Gu He's Heartbreak, Medusa's Breakthrough!

"Oh?"

"Does Brother Xiao Yan know anyone here?"

Lin Chen feigned surprise, his face full of disbelief, and then asked, "Could it be Gu He?"

"Young man, do you and the Pill King have such a relationship?"

"No, it's..."

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Xiao Yan's face. He then looked at the woman in Lu Man's arms who was suffering from the poison gas. He gritted his teeth, cupped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "Senior, Senior Yun Zhi is an old friend who has gone through life and death with me. Although I don't know why Gu He asked her to help."

"But please, senior, let her off the hook. Consider it a favor I owe you. In the future, if you ever have any requests, I will do my utmost to help you!"

"Well, since you've put it that way, wouldn't it seem heartless of me to refuse to release them?"

Lin Chen was secretly delighted, but his face remained impassive. He shrugged, then waved to Lu Man and said, "Lu Man, give him the person."

Gaining Xiao Yan's favor is equivalent to gaining favors from both Xiao Yan Yao Lao. In addition, with the Heavenly Flames in his possession, he can now gather all three kinds of Heavenly Flames needed to refine the Poison Pill.

As for other materials, we can search for them later.

Upon hearing this, Lu Man nodded and then handed the "Yun Zhi" in her arms to Xiao Yan.

"Wait!"

At this moment, Gu He, pale-faced, coughed up blood in Hai Bodong's hands, but he didn't bother to wipe it away. His eyes were fixed on Xiao Yan, his pupils seemed to be spitting out flames, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Shameless scoundrel, what do you want to do to Yun'er!"

"Yun'er doesn't know you at all!"

"Don't even think about those despicable schemes! If you dare to touch a single hair on her head today, I, Gu He, swear that no matter where you flee to, I will kill you!"

"Yun'er? Isn't her name Yun Zhi?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was taken aback and asked with some confusion.

"What Yun Zhi! That's Misty Cloud Sect Master of the Yun Yun Sect! You shameless little thief, you don't even know Yun'er's name, yet you claim to be her sworn brother!"

Gu He was so angry that his face turned red, and his eyes seemed to be spitting fire. His gaze seemed to want to tear Xiao Yan to pieces. Who in the entire Misty Cloud Sect didn't know that he was in love with Yun Yun?

Yun Yun came to help him today at his invitation. If he were to lose his innocence now, how could he face Yun'er? How could he face the Misty Cloud Sect to propose marriage?

"Your Excellency, please release me from this seal. I, Gu He, swear that I will never again contend for even a fraction of this Heavenly Flames. Please return Yun'er to me, and I will immediately lead my people away, vowing never to approach the Snake-People Holy City again in this lifetime!"

Seeing this, Gu He looked at Lin Chen beside him with an anxious expression, even a hint of pleading, and said in a very sincere tone.

"Huh? This..."

"This is a difficult situation. I've always been a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment, repaying kindness and avenging wrongs. You just offended me, and young friend Xiao Yan did me a favor by saving Sect Master Yun Yun. This..."

Lin Chen stroked his chin, a hint of hesitation on his face.

"Sir, these are two Dou Ling Pills and one Transformation Pill. Consider them my apology. Please accept them and spare our lives. I, Gu He, owe you a favor."

"If you ever need anything in the future, you may send someone to inform the Misty Cloud Sect. I, Gu He, will certainly grant your request!"

Seeing that Lin Chen was somewhat tempted, Gu He quickly spoke up. Then, gritting his teeth, he took out the resources he had originally intended to exchange for the Heavenly Flames from his pocket and handed them to Hai Bodong, who was standing next to him, so that he could give them to Lin Chen.

Hai Bodong looked at Lin Chen, and seeing him nod slightly, he took the pill and handed it over.

Lin Chen accepted the pills, nodded in satisfaction, and said with a smile, "Three bottles of pills for three lives. You can take those two good-for-nothings and leave. As for Yun Yun, she is at least Dou Huang expert; this price isn't enough."

Upon hearing this, Gu He became extremely anxious.

Just then, Yun Yun, who was poisoned by snake venom, coughed lightly. Her eyes, which had been tightly closed, slowly opened. Her face was still somewhat pale, and she looked around.

The first thing she saw was Xiao Yan beside her. A flicker of barely concealed excitement flashed in her eyes. She tried to get up, but found she couldn't muster any Dou Qi. Her voice was weak as she asked, "Yao Yan? What are you doing here?"

"Yun Zhi, are you alright? This is Poison Pill I made. Take it quickly."

Seeing Yun Yun awaken, Xiao Yan temporarily forgot Gu He's words. A look of concern flashed in his eyes as he took out a green pill and carefully fed it to Yun Yun.

Without a doubt, Yun Yun opened her red lips and swallowed it. She then gave Xiao Yan a faint smile and said gently, "Thank you."

Seeing this, Gu He stood frozen in disbelief and stammered, "Yun'er, you..."

