After a brief moment of stunned silence, the four great elders suddenly stood up, staring at Ye Hao in shock.
Their bodies trembled uncontrollably from excitement and overwhelming joy.
They didn't understand what five-colored or six-colored meant.
But the words "eighth-grade" struck their ears like thunder, echoing endlessly in their minds.
They never imagined that the future young master of the Snake-People Tribe would receive the treatment of being nurtured by an eighth-grade pill.
This was far superior to even the tribe's highest-level secret techniques.
After hearing Ye Hao's words, Medusa gently placed her jade hand on her lower abdomen, unconsciously caressing it. A blissful smile appeared on her enchanting face.
However, she didn't understand.
She had only appeared after Ye Hao's agreement to compete with Gu He.
Did that mean that even before that, Ye Hao already knew she would appear?
And that she would carry his child?
Thinking of this, Queen Medusa looked at Ye Hao, her beautiful eyes filled with an indescribable emotion.
Soon after, Ye Hao even took the initiative to propose using Medusa's advancement method to help the four great elders of the Snake-People Tribe, along with Ke Li Si, break through to the seventh rank.
At first, they were afraid.
After all…
Failure meant complete destruction, total death.
But Medusa's successful example filled them with longing, leaving them hesitant.
They were still afraid of death.
Until Ye Hao assured them of a one hundred percent success rate.
They were so overjoyed that tears filled their eyes.
If not for the difference in status, they would have knelt before Ye Hao.
They had spent a hundred years in seclusion without taking that step, yet now, because of Medusa, they had received the full support of an eighth-grade alchemist.
Inside the secret chamber of the Snake-People Tribe.
"Everyone, there's no need to fear. As long as you follow my instructions, I guarantee all of you will successfully advance."
"Rest assured, Mr. Ye Hao, we will follow your arrangements."
"Good. Then let's begin immediately."
As he spoke, Ye Hao controlled the Green Lotus Core Flame, gently guiding it to float before the four elders and Ke Li Si.
With astonishing control over the flame, he manipulated the Heavenly Flame according to Medusa's advancement method, helping them break through their barriers.
After half an hour of tempering and refining with the Heavenly Flame,
followed by several hours of transformation,
finally…
All four successfully broke through to the seventh rank, becoming Dou Ancestors, their snake tails transforming into human legs.
However, their true forms were not the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python, but ordinary seventh-rank snake-type magical beasts.
The four great elders were both shocked and delighted.
They immediately bowed deeply to Ye Hao.
"Thank you, Mr. Ye Hao, for your life-recreating grace! We will never forget this in our lifetime!"
"If there is ever anything you need from us, just say the word. As long as it is within our ability, we will never refuse!"
From this day forward, the Snake-People Tribe now had several Dou Ancestors.
No one would dare bully them casually again.
Jia Xingtian also took the initiative to offer the Magical Beast Mountain Range of the Jia Ma Empire to the Snake-People Tribe as their future habitat, allowing peaceful coexistence.
Medusa and the others all knew that everything was because of Ye Hao.
Otherwise, even if another war broke out, Jia Xingtian would never allow the Snake-People Tribe to enter the Jia Ma Empire.
Medusa's eyes were filled with dependence on Ye Hao.
Outside the hall, the eight leaders sensed this aura and were utterly shocked.
Their hearts were filled with reverence.
The glory of the Snake-People Tribe,
from this day onward, would truly begin because of Ye Hao.
Three days later.
After packing his belongings, Ye Hao looked toward the direction of the Black Corner Region, already having a plan in mind.
His goal this time was very clear.
He would go to Black Seal City's Eight Gates to obtain the fragment of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame map.
As for the matter of the damaged jade pendant, he had yet to receive any news from Xun'er.
Ye Hao also planned to make a trip to the Black Corner Region. With its mix of all kinds of people, someone might know something.
At that time, he would need to disguise himself using that facial mask.
Outside the Snake-People Royal City.
Medusa gently held Ye Hao's arm, her eyes full of reluctance.
