Chapter 200: Dou Huang! Truly Powerful!
Inside the bedroom, Xiao Bai regained consciousness and slowly opened his eyes. A strong wave of dizziness washed over him, nearly blinding him.
His brows furrowed slightly, and he couldn't help but rub his temples.
"Soul power consumption is so great!"
After a moment, the intense dizziness subsided. Xiao Bai relaxed his brows and began to survey his surroundings.
The room was bright and clean, with a fur rug covering the floor. Besides the large bed beside him, there was a desk, a dressing table, and a bathtub separated by a screen.
"That suits her personality!"
Xiao Bai shook his head, looking away, gazing at the alluring figure lying on the bed, radiating an enchanting allure.
Her black hair cascaded freely across the sheets, her features delicate and alluring, and the curve of her fair collarbone captivated him.
Her slender waist could be held in one hand, and her long, round legs made one want to hold her in his arms and play with her.
"Isn't she beautiful?"
The tingling, alluring voice rushed through Xiao Bai's heart like an electric current. His breath hitched, and he swallowed, nodding with a dry mouth.
"Beautiful!"
Cai Lin followed his gaze, resting on a certain plump spot. Her eyes flickered, as if water was about to drip from her lips, and she spat inwardly.
"Pervert!"
Seeing Xiao Bai's infatuated expression, Cai Lin's narrow, beautiful eyes flashed with pride.
But his fiery gaze seemed to penetrate her clothes, and a faint blush could not help but fly across her charming cheeks.
"Fairy!"
Looking at Queen Medusa, lying on the bed, her delicate body radiating infinite temptation in her laziness, Xiao Bai's heart beat rapidly, and the scorching heat in his gaze seemed to melt her.
Just as his index finger twitched, ready to transform into a wolf and pounce, ripples slowly rippled through the surrounding space.
"You're kidding me!"
A roar filled with grief and indignation echoed through the room.
Cai Lin stood in front of the door, straightening her disheveled clothes. A glance flickered towards someone sprawled on the bed, glaring at her, and the corners of her rosy lips curled up.
Served her right!
It was her fault for tormenting her in her sea of consciousness earlier!
"Haha. I have clan affairs to attend to. Have fun!"
With that, Cai Lin's expression returned to its cold and majestic state, devoid of the allure that had previously emanated from her. She then opened the door and walked out.
".!" Xiao Bai.
Looking at the empty room, Xiao Bai slowly calmed the restlessness within him, a surge of resentment welling up.
This woman had just unleashed all the allure that was unique to Queen Medusa, and then, while his blood was boiling, she had withdrawn.
This was definitely revenge!
"Playing with the power of space, huh? Just wait, sooner or later, you won't be able to get out of bed!"
Xiao Bai turned over angrily, put his hands behind his head, inhaled the faint fragrance of the bed, and slowly closed his eyes.
Perhaps because his mind was too exhausted, he fell asleep unknowingly.
Time flew by like an arrow, and in a flash, several hours passed, and the sky gradually darkened.
In the bedroom, several moonstones emitted a soft light, which sprinkled on the bright red gauze beside the table, adding a hazy beauty to the enchanting curves of the owner of the gauze.
Her hair was slightly damp, and one hand supported her white chin, while the jade fingers of the other hand were bent, occasionally and unconsciously tapping on the map on the desktop.
Her red lips were slightly pursed, and her eyes were slightly absent-minded.
Suddenly, the dazed figure frowned slightly and looked at the figure on the bed who had been snoring.
Xiao Bai slowly opened his eyes, stunned for a moment before remembering where he was. He rubbed his temples.
"Cai Lin, how long have I been sleeping?"
"From morning till night, a whole day!" Cai Lin said irritably. "How long have you been asleep? You're sleeping like a dead pig!"
Such long sleep spells are rare for cultivators reaching the Dou Wang realm.
Xiao Bai lazily lay on the bed, thinking for a moment before giving a wry smile. "I remember the last time I slept in a bed was almost a year ago!"
He hadn't used a bed since entering the Falling Thunder Valley. After emerging, he'd barely even caught a breath before descending into the underground lava.
Afterward, he teleported to Black Seal City, fought a battle, and then retreated there to recuperate, meditating instead. It had been ages since he'd slept so soundly.
Hearing this, Cai Lin was stunned. Suddenly, it dawned on her: how could this man's cultivation have reached such a high level in such a short time?
Previously, Cai Lin had only assumed he was exceptionally gifted, but now it seemed it wasn't just his talent; his training must have been incredibly demanding.
"Come and have something to eat!"
Cai Lin's voice was now softer than ever.
She had already heard Yue Mei tell her about what happened yesterday.
This fellow had fought her back then, and after subduing her, he had rushed to the royal city to deal with her hidden danger. He must have been exhausted.
Leaping up from the bed, Xiao Bai stretched his muscles before slowly walking towards the desk.
"Gudong!"
A throaty sound echoed through the silent room.
Xiao Bai was stunned, his eyes wide open, as he gazed at the breathtaking beauty faintly visible beneath the hazy veil, emitting a subtle allure.
