"Sir, please rest here. I'll go get the herbs for you and then send Medusa over."
Before Lin Yuan could even move, the Third Elder respectfully invited him to his seat.
Then, he trotted off to the back hall.
Lin Yuan didn't refuse, but nodded softly and dozed off in his seat.
Lin Yuan could somewhat guess what the Third Elder was up to.
He was now a Dou Zong powerhouse, unrivaled throughout the Jiama Empire.
Earning the favor of a Dou Zong powerhouse would undoubtedly benefit the Serpent People.
Furthermore, Lin Yuan's strength wasn't simply his own.
His most terrifying aspect was his unparalleled alchemy skills.
A seventh-grade alchemist might not have appeared in the entire Jiama Empire, even if we went back hundreds of years.
Yet, this unparalleled talent, combining both alchemy and strength, was deeply in love with Queen Medusa.
Furthermore, he now needed to refine a transformation pill for Queen Medusa.
Once Lin Yuan could refine the elixir, Medusa's natural talent would ensure her breakthrough to the Dou Zong realm.
This would significantly increase the strength of the Serpent People.
Given all of this, the Third Elder now wished to treat Lin Yuan as their ancestor.
The moment Lin Yuan unleashed his murderous aura, everyone felt a deep-seated fear.
So, after the Third Elder's words, the remaining people in the hall lowered their heads, not daring to breathe,
fearing they had done something wrong and incurred Lin Yuan's displeasure.
While the Serpent People leaders didn't dare raise their heads like the other guards, they all subtly bowed, their gazes filled with deep respect.
Mobas and Yan Ci, in particular, even held a hint of fiery passion in their eyes.
Both were warmongers, born to admire the powerful.
Lin Yuan's breakthrough to the Dou Zong level at only around thirty years old captivated the two men.
At this moment, Lin Yuan had become their idol.
While the Second and Fourth Elders weren't as overt as the Eight Chiefs, it was clear they were already awed by Lin Yuan's prowess.
Only the Great Elder wished a thunderbolt would descend from the heavens and strike Lin Yuan to death.
Originally, he held the highest status in the entire Serpent People.
Even Queen Medusa, a Nine-Star Dou Huang, dared not show the slightest disrespect in his presence.
It could be said that within the Serpent People, the Great Elder was the king; his word was unchallenged.
But now, since Lin Yuan's appearance, the Great Elder's prestige has gradually been eclipsed by his brilliance.
Furthermore, even his comrades, who had known him for decades, have deliberately distanced themselves from him.
Consequently, when the Great Elder occasionally glanced in Lin Yuan's direction, a glimmer of resentment lingered in the depths of his eyes.
However, the seasoned Great Elder hid his emotions well, and with everyone's attention now focused on Lin Yuan
, no one noticed the Great Elder's unusual behavior.
But how could all this escape Lin Yuan's perception?
It's no exaggeration to say that if he wanted to, Lin Yuan would instantly detect any movement within a radius of dozens of feet.
Therefore, Lin Yuan was well aware of the Great Elder's subtle thoughts.
But even so, Lin Yuan had no intention of making a fuss. The relationship
between him and the Great Elder was like that between a god and an ant.
What god would care about an ant?
If Lin Yuan wanted the Great Elder dead, even a glance would be enough to instantly reduce the old man to ashes.
Lin Yuan appeared nonchalant, but his mind was constantly contemplating his next move.
In a few months, Canaan Academy would begin its overseas enrollment, and the protagonist, Xiao Yan, would also begin his formal training.
Although he had already taken the initiative by devouring the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire, thus weakening Xiao Yan's luck,
as the protagonist, even if he had deviated from the original novel's plot, how could his opportunities be comparable to those of ordinary people?
After all, all the children of destiny in novels find money wherever they go, martial arts manuals after falling off cliffs, and even a dog can feed a divine beast.
Most importantly, Xiao Yan had Yao Lao by his side, mentoring him.
Who in Zhongzhou didn't know the name of Yao Zun?
With Yao Lao's presence, Xiao Yan's future was destined to be high.
If Xiao Yan had the opportunity to turn things around, if he truly rose to prominence, Lin Yuan would be in tears.
Therefore, he had to be fully prepared and was determined to seize every opportunity Xiao Yan had.
As long as Xiao Yan didn't have the opportunity, no matter how talented he was, he was destined to be unworthy of even carrying his shoes.
Thinking of this, Lin Yuan had already formed a preliminary plan.
Now that he had obtained the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire, if he could refine a Transformation Pill for Queen Medusa, helping her break free from her shackles and reach the Dou Zong realm
, Queen Medusa would undoubtedly be completely devoted to him.
In this way, the bond between Xiao Yan and Medusa would be completely severed.
Medusa's breakthrough evolution would likely take a long time, at least several months, and at most half a year.
Lin Yuan intended to use this time to further enhance his own strength.
After reaching the Dou Zong realm, each star is a new level, so upgrading is not something that can be rushed.
But don't forget, Lin Yuan currently possesses an unparalleled magical power—One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones.
This is one of the thirty-six unparalleled magical powers in the Great Thousand Worlds. If Lin Yuan could master it, his combat effectiveness would at least multiply several times!
As long as he could condense two clones, Lin Yuan estimated that with his one-star Dou Zong strength, he would be able to at least hold his own against a ten-star Dou Zong.
Then, it would be time to make his own plans.
In the original novel, Xiao Yan's confidante provided him with considerable assistance.
In Qingshan Town, he encountered Xiao Yixian and not only obtained a precious flying fighting technique, but also captured the heart of Xiao Yixian, who was afflicted with the afflicting poison.
In the Demon Beast Mountain Range, he obtained the Companion Purple Gold Source and, incidentally, seduced Yun Yun.
Later, during Xiao Yan's conflict with the Yunlan Sect, if Xiao Yan's shadow had not taken root in Yun Yun's heart, he might have been slain by the Yunlan Sect.
Therefore, Lin Yuan not only sought to seize Xiao Yan's opportunities, but also his woman.
At this thought, the corners of Lin Yuan's mouth curled up slightly.
...
In the back hall, the Third Elder hurriedly opened the barrier from outside.
The next second, a seductive figure flashed before the Third Elder.
"Third Elder, what's going on out there? Did you have any conflict with Lin Yuan?"
The moment the restriction dissipated, Queen Medusa eagerly grabbed the Third Elder's shirt and inquired about the situation in the front hall.
She had a preliminary understanding of Lin Yuan's character. Her
biggest fear was that he'd do something crazy in a fit of rage... I 've been incredibly busy these past few days.