Negotiation, Conditions

Sky Serpent Ancestor gave a slight nod, his gaze falling directly on Lu Xia.

Sensing the aura of a Dou Zong around Lu Xia, his brows rose slightly.

A six-star Dou Zong.

So young, yet far from ordinary.

Then, his gaze shifted to Medusa beside Lu Xia.

Sky Serpent Ancestor's pupils suddenly constricted!

Another Dou Zong?!

The report he had received earlier had only mentioned one Dou Zong expert.

He had not expected there to be two!

And... Sky Serpent Ancestor's gaze lingered on Medusa for several seconds.

This woman carried the aura of a snake-type magical beast.

A transformed seventh-tier snake-type magical beast?!

A storm surged through Sky Serpent Ancestor's heart, but his expression remained calm.

Two Dou Zongs, one of whom was a transformed seventh-tier snake-type magical beast.

This was no ordinary lineup.

Thoughts raced through Sky Serpent Ancestor's mind as his gaze continued onward.

He had paid no attention when it passed over Qinglin.

She was merely a little girl at the two-star Dou Master level.

Yet after his gaze swept past her, Sky Serpent Ancestor suddenly froze.

Something was wrong!

He abruptly turned his head, staring fixedly at Qinglin.

This time, he sensed the aura of Qinglin's bloodline before shifting his gaze to her eyes.

Qinglin grew a little frightened under his stare and instinctively shrank behind Lu Xia.

Sky Serpent Ancestor's body suddenly trembled!

Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils!

This was... Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils?!

Sky Serpent Ancestor felt his blood rush straight to his head, his breathing becoming rapid.

How many years had he searched?!

The inheritor of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils whom he had spent his entire life desperately seeking!

Had actually... appeared right before him just like this?!

At that moment, all thoughts of Dou Zongs and seventh-tier magical beasts were cast beyond the clouds.

Only the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils mattered!

Sky Serpent Ancestor disregarded the dignity of a mansion lord and strode swiftly toward Qinglin.

The several elders in the hall were all utterly bewildered.

What was... wrong with the Ancestor?

Why had he suddenly rushed over to that little girl?

Sky Serpent Ancestor was completely oblivious. He stopped before Qinglin and said excitedly:

"Little girl..."

"Will you become my disciple?"

"I'll teach you peerless techniques, give you the finest resources, and make you strong... very, very strong!"

The elders looked at one another, their faces blank with confusion.

What was going on?

Why did the Ancestor want to take her as his disciple the moment he saw her?

Was there... something special about this little girl?

They all turned their gazes toward Qinglin and examined her carefully.

Jade-green pupils... three flowers within them...

Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils?!

Only then did the elders recognize them.

Their eyes widened in disbelief.

No wonder the Ancestor was so excited!

These were the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils that Sky Serpent Mansion had sought for generations!

The atmosphere in the hall became strange.

Sky Serpent Ancestor stared eagerly at Qinglin while the elders whispered among themselves in shock.

As for Qinglin herself, she had been frightened into hiding behind Lu Xia, timidly watching the strange old man before her.

Lu Xia watched Sky Serpent Ancestor's impatient appearance and secretly chuckled.

Sure enough, it was exactly as he had expected.

The allure of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils to Sky Serpent Mansion was anything but ordinary.

He lightly cleared his throat and slowly spoke, his voice carrying through the entire hall:

"Everyone."

"Isn't it a little rude to stare at my sister like that?"

Those words jolted Sky Serpent Ancestor out of his excitement.

He came back to his senses and turned to look at Lu Xia.

The fervor in his eyes swiftly faded, restoring his usual depth and shrewdness.

He studied Lu Xia once more, already forming a guess in his heart.

This young man had brought the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils to his doorstep...

He was most likely here for this matter.

Sky Serpent Ancestor drew a deep breath, suppressing his excitement and regaining the dignity of a mansion lord.

He returned to the seat of honor and looked at Lu Xia as he spoke calmly:

"Young friend."

"Why have you come to my Sky Serpent Mansion?"

"I suppose... it has something to do with this little girl?"

Lu Xia chuckled and did not beat around the bush.

"Your insight is truly sharp, Senior."

"We did indeed come for Qinglin."

"I want her to join Sky Serpent Mansion."

Sky Serpent Ancestor's gaze fell upon Qinglin again, and his tone softened.

"So your name is Qinglin... a fine name, a fine name."

Then he looked back at Lu Xia, his brows rising slightly.

"Young friend, you are also a Dou Zong expert, and this lady beside you is presumably one as well?"

"With the strength of you two, what kind of inheritance could you not find?"

"Why send this little girl to my humble Sky Serpent Mansion?"

Lu Xia explained with a smile:

"Senior has noticed Qinglin's uniqueness as well, hasn't he?"

"Though I can teach her cultivation, I cannot provide the inheritance best suited to her."

"I know your mansion possesses the complete inheritance of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils and has been searching for someone with this bloodline all these years."

"That is why I brought her here."

Sky Serpent Ancestor stared at Lu Xia for several seconds.

Lu Xia made it sound nice, but he did not believe it was that simple.

Who would deliver the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils to his doorstep for nothing?

There was no such good fortune in the world.

But... regardless of his purpose, he had to keep the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils!

Having made up his mind, Sky Serpent Ancestor revealed a hearty smile.

"Good! Good! Good!"

"My Sky Serpent Mansion does indeed possess the inheritance of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, and we will certainly provide her with the best possible guidance!"

"Then I must thank you, young friend, for sending us an inheritor!"

As he spoke, he rose to his feet, intending to step over and inspect Qinglin's bloodline.

Yet Lu Xia calmly shifted forward one step, blocking Qinglin from view.

Sky Serpent Ancestor paused and looked up at Lu Xia.

Lu Xia wore a faint smile, his tone tranquil.

"Please don't be in such a hurry, Senior."

"As Qinglin's brother, I need a promise before she joins Sky Serpent Mansion."

"I cannot simply let her suffer grievances here."

Rather than becoming angry, Sky Serpent Ancestor burst into hearty laughter.

He knew it would not be so simple.

Still, as long as he could keep the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, anything could be discussed.

"Simple!"

Sky Serpent Ancestor swept a hand through the air and declared decisively:

"I will personally take her as my disciple!"

"I will name her the Saintess of Sky Serpent Mansion, with status second only to mine!"

"All the resources of Sky Serpent Mansion will be at her disposal!"

"What do you say?"

After saying that, he stared intently at Lu Xia, awaiting his reply.

Lu Xia met Sky Serpent Ancestor's gaze for several seconds.

Then he smiled faintly and nodded.

"Agreed."

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly relaxed.

When Sky Serpent Ancestor saw Lu Xia nod in agreement, the weight in his heart finally lifted, and a smile spread across his face.

The Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils!

After all the years Sky Serpent Mansion had searched, he had finally found them!

"Young friend, rest assured. Once Qinglin joins Sky Serpent Mansion, she will be the final disciple of me, She Tianchen. Whoever dares touch even a finger of hers will be an enemy of the entire Sky Serpent Mansion!"

The elders also revealed delighted expressions one after another.

They had found the inheritor of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. The future glory of Sky Serpent Mansion was within reach!