Giving Up Heavenly Flame Evolution, an Unexpected Surprise in the Snake People Tribe's Treasure Vault

"I'm sorry, I was just too excited."

The High Priest realized he had overreacted and apologized to Wang Chen.

"It's okay, I understand how you feel."

Wang Chen completely understood the High Priest's excitement.

He didn't pay too much attention, casually waved his hand, and gestured for the High Priest to sit down again.

"This is the Sect-Breaking Pill."

Wang Chen took out an extra Sect-Breaking Pill from his Storage Ring and said to the High Priest.

"This..."

The High Priest excitedly accepted the Sect-Breaking Pill with both hands and gave it a brief, trembling examination.

"It really is Sect-Breaking Pill!"

Having confirmed the presence of the elixir in the Jade Bottle, the High Priest was extremely excited.

Then came a sense of disappointment.

She thought about what the Snake People Tribe had gone through over the years, and about what had happened to her in the past.

If she had possessed a Sect-Breaking Pill back then, she wouldn't have needed to force a breakthrough using secret techniques, which greatly shortened her lifespan.

Queen Medusa no longer needed to choose the perilous method of evolving with Heavenly Flames.

However, she quickly composed herself, closed the Jade Bottle, and returned it to Wang Chen.

"Young Master Wang, what is needed in exchange for this Sect-Breaking Pill?"

After adjusting his state slightly, the High Priest asked.

She didn't say anything about whether or not she could give the Sect-Breaking Pill to the Snake People Tribe.

After all, the value of the Sect-Breaking Pill is simply too high.

As an elderly person well-versed in human relationships, he would naturally not utter such anti-intellectual remarks.

We've finally managed to build a relationship with Wang Chen, and if we're greedy for small gains and cause a rift in that relationship, that would be a huge loss.

For the Snake People Tribe, earning a Sect-Breaking Pill for free is not important; what matters is establishing a relationship with an Advanced Alchemist.

After all, pills are consumables; even one more will be used up.

However, once you establish a relationship with an Advanced Alchemist, things are completely different.

Although the Snake People Tribe is very poor, they can still collect some medicinal herbs.

Previously, the Snake People Tribe had no Alchemist and could not establish relationships with human Alchemist.

Even though the Snake People Tribe possessed various medicinal herbs, they could not convert them into elixirs.

Only direct ingestion with the lowest conversion efficiency is possible.

This not only wastes various medicinal materials, but also results in insufficient growth.

By establishing a connection with Wang Chen, an Advanced Alchemist, the Snake People Tribe will have an Alchemist to help them in the future.

Even if they requested the alchemy according to the most normal Alchemist standards, it would be a great thing for the Snake People Tribe.

In the past, the Snake People Tribe had medicinal herbs, but no Alchemist to help them refine elixirs.

They themselves were discriminated against by humans and were unable to enter human society to find Alchemist.

Wang Chen has delivered himself to our doorstep; if the High Priest doesn't appreciate it, then she can't be the wise one of the Snake People Tribe.

"This..."

Upon hearing the High Priest's request, Wang Chen was momentarily at a loss for what to ask for.

He had already exhausted the supply of the Exotic Metal that were most useful to him.

The Tagor Desert, where the Snake People Tribe lives, is a barren land with few precious resources.

Although Wang Chen intended to directly gift the Sect-Breaking Pill to Queen Medusa.

But Wang Chen knew he couldn't do that.

Everyone has their own dignity.

Especially for proud individuals like Queen Medusa, who valued her dignity even more.

Although the Snake People Tribe was not wealthy, they were not yet at the point of accepting gifts.

"Alright then, the Snake People Tribe will continue to intensify its efforts to collect Exotic Metal."

As for this Sect-Breaking Pill, I've decided to exchange it for Queen Medusa.

Later, I'll go check out the Snake People Tribe's treasure vault. If there's anything that catches my eye, I'll pick a few out.

After thinking for a moment, Wang Chen decided to ask for some compensation.

This is a good thing for both sides.

Friendships are built through a give-and-take exchange.

"Alright, let's go find Queen Medusa now!"

Upon hearing Wang Chen's conditions, the High Priest readily agreed.

