"What? Is the Ice Emperor going to break his promise?"
Seeing Hai Bodong's expression, Jiang Ping knew what the old guy was planning.
At the same time, he also held the Dou Ancestor experience card tightly, ready to use it immediately if Hai Bodong did any sus movement.
While he thinks Hai Bodong is not that kind of person, but that doesn't mean he is 100% sure. After all, nothing is absolute.
Many thoughts flashed through Hai Bodong's mind, but in the end, his expression slowly eased, a smile appeared on his face, and he said: "Brother Jiang Ping, you are joking. Since I have already promised, I will not break my promise."
He couldn't see through Jiang Ping.
To be precise, it is because he cannot see through the power behind Jiang Ping.
Not to mention that he has already reached the 9-Star Dou Grandmaster at such a young age. Such a talent would definitely make him a favored child of heaven no matter where he is.
Moreover, he casually took out the Breaking Adversity Pill that even the Pill King Gu He could not refine. This kind of strength and courage is far beyond the reach of ordinary people.
So there is definitely a terrifying force behind him.
Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, Hai Bodong gave up his reckless thoughts in his heart.
"Hahaha, it looks like the name of the Ice Emperor will once again resound throughout the Jia Ma Empire." Jiang Ping laughed.
He appeared calm on the surface, but was actually a little nervous.
If Hai Bodong really takes action, he will suffer a huge loss.
"Hahaha, all this is thanks to Brother Jiang Ping's help." Hai Bodong laughed loudly and said, "I am a man of my words. This time I will escort you into the territory of the snake people. In addition, I will also promise to help you do two things within my ability in the future"
"Then I thank you Mr. Hai in advance." Jiang Ping clasped his fists and bowed, then encouraged:
"It's just that, I have a question? Medusa made you fall into this state, don't you want revenge?"
Hai Bodong shook his head: "That woman is not a simple character, I don't want to provoke her again."
As the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, who was once famous throughout the Jia Ma Empire and left behind a legend of freezing a city by himself, he has only been afraid of one person in his life.
No, to be precise it should be a snake - that's Queen Medusa!
Back then, he was the famous Ice Emperor!
Who in the entire Jia Ma Empire doesn't respect him? He is respected wherever he goes.
But back then, Medusa, the snake Queen, personally beat him from the high and mighty Ice Emperor to an old man selling maps!
It left an indelible shadow in his heart!
Besides, Medusa was able to seal him back then, and now that so many years have passed, her Cultivation Base must have improved a lot.
And Hai Bodong who has just now broken the seal and regained his former strength, looking for trouble with Medusa now? Isn't that just asking for death?
"Aren't you the Ice Emperor? Are you scared after being sealed once again?"
"Well, it probably won't be just being sealed next time..."
Hai Bodong looked away and changed the subject:
"Anyway, we have already agreed on this. I am only responsible for escorting you in. You can deal with other strong men. But if you encounter Medusa, you are on you own."
This was the condition agreed upon at the beginning, and Hai Bodong remembered it clearly.
"I know, if I meet Medusa, I will deal with her myself, you just run away." Jiang Ping said unhappily.
It seems that Medusa has indeed left a deep impression on Hai Bodong.
"If there is no problem, I will come to see you tomorrow morning and then set off into the depths of the desert."
"Good."
After leaving the shop, Jiang Ping found an inn nearby and stayed there, quietly waiting for the next day.
...
The next morning, Jiang Ping prepared enough water and food and went to the map shop.
And Hai Bodong had been waiting for a long time.
"Have you thought it through? Do you really want to cause trouble for Medusa?"
After thinking about it all night, Hai Bodong still felt that Jiang Ping's decision was very dangerous and reckless.
"You're not really scared, are you?" Jiang Ping glanced at him.
"Nonsense!"
"Who's afraid of that snake? I just don't want to provoke her for no reason!"
Hai Bodong's mouth is harder than stone, but Jiang Ping did not expose him.
"Okay, let's go."
...
At the same time, deep in the desert.
The territory of the snake people.
"All of you should keep your eyes open and guard tightly. Not even a fly can fly into here. OK?" Mo ba si, one of the leaders of the snake people, was shouting loudly.
"Yes!"
On the city walls and sentry posts, all the snake people were on high alert.
Recently their queen is going to retreat to cultivate and has ordered that no one should disturb her.
It just so happened that during this period of time, spies from the outskirts of the desert sent back news that a group of powerful humans were entering the desert, but their goal was unknown.
But just in case, they must be prepared and not be careless.
"Mo ba si, is it necessary to make such a big fuss?" Yan Ci, one of the eight leaders, expressed doubts about Mo ba si's ostentatious move.
"How many years have they not dared to enter our territory and cause trouble? With the queen here, they dare not act so recklessly."
Ever since their queen became stronger, they could clearly feel that the humans of the Jia Ma Empire were wary of their snake people.
Normally, they can only capture some low-level snake slaves on the outskirts of the desert, but never dare to go deep into the desert to cause trouble.
This time will be no exception.
"Nothing is absolute. The queen is in seclusion now. If they get to know the news and take advantage of the situation, and we are completely unprepared, the consequences will be disastrous," said Mo ba si.
"Humph, then it's up to you." Yan Ci snorted coldly and left.
...
The scorching sun is high in the sky, and the scorching sunlight is like a knife, which can burn people when it shines on the skin.
In this scorching desert that is unbearable for ordinary people, a carriage is moving slowly forward.
The magic beast responsible for pulling the carriage is a second-level magical beast called the Red Earth Horse, which is specially designed to travel in the desert and can endure the extreme heat and drought.
There were only two people in the carriage - Jiang Ping and Hai Bodong.
Jiang Ping covered his entire body in a grey silk robe that did not absorb heat, leaving only his eyes exposed.
The sun in the desert is so strong that Jiang Ping felt his delicate skin will peel off if he is exposed to it directly.
In comparison, Hai Bodong, who has been living in the desert for many years, is much more relaxed.
Still wearing the blue robe, he was calm and composed, as if the scorching sun in the sky was nothing to him.
"Hai bodong, aren't you afraid of the sun?"
Could it be that this guy is not afraid of the sun because he is old and has thick skin?
"I've lived in the desert for many years, so I'm used to it. Plus, my Dou Qi attribute is ice, so this little bit of sun is nothing."
"Oh, yeah, you're Dou Qi attribute is Ice, so can you help me get some ice cubes to cool me down?"
Hai Bodong: "...I am the Ice Emperor!"
"And…?"
"Humph!"