empire who could match it.

Yet the Twin-Winged Scarlet Qilin King was now fighting someone. How could Qin Hao not be surprised? A cold glint flashed in his eyes as well.

He had instructed it before: unless someone threatened Xiao Yan and the others, no matter what happened, the Twin-Winged Scarlet Qilin King was not to interfere.