To be honest, Wang Chen's conditions weren't that demanding.

Given how precious the Sect-Breaking Pill is, she would agree to any condition, no matter how demanding.

After all, this Sect-Breaking Pill was far too important for the Snake People Tribe.

If it weren't for the fact that it was the treasure vault of the Snake People Tribe, and that Queen Medusa herself had to speak up, the High Priest would have loved to take Wang Chen to the vault right now.

Let's cut to the chase and finalize the deal immediately.

"Then let the High Priest keep this elixir."

After confirming the intention to trade, Wang Chen handed over the Sect-Breaking Pill.

For Wang Chen, a mere Sect-Breaking Pill was nothing, and he wasn't worried that the High Priest might have any inappropriate thoughts.

After all, the High Priest wasn't stupid; he certainly understood which choice would be in the best interest of the Snake People Tribe.

The High Priest wasn't that short-sighted to abandon an entire orchard for a single fruit.

"No, you can give this Sect-Breaking Pill directly to Queen Medusa later."

The High Priest did not accept the Sect-Breaking Pill directly, but instead offered a word of advice.

"Alright."

Wang Chen did not persist in his claim.

In any case, this Sect-Breaking Pill was prepared for Queen Medusa.

It's given to the High Priest now, but it will still be handed over to Queen Medusa.

It would be the same if he gave it to me directly.

It has to be said that Wang Chen is indeed a straight man who has never been in a relationship.

They didn't even grasp the High Priest's obvious hint.

Once everything was settled, the High Priest and Wang Chen got up and headed towards Queen Medusa's room.

"Knock knock knock!"

Queen Medusa, who was calming herself down in her room, was startled awake by the knocking on the door.

She frowned slightly, not feeling particularly happy.

The method of evolving her Heavenly Flames that she chose was far too dangerous.

She herself had absolutely no confidence.

If the Snake People Tribe hadn't been facing a life-or-death crisis, she really wouldn't have chosen such a perilous method.

The extremely low success rate naturally made it difficult for her to calm down.

I had finally managed to calm myself down a bit, only to have it shattered by a sudden knock on the door.

She was naturally a little unhappy.

However, she was also very clear that the only person who would come knocking and disturb her after she had given the order was the High Priest.

The fact that the High Priest would bother her under such circumstances must mean that something very important is happening.

Therefore, Queen Medusa composed herself slightly and immediately opened the door.

"High Priest, what brings you here to see me?"

Upon seeing the High Priest at the entrance, Queen Medusa inquired directly.

The High Priest was not invited in, just in case it was something particularly serious, so that they could find out about it sooner and address it.

"That's great news!"

Seeing Queen Medusa's slight furrowed brow, the High Priest knew she had misunderstood, and so he smiled and spoke.

"I came here this time because Young Hero Wang has Sect-Breaking Pill and is willing to trade it to my Snake People Tribe."

I came to find you so that you could take Young Hero Wang to the treasure vault of my Snake People Tribe to select treasures to exchange for the Sect-Breaking Pill."

The High Priest didn't keep them in suspense and directly stated the purpose of their visit.

"What?!!!"

Queen Medusa was extremely shocked upon hearing the High Priest's words.

She knew all too well how precious the Sect-Breaking Pill was.

For the Snake People Tribe, let alone such a precious Sect-Breaking Pill, they had never even seen Emperor-Breaking Pill, which was of a lower grade.

Otherwise, the Snake People Tribe wouldn't have so many Peak Dou King commanders who are stuck at the Dou Wang level for their entire lives.

Now, Wang Chen has suddenly appeared, a cheat code that not only allows him to use the Imperial Extreme Pill for trade, but he can even use the Sect-Breaking Pill.

How could this not shock Queen Medusa?

"Okay, okay!"

Queen Medusa then exclaimed "Good!" three times in a row!

If there were other methods available, she would never choose to gamble her life on evolution, a path fraught with peril.

The success rate of evolving Heavenly Flames is extremely low.

If the Snake People Tribe hadn't needed a Dou Zong to oversee things, she would never have risked choosing to evolve with Heavenly Flames.

