The Title Ran Away Again

After receiving permission, the two elders from the Sky Serpent Mansion turned and ran without hesitation, without even saying a word to the Tian She before parting.

The Tian She was left at the Misty Cloud Sect, while the Earth Puppet and Thunder Puppet followed him faithfully like two emotionless machines.

Oh right, they were originally emotionless killing machines manipulated only by Qin Yu.

Wherever the Tian She goes, the Earth Puppet and Thunder Puppet follow, even guarding it while it sleeps, much to the Tian She's dismay.

But he had no choice. If he dared to cause trouble, the two Six-Star Dou Zong level puppets would be enough to kill him completely in a few breaths.

It won't even take that long.

The Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor was far more sensible than the Tian She.

From the moment he was left behind, this guy was quite well-behaved, not making a fuss, letting the Misty Cloud Sect disciples watch him like a monkey.

Misty Cloud Sect disciple: After so many years of cultivation in the sect, this is the first time I've seen a live Sixth-Tier Magical Beast beast, and it's so docile! I definitely have to take a good look at it.

Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor: How dare I not be honest? Even without considering the reinforcements that came later, Yun Yun, Yun Shan, and Hai Bo Dong, three high-level Dou Emperor, could easily deal with me!

Especially that Hai Bo Dong, during the fight earlier, he was clearly about to win, but then this guy suddenly started muttering something:

I don't think I'm going to die here; I've never felt so refreshed before.

Then a dozen or so ice dragons rushed out, almost wiping out the two people and one snake from the Sky Serpent Mansion.

So, it's best to just stay put.

The disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect, while indeed a bit curious, still knew to observe monkeys—no, I mean snakes—in a civilized manner and wouldn't poke at them for no reason.

Meanwhile, Qin Yu also met Qing Lin, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, at Misty Cloud Mountain.

Qing Lin now possesses a pure and innocent charm, like a girl next door just coming of age, reminding Qin Yu of when he first met Xiao Yi Xian.

The same naivety, the same innocence.

"Brother Qin Yu, have I... caused you trouble?"

Qing Lin was happy to see Qin Yu again.

However, the events at the Sky Serpent Mansion were truly unexpected for Qing Lin.

She never imagined that her eyes would cause so much trouble for everyone.

"Silly girl, since you call me brother, there's no need for any trouble."

Qin Yu smiled and ruffled Qing Lin's hair, which cheered Qing Lin up a bit.

Then, Qin Yu turned to look at Hai Bo Dong, who was standing silently to the side, and without saying a word, simply gave him a thumbs up.

It has to be our Dong Ge, he can take on three opponents at once even with Qing Lin.

After receiving Qin Yu's signal, Hai Bo Dong didn't say anything, but he slightly raised his chin and let out a cool "humph".

"Senior, take this."

Qin Yu was amused by Hai Bo Dong's stubbornly arrogant demeanor, so he took out a jade bottle from his Storage Ring and handed it to Hai Bo Dong.

Hai Bo Dong paused for a moment, then poured out the contents of the jade bottle with great anticipation.

"Sixth-Rank Pill, the Profound Ice Freezing Pill. May you break through to the Dou Zong soon, Senior."

"Hehe, I knew anything from you would be good stuff."

Hai Bo Dong took the Profound Ice Freezing Pill and happily went back to consume it.

"Brother Qin Yu, am I pregnant?"

Just after Hai Bo Dong left, Qing Lin suddenly tugged at Qin Yu's sleeve, her beautiful eyes fixed on him.

"What?"

"If only I were stronger, Grandpa Hai wouldn't have had to get injured protecting me."

At this point, Qing Lin's mood, which had just begun to improve, plummeted once again.

Hai Bo Dong fought three opponents alone and did win, but he wasn't unscathed.

"Qing Lin, do you know what your current cultivation level as a Da Dou Shi represents?"

Qing Lin shook her head.

All she knew was that she had always cultivated step by step, but as for the specifics of her breakthrough speed...

Qing Lin knew nothing about it.

"This represents your speed of progress. Not to mention in the Jia Ma Empire, even in the entire Northwestern Continent, you are far ahead of the competition."

Alternatively, Qin Yu could put it another way.

It took Xiao Yan a full three years to complete Qing Lin's journey.

But your sister Qing Lin has a pair of beautiful Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. Not only is she beautiful, but she is also extraordinary. She completed Xiao Yan's journey in about a year.

"Even the best pills have limited effects, and you can't just take them indiscriminately in order to quickly improve your cultivation."

Qing Lin lowered her head, seemingly lost in thought.

After a long while, just as Qin Yu was about to speak again, Qing Lin spoke:

"I will listen to Brother Qin Yu, but... if I don't take pills, is there any other way for me to improve faster?"

Girl, if outsiders heard you say that, they'd be so jealous!

Do you realize that with your rate of progress, others would think you should be enjoying a high-class lifestyle and creating opportunities for them to surpass you?

"There should be a way, but we have to wait for the people from the Sky Serpent Mansion to return."

"Good."

Qing Lin nodded obediently, and remained quiet for the rest of the time.

I practice regularly every day, and occasionally chat with a few of my older sisters to relax.

Yun Yun and the others were also astonished by Qing Lin's rapid progress.

Was it Hai Bo Dong's skill in training her, or was Qing Lin's Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils simply too extraordinary?

And if we're talking about the most glorious period of this time, it has to be Yun Shan.

Ever since Qin Yu came back, this old guy has straightened his back, and his former arrogance seems to be reviving.

Yun'er, my good disciple, what am I supposed to do with you like this? (The corners of her mouth begin to turn up)

Qin Yu's breakthrough to the Dou Zong was already terrifying enough, but he actually brought back two Six-Star Dou Zong level puppets?!

Six-Star Dou Zong is already close to the top level in the Northwestern Continent.

(The era of Dou Venerable becoming ubiquitous will only arrive later; for now, we'll define the strongest as High-Level Dou Zong.)

Qin Yu possessed two such puppets!

Adding Qin Yu himself to the mix, Yun Shan couldn't think of any force in this small corner of the Northwestern Continent that could rival them.

The only thing that's hard to accept is...

As soon as Qin Yu left, all these things went with him.

However, since Qin Yu is still here, there is no obligation for us to be subservient!

Some time later, the people from the Sky Serpent Mansion returned.

However, accompanying them was the former head of the Sky Serpent Mansion, the Nether Serpent, whose strength had reached the Seven-Star Dou Zong.

The Nether Serpent came here with only one purpose: to ensure the safe departure of the people from their Sky Serpent Mansion.

The two elders who returned had already told him the details.

Based on their assessment of strength, the Nether Serpent was genuinely worried that Qin Yu might change his mind at the last minute.

If he hadn't come, Qin Yu could have had both of the few people from the Sky Serpent Mansion.

He wants compensation, but he won't release the person.

"Are you sure that person has two Six-Star Dou Zong level puppets?"