Taking the Initiative to Pledge Allegiance

The matter of the Sky Serpent Mansion has come to an end. Qing Lin is still young after all, and the disappointment she felt before has turned into motivation to urge her to cultivate.

When Qin Yu saw Qing Lin again, she was as happy as before.

"How's your cultivation going these past few days?"

"It's quite good. The Sky Serpent Mansion brought a very complete set of supplies, it's just that..."

"What is it?"

Noticing the change in Qing Lin's tone, Qin Yu couldn't help but ask another question.

After pondering for a moment, Qing Lin recounted what had happened to her in the past few days:

"It's nothing serious, it's just that the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor kept asking me all sorts of random questions."

"It's about Sister Yun Yun, about Sister Zi Yan, and about Brother Qin Yu."

After Qing Lin's explanation, Qin Yu roughly understood what was going on.

In short, it is--

The Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor wants to switch sides.

Moreover, besides the Sky Serpent Mansion's inhumane treatment, there was another very important reason for the job change.

Zi Yan.

Perhaps she remembered the snake she encountered in the treasure trove of Demon Flame Valley. After the people from the Sky Serpent Mansion left, this young lady kept her eyes fixed on the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor.

She always wanted to see what it was like to play with this snake.

The Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor was not only no match for Zi Yan, but also dared not fight Zi Yan, and could only silently endure Zi Yan's chilling gaze.

If that's the case, then if I join you, I shouldn't have to endure this, right?

The Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor thought so.

"It's alright, just continue your cultivation as usual and ignore it."

Anyway, once Qing Lin is strong enough, the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor should be subdued by Qing Lin.

"Good."

Qing Lin was very obedient and didn't go out for several days to find the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor.

Qin Yu stayed behind, guiding Qing Lin in cultivating the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils while also tinkering with his own Five Elements Cycle.

The process of cultivating the Wood Attribute was not as easy as Qin Yu had imagined.

Even if he had previously taken the Seventh-Rank Pill Green Pine Pill, it only affected his Soul Power, which was far different from the Wood Attribute in his Dou Qi.

"... Why hasn't that little girl with the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils arrived yet? It's been over a week."

Without Qing Lin, the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor spent his days in utter boredom.

Before, with Qing Lin around, it at least had a companion to talk to and chat with, and could occasionally listen to gossip.

Now, besides sleeping and cultivating, it has nothing else to do every day.

After spending a long time with it, the disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect stopped regarding it as a Sixth-Tier Magical Beast, Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor could do nothing about it.

"Little Eight, did you miss me?"

Just then, a crisp sound rang out, and the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor immediately turned its head, revealing that Qing Lin and Qin Yu had arrived together.

And that purple-haired witch!

The Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor, who was initially quite pleased to see Qing Lin, suddenly shuddered when he saw Zi Yan's amused expression.

It had certainly experienced firsthand the capabilities of this young lady.

Her brute strength was terrifying. As Sixth-Tier Magical Beast, she didn't even need to reveal her true form. With just her seemingly soft and boneless little hands, she could make its head buzz.

"Little Eight?"

Qin Yu paused for half a second when he heard Qing Lin address the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor.

"Yes, that's what I've always called it."

"Is there something wrong, Brother Qin Yu?"

Qin Yu coughed lightly twice and waved his hand.

Since Qing Lin can call it Little Eight, can Qin Yu call it...?

Old Eight?

"Little Eight, don't be afraid, Brother Qin Yu is a very nice person."

Upon hearing this, the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor... Old Eight barely managed to suppress the urge to roll his eyes.

He's a very nice person...

Let's just leave it at that for now.

However, the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor also noticed something.

Qing Lin's Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils seemed to have improved again, at least much more so than when she first met him.

But it didn't think much of it, simply assuming that with the resources of the Sky Serpent Mansion, it had broken through some of its previous cultivation bottlenecks.

"Brother Qin Yu has something to discuss with you. You two can talk slowly."

After saying that, Qing Lin left first. She had only come to calm down Old Eight and avoid wasting time.

With Qing Lin gone, Old Eight will have to face Qin Yu and Zi Yan alone.

Old Eight: Oh no, these two aren't good people. Are they going to kill me and take my Magic Core?

Probably not. I still have a use for the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. At worst, I'll just show my loyalty and follow Qing Lin from now on.

First there was Hai Bo Dong protecting them, then the Misty Cloud Sect, and then Qin Yu came to their rescue. Isn't their background even stronger than the Sky Serpent Mansion?

Following this girl Qing Lin, even if I don't achieve great success, I should at least have a smooth landing.

"Old Eight..."

"I voluntarily join the Misty Cloud Sect and follow Miss Qing Lin. Please rest assured, sir!"

Therefore, just as Qin Yu opened his mouth to speak, the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor preemptively stated his position.

However, as soon as it finished speaking, it realized something was wrong.

What did Qin Yu just call me?

Old Eight?

Um...

It's not impossible, Old Eight" sounds like a term of endearment used only by close acquaintances.

He accepted me so quickly? That guy's really good. I should be fine following him.

"So sensible?"

Qin Yu was also somewhat surprised. He hadn't even said anything yet, Old Eight had already offered his allegiance?

Zi Yan, standing to the side, was even more disappointed. She had thought that the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor would at least have some pride and would need her to teach him a lesson before he would obediently accept it.

She had her fists ready, but this guy actually surrendered?

"Hehe, those who know when to yield are the wise ones."

"Following the Sky Serpent Mansion, how can there be a future compared to following you gentlemen?"

Qin Yu and Zi Yan exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.

That's a good point.

"Rest assured, my lord, as long as Miss Qing Lin's strength meets the requirements, I will immediately form a contract with her."

To make himself appear more trustworthy, the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor immediately expressed his loyalty.

"Okay, not bad, cheer up, don't embarrass yourself."

Qin Yu patted Old Eight's snake head and left satisfied.

He dealt with the Sixth-Tier Magical Beast effortlessly, saving him a lot of time.

After Qin Yu left, Zi Yan wanted to imitate him and pat Old Eight's snake head, but Old Eight dodged it by pulling back.

"Hmph, do you have a problem with me?!"

"No, no, no, I wouldn't dare."

The disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect were naturally unaware that the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor had voluntarily surrendered.

But for the elders of the Misty Cloud Sect and Yun Shan, this was undoubtedly a joyous occasion.

The series of good news made Yun Shan beam with joy.

Sure enough, he got so cocky that he ran off to show off to Jia Xing Tian.

Hasn't your Imperial Family always regarded my Misty Cloud Sect as a great enemy, and been on guard against us at every turn?

Now let's see. Do you still have the right to be an enemy of my Misty Cloud Sect?

"That old bastard Yun Shan is getting more and more arrogant!"

Being relentlessly attacked by Yun Shan, Jia Xing Tian dared not retaliate, and could only grit his teeth and curse him a few times.