"Didn't you say you wouldn't take medicine from strangers?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Yun noticed Gu He standing beside her. A look of embarrassment flashed across his face, and he immediately lowered his head, apologizing, "Gu He, I've already said it, we're not suitable for each other."

Upon hearing this, Gu He was struck dumb, pointing at Xiao Yan beside him, stammering incoherently, his face filled with shock, "Then you... then you..."

"He's just a mere Dou Shi..."

Bang!

Immediately, Hai Bodong, following Lin Chen's instructions, knocked Gu He unconscious with a chop to the neck, interrupting what Gu He was about to say.

Lin Chen waved his hand and said to Hai Bodong and the other two, "Take them away and keep a close watch on them. Let them go when they wake up and want to leave."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong and the other two nodded, then picked up Gu He and the other two and flew away into the distance.

Then, Lin Chen looked at Xiao Yan beside him, a faint smile on his face, and said, "Brother Xiao Yan, I believe your favor is more valuable than Gu He's. I'll leave this person to you. I'll go and finalize the deal with Her Majesty the Queen first."

Having said that, he led Zi Yan and Qing Lin towards the Holy City.

High in the sky, Yun Yun and Xiao Yan, who had barely recovered some of their Dou Qi, exchanged a glance and remained silent.

Finally, Xiao Yan, mustering his courage, asked, "Yun Zhi, Gu He just said you..."

"You say you're the Misty Cloud Sect Master..."

Upon hearing this, Yun Yun's eyes flashed with panic, and she quickly waved her hand, saying, "No, don't listen to his nonsense. Yao Yan, I just heard that person say that your name seems to be Xiao Yan?"

"No, that's just a pseudonym, Yun Zhi. Actually, I am..."

On the other side, atop the Holy City.

Lin Chen landed in front of Medusa, a faint smile on his face. He crossed his arms and said, "Your Majesty, the troublemakers have been dealt with. Have you made up your mind?"

"Is it to cooperate with me, evolve our bloodline, and break through to the Dou Zong realm, or to find other people or other Heavenly Flames and try those methods with a slim chance of survival?"

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa took a deep breath, her breasts heaving, then bit her red lips and bowed respectfully to Lin Chen, saying, "Please help me, Master!"

"Of course, of course. But if I help Her Majesty the Queen, I wonder what she could give me in return?"

Lin Chen grasped Medusa's slender hands, his eyes burning with desire, and asked with some excitement.

"What does the master desire? My Snake-People Tribe possesses a rich treasure trove, containing numerous precious medicinal herbs, Dou Technique, and secret methods. I'm sure this will satisfy you."

Queen Medusa's pale purple eyes flashed with wariness, but she did not break free from his grasp, only speaking in a deep voice.

What if I said I wanted Her Majesty the Queen herself?

Lin Chen stroked Medusa's smooth and delicate hand and spoke without any hesitation.

Medusa's expression changed slightly, but before she could speak, Lin Chen continued, "Don't misunderstand, I won't do anything to His Majesty, I just need His Majesty's loyalty."

"In exchange, I can refine a Sect Breaking Pill to help Your Majesty break through to the Dou Zong. After Your Majesty has served for three years, I will assist Your Majesty in evolving your bloodline. What do you say?"

Before the words were even finished, Queen Medusa breathed a sigh of relief and quickly nodded, saying, "Alright, I agree."

"Great! Take me to your Snake-People Tribe's treasure vault. I'll see if you have the ingredients for the Sect Breaking Pill, so I can refine it for His Majesty."

Lin Chen smiled calmly, and then said.

In fact, he had a set of ingredients for Sect Breaking Pill in his Jade-Green Ring, left behind by that Seventh-Rank Alchemist. But why would he bother providing the resources himself if he could get them from the Snake-People Tribe for free?

"Master, please follow me."

Medusa nodded upon hearing this and led Lin Chen deeper into the Snake-People Holy City.

Time flies, and a month later...

In the heart of the Snake-People Holy City, a massive energy surge suddenly erupted. Countless vast torrents of energy converged towards the central Holy Temple, forming a dazzling purple pillar of light.

Within the pillar of light, a giant purple serpent, several dozen feet long, was coiled. The serpent's body was slender and powerful, possessing an elegant beauty. Its pale purple pupils revealed a hint of excitement and exhilaration.

Immediately, a powerful aura erupted from the giant snake, spreading outwards and causing ripples to spread through the surrounding space!

The next moment, purple light flashed on the giant snake's body, and a slender and sexy figure materialized—a mature and alluring woman.

The woman had exquisite features, as alluring as a fairy, and a long, fair neck with an elegant curve.

Her slender waist was so thin it could be grasped in one hand, yet while appearing slightly frail, it also exuded a sense of suppleness. She wore a light purple cheongsam, beneath which lay a pair of long, sexy legs, gleaming with a pearly luster, adding to her captivating charm.

Seventh-Tier Human Transformation, Dou Zong powerhouse!