"I believe the Queen Medusa has good judgment and won't do anything without benefits," Yun Yun felt that Queen Medusa was simply teasing her. Killing her inside the Chu Yun Empire would bring no benefits and might even draw the attention of the empire's powerhouses. There was also the risk of exposing the Journal Copy. Helping her, on the other hand, would yield many benefits—such as having Pill King Gu He refine pills.
The Snake-People Tribe had always lacked cooperation with alchemists.
"This Queen only does things based on mood," Queen Medusa said arrogantly. "If you call me 'Her Majesty the Queen,' perhaps this Queen's mood will improve."
Yun Yun: Why does it feel like I'm being flirted with?
"Her Majesty… the Queen?" Yun Yun's pink lips trembled slightly as she called out. She felt that when asking for help, one should have the proper attitude. Queen Medusa was cooperating with her because of the Journal copy and was even willing to accompany her on this risky trip to the Chu Yun Empire to kill Soul Envoys. If calling her "Her Majesty the Queen" could make her happy, it was fine. Yet after saying it, she inexplicably felt embarrassed.
"You actually called me that?" Queen Medusa let out a laugh that made Yun Yun blush. "Not bad, Sect Leader."
Yun Yun: !!!
"By the way," Medusa seemed to recall something and changed the subject. "Let this Queen take a look at your Journal Copy. I'm curious whether the content we see is the same."
Yun Yun thought for a moment and understood Medusa's intention. Without hesitation, she manifested her own Journal Copy. However, she did not hand it over directly. Instead, she looked at Medusa, her meaning clear: If you want to see mine, I want to see yours too. Let's exchange.
At this moment, Medusa did not domineeringly refuse. She also manifested her Journal Copy.
But in the next instant, a strange scene occurred. Both Journal copies emitted a stream of light that connected in mid-air. Then they returned to their respective copies. Everything happened in an instant. By the time Medusa and Yun Yun reacted, they clearly felt a special imprint appear in their souls.
At the same time, a clear understanding rose in their hearts: this imprint allowed them to communicate across any distance within the Battle Qi Continent without regard for range. If Xiao Ting ever left the Battle Qi Continent, the distance they could bridge would increase accordingly.
Hiss!
Both women's hearts trembled. Direct communication without using exotic items—according to what they knew, only soul transmission could achieve this. Soul transmission either required reaching the Spirit State in soul cultivation and knowing the other party's soul information, or mastering a special soul transmission secret technique. Even soul transmission had distance limits—the stronger the soul, the greater the range. Ignoring distance entirely across the Battle Qi Continent was simply heaven-defying.
"Does this mean that even if you're at the southernmost tip of the continent and I'm at the northernmost, we can still communicate freely!?" Yun Yun's voice trembled. "This method…"
"Heaven-defying," Queen Medusa's heart was equally unsettled.
One should not underestimate this ability. If she were trapped while exploring a dangerous place with her people, she could use it to call for help. Even if a powerhouse set up a spatial blockade—or an even higher-level spatial barrier—she could still request timely assistance. Moreover, it was similar to telepathy or soul voice transmission, making it extremely secure for discussing strategies or plotting schemes.
"After we enter the Chu Yun Empire, we can test it," Queen Medusa narrowed her narrow eyes. "If we investigate separately, ambushes and traps will be even more undetectable."
Yun Yun's eyes brightened with anticipation.
For now, no third person knew about the two women's fortuitous encounter.
…
Naturally, Xiao Ting—who had caused all these changes—also knew nothing. At this moment, he had just finished sorting the gains and handed two scrolls to Xun Er.
"What are these?" Xun Er asked expectantly as she accepted the scrolls. Brother Xiao Ting had finally remembered to give Xun Er a gift. The Little Fairy Doctor had the Rainbow Poison Book. Although it was rightfully hers, Gu Xun Er wanted something too.
"They are scrolls for creating flying Dou Techniques," Xiao Ting replied, a hint of flattery in his eyes. "I'll have to trouble Xun Er to find someone to complete the final steps."