"What are you looking at? Sit down!" Cai Lin glared at him with her beautiful eyes, her voice cold and reprimanding.
"Hehe." Xiao Bai chuckled, sat down across from her, leaned forward, and teased, "Cai Lin, you're going to eat me!"
"This is my bedroom, and I always dress like this here!" Cai Lin rolled her eyes at him coquettishly and said unhappily.
Then she reached out and pushed the food box next to her in front of Xiao Bai.
"Eat quickly, you pervert!"
Xiao Bai watched the scene with a smile, mesmerized by the beauty under the lamplight.
After admiring it for a moment, Xiao Bai opened the food box and began to devour it. He caught a glimpse of the map on the table and saw the pattern outlined on it, his expression paused.
"Did you see it?" Cai Lin asked softly, noticing his expression.
"Yeah!" Xiao Bai continued to eat, nodding slightly.
"Any ideas?" Her narrow eyes fixed on Xiao Bai, her delicate hands beneath the table slowly tightening into fists.
"When do we start?" Xiao Bai asked as he ate.
"You don't mind?" Cai Lin gave him a surprised look.
Xiao Bai put down his chopsticks, collected his food box, and set it aside. He sighed and said, "What gives you the illusion that I'd mind?"
"Although I'm considered a member of the Gama Empire, this territory from the Warcraft Mountains to the Tagor Desert has nothing to do with me. This is the Gama Imperial Family's business!"
"And the Gama Imperial Family are strangers to me. What's their business?"
Cai Lin's clenched fists softened. She had been worried that Xiao Bai might mind the Serpent People's migration, and if he were to side with her, she'd be in a difficult position.
"In a few days, I'm going to be baptized at the tribe's altar. After that, I'll get started!" Cai Lin said cheerfully, her worries relieved.
"Altar baptism?"
"This is a ritual of my Snake People, performed by every generation of Snake People clan leaders. Only through this can one..." At this point, Cai Lin fell silent, her face only slightly flushed.
"What can one do?" Xiao Bai blinked in confusion. Why was her face suddenly red in the middle of a conversation?
"Nothing?" Cai Lin shook her head, quickly changing the subject. "You came here to see me about something, right?"
Seeing Xiao Bai's attention diverted, she observed his expression, sighing with relief. She chuckled, "Don't worry, I'm not angry!"
"In two months, I'd like you to come with me to the Yunlan Sect!"
"The Yunlan Sect?" Cai Lin's beautiful eyes fluttered slightly, and she asked curiously, "Do you have a problem with them?"
"Uh?" Xiao Bai was at a loss for words. He had no problems with the Yunlan Sect, but the Xiao family had raised him and shown him great kindness.
It would have been fine if he hadn't known where things were headed, but knowing and then watching the Xiao family nearly be wiped out was truly unacceptable.
"Yes! It's a bit of a commotion!"
"Yes! I just want to test the Gama Empire's strength. I'll go meet them then!" Cai Lin nodded, a cold glint in her eyes.
The Serpent People's migration plan was bound to clash with the Gama Empire. If it weren't for the recent soul issues, she would have been tempted to take action long ago!
"You should think carefully. This time, a Dou Zong expert might appear, and a mid-level Dou Zong!" Xiao Bai smiled, shaking his head as he looked at the murderous queen.
He wouldn't hide such a thing from Cai Lin. If she didn't want to, he wouldn't force her. After all, she wasn't alone; she had the entire Serpent People on her shoulders.
"Mid-level Dou Zong?" Cai Lin's face darkened, and she frowned. "The Yunlan Sect has such a powerful figure. Who is it? Yunshan?"
"No, it's someone from a large force in Zhongzhou. They're just connected to Yunshan. By the way, Yunshan should have broken through to the Dou Zong level by now!" Xiao Bai shook his head and said calmly.
"Zhongzhou?"
Cai Lin frowned, feeling that something was amiss. Although she had lived in the Tagor Desert since she was a child, according to the few records in her tribe, the Snake People once held a place in Zhongzhou during their heyday. That place was full of powerful people, which was not comparable to the Northwestern Continent.
She was secretly glad that she had not rashly clashed with the Gama Empire before.
Who would have known that the low-key Gama Empire, where the Dou Huang was respected, had so many powerful people hidden in secret.
"I'll go with you!" Cai Lin pondered for a moment, raised her head, and said in a firm tone.
"Aren't you afraid?" Xiao Bai raised his eyelids.
"Oh, it's always been others who fear Queen Medusa!" Cai Lin raised her head, a proud expression on her face. After a moment, a faint, cunning smile flickered in her eyes, and she whispered, "Besides, would you harm me?"
Xiao Bai, looking at this domineering and charming queen before him, felt a surge of affection in his heart. He gently shook his head and said, "How long will your altar baptism take?"
"About ten days!"
"Is that so?" Xiao Bai pondered for a moment, then said, "Then I'll leave for the Gama Empire after you begin your altar baptism. You can go after you finish your clan affairs!"
Cai Lin's eyes flickered slightly as she looked across at Xiao Bai, silent but with an inexplicable look in her eyes.
"Why? You can't bear to leave me?" Xiao Bai teased.
