The Alchemist Grand Meeting and Xiao Yi Xian's Whereabouts!

"Qingshan Town?"

Xiao Yan looked thoughtful, then nodded and said, "I did pass through this place and stayed there for a while."

"I joined a herb-gathering team, collected some herbs, and then continued my journey to the Magical Beast Mountain Range to hunt monsters and hone my skills."

"Is there something you want to know, senior?"

When you were in Qingshan Town, did you hear about a physician Xiao Yi Xian Doctor?

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow and asked with some concern.

"Xiao Yi Xian? Physician?"

Xiao Yan looked puzzled, then shook his head and said, "I've never heard of him. I only know that there's a doctor in Qingshan Town named Wu Ji, whose medical skills are quite poor. I even exposed his fraud."

"I have never heard of the girl you mentioned, senior."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen frowned, sighed inwardly, and thought with a sense of helplessness, "The fault for what happened back then wasn't hers, so where can she go?"

"Did she retrieve the treasure from that cave as I instructed? If she had Flying Dou Technique, things would be much easier."

With this thought in mind, Lin Chen grew increasingly worried. A thoughtful look flashed in his eyes, and he decided to go and take a look.

If Xian'er hadn't taken the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame Fragment Map from the cave, I could have taken it myself.

If she took it, she would definitely leave a message for him, informing him of her whereabouts. As a childhood friend, he was very clear about Xiao Yi Xian's style of doing things.

Lin Chen snapped out of his reverie, turned to look at Xiao Yan beside him, and then asked thoughtfully, "Brother Xiao Yan, what are your plans next?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan scratched his head and said, "My teacher wants me to participate in the upcoming Alchemist Grand Meeting of the Jia Ma Empire."

"Tell them I've just acquired Heavenly Flames and want to broaden my horizons, exchange alchemy techniques with other Alchemist, so I won't become arrogant."

"Next, I will probably head to the Imperial Capital to participate in the Alchemist Grand Meeting. After the conference, I will go to the Misty Cloud Sect to fulfill the promise I made in my youthful arrogance."

Lin Chen nodded. During his time traveling with Xiao Yan, he had heard about Xiao Yan's Three-Year Agreement with Nalan Yanran. Now, counting the days, it was indeed drawing near.

"In that case, let's part ways here."

"Brother Xiao Yan, I wish you a resounding victory and all the best!"

Lin Chen smiled and patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder, his face full of encouragement.

After all, kind words can be said freely without costing any resources. They can motivate Xiao Yan to cultivate diligently, and the rewards for oneself in the future will be even greater.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan touched his nose somewhat embarrassedly, but his eyes were full of determination. He said confidently, "Don't worry, senior. I will let those guys from the Misty Cloud Sect know that the geniuses they cultivate are nothing special."

"Even without a powerful force backing me, Xiao Yan, I can still defeat those arrogant fools!"

Having said that, he bowed slightly to Lin Chen, then took his leave.

Lin Chen watched Xiao Yan's departing figure, clicking his tongue in amazement. He subconsciously squeezed the round little bundle in his arms and sighed, "Such youthful vigor and ambition..."

"Lin Chen, don't pinch my butt!"

Zi Yan pouted, nudged Lin Chen with her head, and said rather unhappily.

"Ahem, alright Zi Yan, we should go now."

"Old Hai, go and call Queen Medusa. Ask her if she wants to come with us now, or if she wants to settle things with her tribe first before setting off with us."

Lin Chen gave an instruction to Hai Bodong was standing to the side.

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong nodded and then walked deeper into the Snake-People Tribe Temple behind him.

Not long after,

Inside the temple, a tall figure stepped out, dressed in a purple brocade robe. The luxurious robe tightly hugged her exquisite figure, outlining her breathtaking curves.

Medusa's stunningly beautiful face held a faint smile, her red lips slightly parted, giving her a captivating and alluring look. Her gaze swept over Lin Chen, and a cool voice emanated from her lips.

