After consuming the Green Lotus Core Seeds, the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake underwent some significant changes.
Its original crimson flames turned green, and the light reflected from its scales was beautiful but not blinding, like jade.
Han Feng was moved, and the Green Lotus Core Flame ignited in his hand, sending a ball of fire to the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake.
Back then, he had helped Medusa with her bloodline sublimation in this way. Now he was helping the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake evolve. The Green Lotus Core Flame seemed to have a special ability to stimulate benign mutations in bloodlines.
It took a full six hours for the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake to completely finish its evolution. At this time, the scales all over its body took on the color of the Green Lotus Core Flame, matching Qing Lin perfectly.
The Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake opened its emerald-green eyes and flicked its tongue at Han Feng. The emotions revealed in its snake pupils were very docile.
Although it had already been contracted by Qing Lin before evolving, it seemed to have an unusual connection with Han Feng as well.
Because the Green Lotus Core Flame had been refined by Han Feng and contained his aura, the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake, which had accepted the evolution of the Green Lotus Core Flame, naturally felt closer to Han Feng.
"Hello, my name is Qing Lin. Please take care of me from now on."
Qing Lin placed her hand on the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake's body, carefully sensing the rhythm within the other party's body.
That was the aura of a Dou King!
Swish!
Four green Dou Qi wings spread out behind the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake. It lifted Qing Lin and flew into the high sky with its little master.
Under the guidance of the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake, Qing Lin quickly mastered the feeling of controlling flight.
Although it was the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake flying, because the connection between it and Qing Lin was close and their actions were unified, there wasn't much difference.
It was also the first time the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake had experienced the feeling of flight. It soared in the air for a long time before landing with Qing Lin.
"Little Green, you're amazing!"
Qing Lin's face was beaming with smiles as she praised the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake.
As for the name Little Green, it was her usual naming style: simple and practical.
"I didn't expect Qing Lin to learn to fly before us."
Lin Xian'er lamented the convenience of the other party's eye technique. Contracting a Dou King at the Dou Master stage was simply cheating.
Gu Xun'er smiled and nodded.
"The Jade Snake Three Flower Pupils are indeed powerful."
The two looked at each other and smiled knowingly.
As the saying goes, the more capable a person is, the more modest they are. But this modesty is often accompanied by strong confidence and self-assurance, which can turn into arrogance if one is not careful.
One was a congenital Woeful Poison Body, and the other was a divine-grade Dou God bloodline.
Neither of them was one to admit defeat.
On the treasure ship, Han Feng looked at the sleeping Zi Yan, frowning in thought.
Just now, the energy level in Zi Yan's body had risen to the sixth tier, equivalent to the Dou Emperor realm.
However, she did not wake up because of this. The energy promotion was still continuing.
"What did you eat this time?"
Han Feng said helplessly.
Before, she ate the Shape-shifting Grass indiscriminately and couldn't change back. Now she ate medicinal ingredients indiscriminately, breaking through to Dou Emperor and still sleeping.
Han Feng had originally wanted to take her back to report to Su Qian this time, but now look.
Although there was no danger, sleeping all the time wasn't a solution either.
Looking at Zi Yan sleeping soundly, Han Feng was worried.
Breaking through a major realm was a big deal for a magical beast. If it was completed in sleep, it would inevitably affect the improvement of some abilities.
Advancement requires reaching one's limit before advancing.
If one breaks through easily, it means one has not reached the limit.
Dou Emperor was fine, but Dou Ancestor was a very important realm on the path of cultivation. Zi Yan could not be allowed to break through in her sleep.
He had to wake Zi Yan up and properly deal with the energy in her body.
Thinking of this, Han Feng summoned the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame. A crimson flame burned steadily at his fingertip.
He drew a profound talisman in the air, guiding Zi Yan to slowly sit up.
Han Feng came behind her, placed his palm against the energy layer, and penetrated it with his soul power.
"Such rich earth and water attribute aura."
Before, separated by the energy layer, Han Feng had not clearly detected the types of energy in Zi Yan's body.
After penetrating and observing, Han Feng discovered the purity of the energy inside.
To possess such massive medicinal power just by eating raw herbs, an ordinary magical beast would have exploded and died. Only the stomach of an Ancient Void Dragon could withstand it.
Moreover, she had entered a special dormant state to help digest the energy.
From this point of view, this dormancy was not the problem, but rather a spontaneous protection method of the Ancient Void Dragon.
"Where did this Tagor Desert get such a rich earth and water energy aura? Earth I can understand, but water..."
