Chapter 198: Five Star Dou Zong
"Heh, so the famous Queen Medusa of the desert is just all talk, huh?" Xiao Yan sneered, gazing at the seven colored serpent resting in his palm.
The serpent's amethyst like eyes glinted with human like annoyance before it closed them again, seemingly indifferent to his taunt.
Seeing her play dead, Xiao Yan could only shake his head in exasperation.
"No matter how long you play coy, I'm going to master the art of snake handling one day," he thought, stuffing the Seven Colored Heaven Swallowing Python back into his sleeve.
"If you mess with me again, I'll toss you into my pants," he grumbled under his breath.
Just as he tucked her away, a sharp pain shot up his arm.
"She bit me? Seriously?" Xiao Yan glared at his sleeve, shaking his head. "Looks like I'll have to discipline my wife one of these days."
Shoving the irritation aside, he closed his eyes and calmed his mind.
Once his thoughts returned to serenity, he resumed the process of absorbing the Green Lotus Core Flame.
The energy within an Heavenly Flame was truly terrifying. Even though the Green Lotus Core Flame ranked 19th on the Heavenly Flame list, its raw power far surpassed what an ordinary Dou Zong could handle.
In a different timeline, when Xiao Yan absorbed this same flame as a mere Dou Shi, the energy boost he received was limited by his body's capacity. But now, as a Dou Zong, his body could accommodate far more of the flame's massive energy, which would continue fueling his growth well into the Dou Zun realm.
As Xiao Yan swallowed the flame, his strength began climbing rapidly, akin to a rocket shooting into the heavens.
Meanwhile, in the small wooden hut, Xiao Yi Xian stretched lazily, her face glowing with renewed energy after a full day and night of rest.
"That shameless rogue," she muttered, her cheeks flushing at the memory of their wild, exhausting three day escapade.
"Xiao Yi Xian jie," a soft, curious voice called out.
Turning her head, she saw Qing Lin gazing at her with wide, sparkling eyes.
"Yes, Qing Lin? What's the matter?" Xiao Yi Xian asked with a gentle smile.
"Um… is Xiao Yan shaoye… very powerful?" Qing Lin asked hesitantly, her small face blushing as she fiddled with her fingers.
"Huh?" Xiao Yi Xian's face immediately turned beet red. She puffed out her cheeks and pinched Qing Lin's tender face lightly.
"You little rascal! What nonsense are you thinking about?"
Though Qing Lin winced at the pinch, she wasn't truly afraid. Over time, she had come to understand Xiao Yi Xian's kind hearted nature.
"But it's true! I could hear you shouting yourself hoarse the other night!"
"Qing Lin!" Xiao Yi Xian's fingers pressed harder, making Qing Lin yelp in protest.
Realizing her teasing had gone too far, Qing Lin backed down with a sheepish smile.
"Let's go prepare dinner," Xiao Yi Xian huffed, smoothing her expression.
"Okay! It's been so long since I had your cooking, Xiao Yi Xian jie," Qing Lin chirped. "Everything I make is barely edible."
Xiao Yi Xian chuckled warmly at the comment.
Her love for cooking was one of her many charms. Unlike Qing Lin, who had little experience with such tasks, Xiao Yi Xian had perfected her culinary skills over the years. Soon, a delightful feast was spread across the table.
"Wow! This looks amazing!" Qing Lin exclaimed, her face lighting up as she inhaled the savory aroma.
Moments like these, surrounded by good food and kind company, felt like pure bliss to her a far cry from the hardship and hunger she endured in her childhood.
"Eat up," Xiao Yi Xian said, her gentle smile adding warmth to the cozy meal.
"Xiao Yi Xian jie," Qing Lin asked between bites, her curiosity getting the better of her. "When you were in the hut with Xiao Yan shaoye for three days, what did you eat?"
"Huh? What do you mean?" Xiao Yi Xian blinked, caught off guard by the question.
"Well, weren't you both, um, doing… that? You must've gotten hungry at some point, right?" Qing Lin innocently gestured with her hands.
Xiao Yi Xian's face turned crimson in an instant.
"I ! You ! Stop talking nonsense!" she stammered, her embarrassment turning into mock anger.
"But I'm serious! You seemed to have a good appetite…" Qing Lin pressed on, her curiosity unrelenting.
"Do you want me to throw you out of the hut?" Xiao Yi Xian narrowed her eyes dangerously.
"I I'm sorry! I won't ask anymore!" Qing Lin squeaked, quickly returning her attention to her food.
"Good," Xiao Yi Xian huffed, gently bonking Qing Lin's head.
Three days later, a terrifying surge of energy erupted from the small mountain where Xiao Yan was cultivating.
The shockwave spread throughout the basin, shaking the surrounding mountains and forests. Even the beasts in the area quaked in submission, instinctively cowering in fear.
Among them was Xiao Yi Xian's pet, Xiao Lan, who had recently advanced to a second tier magical beast. It trembled, its wide eyes filled with terror as it gazed toward the mountain.
Only now did it truly understand just how terrifying Xiao Yan's strength was.
Inside the hut, Qing Lin's face went pale as she clutched her chest. Even though Xiao Yan's energy avoided harming her directly, she still felt an overwhelming sense of dread.
Beside her, Xiao Yi Xian's usually calm face had turned ashen. She stared at the distant mountain in disbelief.
With a deafening boom, the mountain collapsed, sending massive boulders tumbling to the ground. As the dust settled, a tall figure clad in black emerged, standing proudly in mid air.
Feeling the surging power coursing through his veins, Xiao Yan's lips curled into a satisfied smile.
"Five Star Dou Zong!"
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