Parting

After leaving the Brothel, Long Xiao and the other three flew toward the Jia Ma Empire.

As for the Iron Protector, all they could do was wish him a happy, fulfilling life from now on.

Everyone had gained something from this trip to the Chu Yun Empire. Long Xiao had found the answers he wanted, while Xiao Huohuo had obtained the greatest opportunity of all.

The four stopped on a mountain peak near the border.

"What are your plans?"

Long Xiao looked at Xiao Yi Xian and the other two before him and asked.

Xiao Huohuo and Elder Hai exchanged a glance, then Xiao Huohuo said, "Big brother, Elder Hai and I need to hurry to the imperial capital. I have an agreement to fulfill."

"You can do it, Huohuo!"

Xiao Yi Xian raised her fist encouragingly at Xiao Huohuo. She knew about his situation. This time, he would probably be heading up to the Misty Cloud Sect.

"What about you, Xiao Yi Xian? What are your plans?" Xiao Huohuo asked her. The two of them were about to go their separate ways again.

"I want to return to Qingshan Town and cultivate in seclusion for a while. After that, I might travel the world."

Xiao Yi Xian glanced at Long Xiao beside her, and he looked back at her. Neither spoke; they simply nodded in silent understanding.

"Hehe, sounds good. Once I've fulfilled the three-year agreement, I'll come find you. Our usual spot-be there or be square!"

"Big brother, farewell!"

Xiao Huohuo winked at Xiao Yi Xian, then bid Long Xiao farewell. He and Elder Hai turned into two streaks of light and vanished.

Long Xiao withdrew his gaze and looked at Xiao Yi Xian. "What exactly does that kid have to take care of?"

"You don't know, Big Brother Long Xiao? When Xiao Huohuo was fifteen, someone named Nalan Yanran came to his home to break off their engagement. Then he made a three-year agreement with her..."

Xiao Yi Xian told Long Xiao some of Xiao Huohuo's story.

Long Xiao fell silent. Why did this plot feel a little familiar? Still, he had to admit that his little brother's life was colorful and full of hot-blooded passion. As expected of a child of destiny-his life could fill a novel.

"By the way, Big Brother Long Xiao, where are you going next? Will I be able to see you again?"

Xiao Yi Xian lowered her head and fiddled with the hem of her clothes, her voice quiet. She did not dare look Long Xiao in the eye.

"Back to the Tagor Desert. If you want to find me, it'll be easy."

With that, Long Xiao placed several jade slips in Xiao Yi Xian's fair hand.

"These are my Soul Jade Slips. If you encounter danger, crush one and you can summon me," Long Xiao said casually.

"Thank you, Big Brother Long Xiao." Xiao Yi Xian nodded gratefully.

"No need to thank me. You've already broken through to Dou Wang, so you count as a powerhouse in the Jia Ma Empire. I won't escort you back, then."

Long Xiao waved at Xiao Yi Xian, then flew into the sky and vanished from her sight.

Xiao Yi Xian gazed in the direction Long Xiao had left and sighed softly. Then she tightened her grip on the Soul Jade Slips, lost in thoughts no one could guess.

The Snake-People Tribe.

Long Xiao's trip had taken several days.

When he appeared above the Snake-People Tribe, he found that its reconstruction was almost complete.

"I haven't seen Shasha for days. I've missed her to death."

Long Xiao flew straight toward Medusa's bedchamber.

Nothing obstructed him along the way. Only when he reached the entrance to Medusa's bedroom did he stop.

"Long Xiao?"

Medusa was somewhat surprised to see the figure at her door, but she quickly composed herself and regained her noble, elegant bearing. "You're back. Where did you run off to? You didn't send a single message for days."

Seeing Medusa's coyly haughty manner, Long Xiao walked into the room with a broad smile. "I took a trip to the Chu Yun Empire. Did you miss me?"

Medusa shot him a petulant glare. "Who missed you?"

Long Xiao sat on the edge of the bed, pulled her over, and gathered her into his arms. "But I missed you to death."

Medusa gently pushed him away. "What did you go to the Chu Yun Empire for? To find Bi Xieyan?"

She remembered that Long Xiao had been very interested in the drawing he had obtained from Bi Xieyan. Could it really hold some secret?

"Yes. I gave the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect a beating, but I didn't get any important information."

Long Xiao gave Medusa a vague answer. He did not want to say much about the details.

"Mm. Even if you hadn't gone, I would have gone sooner or later. That old fellow-I couldn't stand him back then," Medusa said softly.

Long Xiao smiled and stroked her long hair. "Nothing beats having my own dear wife."

Medusa poked Long Xiao's forehead with her index finger. "All right, enough of your sweet talk. Why do you smell like a woman?"

Oh, shit!

Long Xiao's heart jolted. Could it be Xiao Yi Xian's scent?

Were snakes' noses that sharp, too?

Long Xiao's eyes darted about, then he buried his head against Medusa's chest like a little child, looking utterly wronged. "Shasha, you have no idea! This trip was terrifying. There was this fat, ugly woman who actually lusted after my handsome face and wanted to claim me for herself. She almost succeeded!"

"But don't worry. For the sake of my queen, of course I fought back with everything I had!"

Medusa smiled faintly and lowered her head to look at Long Xiao's adorable expression.

"All right, stop pretending to be pitiful. Who in the Chu Yun Empire could possibly be your match?"

"I don't care. That woman was an Eight-Star Dou Zong, supposedly from a first-rate sect on the Northwest Continent. She nearly had her way with me. Anyway, I'm feeling awful right now, and you have to comfort me," Long Xiao continued wheedling.

Medusa shook her head helplessly. This fellow always loved playing shameless.

"Fine. How would you like this queen to comfort you?"

Medusa affectionately rubbed Long Xiao's head. Seeing him act like this had made her quite happy, too.

When danger came, he stood in front of her; in everyday life, he went to every effort to make her happy.

Such an adorable man had melted the loneliness in her heart. She truly wished she could have him for a lifetime.

"Give me a kiss."

Long Xiao lifted his head and looked at Medusa expectantly.

Medusa smiled, pressed a kiss to his forehead, then said, "Satisfied now?"

Long Xiao shook his head. "Not enough."

"Stop making trouble." Medusa put on a stern face and pretended to be angry.

"All right..."

Seeing this, Long Xiao immediately behaved himself and wrapped his arms around Medusa's waist. He whispered in her ear, "Shasha, let's cultivate. I've prepared something good."

A Dragon Yang Pill appeared in Long Xiao's hand. The aura it gave off made its purpose obvious.

Medusa's cheeks instantly flushed crimson, but she silently agreed.

After all, she had not cultivated together with Long Xiao for several days either.

Skipped-one million words omitted here.

In the end, it concluded with Long Xiao's defeat.

Medusa entered a state of cultivation, absorbing energy beside him.

Long Xiao glanced at Medusa and sighed.

"As expected of a divine beast. I have no choice but to concede..."