"Master Lin Chen, I have just broken through to the next level, and the successor of my clan has not yet been chosen. In addition, the dangers of the other major empires also need to be dealt with. Could you grant me a few months to reorganize things?"

"Once this matter is resolved, I will certainly repay the master's kindness with all my heart."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen raised an eyebrow, pondered for a moment, and said, "Since that's the case, it's not impossible. Let's make it a three-month deadline. If you haven't contacted me after three months, I will consider it a breach of contract."

"Any further trades are out of the question."

He wasn't afraid of Queen Medusa breaking the contract, not to mention that he had plundered the resources of the Snake-People Tribe and obtained a reward far greater than that for refining the Sect Breaking Pill.

Moreover, in the entire Northwest Continent, only I am capable of helping Queen Medusa awaken the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline. If Queen Medusa wants to advance, she will eventually have to rely on me.

Medusa's eyes flashed with gratitude upon hearing this. She took out a still-warm, Cai Lin from her bosom and handed it to Lin Chen, saying gently, "This is a scale formed from my natal Snake Scale. If you encounter danger, you can crush it. It should be able to withstand an attack from an ordinary Dou Zong."

"If I sense the Snake Scale breaking, I will rush to the master's side in time."

Lin Chen nodded slightly, took the Snake Scale, and said with a smile, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness. In that case, you should go and reorganize the tribe first. Old Hai, let's go. Let's go to the Magical Beast Mountain Range of the Jia Ma Empire. I have some things to take care of."

"Yes, sir."

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong clasped his hands in a fist salute. Without asking Lin Chen what important matter he had to do, he simply spread his wings and soared into the sky, leading the way for Lin Chen.

As a veteran Dou Emperor of the Jia Ma Empire, he knows the entire Jia Ma Empire very well; he wouldn't get lost, would he?

Seeing this, Lin Chen patted Zi Yan's bottom, telling her to get out of the way, then picked up Qing Lin, who was still at the Dou Shi level, spread his wings, and took off.

Lin Chen, you've changed!

Behind her, Zi Yan flew into a rage. Her short Dou Qi Wings unfurled, and with a whoosh, she charged straight at Lin Chen, baring her fangs and claws as she shouted, "I want you to carry me too!"

"Zi Yan, you're already Six-Star Dou Wang, fly yourself!"

"Qing Lin is still Dou Shi, so I'll bring her along; it won't slow us down!"

Lin Chen spoke with a righteous expression, holding Qing Lin's soft and boneless body, feeling a surge of secret pleasure.

Qing Lin, blushing slightly, nestled shyly in Lin Chen's arms, her small hands embracing Lin Chen. Smelling the faint herbal scent on his clothes, she thought to herself, "I'm sorry, Sister Zi Yan, you've been lying in Brother Lin Chen's arms for so long, it's my turn now..."

"Sister Medusa said that the happiness of our Snake-People Tribe must be earned by ourselves..."

Above the Snake-People Holy City, Queen Medusa stood with her arms crossed, watching the three departing streaks of light. Her face was expressionless, but a faint longing flickered deep within her pale purple pupils.

At this moment, the Hua She'er approached, clasped her hands in a fist and asked, "Your Majesty, are you truly going to serve this human for three years?"

"Us..."

"Hua She'er."

Medusa turned her head, suddenly interrupting her, her narrow eyes filled with helplessness, and then said, "Do you think I have the right to refuse?"

"Even a power like the Heavenly Snake Mansion wants to cooperate with that man, so what right do I have to refuse an olive branch extended by such a being?"

Upon hearing this, Hua She'er was speechless.

Medusa sighed softly, her gaze fixed on the icy blue arc that pierced the sky in the distance. A resolute glint flashed in her eyes, followed by a faint smile on her lips. She said confidently, "No need to worry, I know what I'm doing."

"During my absence, you and the other elders will oversee the clan's affairs and take good care of the people."

"Once my bloodline has evolved, I will return to my clan. At that time, the Snake-People Tribe will surely prosper!"