Not a Local, Are You?

As they approached Misty Cloud Mountain, Nether Serpent still felt that having two Six-Star Dou Zong level puppets was a bit unrealistic.

This isn't Central Plains, so where did the Misty Cloud Sect find such powerful reinforcements?

"My lord, it's absolutely true! The Lord of the Manor was almost killed by one of the puppets that day!"

The elder's resolute answer made Nether Serpent even more uncertain.

The fact that Qin Yu can bring two Six-Star Dou Zong level puppets with him suggests he's not a local.

Qin Yu: Hey, you're right, I'm not actually a local, just not the kind you think I am.

"... I really don't understand why this person wants to guide the cultivation of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils."

After a moment of contemplation, the Nether Serpent shifted the topic to another matter, one that he also didn't quite understand.

He admitted that Qin Yu might be very strong and have a powerful background, but what made him think that Qin Yu could rival their Sky Serpent Mansion by cramming at the last minute in the cultivation of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils?

"If you have any questions, sir, you might as well leave the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor here. Firstly, it will make it easier for us to know about the little girl's cultivation progress; secondly, if that person is just being stubborn, it will be easier for us to take over."

"Hmm, that makes some sense."

Soon after, the people from the Sky Serpent Mansion arrived at Misty Cloud Mountain.

However, the scene before them as soon as they arrived made their temples throb.

Their Sky Serpent Mansion's Sixth-Tier Magical Beast, the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor with the strength of Dou Emperor, was actually surrounded by a group of the Misty Cloud Sect disciples and fed like a pet?

You're dealing with Sixth-Tier Magical Beast! Not the neighbor's dog!

"They've arrived?"

Just then, Qin Yu appeared before them with the Tian She.

Following behind the two were still the Earth Puppet and the Thunder Puppet.

Seeing that the Tian She was unharmed, the Nether Serpent breathed a sigh of relief and then cupped its hands in greeting:

"Young friend, we deeply regret what happened to Miss Qing Lin. Here is what you requested."

As the Nether Serpent handed over the Storage Ring, its eyes were also scanning the two puppets behind Qin Yu.

The two elders were not exaggerating; these were indeed two Six-Star Dou Zong level puppets.

Moreover, Qin Yu himself is a genuine Dou Zong powerhouse.

Such a young Dou Zong, with two such puppets by his side— Nether Serpent is now certain that Qin Yu is definitely not a local!

"My Sky Serpent Mansion simply doesn't have the Magic Core of the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast, nor the fragment of the Formation scroll that you require, so I can only substitute it with two Seventh-Tier Magical Core and another Formation."

After checking the contents of his Storage Ring, Qin Yu patted the Tian She on the back, signaling that he could leave.

"Um... young friend, there's something else I'd like to discuss with you."

Just as Qin Yu was pondering where to use the items in his Storage Ring, the Nether Serpent spoke again.

"Go ahead and speak."

"We wish to leave the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor at the Misty Cloud Sect. That way, if you encounter any obstacles in your cultivation of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, you can easily contact us."

Qin Yu glanced at the Nether Serpent, his expression unchanged, and simply nodded before waving his hand to indicate that they could leave.

Alright, as long as we can keep the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor.

Having achieved their goal, the Nether Serpent led the Tian She and the others directly back to the Sky Serpent Mansion.

Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor:?

Me? You? Horse!

Is this how you people in positions of power make decisions?!

Seeing the Nether Serpent and the others leave the Misty Cloud Sect, the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor, who was still entrenched near the Misty Cloud Sect square, was dumbfounded.

No, what about me?! Don't you want me anymore? Aren't we on the same side?! You *%￥@#!!

Seeing how pitiful the creature was, Qin Yu told it the whole story.

Even though the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor was unwilling, he had no choice but to accept it, since he was just an employee.

That damned Sky Serpent Mansion! They've brought it in all these years, and they haven't even found it a female snake!

The Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor grew angrier the more he thought about it, and finally coiled himself into a circle, closed his eyes, and went to sleep.

No matter how the disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect pried at it, it didn't react at all.

Anyway, I'm just a communication tool, so don't bother me when I'm not working!

Wow, so much stuff!

Qin Yu had no time to care about the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor's thoughts. He had already brought the cultivation resources of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils sent by the Sky Serpent Mansion to Qing Lin.

Qing Lin looked at the pile of items on the table in front of her and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"Okay, you can look after these things for now. I have something small to take care of, I'll come back in a few days."

Qing Lin nodded obediently and then immersed herself in cultivation.

Qin Yu then went to the back of Misty Cloud Mountain, the place where Yun Shan had secluded himself for cultivation, to prepare to refine two more puppets.

Since the Sky Serpent Mansion didn't have the Magic Core of the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast, Qin Yu naturally used the two Seventh-Tier Magical Core that were sent to refine puppets.

Having gained experience from his previous modifications to the Thunder Puppet, Qin Yu made an even bolder attempt this time.

What exactly was this attempt...?

In short, it's like that first, then this, and finally that again, um, that's it.

He separated a portion of the power of the Green Lotus Core Flame and stuffed it into the puppet.

The final result was that the puppet could use the power of the Green Lotus Core Flame, but it was a consumable; once it was used up, it was gone, and Qin Yu needed to replenish it periodically.

This first puppet, perhaps because it incorporated the power of Heavenly Flames, was already at the level of Five-Star Dou Zong when it was first created, with its entire body almost entirely covered in silver-white.

Soon, Qin Yu began crafting the second puppet, this time using the soul of Protector Xuan.

"Who are you?! How dare you imprison this Protector! If the Hall of Souls finds out, you will surely die!"

After all this time, Protector Xuan is still alive and kicking. You could say that this is the downside of not having the Fallen Heart Flame, which specializes in attacking soul forms.

"At that time, it won't just be you! Everyone around you! Those few wretched women, and Jia Nan Academy, will all die with you!"

"It's okay, at least you won't see that day."

Qin Yu, who originally didn't intend to pay any attention to Protector Xuan, had his face darken the moment he heard the second half of the sentence.

Do you really think that other Heavenly Flames besides the Fallen Heart Flame don't hurt?

"And as you yourself said, all of these things must be based on the premise that the Hall of Souls is aware of them."

With a thought, Qin Yu unleashed three Heavenly Flames simultaneously, scorching Protector Xuan's soul. The intense pain rendered him speechless, leaving him only able to let out screams.

"A guy who's about to be turned into a puppet keeps spouting nonsense."

After refining the puppet's body, Qin Yu waved his hand and sealed the dying Protector Xuan inside.

In the original storyline, wasn't this guy betrayed by Han Feng?

Tsk tsk tsk.

Soon, the second puppet was also completed, possessing the strength of Five-Star Dou Zong.

"Go check on Qing Lin."

In a good mood after finishing crafting the puppet, Qin Yu went to Qing Lin, who was focused on cultivating.