Chapter 112: That's How You Bully Her?
By the time Yao Yan and Cai Die returned to the Snake-People Tribe's royal palace, the sky had already begun to darken. Awaiting them at the entrance was none other than the current Queen Medusa—Cai Lin.
She still wore her regal, elegant attire, radiating a noble air beneath her cold exterior. Her deep purple eyes swept over the two of them and finally landed on her younger sister. Upon seeing Cai Die's slightly swollen lips, her gaze immediately sharpened as she glared at Yao Yan.
Too much! How could someone from a prestigious family in the Central Plains act like he'd never seen a woman before?
At this moment, Cai Lin even had the impulse to simply send Yao Yan a couple of snake-women to help him vent his excessive energy. It would be better than letting him bully her little sister. Every time Cai Die was teased, Cai Lin felt the aftereffects herself—and that strange, unbearable sensation was something even her strong will couldn't completely suppress.
If Yao Yan had known what she was thinking, he probably would've advised her to give up. After all, the most poisonous force across the heavens was the poison of lust. And you think a little Dou Huang can resist that?
Yao Yan smiled awkwardly, his gaze subtly shifting aside. He was clearly feeling a bit guilty. If Cai Lin found out what he had just done with Cai Die, she'd definitely come after him with everything she had.
"Are you alright?"
Cai Lin gently asked her sister, scanning her with concern, as if worried she had been taken advantage of.
Cai Die quickly shook her head—her pigtails swinging like twin bells—and blushed with embarrassment. She didn't dare meet her sister's gaze and certainly couldn't admit what had just happened. She stood there silently, nervously fiddling with her fingers.
Seeing the pair of "cooperatively clueless" fools, Cai Lin sighed inwardly. She knew she couldn't stop them… but that didn't mean she wasn't mad.
With a cold glance at Yao Yan, she said, "Young Master, rest well. You still have pill refinement tomorrow."
Then, without waiting for a reply, she took her sister's hand and walked off into the distance, not even bothering to offer him hospitality.
"Young Master, this way please."
Fortunately, Hua She'er stepped forward—gentle and caring as always—and softly guided him to his room.
…
Elsewhere in the palace, the Medusa sisters sat side by side on a soft couch. Cai Lin carefully examined Cai Die's lips and muttered with a cold edge, "Is he a pig? Why did he bite so hard?"
She was truly exasperated. Her little sister, a Dou Huang, actually ended up with kiss-swollen lips? Yao Yan really didn't hold back.
"I'm fine… Sister."
Cai Die replied softly, but the moment she remembered what happened earlier, her cheeks flushed bright red. I really lost my mind back there… How could I let that happen?! That man was too bad—always bullying her. Then she suddenly recalled how he had said he wanted to bully her sister too…
She peeked at her sister's frosty gaze. If he tried, she'd probably bite it off!
"You've forgotten everything I taught you!"
Cai Lin, unaware of her sister's thoughts, scolded her angrily. Watching Cai Die be so hopeless made her genuinely frustrated.
"I don't know what happens… every time he kisses me, I forget everything you taught me~"
Cai Die gave a sheepish laugh and, trying to soften the mood, hugged her sister's arm and asked curiously, "Sister, did you feel anything just now~?"
She was genuinely curious. They'd never experienced this kind of bond before. They could usually sense each other's general condition—but did her sister feel everything just now?
The only way to know might be to flip the situation.
"Nothing."
Cai Lin replied flatly. There was no way she'd admit she felt everything—even more intensely than Cai Die. After all, she could feel but not experience. It was like being forced to watch but never touch.
"Really? That can't be. I could feel it when you got hurt… and just now, he was being so…"
Cai Die's words trailed off quickly. She didn't dare finish the thought.
"Be more careful next time."
Cai Lin didn't want to continue the conversation. She flicked her sister's forehead, then stood and left. She planned to assign two snake-women to Yao Yan—even just as personal attendants—so he would stop eyeing her sister all the time.
But choosing the right people wouldn't be easy. Looks, figure, temperament, strength, and willingness all had to be considered. Forcing someone would only backfire.
Soon, she had an idea.
Coincidentally, Yin Shi and Yue Mei would be arriving tonight—and Yue Mei's personality made her a perfect fit.
Not long after—
Cai Lin met with Yin Shi and Yue Mei, who had arrived under cover of night.
"Your Majesty."
Both women respectfully saluted.
Cai Lin waved a hand and coolly asked Yin Shi, "What do the tribal leaders think about forming an alliance?"
"If everything is as you've described, most of them have no objections. But only if he can actually produce Breaking Sect Pills, Imperial Extreme Pills, and other high-grade tier-six pills that can trigger breakthroughs."
Yin Shi, hunched over slightly, calmly relayed the situation.
Cai Lin nodded. "He'll begin refining those tomorrow. You can stay and observe."
Upon hearing that, Yue Mei's seductive eyes narrowed slightly. She seemed intrigued by this mysterious alchemist. After a brief pause, she asked, "Your Majesty, may I watch tomorrow as well?"
"You may. In fact, I would like you to become his personal attendant. Are you willing?"
Cai Lin said it directly.
"?!"
Both Yin Shi and Yue Mei were stunned. The latter was especially surprised, glancing at Cai Lin with confusion. She knew about the queen's relationship with Yao Yan—was this really appropriate?