After all, if the evolution fails, the Snake People Tribe will not only lose Dou Zong Master) to lead them, but will also lose a queen at the Peak Dou Huang).

That was a huge loss to the strength of the Snake People Tribe.

After composing herself slightly, Queen Medusa welcomed the High Priest and Wang Chen, who was at the very back, inside.

Looking at Wang Chen, Queen Medusa felt an even stronger liking for him.

There is no such thing as someone who only takes advantage of others and keeps them hanging on like a lapdog.

Even a proud woman like Queen Medusa couldn't help but be captivated by a man as capable and generous as Wang Chen.

Moreover, Wang Chen's Sect-Breaking Pill this time did more than just save Queen Medusa from the risk of evolution.

Furthermore, it directly provided the Snake People Tribe with a powerful and reliable Dou Zong.

This is not just a favor to Queen Medusa, but also a favor to the Snake People Tribe.

As Queen Medusa, who deeply loves her race, she naturally has a better impression of Wang Chen.

However, Queen Medusa was not a good communicator. Although she had a strong liking for Wang Chen, she didn't know how to express it.

This is the same for Wang Chen.

Although I really wanted to seduce Queen Medusa, I didn't know what to say.

Fortunately, there was an old man in the room who was well-versed in human relationships— the High Priest of the Snake People Tribe.

Seeing the situation of Wang Chen Queen Medusa, she already understood that she wouldn't need to intervene much in the future; things would fall into place naturally between them.

Of course, she still needs to give it a little push.

"Let's go to the Snake People Tribe's treasury first and choose the treasures needed to trade for the Sect-Breaking Pill."

So the High Priest spoke up, bringing up a topic.

"Not bad, not bad."

Queen Medusa readily agreed.

After all, she felt that her Snake People Tribe couldn't be stingy with someone as generous and magnanimous as Wang Chen.

Since Wang Chen is willing to offer the Sect-Breaking Pill as a trade, they also need to show some sincerity and let Wang Chen go to the Treasure Vault to select the treasures first.

Upon hearing the High Priest's suggestion Queen Medusa's words, Wang Chen finally realized what was going on.

He quickly took out the Sect-Breaking Pill from his Storage Ring and handed it to Queen Medusa.

"This is the Sect-Breaking Pill. Medusa, please examine it."

After handing over the Sect-Breaking Pill, Wang Chen secretly thought how close he had come to disaster.

I almost forgot to say it.

I guess I'm just not good at picking up girls.

Fortunately, the Dou Qi Continent isn't the world of my previous life; otherwise, with such poor judgment, I'd probably be stuck being a single dog for life.

Queen Medusa accepted the Sect-Breaking Pill without paying any attention to Wang Chen's words.

Even Queen Medusa couldn't help but breathe faster after just one glance.

This long-desired treasure had actually appeared in his hands.

And it was obtained so easily.

Fortunately Queen Medusa was also quite powerful. Although she was extremely shocked and surprised, she quickly recovered.

After putting away the Sect-Breaking Pill, Queen Medusa also got up, preparing to take Wang Chen to the Treasure Vault with the High Priest to adjust the treasures he needed.

"Let's go, Wang Chen. We'll go to the Snake People Tribe's treasure vault and choose some treasures."

Queen Medusa also spoke to Wang Chen, and then offered to lead the way.

"Young Master Wang, I am getting old and my health is not so good anymore."

Medusa will guide you to choose the treasures.

The High Priest did not move, but instead spoke directly to Wang Chen, offering an explanation.

Upon hearing this, Wang Chen was utterly incredulous.

Although the lifespan of High Priest is indeed short, perhaps only a few years.

Moreover, he also has quite a few hidden injuries, so his combat strength is probably not at its peak.

But to say that they're too old to walk is a complete joke.

However, Wang Chen also understood that the High Priest was creating an opportunity for himself and Medusa.

Therefore, even though Wang Chen understood, he didn't want to be so clueless as to directly expose him.

"Then the High Priest should take good care of himself."

"Medusa can handle the task of selecting treasures all by herself."

Wang Chen understood perfectly well, but he still offered a word of advice.

