In the adjacent room to Xiao Ming's, Qing Lin was sprawled out on the bed, her emerald locks cascading around her curvy figure.
'I'm such a fool. Sister Xian'er has been trying to help me, but my cowardice has led to this...' Qing Lin's eyes welled up as she replayed the evening's events in her mind.
She wasn't dense, and she was well aware of her sister's intentions. It wasn't that she was unwilling to be with Xiao Ming; in fact, she craved it more than anything else.
But she was afraid of being rejected, so she didn't dare to take the final step.
Throughout her life, Qing Lin faced constant scorn and disgust from others. But Xiao Ming had always treated her with kindness, providing her with a home and introducing her to wonderful big sisters.
Xiao Ming was her entire world, and being rejected by him was unbearable!
Qing Lin had been bold enough to sleep in the same room as him when she was younger, knowing that he only saw her as a little sister at the time. As a result, there was no concern about being rejected.
But as she grew older, her body changed, and she could no longer maintain the facade of a child.
Qing Lin was torn between two fears: the fear of being rejected if she took the next step and the fear of remaining as the little sister for life.
The thought of spending her life as her beloved Young Master's little sister was suffocating, but the fear of rejection was paralyzing.
At this moment, She could only envy her sister Zi Yan's candor, wishing she could be more like her.
Furthermore, because she was half Snake-People, not only was Qing Lin's body more developed than it should have been at her age, but so were her desires...
'I wonder if at this moment, Young Master and Sister Xian'er are...' The thought made her cheeks flush, and her breathing became heavier.
Xiao Ming and Xiao Yi Xian had just entered the inn and slipped into a room as soon as they could.
Qing Lin's index finger found its way to her pink lips, and she gently bit down while her other hand moved towards her crotch...
"Young Master~" She muttered under her breath.
But just as she was about to give in to her desires, she snapped out of it and buried her blushing face in a pillow.
'I can't. Young Master, you should be the first to touch there...'
After a while, Qing Lin rolled onto her side, her thoughts slowly drifting away as she fell into a peaceful slumber.
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"I see, so it's all for Xiao Cai." Xiao Yi Xian looked at Medusa in surprise after listening to Xiao Ming's explanation.
Xiao Cai was the name Zi Yan had given to the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python to differentiate it from Medusa.
"But is this method feasible?" Xiao Yi Xian asked, her voice tinged with doubt.
"In theory, as long as the two of them cooperate, there should be no problem." Xiao Ming had already considered this issue, which was why he had brought it up with Medusa in the first place.
Well, as long as you have a plan, that's all that matters. I won't say anything else," Xiao Yi Xian said, coquettishly smiling. She couldn't help but feel a little competitive about having a child with him before Medusa did.
As she smiled, she discreetly touched her belly, feeling a twinge of regret for swallowing so much of his seed during their intimate session. She was aware that doing so would reduce her chances of conceiving. From now on, she was determined to make sure he shot his load inside her until she was filled to the brim!
Medusa was irritated when she looked at the coquettishly smiling Xiao Yi Xian in Xiao Ming's arms. Her cold voice rang out, "I still need to consider whether to work with you to create a body for that little one."
After speaking, she didn't even look at Xiao Ming, and after a burst of colorful light, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python reappeared in front of them.
'You consider, I need to consider too...' Muttering to himself, Xiao Ming didn't care about Medusa's departure. He turned his gaze to the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, which was now wriggling its way towards him.
As the colorful little snake hissed a couple of times at him and tilted its head innocently, Xiao Ming frowned and said, "Ah, this is really giving me a headache. Perhaps I should search for some other options."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian replied with a hint of sourness, "What other options do you need? Just take that queen into your harem. Wouldn't it be great to have another wife?"
Although Xiao Yi Xian didn't want to concern herself with Xiao Ming's harem, she was a woman and naturally had a possessive desire for him. Suddenly, a woman appeared and declared her intention to bear his child. Even though she didn't express it, she still had a sour feeling in her heart.
Xiao Ming noticed her subtle emotions and leaned closer to her ear, his voice laced with teasing, "Are you jealous, my Xian'er? Let's keep going, maybe you'll get pregnant before she does." His warm breath tickled her ear, sending shivers down her spine, and she couldn't help but melt into his arms.
Her flawless white cheeks turned rosy, and a layer of mist formed in her eyes. Her tone softened and became sultry.
"Then, don't make me wait any longer, Xiao Ming~" As she spoke, she began to move her hips sensually on his lap, teasing him.
Xiao Ming couldn't resist her seduction, and with a deep groan, he carried her to the bed, where they resumed their passionate lovemaking.
In the hours that followed, the room was filled with the sounds of the wet flesh slapping against each other, and the juices gushing forth in a torrent of ecstasy. Xiao Yi Xian's moans grew louder and more desperate as she begged him to impregnate her again and again.
