Qicai City, Snake People Autonomous Region.
Since this place is close to the border of the Yun Cai Empire, the defenses are quite strict, with a Dou Emperor-level leader of the Snake People Tribe stationed at the border.
"Hmm?! Such a powerful aura!"
Dou Qi Wings spread out, soaring into the sky.
"Who goes there? Please stop!"
"This is the territory of the Yun Cai Empire. Entering without permission will be considered an act of invasion!"
Mo Ba Si looked at the three people before him with great vigilance.
Among the three, one was walking through the air, a Dou Ancestor-level expert, while the other two, a large and a small woman, were both at the Dou Emperor level. In particular, the little girl seemed to have strength even surpassing his own 7-Star Dou Emperor level—this was quite absurd!
"Commander Mo Ba Si, long time no see. I hope you're well."
A somewhat familiar voice came from the young man at the forefront. Mo Ba Si's eyes widened in shock. "You, you are... the human who was by Her Majesty the Queen's side back then!"
Years ago, Yun Tianming came to Tager Desert and openly spoke arrogantly to Her Majesty the Queen. Mo Ba Si, enraged, stepped forward to challenge him, only to be swiftly defeated.
"Oh no, esteemed Yun Tianming, please forgive my rudeness."
Mo Ba Si bowed his head, placing his hand over his heart.
"Well, I was invited by Her Majesty the Queen. Please lead the way."
Yun Tianming instructed casually.
"Yes, sir!"
At the city gate, the Snake People Tribe members whispered among themselves.
"Who is that human?"
"Even makes Lord Mo Ba Si bow his head?"
"You don't know? That esteemed person is Yun Tianming, renowned across many nations. Not only is he immensely powerful, but he is also a distinguished Alchemist."
Yun Tianming and the others followed Mo Ba Si as they flew towards the city center, their eyes sweeping over the landscape below. In the dense forest, a flat area had been cleared, where the numerous members of the Snake People Tribe were diligently building their homes.
"Those are the Snake People Tribe. They look so ugly."
"Sister Cai Lin is so beautiful."
Zi Yan spoke bluntly, causing Mo Ba Si, who was flying ahead, to tilt slightly. He felt a pang of frustration: why was this girl so straightforward with her comments? If it were someone else, Mo Ba Si's bad temper would have led him to slap her by now. However, for some reason, he felt an inexplicable fear when facing this little girl, a natural suppression stemming from his bloodline.
"Although still under construction, it already looks thriving."
Nalan Yanran curiously observed the buildings below.
"Whoosh~ Whoosh~"
Two sets of Dou Qi Wings soared up to greet them, belonging to the leaders Yue Mei and Hua She'er.
"Lord Yun Tianming."
"Hello, Yue Mei, Hua She'er. How are you?"
Yun Tianming greeted them simply.
"Her Majesty the Queen has been waiting for a long time. Please enter the palace."
The two women bowed respectfully, revealing their ample bosoms.
"!!!"
Nalan Yanran's eyes narrowed, inwardly cursing: As expected, my teacher was right—these sneaky Snake People!
Suddenly, a gap tore open at the top of the sky, and a gigantic rainbow-colored python descended, exuding a terrifying aura as it struck towards Yun Tianming and the others.
"Ah?!"
Nalan Yanran was startled by the sudden, terrifying attack.
"Hmm!"
Zi Yan's twin ponytails bristled, but upon sensing the familiar aura hidden in the space, she immediately relaxed her guard.
"Whoa!"
A burst of blue flames shot into the sky, instantly coalescing into a vivid, lifelike dragon that collided head-on with the rainbow-colored python.
The dragon and serpent intertwined, creating a tremendous energy storm that threatened to engulf the city below.
"Sizzle~"
Two spatial rifts appeared, drawing the energy storm into them.
"Cai Lin, don't you think you're being a bit too aggressive with your welcome?"
Yun Tianming waved his hand to close the torn spatial rifts.
"As expected of a Dou Ancestor, truly worthy of being the man I admire."
From another rift emerged a slender woman in a colorful dress that outlined her breathtaking curves, exuding extreme seductiveness. Her face was also extremely enchanting, with her phoenix eyes sparkling with alluring charm. Her voice, laced with a delicate sweetness, was that of a peerless beauty!
"That is the Queen Medusa of the Snake People Tribe."
Nalan Yanran's pupils suddenly constricted, reminding her of Yun Yun's warning before leaving: If you don't give it to her, she will take it herself!
Hearing this, Yun Tianming's face lit up with joy. He thought to himself that this was the benefit of having a mature older sister—no need for excessive sweet talk or convoluted words. If it was meant to be, it would naturally come together.
Boldly stepping forward, in front of all the Snake People Tribe and under everyone's gaze, Yun Tianming wrapped his arms around Cai Lin's waist.
"Cai Lin, have you come to terms with it?"
"…"
Cai Lin's body stiffened slightly, then she shot him a sideways glance, as if to say: With you doing this, where is my dignity?
"Sister Cai Lin sister~"
Zi Yan rushed up and pressed her cheek against the full and plump fruit.
"Little Zi Yan~"
Cai Lin's beautiful eyes softened as she gently patted the adorable little girl. Her gaze drifted to Nalan Yanran not far away, and her eyes narrowed slightly.
"Yun Tianming, are you taking on both a master and a disciple?"
Straight to the point!
"Cough cough~ Cai Lin, what are you talking about? I don't understand."
Yun Tianming was sweating coldly, thinking to himself that this woman's intuition was just too sharp.
"Yun Yun, to deal with me, even involving her own disciple—she really is quite generous."
Cai Lin's gaze flickered slightly, revealing a meaningful smile. Then she changed the subject: "Never mind, that's not important. Yun Tianming, I called you here because several of the tribe's elders have important matters to discuss with you."
"What could the elders of the Snake People Tribe want with me?"
Yun Tianming was taken aback.
"What? Are you afraid to come?"
Cai Lin raised an eyebrow.
"Not at all."
"Zi Yan, take Yanran around and explore a bit. I'll go ahead."
Yun Tianming signaled the two women beside him to step aside.
"Senior Brother Tianming."
Nalan Yanran watched him with reluctance as Zi Yan pulled her away.
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Snake People Tribe's forbidden area.
Yun Tianming sensed four concealed auras, all at the peak of the Dou Emperor level. It seemed they practiced a combined Qi Method similar to the Three Beast Savage Skill. The combined Dou Qi of the four could rival a Dou Ancestor expert!
However, this posed no threat to Yun Tianming.
"Yun Tianming greets the four esteemed Snake People Chiefs."
Yun Tianming offered a polite greeting.
"Achieving the Dou Ancestor realm at such a young age, truly remarkable!"
"You are indeed worthy of our tribe's queen, but…"
The eldest among them, a sharp-eyed old woman, stared intently at him. "I've heard that you are quite close to several women?"
"Yes."
Yun Tianming answered truthfully.
"Impudent scoundrel!!"
"Queen Medusa is of unmatched nobility; how can she share her consort with others?"
The four elders suddenly erupted, their immense Dou Qi converging to create a terrifying pressure comparable to that of a Dou Ancestor.
Beside them, Cai Lin idly played with her long nails, seemingly indifferent to everything happening.
"Hehe~"
Yun Tianming displayed a friendly smile, facing the enraged four elders with a tone of unabashed defiance: "I enjoy it. Can you control it?"
As soon as he finished speaking, his Earth Rank High-level Flame Mantra Qi Method went into overdrive. Yun Tianming's body erupted with astonishing Dou Qi, shattering the combined pressure of the four Snake People elders with overwhelming force.
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