Chapter 53: Alchemist Elder

Lin Yuan's light yet impactful words shocked everyone present. After a moment, they regained their composure, and then came the reactions.

"What? You want to join my Serpent People tribe?"

"What did you say?"

"Are you sure you didn't misspeak, young friend?"

"You can't be joking, right?"

In the end, it was Queen Medusa who pressed down on the chaos in the room, her voice deep as she asked, "Are you certain that your meaning has been expressed correctly?"

Lin Yuan smiled and said, "What's wrong, the illustrious Queen Medusa, can't believe what you just heard? Or is it that you can't make the decision? Then let me be more straightforward."

"My third condition is to allow me to join the Serpent People tribe as an alchemist. I can refine pills for the tribe; of course, I will take a portion of them. This way, I will be one of your own, and my status and contributions should be enough for me to access all the tribe's texts, combat techniques, and secret methods, right?"

This was Lin Yuan's plan to achieve both goals. Through alchemy, he would exchange for the right to view the Serpent People's texts, secret methods, and combat techniques, while also utilizing the tribe's vast medicinal herb repository to practice and improve his alchemy skills. Having received the inheritance of eighth-grade alchemy, he needed a large stock of materials to hone his craft. In this process, the Serpent People would gain a large number of pills and the life of their queen, achieving a win-win situation.

Queen Medusa looked deeply at Lin Yuan, knowing that the 异火 (exotic fire) needed for her evolution was also within him. Her eyes narrowed slightly as she pointedly asked, "You must have more to say! What if I refuse?"

Lin Yuan returned her gaze with a hint of indifference, "Talking to smart people is indeed refreshing. Let me be clear: what I want, I will find a way to obtain. Refusing my offer will not be a good choice; do you understand?"

"I am either an opportunity or a disaster for the Serpent People; the choice is in your hands, and I will respect it. How to seize this opportunity depends on your wisdom. I will give you half an hour to consider. After that, come find me by the water pool and let me know your decision!"

With that, Lin Yuan stepped forward, his figure instantly appearing several meters away, and in a few steps, he reached the opposite side of the water pool.

Watching Lin Yuan's bizarre movement technique, the elders present began to understand what Queen Medusa meant by the strength of the other party. This was not just simple strength; it was terrifyingly strong. Considering that Lin Yuan excelled in techniques, combat skills, secret arts, body refinement, perception, movement techniques, and combat awareness, the elders fully understood why Queen Medusa had been defeated by him despite the difference in their levels.

After Lin Yuan left, the scene fell into silence. Queen Medusa pondered the situation and the future, while the elders awaited her decision.

After a long period of contemplation, Queen Medusa finally made her decision and said to everyone, "Elders, I have decided to accept his conditions and allow him to join our tribe as an alchemist elder. Regardless of what this decision brings to our tribe in the future, I will bear the responsibility alone. Do any of you have objections?"

Seeing that the four elders had no objections, Queen Medusa said, "Then it is settled. This decision is made solely by me, and I will bear all future responsibilities. Let us proceed!"

With complex emotions, the group walked towards Lin Yuan, who was gazing at the bright moon. Lin Yuan turned to Queen Medusa and said, "So, give me your answer!"

Queen Medusa, with a very serious expression, said, "I accept your conditions. From now on, you will be the alchemist elder of the Serpent People, on par with the four elders. How should I address you?"

"Just call me Alchemist Elder," Lin Yuan casually replied.

Looking at Lin Yuan, Queen Medusa continued, "Alchemist Elder, I will not bind you with the rules of the Serpent People, but I hope you can make a pact with me."

"Oh?" Medusa's words piqued Lin Yuan's interest. "Go on!"

Staring at Lin Yuan, Queen Medusa said solemnly, "I hope your relationship with our tribe remains at the level of Alchemist Elder and does not bring the storms from your side to the Serpent People. A genius like you must carry storms far beyond what our tribe can bear."

Lin Yuan's gaze lingered on Queen Medusa's serious face for a few seconds, with less playfulness and more appreciation. "You are indeed clever. I agree to this; I will not bring the storms from outside the Gama Empire."

"Then I look forward to your guidance in the future, Your Majesty," Lin Yuan extended his hand towards Queen Medusa.

"I hope our relationship yields satisfactory results for both sides, Alchemist Elder," Queen Medusa also extended her hand.

In the presence of the four elders of the Serpent People, their hands met, sealing the pact.

Seeing the two complete their agreement, the Grand Elder smiled and said, "Since Alchemist Elder has become one of us, can you lift the seal and poison you placed on the queen?"

"That's true!" Lin Yuan stroked his chin, agreeing with the suggestion. "So, which of the four elders is willing to take this pill and become my hostage?"

Lin Yuan took out a pill from his storage ring and placed it in his palm.

Without giving them a chance to refute, Lin Yuan said lightly, "I dislike trouble, so I don't want to spend too much time scheming with my colleagues. Once you help me complete the first task, I will lift it. This matter is non-negotiable."

"I'll do it." Noticing that Lin Yuan's attitude would not change, before anyone else could speak, the fourth elder stepped forward, took the pill, and swallowed it. "I've taken it; please lift the seal and poison from the queen, Alchemist Elder! It is undignified for our queen to be subjected to this."

"Very well, the fourth elder is indeed straightforward; I appreciate that." Confirming that the pill's effects had successfully entered the fourth elder's body, Lin Yuan generously praised her.

Then, Lin Yuan looked at Queen Medusa, "Your Majesty, shall I lift the seal and poison for you, or should I first try with Yue Mei?"

Queen Medusa glanced at the fourth elder and Lin Yuan with a complex expression, her face emotionless as she said, "Start with me!"

Lin Yuan walked behind her, placing his right hand on her back; the blue fighting energy under his control began to seep into her body.

"Then I will begin; do not resist my fighting energy."

Lin Yuan started the process of detoxifying and unsealing Queen Medusa.

"Whoosh~," as Lin Yuan lifted the ancient dragon sealing spell placed on Queen Medusa, she regained her powerful cultivation, and a storm of energy at the peak of the Fighting Emperor level howled in the void.

Having regained her strength, Queen Medusa seemed to regain some confidence, her gaze towards Lin Yuan shifting through various emotions, recalling the devastating defeat in battle, the complex process of detoxification, and the fourth elder who had taken the poison for her. Ultimately, her gaze returned to calm.

Queen Medusa looked at Lin Yuan and nodded slightly, "Thank you, Alchemist Elder."

"You're welcome; as an elder of the Serpent People, this is my duty," Lin Yuan said with a smile. He knew that Medusa was a person with a strong sense of responsibility towards her tribe. With an elder having risked their life for Medusa, she would certainly consider the bigger picture and not act petulantly.

"Let Yue Mei come over; I will help her detoxify."

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