Yin Shi frowned at first but quickly understood Cai Lin's intent. He was aware of the empathic link between the two queens. Having Yue Mei intervene could solve the problem, reinforce the alliance with Yao Yan, and even deepen their ties.
"You may think about it. Give me your answer after he finishes refining. Hua She'er will also serve as his attendant."
Cai Lin's words were shocking. She was clearly going all in—offering even her personal guard.
"Hua She'er?"
Yue Mei's smile deepened slightly. She seemed oddly curious about the idea of sharing such a man with Hua She'er.
Yin Shi was likewise surprised. But considering Yao Yan's unique nature, he simply stayed quiet.
…
Meanwhile, Yao Yan had no idea what kind of "gift" Cai Lin was preparing. He was currently attempting to form the Destruction Fire Lotus. With Spirit Realm soul power, he didn't fear losing control or blowing up the palace. In fact, his soul strength allowed him to completely contain the energy inside a small room.
Thanks to Cai Die's "help," he felt clear-headed and focused. After dozens of attempts, he finally succeeded—forming a perfect blue-gold fire lotus. All its destructive energy was contained within, in perfect balance. It looked like a work of art. Each petal shimmered, and even slight movements stirred the surrounding elemental energy.
"Got it!"
Yao Yan looked at the lotus in his palm and smiled. He now had a powerful trump card—and one that would only grow stronger as he added more heavenly flames.
It also reminded him of another technique—
The Five-Wheel Fiery Separation Technique created by Venerable Tian Huo.
That technique was also extremely compatible with Flame Mantra, and its creator had incredible mastery over arrays and sealing arts.
Understandable, considering he dared to swallow two Fallen Heart Flames. Although it killed him in the end, it still showed just how capable he was. A weakling wouldn't even dare try something like that.
"Maybe I should start learning arrays."
Yao Yan's interest was piqued. Compared to alchemy, formations were a quicker way to boost combat power. And once he stepped into the Great Thousand World, formations would still be useful. There were full lineages dedicated to them.
After some thought, he dispersed the fire lotus and began practicing it again. Once he was comfortable, he sat down to cultivate.
With Flame Mantra now evolved to high-rank Xuan-tier, his training speed had skyrocketed. Even without using the lotus, the amount of energy he absorbed with each breath was enormous. If he did use it, his speed would increase even more.
With this pace, he could gain one star in two to three months—a monstrous speed for a Dou Wang.
But Yao Yan wasn't the type to sit in seclusion for long. He used to train hard to build his foundation. But now, after becoming a Dou Wang, his focus had shifted—especially since he already knew where to find more heavenly flames.
The essence of heavenly flames was the best resource to improve his strength. It would also continually refine his body.
…
As the night faded and morning came—
With the sun rising over the horizon, the Tagor Desert's temperature rose quickly. In the palace square, a large gathering of Snake-People experts stood together. Even one of the Four Elders, who usually stayed secluded, had come out. All eyes were fixed on Yao Yan.
He had already summoned the black cauldron and lit it with the Green Lotus Core Flame. With the flame blazing, he tossed in a large batch of medicinal ingredients like firewood.
Under everyone's gaze, drop after drop of medicinal essence was refined.
An hour later—
A dazzling purple-gold beam of energy shot skyward. A dense medicinal fragrance filled the entire square. That aroma alone caused several Snake-People to break through on the spot. Especially those below Da Dou Shi—many shattered their bottlenecks with a single breath.
The crowd gasped in shock. Eyes burned with excitement and awe as they stared at Yao Yan.
"Such absurd alchemy skills…"
Yue Mei bit her lip. Even her sultry gaze now carried a hint of awe. As one of the eight tribal leaders, she had seen many human alchemists refine pills. But they always treated it with extreme caution. None of them tossed ingredients like Yao Yan—like he was grilling meat—and still succeeded.
And the energy flare meant it was a high-grade pill!
When the energy faded—
Yao Yan opened the cauldron, pulled out the still-warm Imperial Extreme Pill, and placed it into a jade bottle. Without even looking, he tossed it to Cai Die and said with a smile, "Tier-six Imperial Extreme Pill. It can boost a Dou Huang by one to two stars. Eat it while it's hot."
Then, without resting, he pulled out another batch of ingredients to start refining Dou Ling Pills.
As for the Breaking Sect Pill—though it was only tier-six, its difficulty rivaled that of tier-seven pills. Yao Yan planned to familiarize himself with the heavenly flame first. Truthfully, the Green Lotus Core Flame's assistance in pill refinement was terrifying. Ingredients that used to consume tons of Dou Qi now refined in a flash.
It was unbelievably smooth—like molding clay with your hands.
To Yao Yan, the Imperial Extreme Pill was nothing special. But that comment left everyone speechless. Even one of the Four Elders visibly gulped and stared at the jade bottle in Cai Die's hands with burning eyes. If this were outside the Snake-People Tribe, that pill would spark a war among Dou Huangs—and even peak Dou Wangs would risk everything for it.
Because aside from boosting Dou Huangs, the pill's powerful medicinal properties could help a peak Dou Wang break through to Dou Huang.
The risk was high—but the reward very real.
And yet… Yao Yan had refined it so effortlessly…
(END CHAPTER)
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