"That's right. This Queen can already attempt evolution." Queen Medusa revealed a confident look. "Moreover, the Heavenly Flame only serves as a catalyst. With your current strength, it's more than enough."
"So soon?" Xiao Ting asked probingly. "Queen, there's a one hundred percent successful evolution path right in front of you. As long as you become a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, you'll have no bottlenecks before reaching the nine-turn-to-saint stage. There's no need to take risks."
"Attempting it now is also one hundred percent successful." Medusa deliberately looked at Xiao Ting with a contemptuous gaze. "Little guy, you found yourself a good girlfriend. Your rice bowl is held steady. This Queen is somewhat envious of you."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ting knew these people were preparing to let the only daughter of a nine-star Dou Saint take the blame again. He "cleverly" looked at Xun Er. "Xun Er, what did you do this time?"
"Xun Er didn't do anything on purpose." Xun Er had a gentle smile on her face. "I just gave Sister Queen some things I didn't need and asked her to take care of Brother Xiao Ting a little when I'm not around."
"That was the damaged magic core and remnant soul of a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python," Queen Medusa corrected. "Its importance to this Queen concerns my path. Yet you only asked this Queen to watch over him a bit more after breaking through. Really…"
"What, are you envious of me?" Xiao Ting raised his chin with a smug smile. "Unfortunately, you're a woman—and a beautiful snake at that. You can't compete with me."
"I won't argue with you about finding a partner. My eyesight is indeed good, and Xun Er is indeed outstanding."
The women: "…"
You're already a world observer. Why can't you have a bit more ambition?
"Fine, this Queen won't meddle in this matter. This Queen only cares about transactions." Queen Medusa seemed to want to say more but ultimately chose not to mention Xiao Ting further. She said seriously, "In a few days, help this Queen break through. As agreed with Xun Er, after breaking through to Dou Ancestor, this Queeng will watch over you for a few years."
"No problem. What Xun Er took out is no different from what I took out. Our transaction still counts."
Helping Queen Medusa break through was a good thing. He could also leech some energy, which he could absorb to rapidly increase his cultivation while keeping his foundation extremely stable.
He persisted in visualizing the Purple Beast Flame every day. His soul realm was approaching the spirit realm, so controlling his cultivation level was not difficult.
"This Queen will prepare. We'll attempt the breakthrough tomorrow." Medusa was still decisive and swift.
Xiao Ting had no objections. To him, any day was the same.
"Oh right, there's one thing I'd like Queen to do me a favor on." Xiao Ting felt the opportunity was rare and decided to ask for some benefits now.
"What is it?" Medusa signaled for Xiao Ting to speak directly. Whether she agreed would depend on what he said.
"Can I borrow your maid for a bit?" Xiao Ting pointed at Yun Yun.
Qing Lin raised her head, her green eyes shifting. Shouldn't he ask for her first if he wanted to use a maid?
The Little Fairy Doctor glanced at Xun Er and showed an interested expression.
Yun Yun was stunned for a moment, then her heart suddenly began to race.
Could Xiao Ting be taking advantage of her current weakness to do something to her?
"What do you want to use her for?" Medusa's lips curved slightly, growing interested.
"To make use of a Dou Emperor expert who is also the leader of a sect." Xiao Ting smiled. "She is a wind-attribute cultivator. My Xiao family has many wind-attribute Battle Qi cultivators, such as my uncle."
"My uncle's cultivation technique is only mid-level Profound class. I believe Sect Leader Yun Yun should know a few non-Misty Cloud Sect high-level Profound class techniques, right?"
This was asking Yun Yun to act as an instructor.
The women were momentarily caught off guard, having thought Xiao Ting wanted to… cough cough.
"What benefit do I get from training the Xiao family's people?" Yun Yun put on a straight face as if scolding someone, but her heart was blooming with joy.
Being the teacher for the Xiao family members, especially Xiao Zhan, was great. It would at least create some karmic connection.
As long as she could later persuade her teacher and find a way to resolve the issue with that pair of "hidden dragon and phoenix chick" in the sect.
With this karmic connection, the conflict caused by the three-year agreement would not be a problem at all.
But on the surface, she still had to act unwilling and humiliated to avoid arousing Xiao Ting's suspicion.
"Benefit?" Xiao Ting raised his heroic eyebrows and smiled back. "Sect Leader Yun Yun, you don't want to remain Medusa Queen's maid forever, right?"
"Can you make Queen Medusa let me go?" A few traces of surprise appeared on Yun Yun's face.
"Whether I can or not, you've already seen." Xiao Ting spread his hands. "My Xun Er has an extraordinary identity. She's not someone your Misty Cloud Sect can afford to offend, and she can also help with Queen Medusa's evolution."
"In a few days, Queen Medusa will become a Dou Ancestor expert. At that point, it will be even harder for you to escape from her hands."
"Moreover, you now know about my relationship with the Miteer family's Supreme Elder, Hai Bodong."
"You can only trust me, right?"
"You're right!" Yun Yun put on a persuaded expression and said seriously, "Fine, I agree. I will train the Xiao family's wind-attribute Battle Qi cultivators and provide the Xiao family with a non-Misty Cloud Sect high-level Profound class wind-attribute technique and Dou technique."
"I hope you will keep your promise then."
"Definitely!" Xiao Ting agreed, then turned to look at Medusa and secretly winked. "Queen, you can give me this face, right?"
Medusa, who had originally wanted to say something, had her lips curve slightly. She pretended to be unhappy and turned her head. "Hmph."
This seemed like a default agreement, yet it was as if nothing had been said.
After chatting idly for a while longer, Xiao Ting left Xun Er's courtyard, and the women also prepared to leave.
Before they could go far, they received a notification that the Journal had been updated.
The earlier content was simple—Xiao Ting recording the conversation with them and notes on the Jia Lie family incident.
But as it continued to the end, everyone's expressions became interesting.
…
[I asked Yun Yun to train some of my Xiao family's wind-attribute cultivators.]
[With her providing techniques and Dou techniques, before I leave the Xiao family, my uncle will definitely reach the Dou Spirit level and possess the strength to fight above his level.]
[I promised her that as long as she helps, I will speak up and persuade Queen Medusa to let her go. I am not deceiving her on this.]
…
"If she asks, should I agree?" Medusa asked in a teasing tone.
She was willing to let Yun Yun go, but she feared the latter would not agree and would use this as an excuse to stay by Xiao Ting's side.
"I will definitely agree," Yun Yun said firmly. "By then, I will have a karmic connection with the Xiao family. I also know that Sister Xun Er has an extraordinary identity now. It is only natural to actively befriend you all, right?"
"Besides, it's not easy to make others owe you a favor, but making yourself owe others a favor is extremely simple."
"Later, I can use my teacher as an excuse to ask Sister Medusa, Xun Er, and Xiao Ting to help deal with the Hall of Souls."
"Then it would be reasonable for me to repay him, right?"
"You're not going to end up offering yourself in marriage as repayment, are you?"
Upon hearing this, the women immediately showed expressions of watching a good show.
How would Yun Yun answer?
No matter how she answered, it would be wrong.
…