The figure who arrived beside Qing Lin in an instant gently caught her falling body and lifted her in a princess carry.
Qing Lin weakly raised her head, looking at the person holding her. Despite her exhaustion, a radiant, tired smile bloomed on her face.
"Young Master… I succeeded!"
The one cradling her was naturally Xiao Jietian, who had never taken his eyes off her for even a moment.
"My Qing Lin is the best. I'm so proud of you."
Xiao Jietian lowered his head and planted a soft kiss on her forehead.
Hearing those words, the smile on Qing Lin's face grew even brighter, her exhaustion seemingly swept away by joy.
"Little Sister Qing Lin, congratulations! You're amazing!"
Han Yue hurried over to Xiao Jietian's side and praised her warmly.
"Can… can I take a look at the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils?"
A voice filled with complex emotions and cautious hope suddenly sounded beside the three of them.
The speaker was She Yuyan, who had struggled back to her feet.
Qing Lin instinctively looked up at Xiao Jietian, silently seeking his permission.
Xiao Jietian gave a gentle nod.
"You may."
She Yuyan hurried forward until she stood directly in front of Xiao Jietian. She stared intently into Qing Lin's eyes, carefully examining the intricate patterns within them.
They matched the ancient transmitted records perfectly.
"I never thought… I would see them in my lifetime. Even if I die tomorrow, it would be worth it."
She Yuyan's eyes held seven parts excitement and three parts complexity.
The excitement came from finally witnessing with her own eyes the legendary pupils her Heavenly Serpent Mansion had sought for generations.
The complexity came from the bitter realization that they did not belong to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion—and never would.
As she continued to stare, her mind gradually grew dazed. A faint trace of bewilderment appeared in her expression, as though she were on the verge of becoming lost in the pupils' power.
"Wake up!"
Xiao Jietian suddenly let out a low shout that struck directly into her soul.
She Yuyan jolted awake. Cold sweat instantly covered her back as lingering fear filled her eyes.
She had been too excited and completely forgotten the terrifying bewitching ability of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.
These eyes weren't just capable of controlling snakes—they also possessed a horrifying hypnotic power. If one were caught off guard in battle, it would be a fatal weakness.
"Since our transaction is complete, we will take our leave and no longer disturb the Mansion Master."
Xiao Jietian looked at She Yuyan indifferently.
She Yuyan stared at Xiao Jietian and his group, her expression growing increasingly complicated. She quietly let out a breath of relief.
She finally understood—they had no intention of killing her to silence witnesses.
She lowered her head in thought for a long moment. Then, gritting her teeth, she made a decision.
"Wait a moment."
She hurriedly called out just as Xiao Jietian turned to leave.
"Does the Mansion Master have something else?" Xiao Jietian stopped and looked back at her.
She Yuyan didn't reply immediately. Instead, she walked to a nearby wall, formed a hand seal, and opened a hidden compartment. From inside, she took out a small box.
"Inside are the records our Heavenly Serpent Mansion has collected about the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils—along with some cultivation methods and important points of caution. You may make a copy."
She opened the box, took out a scroll, and respectfully offered it to Xiao Jietian.
Xiao Jietian looked at her deeply.
He sighed inwardly: *The Dou Qi Continent truly is full of angel investors.*
This item was extremely valuable to Qing Lin, so he did not refuse.
He accepted the scroll, quickly scanned it to ensure there were no hidden traps or curses, then handed it to Qing Lin.
"Qing'er, take a look."
The scroll worked on a similar principle to medicinal formula records—one only needed to send soul power into it to receive the information.
Qing Lin didn't hesitate. She immediately extended her soul power and began absorbing the contents.
Roughly three minutes later, she opened her eyes. A hint of excitement flickered within them.
The information inside was indeed extremely useful to her.
Seeing that she wanted to speak, Xiao Jietian subtly moved the finger he was using to hold her hand. Qing Lin immediately understood and remained silent.
Xiao Jietian took the scroll back from her and returned it to She Yuyan.
"Your action may bring you unexpected returns."
With those meaningful words, he turned and led Qing Lin and Han Yue away.
A faint ripple also appeared in the nearby void.
She Yuyan felt the Dou Qi restraining her suddenly disappear. She let out a long breath of relief.
Recalling Xiao Jietian's final sentence, a faint, hopeful smile appeared on her lips.
"Young Master, we took something so important from them. Why would she still give us something so valuable?"