She wanted to go with him.
But she had to undergo a medicinal bath according to the tribe's secret technique for a full year.
"You must be careful on your journey. The Black Corner Region is full of dangerous and unpredictable people. Be cautious in everything."
As she spoke, Medusa removed a seven-colored snake scale and handed it to Ye Hao.
"If you encounter danger, crush it with your soul power. No matter where you are, I will come to help you immediately."
Ye Hao nodded. Such a situation was unlikely to happen.
He then stuffed several life-saving medicinal pills into Medusa's hands, reminding her to focus on recuperating.
Medusa stood on her toes and gently embraced Ye Hao. A thin mist of tears appeared in her beautiful eyes.
"I… I will wait for you with our child."
"Alright."
Ye Hao nodded, turned, and flew away.
His figure quickly disappeared into the horizon.
Medusa stood outside the royal city, watching the direction he left.
She remained there for a long, long time,
without moving a single step.
…
Not long after leaving the Snake-People territory, Ye Hao noticed a figure standing in midair ahead, as if waiting for him.
Taking a closer look, he recognized the person as Ling Ying from the Gu Clan.
"Elder Ling," Ye Hao greeted politely.
Ling Ying returned the gesture respectfully, his expression even more solemn than before.
"Mr. Ye Hao, I was sent by Miss Xun'er to deliver an important piece of information."
Ye Hao raised an eyebrow slightly, already guessing that it might be related to the damaged jade pendant.
Sure enough, Ling Ying continued, revealing the results of their investigation.
"My young lady mobilized all the resources she could within the Gu Clan. After much effort, we found some information regarding the broken ancient jade you mentioned."
Ye Hao did not interrupt and listened carefully.
Ling Ying said, "The fragment of jade you possess is very likely a clan jade pendant lost several hundred years ago by the Ye family, a top alchemist family in the Central Continent's Pill Domain."
Hearing the words "Ye family of the Central Continent's Pill Domain," Ye Hao's heart jolted.
As someone who had transmigrated into this world, he knew its secrets better than most.
The Ye family of the Pill Domain was no ordinary clan.
Although it didn't rank among the top across the entire Dou Qi Continent,
within the Pill Domain of the Central Continent, it still possessed deep foundations.
It was far beyond what small places like the Jia Ma Empire could compare to.
Ye Hao subconsciously touched the ancient jade in his chest, his heart beating rapidly.
Since his parents' mysterious disappearance and Uncle Zhang's strange departure, his origins had been a mystery.
Now that the jade pointed to the Ye family of the Central Continent, could it be that he truly belonged to that clan?
Countless thoughts surged through his mind.
If he really was a member of the Ye family, then why had he ended up in a remote place like the Jia Ma Empire?
What exactly had happened to the Ye family back then, causing a clan member to be lost outside?
Ling Ying watched Ye Hao's expression but did not disturb him, quietly waiting at the side.
Ye Hao took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart.
Thinking more now was useless. Everything would only be clear after personally investigating the Central Continent's Pill Domain.
However, this information undoubtedly pointed him toward a direction for his future.
He looked at Ling Ying and said softly, "Thank you for making this trip. Please also thank Xun'er for me."
Ling Ying quickly shook his head. "This is my duty. There's no need for courtesy, Mr. Ye Hao."
"My young lady also said that if you need anything, she is willing to do whatever she can for you."
Ye Hao nodded, feeling a warmth in his heart.
Xun'er had always helped him silently. He would remember this kindness.
For now, his priority was still to go to the Black Corner Region, find Yuan Yi, and obtain the fragment of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame map.
As for the mystery of his identity in the Ye family, he would investigate it after handling his current matters.
After sorting out his thoughts, Ye Hao's gaze became firm again.
Whether or not he was a member of the Ye family, he would carve out his own path.
And this jade pendant would eventually lead him to uncover all the buried truths.
After parting with Ling Ying, Ye Hao did not delay any further. His figure flashed as he sped toward the Black Corner Region.
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