"You're so good to me, my husband!" The usually fierce and fearsome Medusa Queen nestled into Gu Fei's arms, displaying a shy demeanor like that of a young girl.
"We are the closest of people now, no need for thanks. If anything comes up in the future, just tell me directly, don't keep it to yourself."
Gu Fei gently held Cai Lin by the waist, speaking in a very tender tone. She felt warm inside and instinctively touched her stomach.
Their future child would undoubtedly be very pleased with this father as well.
"Where do you plan to relocate the Snake-People Tribe?"
"In the past few days, I've surveyed this part of the Magical Beast Mountain Range and found that the environment here is cool, with abundant resources. It would be an ideal place for the Snake-People Tribe to settle. If they could take root here, it would be the best possible outcome for the tribe."
"If the Snake-People Tribe wants to reside in this Eastern Magical Beast Mountain Range, they only need to inform the Jia Ma Empire and request passage. As for the magical beasts in the mountains, they wouldn't dare act up in front of you," Gu Fei said with a smile.
"Yes, if the Jia Ma Empire allows passage, that would be great..."
She nodded and continued, "But afterward, I worry that the other human empires might attempt to besiege my tribe again."
If it were only the Jia Ma Empire, Cai Lin would never be afraid, as the Snake-People Tribe's strength is not inferior to any single empire.
However, the Snake-People Tribe's enemies have never been just one.
"Don't worry, I'll handle it."
Gu Fei stood up, his tone very calm.
He didn't consider the powerful figures of the nearby human empires to be a threat. Even if the major forces in the North-Western region of the Continent were to unite, it wouldn't matter.
"Yes!"
Cai Lin nodded emphatically. She had no doubt about Gu Fei's promise; with his strength, he could certainly fulfill it.
After discussing with her, they spent another day in the valley. Gu Fei took the opportunity to gather everyone together.
"We're preparing to leave the valley and head to the Tager Desert, which is Cai'er's homeland."
After Gu Fei finished speaking, Cai Lin stepped forward to stand by his side.
"Tager Desert..." Qing Lin's eyes lit up. "Perfect, I can also visit the two leaders of the Desert Metal Mercenary Company."
"If Qing Lin is going, then I want to go too," Zi Yan jumped in.
She had gotten a bit bored in the valley over the past few days, and the idea of going to the desert was just what she wanted.
"What about you?" Gu Fei looked at Xiao Yi Xian.
"I'll stay in the small valley. Xiao Xian Le is still young, and it's better not to travel long distances frequently." Xiao Yi Xian was concerned about Xiao Xian Le and didn't want to be constantly on the move.
"Ah? You're not going?" Zi Yan looked disappointedly at Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Xian Le.
She looked back and forth between them and finally made up her mind, shaking her head.
"If Xiao Xian Le isn't going, then I'll stay here too."
It was clear that Zi Yan wanted to go out and have fun, but she gave up for Xiao Xian Le's sake.
Gu Fei stepped forward and patted Zi Yan's little head, saying, "I'll leave Xiao Xian Le in your care. When I return, I'll make more pills for you."
Hearing this, Zi Yan was noticeably happier.
"Xiao Yi Xian and the others will stay in the valley, so I'll have to trouble Elder Yao to protect them," Gu Fei said, turning to Venerable Tian Huo.
"Rest assured, leave it to me," he nodded solemnly.
With the strength of a Dou Ancestor, there shouldn't be any danger in this area.
"Then let's go!"
Next, Gu Fei, Qing Lin, and Medusa rode the Lion King, who had transformed into its true form, and flew towards the capital of the Jia Ma Empire.
...
Jia Ma Imperial Capital.
In a guesthouse.
A man in black removed his night clothes, revealing a refined and handsome face- it was Xiao Yan, who had rushed back from the Black-Corner Region.
"Teacher, although there were no traces of my father after this incident, I can't shake the feeling that it has something to do with the Misty Cloud Sect..."
Xiao Yan's expression was grim as he spoke in a cold voice.
