Queen Medusa brought Lin Yuan to the Elders' Hall and asked the surrounding guards, "Where are the elders?"
"Your Majesty, the elders are meeting in the back hall!" The guard bowed his head, his tone full of respect.
"Yes,"
Queen Medusa nodded, then looked at Lin Yuan. "Wait a moment, okay?"
She planned to consult with the elders first. After all, Lin Yuan was now a Dou Zong powerhouse. If the elders' words angered him, the Serpent People would definitely not be able to withstand the wrath of a Dou Zong powerhouse.
How could Lin Yuan not know what Queen Medusa was thinking?
He found a seat and smiled. "Go ahead, I'll wait for you!"
With that, Lin Yuan closed his eyes and waited quietly.
Queen Medusa gave Lin Yuan a grateful look, but without another word, she slipped into the back hall.
...
In the back hall, several elders stood above, seemingly discussing something.
Suddenly, a bewitching figure scurried in.
All eyes were fixed on her.
Queen Medusa's arrival was clearly unexpected.
After a moment's pause, the Great Elder was the first to ask, "Medusa, what are you doing here?"
Not only him, but the other elders were also puzzled.
After all, until now, unless something major was happening, Queen Medusa usually practiced in her chambers.
"Great Elder, Medusa is here to obtain materials for the Transformation Pill."
These elders were only at the Dou Wang level, but Queen Medusa's tone held a hint of respect.
While her power was at the pinnacle of the Serpent People, these elders were of much higher seniority.
Therefore, even Queen Medusa had to maintain the necessary respect for them.
The faces of the elders in the hall immediately changed when they heard the term "Transformation Pill."
"Medusa, what do you want the ingredients for the Transformation Pill for?"
The Second Elder stepped forward, his tone questioning.
"I've found a seventh-grade alchemist, and he's agreed to help me refine a Transformation Pill,"
Queen Medusa said calmly, her gaze sweeping over the Second Elder.
"What? A seventh-grade alchemist?"
Queen Medusa's words resonated like a bombshell, blasting through the ears of the elders.
That's a seventh-grade alchemist!
These old folks had lived for most of their lives, yet they had never witnessed the demeanor of a high-ranking alchemist.
The Serpent People, due to their inherent attributes, were destined to have no affinity for alchemy, no matter how talented.
Consequently, no alchemist had ever been born within their clan.
And the Alchemy King Gu He of the Jiama Empire, often in seclusion to hone his alchemy skills, was almost never seen outside.
Therefore, even though they have lived for many centuries, they have only seen a handful of alchemists with their own eyes.
After a brief commotion, the Great Elder seemed to suddenly think of something, "Medusa, as far as this elder knows, in the entire Jiama Empire, there is only one first-grade alchemist, who is serving as a guest official in the Yunlan Sect."
As he spoke, the Great Elder took a few steps downwards and continued, "And this seventh-grade alchemist is basically heard of in the Jiama Empire, where did you find him?"
As soon as these words came out, many elders also began to discuss aloud,
"Yes, isn't there only one Dan King Gu He who is a first-grade alchemist in the Jiama Empire?"
"I have lived for so many years, and I have never heard of such a person appearing in the Jiama Empire."
"Medusa, you are not being fooled, are you?"
"Yes, what kind of existence is a seventh-grade alchemist? How could he appear in this small Jiama Empire?"
"..."
Obviously, this group of elders did not believe what Medusa said at all.
Queen Medusa frowned and interrupted him: "Elder, I have confirmed that this person's alchemist level has definitely reached the seventh level!"
"Then how old is this person?" asked the third elder.
"Around thirty."
"What?"
A flicker of disdain crossed the elders' faces when they heard Queen Medusa say this so-called seventh-grade alchemist was only around thirty.
They were now absolutely certain that this "seventh-grade alchemist" was a fraud!
On this Dou Qi Continent, everyone knew the alchemist profession's exalted status stemmed from the sheer difficulty of advancing its ranks.
Advancing an alchemist's rank required not only sustained Dou Qi but also, crucially, soul power.
And the soul, such an intangible entity, was the most difficult to cultivate.
Many geniuses, even after a lifetime, might not even advance a single level.
And a seventh-grade alchemist, on the other hand, stood at the pinnacle of the entire continent.
It was no exaggeration to say that as soon as a seventh-grade alchemist made a call, countless powerful individuals would flock to serve him.
And crucially, who could achieve such a high level of alchemy without cultivating for hundreds or even hundreds of years?
After this analysis, they concluded that Queen Medusa had been tricked.
"Medusa, you are the Queen of our Serpent People, after all. Why don't you use your brain?"
The Great Elder's tone was filled with anger. He couldn't understand why the usually astute Queen Medusa had made such a mistake at this moment.
After a pause, the Great Elder continued his anger: "Don't you think about it? At thirty years old, even if she had been cultivating since her mother's womb, it would be impossible for her to raise her alchemy skills to the seventh level, right?" "
Yes, the Great Elder is right."
"Medusa, Medusa, how could you be so foolish!"
"..."
Hearing the elders' chatter, Queen Medusa's face began to darken.
The next second, she retorted with a resounding rebuke: "Elder, he didn't lie to me. I guarantee it with my life. Lin Yuan is truly a seventh-grade alchemist, and he's also a Dou Zong-level powerhouse. Hurry and give me the ingredients for the Transformation Pill!"
Medusa's voice was shrill. Lin Yuan was misunderstood, and she felt indescribable pain.
"Hmph, Medusa! A thirty-year-old Dou Zong-level powerhouse, and now a seventh-grade alchemist! Do you really think such a monstrous creature exists?"
Seeing Queen Medusa's continued delusion, the Great Elder snorted, his tone rising several decibels.
"Great Elder, believe me, I'm telling the truth. He's outside right now. I can..."
Queen Medusa was interrupted by the Second Elder before she could finish her words.
"What? This impostor dares to come to my Serpent People?"
"Humph, he's managed to trick my Serpent People. He truly doesn't take us seriously."
"This impostor must be after the ingredients for the Transformation Pill. Medusa must be desperate for a breakthrough lately, which is why she fell for this impostor."
"Yes, that's for sure."
"My Serpent People have worked so hard to accumulate the ingredients for two Transformation Pills, and this impostor actually dares to covet them. He must be so impatient!"
"..."
Queen Medusa was almost crying with anxiety. Why didn't the elders trust her?
"Elder..."
"Alright, no more talk. You stay here and reflect on your mistakes. Do not leave here without our permission, or you will be punished according to the clan rules."
The Great Elder glared at Queen Medusa angrily, then said to the others, "Come on, let's go out and take a look!"
"Alright!"
Immediately, the Serpent People elders stormed out.
"No!"
Swoosh!
Just as Queen Medusa was about to stop them, the Great Elder waved his hand, and a thin barrier suddenly appeared in front of her, blocking her path.
At this point, Queen Medusa could only close her eyes helplessly, praying that they would not clash with Lin Yuan...
( End of this chapter)