Xiao Li

Above the Tagore Desert, Xiao Yun extended his soul power downward, taking in everything within dozens of miles.

In the vast desert, golden sand was the only color. The occasional raging winds swept sand grains across heaven and earth, making it impossible to keep one's eyes open.

Such a harsh environment meant that humans were scarce in the Tagore Desert, yet one race lived here: the Snake People.

Xiao Yun, walking through the air, suddenly came to a stop. His soul power had sensed a familiar figure on the sandy ground below.

"That's Xiao Li!"

Xiao Yan had two older brothers, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li. A few years ago, the two had gone out to seek their fortunes, and they had come to the Tagore Desert.

Since Xiao Yun had come here, he naturally needed to see how the two brothers were doing. He had not expected to run into one of them so quickly.

Xiao Yun stood suspended in the air and looked at the large group of people below in the desert.

Several mercenaries stood back-to-back with weapons in hand. Around them, more than a dozen strange-looking creatures had surrounded them.

They had human heads and upper bodies, but enormous snake tails in place of legs. They were Snake People, the powerful race that lived within the Tagore Desert.

Among the group surrounded by over a dozen Snake People, a young man holding a long spear stood out in particular.

The young man wore gray-black clothes and stood tall and straight. His dark eyes carried a sinister glint. A smile hung on his face, but beneath it lurked a wolf-like ferocity.

Xiao Yun was not floating very high. Even ordinary people could barely make out the scene on the ground, so if those below looked up, they would certainly be able to see Xiao Yun standing above them.

"Are these the Snake People who live in the Tagore Desert?" Little Doctor Fairy swept her gaze over the Snake People below, astonished.

If Xiao Yun had not brought her here, she might never have known that the Dou Qi Continent had creatures with human bodies and snake tails.

Little Doctor Fairy sighed. "I used to stay cooped up in Green Mountain Town. I really was an ignorant country girl."

"Hahaha."

Hearing Little Doctor Fairy's words, Xiao Yun laughed. "Even if you are a country girl, you'd still be the prettiest girl in the village."

While Xiao Yun and Little Doctor Fairy were chatting, movement broke out below.

Among the people surrounded by the Snake People was a woman around twenty years old. Her little face was quite delicate, and she wore cool, revealing clothes. A faintly unruly air surrounded her, making it clear that she was a beautiful flower covered in thorns.

Several Snake People sized up the woman, their lewd gazes openly sweeping across her slender waist.

"Attack. Kill the men and leave the woman alive," said the leading Snake Person, who possessed the strength of a three-star Dou Master.

Among all the lewd gazes fixed on the woman, his was the most heated.

Upon hearing their leader's order, the surrounding Snake People immediately radiated bloodlust. Their mouths opened slightly, and their forked tongues slipped out.

Seeing the scene below, Little Doctor Fairy asked, "You know someone down there, don't you? Aren't you going to help?"

Xiao Yun smiled faintly. "No rush. This is a good chance to see whether that boy has neglected his cultivation after being away from home for so long. Besides, I might not need to intervene."

As the two spoke, the battle had already begun below.

Two Snake People with the strength of nine-star Dou Practitioners swung their tails and charged viciously at the young man holding the long spear.

That young man was Xiao Yan's second brother, Xiao Li.

Raising his eyes at the Snake People charging toward him, Xiao Li frowned. He gripped his long spear, lifted his foot, and stomped down fiercely. His body shot forward like lightning.

Arriving before the Snake People, Xiao Li swept his spear, striking both of them directly.

Bang! Bang!

Struck by Xiao Li's spear, the two Snake People seemed to have suffered heavy blows. They flew backward, skidded over the sand for some distance, spat out blood, and fainted on the spot.

"Second Commander is mighty!"

"Second Commander is mighty!"

"Second Commander is mighty!"

Watching Xiao Li effortlessly deal with the two Snake People, the mercenaries cast him admiring looks.

"Hisss—"

Seeing how formidable Xiao Li was, the leading Snake Person's pupils contracted slightly. He looked at Xiao Li and said grimly, "Human, you are strong, but offending the Snake People in the desert is not a wise choice. Hand over the woman in your group, and I can let you leave."

Xiao Li held his spear and smiled faintly as he looked at the leading Snake Person. "Do you think I, Xiao Li, was raised to be scared? I came here today specifically to hunt you Snake People."

"You're courting death!" Rejected by Xiao Li, the leading Snake Person's face immediately darkened with murderous intent. He said coldly, "Attack together. Kill these people and capture the woman. Tonight, we can take our time enjoying her."

Hearing their leader's command, the surrounding Snake People immediately flicked out their tongues, gripped sharp snake spears, and charged forward.

"Everyone, attack! Kill these Snake People, cut off their tails, and take them back as drinking snacks!" Seeing the Snake People move, the mercenaries behind Xiao Li refused to be outdone.

The battle erupted at once.

Xiao Li held his long spear as Dou Qi circulated within him. A Dou Qi Veil condensed and gradually covered his entire body.

The moment Xiao Li summoned his Dou Qi Veil, the charging Snake People visibly panicked. They had not expected this group to contain a Dou Master!

Dou Masters and Dou Practitioners were on completely different levels. These Snake People had no ability to fight across ranks.

Looking at the panicked Snake People, Xiao Li's lips curled into a cold smile. He stomped the ground and shot into their midst like lightning. His weapon swept out with fierce force, instantly sending several Snake People flying.

In a short time, four or five Snake People had died beneath Xiao Li's spear. Seeing this, the remaining Snake People fled in panic behind their leader.

Seeing four or five of his kin killed in such a short span, the leading Snake Person's eyes immediately filled with savagery.

With a fierce expression, he gripped his sharp snake spear and attacked Xiao Li furiously. At the same time, a Dou Qi Veil appeared around his body.

Facing the Snake Person's attack, Xiao Li held his long spear horizontally before his chest. With a sharp clang, he easily blocked the incoming snake spear.

"Pfft!" Seeing his attack blocked, the leading Snake Person suddenly opened his large mouth. A cloud of dark green gas condensed and shot swiftly toward Xiao Li.

"It's snake venom! Second Commander, be careful!" Seeing the Snake Person's action, the people nearby paled and hurriedly shouted.

"I was waiting for that move." Just as their shouts fell, Xiao Li's Dou Qi Veil surged. The veil transformed into pure Dou Qi and wrapped around the snake venom. Then, faint lightning flashed within the Dou Qi, and the venom vanished in an instant.

After dealing with the venom, Xiao Li's expression remained indifferent. He stomped down hard, exerting force to send the Snake Person flying. Then he swiftly raised his spear and viciously thrust it at the Snake Person's head.

The leading Snake Person's face changed drastically. His snake tail flailed wildly through the air as he tried to evade Xiao Li's spear, but it was useless.

Xiao Li's spear pierced steadily through the leading Snake Person's head, blowing it apart with a single strike.