"Haha, it's late, Hua She'er is outside the main hall. She'll take you to the guest rooms. Go ahead!" Cai Lin smiled faintly, waved her hand, and said nothing.
"I'm not going!" Xiao Bai shook his head. He thought this place was wonderful. Spacious, and most importantly, the view was great!
"You're really not leaving?" Cai Lin's clear eyes gazed at him quietly, a playful expression evident in her thoughts.
"No!" Xiao Bai shook his head again, his tone firm; he was staying here today, even if it meant a fight.
"Very well, I'm leaving!"
Cai Lin was about to stand when, as if remembering something, she slapped her forehead and muttered to herself in frustration, "If I go out like this, people will see me!"
"I'm leaving!"
Xiao Bai's rage instantly surged. He stood up with a jerk, fists clenched, and gritted his teeth, "You're so cruel!"
"Thank you for the compliment! Good night!" Cai Lin's red lips curled slightly as she watched Xiao Bai, now like an angry bull, a hint of immense joy flash in her eyes.
"Hmph!" Xiao Bai snorted, turning away and walking away.
Cai Lin was taken aback by Xiao Bai's seemingly furious expression. She had just wanted to give him a jab, but she hadn't expected such a strong reaction.
"Is this... screwed up?"
"Ah, what a petty man!"
Cai Lin shook her head with a wry smile. Looking at the closed door, her beautiful eyes softly murmured, "Don't worry! In this world, who else but you is worthy enough to look upon me!"
Elsewhere, Xiao Bai stormed outside the hall. Standing on the steps, the cool evening breeze caressed his face. He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger.
"Young Master Xiao, I've been waiting here at the Queen's command. I'll show you to the guest room!"
Hua She'er's eyes lit up as she saw Xiao Bai emerge from the hall, and she hurried forward to greet him.
"Thank you, Commander Hua She'er. Lead the way!" Xiao Bai said softly, a smile tugging at his lips.
"You're welcome, young master!" Hua She'er stood up, a smile radiating from her face. "Please follow me!"
"Is this the way to the room I stayed in last time?" Xiao Bai spoke slowly, taking in the increasingly familiar scene.
"Yes! It's that room!" Hua She'er led the way, saying, "After the young master left last time, the Queen regularly sent people to clean it and forbade anyone else to stay. Everything inside has been preserved as it was before the young master left!"
Hearing this, Xiao Bai fell silent for a moment, but then, remembering the woman's previous jab, he couldn't help but seethe with rage.
"Brother Black Poison, it's him! The human who blasphemed the Queen!" A cold voice suddenly echoed from the darkness.
"Mobas, what are you doing? Young Master Xiao just saved Her Majesty the Queen!" Hua She'er, staring at the new figure, stood in front of Xiao Bai and shouted angrily.
"Hmph! The Queen must have been deceived by this despicable human. Maybe he's the one who caused the Queen's misfortune, and now he's out here pretending to be a good guy to win the Queen's favor!" Mobas glared at Xiao Bai fiercely.
Then, another figure emerged from the darkness, his voice deep, "Human, whatever you intend to do, stay away from the leader! Leave immediately. My Serpent People want nothing to do with humans!"
"Second Commander, do you even know what you're saying?" Hua She'er's face darkened as she angrily cried out.
"Hua She'er, don't forget your identity. While you're the commander of the Queen's personal guard, you're also a member of the Serpent Clan!"
The Serpent Clan member known as Black Poison glanced at Hua She'er, his triangular pupils fixed on Xiao Bai.
"Two-star Dou Huang!" Xiao Bai stepped aside Hua She'er, who was about to speak, and stepped forward. He glanced at the unfamiliar Serpent Clan member, then at Mobas, and said coldly, "Is that what gives you the nerve to come after me?"
He was already feeling down, and he hadn't expected someone to dare add fuel to the fire, to throw themselves at his gun.
"Haha, human, I admit I'm no match for you, but my brother Black Poison is a Dou Huang. You're a peak Dou Wang, so you'd better be more humble!"
Mobas took a fearful step back at the approaching black-robed figure, but thinking of the Serpent Clan beside him, he emboldened himself and sneered.
"A Dou Huang! Truly powerful!" Xiao Bai's gaze shifted slightly, landing on the stern-faced Black Poison beside him. Rubbing his wrist, he slowly said, "A three-star peak Dou Huang I killed a few days ago actually took three of my moves. I wonder how many punches you, Brother Black Poison, can withstand!"
Upon hearing this, several people were stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief. Bragging? A three-star Dou Huang? Three moves?!
Before they could react, the black-robed figure vanished into thin air.
"Bang!"
A dull sound followed. Mobas blankly wiped the warm liquid from his face. He lowered his hand and looked, his pupils shrinking. It was... the blood of the Serpent People.
Hua She'er stared blankly at the Serpent People's Second Commander, who was sent flying backwards, spurting blood. She instinctively covered her mouth.
"Young Master Xiao, you... you didn't kill him, did you?" Hua She'er asked anxiously, looking at the black-robed figure in front of her.
If he did kill him, the Queen would be in trouble!
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