Zi Yan, who was standing by, heard this and asked with some confusion: "What does this have to do with me? I don't even know that Queen Medusa."
Xiao Ling smiled and began to explain for Zi Yan: "First of all, your original form is a magical beast, and Queen Medusa is a snakeman and also has a magical beast form. You will definitely feel more intimate together, and you are so cute, Queen Medusa will definitely not make things difficult for you."
Xiao Ling, who has read the original novel, knows that Queen Medusa likes Zi Yan very much. It may be because they are magical beasts of the same level, or because Zi Yan is cute. Anyway, taking Zi Yan with him to exchange for the Sand Mandala will definitely increase the chances of success.
Patting Zi Yan's head, Xiao Ling continued, "As long as you can speak a few nice words this time, and we can successfully exchange the Sand Mandragora from Queen Medusa, you'll definitely benefit greatly. I'll even give you a sixth-grade herb from Hai Bodong's reward."
Hearing that there were herbs to be made, Zi Yan's eyes gleamed with a golden light. She raised her head, patted her chest, and said confidently, "Leave it to me. I'll do my best."
Seeing Zi Yan's comical expression, Xiao Ling couldn't help but smile. He patted the back of Rayquaza beneath him, and with a long roar, he increased his speed, flying deep into the desert.
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Above the clear sky, a huge, scorching sun hung high in the sky, like a giant fireball constantly releasing flames. The scorching sunlight poured down upon the golden desert, roasting the tiny grains of sand like red-hot iron.
In the desert, blazing with heat, wisps of heat seeped through the yellow sand, evaporating the air into a distorted, ethereal state.
At first glance, the boundless desert stretched endlessly into the distance. As far as the eye could see, there was no one, only the raging wind, whipping up clouds of dust. Like enraged beasts, they roared and tumbled, forming vast waves of sand that continuously pounded everything around them. The sand grains clashed and rubbed against each other, creating a rustling sound that echoed across the desolate world like a tragic and desolate symphony.
Suddenly, a black figure streaked across the sky above the desert, tearing a rift through the clouds and creating a truly magnificent spectacle.
The cause of this mighty presence was a slender black demonic beast. On its back, Xiao Ling and Zi Yan had both risen, their gaze fixed on a new oasis.
Xiao Ling withdrew his gaze from the distance and looked down at the map he had taken from Hai Bodong's shop.
His finger traced the route, finally resting slowly on a red dot representing danger. There were eight of these small red dots across the map, scattered across the desert in different directions.
Among the Serpent People of the Tagor Desert, besides a few small and medium-sized tribes, there were eight enormous entities. These eight red dots were the most powerful of the Serpent People, commanding a high position in the desert. With the exception of Queen Medusa, they even held a fierce rivalry.
These eight behemoths dominated several directions of the Tagor Desert, and deep within this desert, a main road depicted on the map was blocked by the very red dot Xiao Ling's finger was pointing at.
Gazing at the small oasis nestled in the plains, Xiao Ling pondered, "It seems we're just ahead of one of the eight Serpent People tribes. Judging by the location, it should be the tribe of Leader Yue Mei. I wonder if the snake is bathing right now. Let me get a feel for the Serpent People's health."
With this in mind, Xiao Ling decided to investigate. The spiritual perception between his brows radiated, scanning the oasis for details.
To Xiao Ling's regret, not only did he not see Leader Yue Mei bathing, he didn't even see a Serpent Woman. It seemed his timing wasn't right, and he wasn't as lucky as Xiao Yan.
Putting aside these trivial matters, Xiao Ling flew past the oasis after several minutes and was now not far from the red dot marked on the map.
This time, in his search for the Sand Mandragora, he planned to go directly to Queen Medusa to exchange for one. Otherwise, if he stayed in the Tagor Desert searching, he might not even find one in ten days or half a month. Xiao Ling didn't want to waste time here. There was a little Qinglin girl waiting to be picked up in Shimo City, and a Qinglian Earth Core Fire waiting to be consumed underground. He had plenty to do.
And with Zi Yan, Medusa's future friend, negotiating, as long as he offered a sincere enough price, obtaining a Sand Mandragora shouldn't be a problem.
Even if Queen Medusa wanted to attack him, with the Split Sky Seat's speed, which surpassed most Dou Zong, he would have no problem escaping safely.
He could then capture a Dou Wang on his way out to exchange for the Sand Mandragora. He didn't believe Queen Medusa would be so heartless as to abandon her own people.
Soon after, Xiao Ling's eyes saw the vast desert transform into a golden ocean, and a tribe appeared within it like a lone boat.
As expected, it must be the location of the Charming Snake Tribe. Retracting the Split Sky Seat into his sleeve, Xiao Ling and Zi Yan unfolded their Dou Qi wings and flew towards the Charming Snake Tribe.
The two of them streaked through the air, leaving two streaks of golden and purple light. Their imposing presence showed no sign of abating, quickly attracting the attention of the Serpent People guards on the city wall.
"Dou Qi transformed into wings, a Dou Wang expert!"
"Why would a human Dou Wang expert visit a Serpent People tribe?"
"Alert, alert! A human Dou Wang expert is about to attack the Serpent People."
"Quickly, inform Commander Yue Mei, they're too powerful!"
The Serpent People on the city wall sprang into action, weapons raised, as if to unleash a ferocious attack as soon as Xiao Ling and Zi Yan were within range.
Xiao Ling and the other man hovered in mid-air outside the tribal city gate. The snakemen couldn't attack this area, and the atmosphere suddenly became quiet.
After a brief period of turmoil, the snakemen calmed down. Seeing that the powerful human above had no intention of attacking, they did not attack rashly, but looked at Xiao Ling with fear.
Hovering in mid-air, Xiao Ling's eyes were fixed on the center of the city. Through his soul perception, he detected the presence of a cultivator with a Dou Wang Seven Stars level. If nothing unexpected happened, it should be Yue Mei, one of the Eight Great Commanders.
After a while, inside the tallest building in the tribe, a snake woman spread her Dou Qi wings and flew quickly towards the city gate.
(End of this chapter)