He suspected that the Misty Cloud Sect might be retaliating against the Xiao Clan because their Young Sect Leader, Nalan Yanran, had lost to him before.
The Xiao Clan didn't have many enemies, and the Yun Lan Sect was the only one with the power to make Xiao Zhan disappear without a trace. They also seemed to have enough motive.
"Your father is just a Dou Master. The grand Misty Cloud Sect has no reason to lower themselves to capture him!"
"Although the Sect holds a grudge against you, they wouldn't stoop to such actions," Yao Lao said as his soul emerged from the ring, pondering, "However, there is something unusual about the Misty Cloud Sect. When I quietly infiltrated their grounds yesterday, I discovered that the number of Dou Emperors on the mountain has increased by seven or eight compared to two years ago..."
"How could a sect in the Jia Ma Empire suddenly have so many strong people?"
Even Yao Lao could only think of one way to create such powerful fighters in such a short time- using pills.
But those kinds of pills would mostly be high-grade pills.
The strongest alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire was the Pill King Gu He.
His skill level shouldn't be enough to create pills that could make a Dou King directly break through to Dou Emperor.
So how did Misty Cloud Sect achieve this?
"This just doesn't make sense!"
Xiao Yan nodded and then fell silent. He knew that his suspicion was a result of his father's disappearance.
Even though Misty Cloud Sect had the motive and the strength, there was no evidence to prove that they were the ones behind it.
While Xiao Yan was deep in thought, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the door.
"Third brother... you're back. Did you find anything?"
Two voices rang out from outside.
Xiao Yan opened the door, revealing his two elder brothers, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li.
Now, both of them had reached the level of Dou Master.
Under their leadership, the Desert Metal Mercenary Company was thriving, and Xiao Yan's training at the Jia Nan Academy was progressing rapidly.
Originally, everything for the Xiao Clan was improving, but now they were faced with this unexpected situation.
"I didn't find anything, but Misty Cloud Sect does seem suspicious. I'll keep investigating..."
Xiao Yan shook his head, his clear eyes gazing in the direction of Misty Cloud Sect.
...
In the distant sky, the sound of wind breaking through the air could be heard, followed by a massive shadow passing by.
The shadow was none other than the Amethyst Winged Lion King.
After some time on the road, Gu Fei, Medusa, and Qing Lin finally caught sight of a vast city.
"The Jia Ma Imperial Capital is just ahead!"
The three of them rode the Amethyst Winged Lion King to the outskirts of the Jia Ma Imperial Capital.
Although they stopped outside the capital, the powerful energy radiating from the Lion King still alarmed the strong individuals within the city.
"This aura... it's so strong!"
In a grand hall within the Jia Ma Imperial Palace, Jia Xing Tian looked warily outside the hall.
"Has a powerful person arrived?"
"Even Grandfather is reacting this strongly!"
Seeing Jia Xing Tian's expression, Princess Yao Ye showed a look of confusion.
For her grandfather to look so serious, the person who had arrived must be stronger than him.
Could it be Yun Shan?
"Ye'er, maintain order in the capital. I'm going out to take a look!"
After saying this, Jia Xing Tian flew out of the palace, searching for the source of the energy.
"Why is there such a powerful beast aura?"
At the same time, in the Misty Cloud Sect, a white-robed old man sitting cross-legged in the main hall suddenly opened his eyes.
"This aura... it must be a Rank 7 magical beast..."
The white-robed elder immediately flashed to the sky outside the hall, his gaze piercing through the clouds towards the foot of the mountain.
Just then, a mass of black mist suddenly appeared, interrupting his investigation.
"Hehehe... It seems the Jia Ma Empire has some remarkable visitors."
The black mist let out a chilling laugh.
"Do you know who they are?"
The white-robed elder looked at the black mist.
"Hehehe... even if I knew, you're not qualified to find out."
"Hehehe, how amusing!"
The black mist laughed and dissipated, leaving the white-robed elder clenching his fists, his expression extremely grim.