Chapter 161: Please Save Me, Medusa!
The Great Elder of the snake tribe concealed her identity and went to the Yunlan Sect near the capital of the Jia Ma Empire to seek help from the Pill King, Gu He.
Of course, the Great Elder did not reveal Queen Medusa's situation, instead using the excuse of "I have a friend."
However, the Great Elder felt extremely disappointed when Gu He said he could do nothing for the described situation.
According to Gu He, Queen Medusa's condition would require at least a grade-seven healing holy medicine.
Additionally, several aftereffects left by the fire would need to be eliminated, something a grade-six alchemist like him couldn't resolve.
Hearing this, the Great Elder had no choice but to abandon hope, as Gu He truly couldn't help.
She left some combat techniques and advanced Xuan-grade skills, along with some precious herbs, as thanks for Gu He's advice.
At least Gu He provided a direction, indicating that only a grade-seven alchemist could save the Queen.
Should she go to the center of the continent?
That is where the powerful and the alchemists gather.
However, by the time she brought back a high-level alchemist from the central continent, Queen Medusa might not survive.
Suddenly, she felt a powerful spiritual energy.
This spiritual energy was so strong that it even surpassed that of Gu He, whom she had just met.
The Great Elder's heart began to pound. Could she encounter a high-level alchemist on the way back to the Tagore Desert?
In fact, when the snake tribe was nurturing the unborn Queen Medusa, they invited a high-level alchemist who happened to pass through the northwest continent by accident.
The snake tribe spent most of their treasures so that Queen Medusa could be nurtured with a mid-level secret technique.
And indeed, Queen Medusa's potential and talent proved that the snake tribe's efforts were not in vain.
The Great Elder quickly approached and said politely, "May I know if you are an alchemist?"
Xiao Ze sensed the presence of the snake expert and deliberately released some of his spiritual energy.
Otherwise, it would be difficult for this person to detect him.
"And if I am, so what?"
A hoarse, old voice came from beneath the cloak, and the Great Elder showed a look of joy.
According to common perception, the stronger an alchemist's spiritual energy, the higher their level. So, this mysterious person before her must be a high-level alchemist.
"I have a friend..."
The Great Elder quickly explained Medusa's situation, and Xiao Ze frowned slightly.
It seems that it was difficult for Medusa to stay alive.
With such injuries, any ordinary Dou Huang level fighter would have already died.
"I can refine a grade-seven pill... but the severity of the situation you describe is hard to determine."
Xiao Ze hesitated for a moment before saying this.
"Wow! I was lucky to find a high-level alchemist!" thought the Great Elder.
"If you trust me, could you come with me?"
The Great Elder sincerely requested.
"You haven't even revealed your identity, how can I trust you?"
Xiao Ze did not agree easily, as getting something too easily might arouse suspicion.
"Forgive me, I was reckless!" The Great Elder removed her cloak, revealing an aged face.
Her diamond-shaped pupils emitted a strange energy, and there was a coldness about her.
"I am the Great Elder of the snake tribe. This time I came out to seek a high-level alchemist for an important figure in our tribe."
"If you are willing to come with me to the snake tribe's temple, regardless of whether you can cure her, the snake tribe will grant you a generous reward."
As the Great Elder waited anxiously, Xiao Ze slowly said, "A snake tribe?"
The Great Elder's heart raced. This high-level alchemist focused on the snake identity instead of the reward.
Could this be an alchemist who rejects foreign races? The Great Elder felt a ray of despair.
Even though she had found a high-level alchemist, why did she have to lose the opportunity because of her snake identity? "I'm afraid it's not possible... I've heard of the cruelty of the Snake Empire even since arriving near the Jia Ma Empire."
Exactly as she feared!
The Great Elder was desperate and quickly said, "If you are willing to come to the snake tribe's temple, you can take any of our treasures at will."
"And not even with the greatest audacity would we dare to offend a high-level alchemist."
"In any case, I swear on my life that your safety will not be threatened."
In her despair, the Great Elder offered Xiao Ze access to all the treasures of the snake tribe. "This is what I brought on this occasion, a rare medicine called rock fire marrow. I hope you accept it."
Seeing that Xiao Ze remained silent, the Great Elder took out a box from her ring and handed it to him with her battle energy.
"Alright, seeing your sincerity, I will go with you."
Hearing this, the Great Elder was overjoyed and quickly began to guide him.
In fact, the Great Elder was acting desperately.
After returning from the Jia Ma Empire and discovering that even Gu He couldn't help, the idea of seeking a high-level alchemist from the central continent was no longer viable due to time constraints.
Now that she found a high-level alchemist, she offered such a precious medicine.
Rock fire marrow is extremely beneficial for cultivators with fire and earth attributes.
Xiao Ze did not expect the Great Elder to trust him so easily.
As he observed the Great Elder's hurried figure, Xiao Ze narrowed his eyes.
It's not that the Great Elder trusted him so easily, but that she really had no other choice.
It seems the Great Elder realized that Gu He couldn't help and that Queen Medusa's situation was critical.
With one hand caressing the wooden box, Xiao Ze followed the Great Elder while maintaining a constant distance.
The Great Elder was impressed to notice that, no matter how much she sped up, this mysterious alchemist maintained the same distance.
Besides being a high-level alchemist, this man must also be a high-level combat cultivator.
With the Great Elder's guidance, Xiao Ze entered the desert without any obstacles.
Upon arriving at the snake tribe's temple, another elder came out to greet them.
"Great Elder, how did it go?"
"This is a high-level alchemist I found by chance. Let him see the situation."
The Great Elder briefly explained to the second elder and then turned to Xiao Ze.
"Honorable sir, what follows is a matter of great importance to our tribe. If you do not succeed, please do not reveal this to anyone."
"Of course, I would not lower myself to betray others for personal gain," said Xiao Ze coldly.
The Great Elder quickly responded, "Thank you, please follow me."
"In fact, the one who needs treatment is our leader, Queen Medusa."
"Oh?" responded Xiao Ze, "Your leader is in this situation?"
"The situation is desperate. As a foreign race trapped between human empires, we need enough strength to survive."
The Great Elder smiled bitterly, "Please do everything you can to save our leader, Queen Medusa."
"Don't worry, I'll first assess the situation. Besides, even if I can save her, can your snake tribe afford to pay me?"
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