Transformation Pill

Long Xiao carefully sized up the Amethyst Winged Lion King's enormous body.

"What could you do if you followed me? Be a mount? You fly too slowly. Be hired muscle? You're too weak." Long Xiao shook his head after speaking. This fellow was too stupid.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King immediately bristled at that. I'm the mighty ruler of the Magical Beast Mountain Range! How could I be useless?

No! There must be something I can do.

"Big Brother, I'm useful! I can help you with heavy work. I've got plenty of strength."

The Amethyst Winged Lion King immediately raised a forepaw and thumped his chest in assurance.

"What do you think?"

Long Xiao turned to ask Medusa's opinion.

"Sister-in-law! You can't abandon me! From today onward, if you tell me to go east, I wouldn't dare go west!"

"Call me Queen," Medusa said coldly.

"Yes, yes, Queen! I'm your loyal guard."

"All right, then." Looking at the Amethyst Winged Lion King, Long Xiao felt that although the fellow was a little dim, he was fairly loyal.

Besides, the lion had thrown away every scrap of dignity. What else could Long Xiao say? He could only accept him.

"Big Brother, do you have a Transformation Pill?"

Upon hearing that Long Xiao had agreed, the Amethyst Winged Lion King immediately began bouncing with excitement as he asked.

"If I had a Transformation Pill, I could stay by your side and Her Majesty's and do more for you."

Long Xiao's face darkened with exasperation.

Well, would you look at that! He was after a pill all along!

This fellow would be better off keeping his mouth shut.

Medusa also glanced at the Amethyst Winged Lion King. He had been fairly sharp before. How had he ended up like this?

After all these years, had his brain stopped growing, or had something rattled him?

Long Xiao rubbed his chin, considering whether to give this fellow a Transformation Pill.

"Big Brother!!"

The Amethyst Winged Lion King suddenly pointed at Long Xiao and shouted, giving him a fright.

"What are you yelling for?!"

"I can tell from the subtle changes in your expression that you definitely have a Transformation Pill, and you're deciding whether to give me one, aren't you!"

"Boo-hoo, please give me a Transformation Pill! I'll be sure to serve you well from now on, Big Brother."

The Amethyst Winged Lion King knew from Long Xiao's expression that he had guessed correctly. He immediately humbled himself and put on a pitiful look.

A chill of revulsion ran through Long Xiao. Only now did he realize that this fellow was a real character. Was this a case of great wisdom hiding behind foolishness? Why did he look so stupid yet seem even shrewder than Xiao Huohuo?

"Fine, fine. I can't help being kind."

Long Xiao tossed a jade bottle straight to the Amethyst Winged Lion King.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King hurriedly caught it.

This was a seventh-tier pill! How could he just toss it around? Didn't he know how precious it was?

The Amethyst Winged Lion King tipped out the pill, stuffed it into his mouth, then tilted his head back and swallowed.

"Big Brother, I'm off to transform. Wait for me!"

With that, the Amethyst Winged Lion King vanished with a whoosh.

Silence settled over their surroundings once more.

Medusa rested her head against Long Xiao's shoulder and gazed at the stars in the night sky before lazily closing her eyes.

Long Xiao gently stroked Medusa's hair, then carefully lowered her head onto his lap, letting her savor the peace.

He gazed at the stars in the night sky and sank into thought.

He was thinking...

In a year, he would have to leave the Dou* Continent. His visit to the lower realm would last only a year, and he, Ling'er, and the third member of their group were still students at the Myriad Heavens Academy.

Classes would begin in a year.

Geniuses from all the great Star Domains gathered there, but the Myriad Heavens Academy was no sheltered greenhouse. On the contrary, it was brutal, situated at the center of the Star Domain Battlefield.

That place was constantly at war, with three factions clashing without cease.

Those who grew up in such an environment would all possess tremendous strength.

But he had to make the most of his time. He needed to smooth out the relationship between Medusa and Bai Ling'er and get his clan to acknowledge Medusa.

If Ling'er got angry and sent someone to wipe Medusa out, he would not even know whom to cry to.

Hmm?

Medusa suddenly opened her eyes. She had felt something poke the back of her head.

She hurriedly sat up and stared at Long Xiao.

"Uh, well..."

Long Xiao scratched his head awkwardly and looked toward the horizon. The sun was already slowly rising.

"Ahem, you can't blame me. It's your fault for being so alluring."

Long Xiao gave an awkward smile.

Medusa smiled too. She leaned close to Long Xiao, reached out to lift his chin, and then enveloped them both in a barrier.

Her gesture made Long Xiao look at her with a hint of unease.

"Is that so?"

Long Xiao could only sigh. He was the one who had led Medusa down this path, so he could only accept it.

Why did his Shasha like this method of cultivation so much? At this rate, sooner or later, he wouldn't be able to beat her.

Two hours later, daylight had fully spread across the world.

Inside the barrier, Long Xiao and Medusa had finished cultivating as well.

Medusa was brimming with energy, while Long Xiao looked exhausted. A gentle light shimmered in her eyes as she looked at him.

"Let's go see how that lion is doing."

Medusa nodded, then stood and walked outside.

Long Xiao followed her out.

The moment he stepped outside, Long Xiao felt a wave of heat rush toward him. He hurriedly raised his hand and put up a barrier to block it.

It was a surge of purple flames, controlled by a burly man with curly purple hair. His bulging muscles made him look even more imposing.

This was the Amethyst Winged Lion King's appearance after transforming.

"What are you trying to do? Roast us?"

Long Xiao looked at him and complained.

Seeing the two emerge from the barrier, the Amethyst Winged Lion King immediately greeted them with a smile.

"Of course not! Big Brother, I was worried about your safety. I thought you and Her Majesty were trapped inside that barrier."

"Because I heard the Queen crying out inside, and she sounded like she was in pain. I thought you were in danger, so I tried to force the barrier open."

No matter how cold and proud Medusa normally was, the tips of her ears reddened at his words...

Long Xiao also realized what had happened. He turned toward Medusa and whispered, "When you set up a barrier, don't you make it soundproof?"

She had forgotten!

His words left her even more desperate to find a hole to hide in. A chill radiated from her beautiful eyes as she considered whether to skin this stupid lion!

"Don't get worked up. Luckily, he doesn't know what we were doing."

Long Xiao took Medusa's hand and tried to soothe her.

Medusa gave a cold snort and finally let the matter drop.

He did not know now, but he had transformed. That did not mean he would never find out.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King was puzzled too. Had I done something wrong?

He had only meant to save them. After all, Medusa's cries inside the barrier had never stopped, so he had thought something terrible was happening to her.

But why had he felt that Medusa wanted to kill him just now?

Why on earth was that?