Meanwhile, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python could only watch helplessly at the scene.
...
In the depths of a glacier in the Central Region of Central Plains, there was a great hall with a faintly cold and eerie atmosphere.
"There were 188 people on this mission, including 10 Dou Ancestors and you, a Dou Venerate. Nonetheless, you return empty-handed. What explanation did you bring, Tian Shuang Zi?" In the icy hall, the first position was occupied by a figure in a white robe who sat on a throne of ice. He cast a brief glance at the old man bowing in the hall with emotionless eyes. His flat voice sent a shiver down the hall.
"Valley Master, this is not your subordinate's fault. It's all because of intelligence flaws. That Woeful Poison Lady already belongs to the candidate of one of the Pill Tower's Eight Great Elders, Xiao Ming. We didn't even encounter that poison woman, but we were already berated and sent back," replied Tian Shuang Zi, the one who had been scolded by Xiao Ming.
"Xiao Ming? The recently rumored genius of alchemy and cultivation, the number one among the younger generation of Central Plains?" Upon hearing this, the figure on the icy throne showed a wave of fluctuation in his eyes.
"Yes, it's him!" Tian Qing Zi confirmed.
With the confirmation, the person on the throne's tone slightly softened. He lightly tapped his finger on the broad chair back, and after a moment, he said in a calm voice, "As far as I know, the rumored strength of Xiao Ming's Dou Qi cultivation should be at the level of a Dou Ancestor. Even if you didn't want to confront him, with your one-star Dou Venerate realm, why would you fear him?"
Upon hearing this, Tian Shuang Zi smiled awkwardly. It was embarrassing to be sent back without even making a move, but what could he do when the other party had a stronger fist?
"Valley Master, Xiao Ming is accompanied by a five-star Dou Venerate-level expert, so..."
"Five-star Dou Venerate!"
"It's true, and Xiao Ming also stated that he will protect that poison woman, anyone who dares to have designs on her will be his enemy and bear the consequences..."
"Hmph!"
With a cold snort, the figure on the icy throne suddenly stood up, and a terrifying cold air spread out with each breath. After glancing at Tian Shuang Zi, he remained silent for a moment before sitting down again.
"Give up on that poison woman, and then send a generous gift to Xiao Ming as an apology," the Valley Master said firmly.
Tian Shuang Zi breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the Valley Master had made up his mind. He no longer had to be concerned about sudden death.
"Valley Master, what should we send?" he asked.
"What to send? Since it was due to the Woeful Poison Lady that we have a conflict, then let's send some poison," replied the Valley Master.
As the Ice River Valley was able to create an Artificial Woeful Poison Body, they naturally had a deep understanding of this physique. Moreover, it was widely known that the Woeful Poison Body possessor advances by devouring poisonous energy, and the higher the level, the harder it was to find poison. By sending what the poison woman needed the most, the Ice River Valley would be fundamentally resolving the conflict at its root.
...
The morning sun shone slantingly, casting a warm glow upon the people.
"Xiao Ming, where are we headed next?" Xiao Yi Xian asked as they walked out of Xuan City's granite gate, holding his left hand. Her expression indicated that she was in a good mood.
Xiao Ming raised his right hand and took out the sheepskin map he obtained from Yao Yun.
"We're going to the place recorded on this map," he said.
"What's this, Young Master?" Qing Lin, who stood beside them, asked with curiosity.
"It's a map that records the location of the Ancient Heaven Serpent," Xiao Ming smiled.
"The Ancient Heaven Serpent?!" When Venerable Tian Huo heard this, he was surprised.
"The Ancient Heaven Serpent has long been extinct. If we can find it and obtain its inheritance, even if we can't use it ourselves, exchanging it with the serpent clans in the Beast Region will still bring us huge profits. Xiao Ming, where did you get such a good thing?"
"Senior Yao, you were in a deep sleep before. I obtained this map from an elder of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe," Xiao Ming explained.
"I'm not surprised that you got it from them, considering their bloodline traces back to the Ancient Heaven Serpent. But are you sure there won't be any problems?" Venerable Tian Huo asked, furrowing his brows.
Xiao Ming knew what Venerable Tian Huo was referring to - the possibility of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe coming after them.
In response, Xiao Ming simply smiled nonchalantly.
At most, the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe only knew that he had killed a peripheral elder in self-defense, and he had the protection of the Pill Tower. What did he have to fear?
Venerable Tian Huo closed his mouth when he saw Xiao Ming's appearance, and Xiao Yi Xian, who was studying the map, looked up and said, "The location marked on this map is in the Ten Thousand Serpents Mountain Range, northwest of here."
"Well, let's not waste any more time. Let's set off," Xiao Ming said decisively.