Queen Medusa listened to the conversation between the High Priest and Wang Chen and understood the meaning behind it.

Although she was very arrogant, she still had some ambitions after being the leader of the Snake People Tribe for so many years.

However, she was not opposed to it.

She also had feelings for Wang Chen.

She wouldn't mind spending more time alone with him.

"Then I'll take you there."

Queen Medusa spoke directly and then led the way.

After walking for more than ten minutes, Wang Chen followed Queen Medusa to an underground Secret Chamber.

After walking for a while in the Secret Chamber, they arrived at a large bronze door.

Just then, the guards watching over the bronze gate also appeared.

The two old Snake-People, whose strength had reached the Dou Emperor level, both possessed extremely cold and terrifying auras.

But for Wang Chen, it was nothing special.

"Two elders in charge, this is the token."

Queen Medusa took out the High Priest's competition token and her own token, and spoke to the two Snake-People Dou Emperor elders.

"Good!"

The two Snake-People Dou Emperor elders carefully examined the two tokens, then exchanged a glance and nodded.

The two Snake-People elders acted simultaneously, using secret incantations to open the bronze gate.

"The gates will only be open for three hours; hopefully the Queen can select her treasures quickly."

After opening the bronze gate, the two elder guardians gave Queen Medusa some instructions.

As for Wang Chen following behind, the two guarding elders simply ignored him.

After all, their goal was to protect the treasure trove of the Snake People Tribe.

As long as Queen Medusa's token is correct, they won't interfere.

"Wang Chen, let's go. We need to finish choosing quickly."

Queen Medusa called out to Wang Chen behind her before entering the treasure vault first.

Wang Chen followed closely behind, entering the treasure vault with Queen Medusa.

The treasure trove of the Snake People Tribe cannot compare to the treasure trove of the Jia Nan Academy in its heyday.

After Wang Chen stepped inside, he found himself in a Secret Chamber entirely constructed of reinforced steel.

The area isn't very large, probably less than a thousand square meters.

The room contained several bookshelves, each holding treasures from the Snake People Tribe.

Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills, as well as various special medicines.

Anything that can be placed in this treasure vault is a relatively precious treasure for the Snake People Tribe.

As for Wang Chen's favorite Exotic Metal?

Sorry, that thing doesn't even deserve to be placed here.

Wang Chen glanced around briefly and then decided to head towards the medicinal herb treasure area.

After all, Wang Chen didn't really need Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills.

Not to mention the Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills of the Snake People Tribe.

That thing is more suitable for Snake-People; it might be a bit incompatible with Wang Chen, who is human.

He didn't want to waste his time on this.

After all, before entering the treasure vault, the two elders who were guarding it specifically reminded them that they only had three hours to choose.

Although the other party didn't say what would happen if it exceeded three hours, Wang Chen had no interest in trying it out.

Regardless, this is someone else's territory, so it's best not to be too arrogant.

This is not conducive to emotional exchange between the two parties.

"Oh! It's actually a top-grade Cold Yin Flower! And it even has nine leaves!"

As soon as Wang Chen entered the medicinal herb area, he saw a top-grade medicinal herb that he really liked.

This is a treasure that can nourish the soul!

Even though Wang Chen possesses Golden Finger, over the years he has really not encountered many treasures that can nourish the soul.

The Nine-Leaf Cold Yin Flower is the finest of the fine.

Even for souls in the Spirit Realm, it has a certain nourishing effect.

Once Wang Chen strengthens it, its ability to nourish the soul will increase even further.

For Wang Chen, refining this treasure was more valuable than refining ten Sect-Breaking Pills.

Although for the average person, the price of the Cold Yin Flower is not as high as that of the Sect-Breaking Pill.

"This one treasure alone is enough to make it worthwhile!"

Wang Chen accepted the Cold Yin Flower directly, and then began to examine the other medicinal herbs.

To be honest, Wang Chen really didn't expect to receive such a big surprise so soon after entering the treasure vault.

This made him even more hopeful about the treasure trove of the Snake People Tribe.

We don't need much; if we can obtain another treasure similar to the Cold Yin Flower, then this trip to the Snake People Tribe will be a huge success.