Chapter 183: Cai Lin Appears, Snake Uncle’s Shock

Chapter 183: Cai Lin Appears, Snake Uncle's Shock

After leaving the Nalan family, Mo Yu escorted Ya Fei back to the Mitel family before returning to the inn where Xiao Yan was staying.

In the room, once it was just the two of them, Xiao Yan no longer hid his identity. He removed the ice silkworm mask Ya Fei had given him, revealing his original face. As Mo Yu looked at his cousin's clear, resolute features, which were gradually shedding their boyishness, he couldn't help but feel a bit emotional. His cousin hadn't wasted these past few years.

With a flash of his silver eyes, Mo Yu saw Xiao Yan's true strength—it was at the seven-star Dou Shi level. Although this achievement wasn't quite on par with his own, it was still something to be proud of among his peers on the Dou Qi Continent. While Yao Lao's guidance had been a great help, Xiao Yan's own talent and perseverance were undeniable.

"Xiao Yan, you've grown and changed so much over these years. If the clan leader and cousin Xun'er knew about your achievements, they'd be proud of you," Mo Yu said with a smile, his eyes reflecting the maturity and depth of the young man before him.

Although Xiao Yan was only a seven-star Dou Shi, Mo Yu knew that on the day of the Alchemist Grand Meeting, his cousin would unexpectedly win the championship and refine a top-tier fourth-grade pill, the Three-Lined Green Spirit Pill. After consuming it, he would quickly break through to the Da Dou Shi level and defeat Nalan Yanran, who was also at the Da Dou Shi level, during their three-year agreement.

Currently, Mo Yu was at the six-star Da Dou Shi level, but Xiao Yan wasn't far behind.

"Hehe, you flatter me, Brother Mo Yu. I'm still far from reaching your level," Xiao Yan said with a bitter smile. Despite the immense progress he had made, he still felt like the same young boy in front of his cousin, giving a somewhat awkward grin.

He couldn't help but feel a bit daunted when he thought about how easily Mo Yu had defeated Mu Zhan, who was at the peak of the Dou Shi level during the gathering. Mo Yu's strength far exceeded that of a Dou Shi, likely reaching the Da Dou Shi level, and not just at the entry level—he was probably at three or four stars.

Xiao Yan found it hard to believe that his cousin's strength was already comparable to that of their father. Mo Yu's terrifying talent left him in awe. While Xiao Yan considered himself exceptional, he recognized that both Mo Yu and Xun'er were true prodigies.

In Xiao Yan's opinion, Mo Yu was even more extraordinary. After all, Xun'er came from a mysterious and powerful background, so it wasn't surprising for her to have great strength. But Mo Yu had risen from humble beginnings, staying low for years before making a sudden, remarkable impact.

"Mo Yu, your cousin carries a strong aura of my tribe. You must investigate this. If he truly is a genius of my tribe, I must meet him," Snake Uncle's urgent voice echoed in Mo Yu's mind.

Hearing this, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned, realizing that Snake Uncle was likely referring to Cai Lin, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. This creature held an incredibly high status among the snake people, even more so than the Seven-Winged Purple-Gold Snake.

Mo Yu had wanted to meet privately with Xiao Yan because Snake Uncle had been persistently urging him during the gathering. Although Mo Yu didn't have any particular interest in Cai Lin, he decided to fulfill Snake Uncle's wish. He casually asked the black-clad youth, "Xiao Yan, you obtained your Heavenly Flame in the Tagor Desert, correct?"

Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback by the question, but he nodded and replied, "Yes, the Heavenly Flame I possess is the nineteenth-ranked Green Lotus Core Flame, which I obtained in the Tagor Desert."

This wasn't a particularly private matter, and Mo Yu was family, so Xiao Yan didn't feel the need to hide it.

Mo Yu nodded and then, pretending to ask nonchalantly, said, "That makes sense. The Tagor Desert is the territory of the snake people. Since I met you, I've sensed the aura of a snake person on you. Hehe, I'm curious—who is this snake person that you've been carrying with you?"

Xiao Yan's usually calm eyes flickered with surprise. He hadn't expected Mo Yu to sense the presence of a snake person. Indeed, he had one with him, and it was none other than the queen of the snake people, Queen Medusa, who was currently hiding in his sleeve.

When Xiao Yan had obtained the Green Lotus Core Flame, Queen Medusa had undergone a partial memory loss during her evolution and had become attached to him like a child, so he had kept her by his side. Unfortunately, as her memories gradually returned and Yao Lao had fallen into a deep sleep, Xiao Yan was finding it increasingly difficult to control her. At this point, Queen Medusa was more of a ticking time bomb than a benefit.

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yan decided that he had no reason to distrust Mo Yu. He raised his right arm, and as he did, a small, seven-colored snake slowly emerged from his sleeve.

The creature that appeared before them was a snake barely two centimeters long, its body covered in delicate seven-colored scales. Its pale purple eyes had an eerie quality, and a strange, refreshing fragrance emanated from its body. Despite its small size, it exuded an air of elegance and nobility.

The little snake didn't look particularly fierce, but it was so beautiful that it seemed almost too much. Many women would likely forget their fear and dislike of snakes upon seeing such a stunning creature. Although it had no obvious physical attributes for attacking, Mo Yu could faintly sense a terrifying power within its small body, one that even a Dou Huang expert would be wary of.

The little snake hovered in front of Mo Yu, its pale purple eyes devoid of any killing intent. Instead, they seemed pure and innocent. Even though Mo Yu knew that this tiny snake was likely Queen Medusa, the feared ruler whose name shook several empires around the desert, he couldn't bring himself to feel any animosity towards it.

The seven-colored snake lightly flicked its small tail, staring at Mo Yu with its large, pale purple eyes. It cautiously moved a little closer, coiling its body and gazing at him with a hint of wariness. However, in the next moment, as if sensing a familiar presence from Mo Yu, the little snake extended its tongue towards him in a friendly gesture.

Mo Yu's silver eyes focused intently on the seemingly harmless little snake in front of him, and he didn't dare move. Who knew if this small creature, capable of challenging even a Dou Huang, would suddenly lash out?

His brows furrowed slightly, and Mo Yu murmured in his mind, "Snake Uncle… this… is this the relative you were sensing?"

For a long moment, there was no response. Just as Mo Yu began to worry that something had happened to Snake Uncle, a shocked, raspy voice suddenly rang out in his mind:

"The Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!"

(End of Chapter)

Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon.

Read 20 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/cortez10