Qing Lin asked curiously as they walked.
"She has great courage—and she's very intelligent," Xiao Jietian replied, taking out a recovery pill and gently placing it in Qing Lin's mouth. "She wants to invest in us. She's gambling on a favor."
He briefly explained the background and history of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
Both girls were exceptionally sharp. After connecting his words with what they already knew, they immediately understood.
"Junior Brother Xiao Tian, are you saying she used this scroll to bet on an opportunity to fulfill her ancestors' long-cherished wish?"
"Exactly. Women can be just as bold and capable as men. I have to admire her courage—and her cleverness."
Xiao Jietian glanced at Han Yue and smiled.
Hearing those words, both girls' eyes lit up.
That sentence was beautifully spoken—a true compliment and affirmation of women.
Their gazes toward Xiao Jietian instantly became filled with adoration, almost to the point of sparkling.
"Indeed… the Ancient Heavenly Serpent's soul was merely the agreed-upon trade item. But the scroll she gave afterward is completely different. It's something relatively important to us, but to her, it's only losing the chance to occasionally consult it."
"It's a classic case of risking a small price for a huge potential gain. If she succeeds, she profits immensely. If she fails, she doesn't lose much."
Little Fairy Doctor suddenly appeared beside the three of them.
After speaking, she stared intently at Xiao Jietian.
"I thought you were going to kill her to silence her. What's wrong? Do you fancy her? Do you want me to tie her up for you so you can personally taste whether she's 'moist' or not?"
"Don't joke. Her son is older than me, and I'm not interested in widows. Besides, she's not nearly as beautiful as all of you—and I like all of you. You're all much 'moister'."
Hearing Xiao Jietian's shameless reply, the women's faces flushed slightly. They rolled their eyes at him in unison.
Little Fairy Doctor directly took Qing Lin from Xiao Jietian's arms.
"Go talk about 'moistness' with your water baby, Fei Yan."
Meanwhile, inside a certain palace in Eternal Heaven World—
Medusa, who had been quietly cultivating, slowly opened her eyes.
"Why do I suddenly feel like someone is gossiping about me? It must be that scoundrel Xiao Jietian again."
Little Fairy Doctor carried both girls straight back into Eternal Heaven World, leaving Xiao Jietian standing alone outside.
Upon hearing those words, an image suddenly flashed through Xiao Jietian's mind—Chunqiu playing joyfully in a fountain.
He loved playing with water. Every time he did, it brought him immense happiness.
After leaving the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, Xiao Jietian immediately rushed back toward the Black-Corner Region at full speed.
With his Dou Zong strength and the Void Piercer Art fully activated, each step carried him a thousand meters forward.
In just over two hours, he returned to Boundless Heaven Hall.
After briefly handling some sect affairs, he entered Eternal Heaven World once more.
Upon returning, Xiao Jietian immediately resumed his "daddy" duties.
His two daughters lay in small rocking chairs. Xiao Jietian gently rocked each one with one hand.
"Giggle… Little Brother Xiao Jietian, if you keep eating like that, your daughters won't have anything left. Is this really how a father behaves—stealing food from his own children?"
"Exactly, you shameless man. If Ling'er has nothing to eat and starts crying, you can comfort her yourself."
Ya Fei and Yun Yun watched Xiao Jietian—who was still happily "eating" even after finishing his "Fight the Landlord" game—and teased him playfully.
As expected of items from the cultivation world—there was no fishy smell at all, only a faint sweetness and fragrance.
Just as Xiao Jietian was fully immersed—
The weather inside Eternal Heaven World suddenly changed dramatically.
Colorful rays of light continuously bloomed in the sky.
Xiao Jietian immediately sensed the anomaly. He hurriedly straightened his clothes and appeared atop the palace.
He quickly located the source—it was coming from within the mountain where he currently stood.
"What's happening?" Medusa, Little Fairy Doctor, and the others rushed over, drawn by the unusual phenomenon, and asked Xiao Jietian.
Xiao Jietian's gaze pierced straight through the mountain. He saw countless cracks rapidly spreading across the surface of the mysterious Monster Egg.
"That Monster Egg… is about to hatch."
All the women knew there were two Monster Eggs hidden inside Heavenly Beast Mountain.
"It's finally going to be born. We're all very curious what kind of creature it will be. Looking at this kind of anomaly… it clearly isn't ordinary."