Han Feng didn't know what good things Zi Yan, the little treasure hunter, had found in the Tagor Desert again. However, if this challenge was handled well, Zi Yan's cultivation would improve greatly, and it would happen naturally.
Because the earth and water attribute energy in Zi Yan's body was too high-level, Han Feng could only use the Green Lotus Sea Heart Flame to contend with it.
The Sea Heart Flame and the Green Lotus Core Flame ignited in Han Feng's two hands, then slowly merged into one.
The azure flame slowly penetrated into Zi Yan's body, helping her refine the rich earth and water attribute energy within.
There's hope!
Just as Han Feng was rejoicing in his heart, he noticed Zi Yan's beautiful eyebrows twisting into a knot.
Does it hurt...
Han Feng lightened his force, his movements becoming cautious.
A night passed.
The energy in Zi Yan's body was accelerated by the Heavenly Flame, improving her Dou Qi in the most solid way.
At this rate, it would be finished in about a week.
Han Feng worked hard all night, feeling more tired than his own cultivation.
The Green Lotus Core Flame and the Sea Heart Flame danced happily in Han Feng's hands.
These two little things had also gained some benefits while helping.
The spirits of the Heavenly Flames seemed to like the aura in Zi Yan's body very much.
Laying Zi Yan flat again, Han Feng covered her with the quilt.
When she woke up, he would have to ask her properly where she found such good things.
Han Feng piloted the airship to Rock Desert City. Three days had passed, and he had to pick up his junior brother.
Outside the city gate of Rock Desert City, Han Feng and the three girls were walking on the official road. Some mercenary teams returning from adventures in the desert looked at Han Feng and the others with curiosity.
What big shot has come to Rock Desert City?
Whether it was Han Feng or the three young girls, they were vastly different from the rough and bold temperament here.
Suddenly, someone's gaze focused on the arm of the girl with green hair, where there was a conspicuous green scale.
"Snake, snake scale?"
The mercenary trembled.
"What snake scale?"
Everyone followed his gaze and looked at Qing Lin.
Because Qing Lin didn't hide anything, the green scales were quite eye-catching. Almost instantly, the aura of the group of people changed.
They stared closely at the green-haired girl, their eyes revealing vigilance and disgust.
Qing Lin did not stop walking. She just glanced lightly, her emerald-green pupils possessing a strange beauty and soul-stirring power.
That was an inviolable majesty. The mercenaries subconsciously withdrew their gazes.
"Don't be nosy."
The leader scolded, then waited on the spot, watching Han Feng and the others enter the city before moving.
"Captain, that woman just now..."
"I said, don't be nosy, don't you understand?"
"Yes, yes."
The leader took a deep breath. That the girl dared to show her snake scales so casually meant she didn't care about their gazes at all.
Intuition told him not to provoke her.
————————
On the streets in the city, pedestrians frequently looked sideways.
Facts proved that as long as you are strong, the people who bully you will naturally disappear.
Han Feng watched Qing Lin's reaction and nodded secretly.
It should be like this, with a bit of aggression in her eyes. If she was too weak, Han Feng would worry about whether she would be bullied after sending her to the Heavenly Snake Mansion.
Following the direction marked on Xiao Yan, Han Feng arrived at a place called the Desert Metal Mercenary Company.
"Hello, may I ask what you are here for?"
The mercenary outside the gate came up to greet them.
"I'm looking for someone. Do you know Xiao Yan?"
"Young Master Xiao Yan?"
"I am his senior brother."
"Oh, oh, oh, please come in."
The mercenary quickly made an inviting gesture.
"Xiao Hu, go notify the commander that Young Master Xiao Yan's senior brother is here."
"Yes!"
Han Feng came to the reception hall of the Desert Metal Mercenary Company. The decoration and architecture here were quite good.
It was not bad for Xiao Yan's two older brothers to build the mercenary group to this level in a few years.
Han Feng had just inquired and found that the strength of the Desert Metal Mercenary Company could be ranked in the top three in Rock Desert City, and it was the mercenary group with the most Dou Masters.
Rock Desert City was one of the many small cities on the border of the Tagor Desert. The top expert was just a four-star Dou Grandmaster named Luo Bu.
Luo Bu was the commander of the Sand Mercenary Company and was considered the overlord of this city.
"Senior Brother!"
Hurried footsteps came from outside the door. Xiao Yan rushed into the hall and saw Han Feng.
Following behind Xiao Yan were two young men. One looked like he had shed his immaturity and become calm and majestic.
The other had a swift and fierce aura between his brows, and rare lightning Dou Qi flowed in his body.
He is Third Brother's senior brother...