Xun Er: ?
"Create?" Xun Er unfolded the scrolls. She discovered that the materials were already fully prepared. Special array patterns were engraved on them, emitting a unique fluctuation. As long as the magical beast wings and beast souls were extracted and implanted into the array, they would successfully become flying Dou Techniques.
"The materials for these two scrolls are a combination of Tier 5 and Tier 6. Implanting Tier 5 magical beast wings and souls gives the highest success rate. They become high-level Xuan Class flying Dou Techniques. "If the craftsman is strong enough, Tier 6 magical beast wings and souls can also be implanted. If the Tier 6 beast is powerful enough, it can become a low-level Earth Class flying Dou Technique. "Xun Er, please ask your seniors to help me with this. If you need one too, make one for yourself. It's best if they're the same type of magical beast. We can make a matching couple set."
Hearing the earlier part, Xun Er was so angry she laughed. So giving her benefits still required using the people around her. But the last sentence left her completely without anger. Her tone was filled with helplessness and indulgence. "Couple set… Xun Er will do her best, Brother Xiao Ting!"
She possessed secret techniques like Exotic Flame Wings and could temporarily boost her strength using the Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame's ability to ignite both Battle Qi and heaven-and-earth energy. A low-level Earth Class flying Dou Technique made from a Tier 6 magical beast was unworthy of her. Only one made from a Dou Venerate-level magical beast corpse would be worth refining. But with her current strength, Exotic Flame Wings were still more practical. It would be the same even after she broke through to Dou Venerate!
However, making one for Brother Xiao Ting was no problem at all.
Roar~
Traveling by air was fast. Xiao Lan soon arrived above Wu Tan City and landed on the Xiao Family training ground under the Little Fairy Doctor's guidance. Under countless surprised and envious gazes, Xiao Ting leaped down and first went to see Xiao Zhan to explain the situation. He handed over basic low-level and mid-level Xuan Class techniques and Dou Skills. As for heavenly materials—especially exotic flowers and rare herbs—it was far better to give them to Yao Lao.
"Good, good, good! Excellent!" Xiao Zhan was so excited he could barely speak. Xiao Ting's harvest this time could greatly increase the Xiao Family's combat power. Especially the Mad Lion Roar, which could be added to any weapon or fist technique—it was practically tailor-made for him.
"Uncle, I'll go find Brother Yan first." After chatting with Xiao Zhan for a bit, Xiao Ting headed to the back mountain to find Xiao Yan.
"Cousin, I got some good stuff. It's all yours," Xiao Ting said, handing over a high-level Xuan Class fire-attribute Dou Technique and the Eagle Wings to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan: ?
"Xiao Ting, did you go rob a Dou Emperor!?" Xiao Yan's voice trembled. These were a high-level Xuan Class Dou Technique and a high-level Xuan Class flying Dou Technique whose value was no less than a low-level Earth Class one!
"Pretty much," Xiao Ting roughly explained the exploration of the cave mansion.
"Did you step in dog shit or something?"
"I stepped on you," Xiao Ting rolled his eyes.
"Get lost, get lost," Xiao Yan waved his hand irritably. "You're a Dou Master and I'm only at the eighth stage of Battle Qi. I can't learn these two techniques yet. You did this on purpose, didn't you?"
"Then work hard and get stronger quickly. Is being weak a valid excuse?" Xiao Ting mercilessly mocked.
"No respect for your elders. Do you want to fight?" Xiao Yan flexed his muscles.
"Fight?" Xiao Ting smiled. "Come on, come on. I won't use my Battle Qi gauze and I'll just take one hit from my Heaven Seal."
The Flame Emperor had to be beaten from a young age.
Xiao Yan: "..."
At this moment, the desire to possess strength had never been stronger.
After some banter, Xiao Ting looked at Yao Lao. "Senior, have you ever heard of the Woeful Poison Body?"
Yao Lao, who had been smiling with some surprise, suddenly froze. His expression turned shocked. "The Woeful Poison Body!?"
…
PS: Bonus chapter at 100 PS