Xiao Ding and Xiao Li looked at Han Feng with a hint of surprise in their eyes.
He looked very young too, but according to their third brother's description, the other party was an expert no less than a Dou Emperor!
"Xiao Ding."
"Xiao Li."
"Greetings, Mr. Han."
The two brothers bowed respectfully to Han Feng.
"Hello."
Han Feng nodded friendly.
"Clan Leader Xiao's sons are indeed outstanding. To be able to carve out such a place in Rock Desert City is enough to show your ability."
"Here, this is my meeting gift for you."
Han Feng gave out two bottles of pills, both helpful for Dou Master cultivation.
"Thank you, Mr. Han."
Xiao Ding and the other bowed again to thank him.
"Mr. Han, since you are in Rock Desert City this time, why not stay for a few days and let us brothers fulfill our duties as hosts?"
"Then I'll disturb you."
Han Feng looked at the high-spirited brothers and nodded with a smile.
Sitting in the second chair of Rock Desert City, it was not an exaggeration to say they were landlords.
Xiao Ding immediately asked the servants to arrange rooms. They were also very respectful to the young girls beside Han Feng, and their etiquette was faultless.
Even towards Qing Lin, who had snake scales on her hands, they spoke gently and smiled warmly.
"Miss Xian'er, Miss Qing Lin, this way please."
"Cousin Xun'er, make yourself at home."
Xiao Ding and Xiao Li also knew Xun'er.
Gu Xun'er smiled lightly. "Thank you, cousin, but I'll go with them."
The three women left together, leaving Han Feng and Xiao Yan in the hall.
Next was the assessment time for the two.
First was the correction and copying of alchemy knowledge, followed by the proficiency of the first chapter of the "Profound Yang Art," the cultivation of the "Purple Cloud Wings," and the recitation of the calming Buddhist sutra.
On the first day Xiao Yan came to Rock Desert City, he was drunk by his two brothers. When he woke up, it was already the afternoon of the second day.
He rushed and barely slept last night to complete the tasks assigned by Han Feng.
"Not bad, you haven't slacked off these days."
Han Feng said with satisfaction.
In fact, he didn't expect Xiao Yan to complete everything, as long as he did it seriously.
But Xiao Yan's talent was indeed okay. His soul talent was excellent, and his efficiency in cultivating both cultivation techniques and Dou Skills was very high.
"Phew."
Receiving his senior brother's praise, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief.
Didn't he work so hard just hoping that Han Feng would show a satisfied expression when assessing him?
He had disappointed Han Feng before, so Xiao Yan tried every means to make up for it.
"Don't blame me for being strict. Nalan Yanran is the young sect master of the Misty Cloud Sect, and the resources she possesses may not be worse than yours. If you don't have a sense of urgency, don't blame others if you lose."
"I know, Senior Brother."
Xiao Yan nodded seriously.
"Mm, work harder recently, strive to break through to Dou Master before entering Jia Nan Academy."
"The competition there is also quite fierce."
A pill refined from the Amethyst Source appeared in Han Feng's hand, and he handed it to Xiao Yan.
————————
For the next few days, Xiao Yan practiced Dou Qi hard in the morning and learned alchemy in the afternoon.
Occasionally, he would spar with the mercenaries of the Desert Metal Mercenary Company.
Everyone marveled at Xiao Yan's strength. He was clearly an eight-star Dou Practitioner, yet he could fight back and forth with a Dou Master expert in the group.
Han Feng focused on refining energy for Zi Yan these days, and occasionally guided Xiao Yan in alchemy.
Finally, on the fifth day, Zi Yan woke up.
Han Feng slowly withdrew his hand. Although there was still some energy in her body that hadn't been refined, since Zi Yan was awake, he would leave it to her.
"Finally awake?"
Han Feng said.
Zi Yan rubbed her eyes groggily.
"Han Feng... why are you here?"
Han Feng smiled and ruffled Zi Yan's stray hair.
"I've been here for many days."
"Mmm..."
Zi Yan's petite and soft body swayed with Han Feng's hand, looking like she hadn't slept enough.
As soon as Han Feng let go, the little guy lay back on the bed and continued to snore.
"You..."
Han Feng was speechless.
So this was just an intermittent awakening.
"Forget it."
She should have returned to normal now, not hibernation.
Han Feng straightened Zi Yan's unsightly sleeping posture, covered her with the quilt, and walked out of the room.
Suddenly, a wave of obscure energy came from the distant sky.
Han Feng closed the door and walked to the martial arts training ground outside.
"Did you also come out of seclusion?"
This aura was Medusa.
Now the Snake-People Tribe also had a Dou Ancestor expert.