Lin Yuan's casually spoken yet shockingly impactful words stunned everyone present. After a brief moment of silence, the crowd finally came back to their senses, and then
"What? You want to join our Snake-People Tribe?"
"What did you say?"
"Little friend, are you certain you didn't misspeak?"
"You're not joking, are you?"
In the end, Queen Medusa pressed down with a gesture in midair, silencing the commotion. She asked in a deep voice, "Are you certain that you have not expressed yourself incorrectly?"
Lin Yuan smiled. "What, the dignified Queen Medusa doesn't believe what she heard with her own ears? Or is it that you cannot make the decision? In that case, I'll put it even more plainly."
"My third condition is this: let me join the Snake-People Tribe as an alchemist. I can refine pills for the tribe, and naturally, I will take a portion of them as compensation. That way, I will be one of your own, and my status and contributions should be sufficient to allow me to read all of the Snake-People Tribe's, Dou Techniques, and secret arts, correct?"
This was the best solution Lin Yuan had devised. In this transaction, he would exchange pill refinement for the right to study the Snake-People Tribe's texts, secret arts, and Dou Techniques, while also using the vast medicinal reserves of the Snake-People Empire to practice and refine his alchemy skills. Having obtained the inheritance of an Eighth-Grade alchemist, he was in urgent need of a massive medicinal repository to hone his craft. Meanwhile, the Snake-People Tribe would gain a large number of pills and their queen's life in return. Both sides would get what they needed, a true win-win.
Queen Medusa looked deeply at Lin Yuan. The Heavenly Flame she needed for her evolution was also in this man's possession. Her eyes narrowed slightly as she asked meaningfully, "You should still have something you haven't said. What if we refuse?"
Lin Yuan met her gaze, his tone growing colder. "Speaking with a smart person really is comfortable. Then I'll be frank: whatever I want, I will find a way to obtain. Refusing my deal would not be a wise choice. Do you understand?"
"I am either an opportunity or a calamity for the Snake-People Tribe. The choice is in your hands. I will respect it. How you grasp this opportunity depends on your wisdom. I'll give you half an hour to consider. After that, come find me on the other side of the pond and tell me your decision."
With that, Lin Yuan took a step forward. His figure instantly appeared more than ten meters away, and in just a few steps he walked through the air to the opposite side of the pond.
Watching Lin Yuan's almost eerie movement technique, the elders finally understood what Queen Medusa meant by his frightening agility. This wasn't merely strong—it was terrifyingly strong. Recalling Queen Medusa's words that his cultivation method, Dou Techniques, secret arts, body refinement, perception, movement technique, and combat awareness were all exceptional, the elders completely understood why she had been defeated by someone who crossed an entire realm to challenge her.
After Lin Yuan left, silence fell over the scene. Queen Medusa pondered the situation and the future, while the elders waited for her decision.
After a long period of contemplation, Queen Medusa finally made up her mind and said to everyone, "Elders, I have decided to accept his conditions and allow him to join our tribe as an Alchemist Elder. No matter what consequences this decision may bring to our tribe in the future, I will bear them alone. Do any of you object?"
Seeing that none of the four elders opposed, Queen Medusa said, "Then it is settled. This decision was made by me alone, and all responsibility will be borne by me. Let us go."
With complicated emotions, the group walked toward Lin Yuan, who was gazing at the bright moon. Lin Yuan turned around and looked at Queen Medusa. "So, give me your answer."
Queen Medusa said solemnly, "I accept your conditions. From this day on, you shall be an Alchemist Elder of the Snake-People Tribe, on equal standing with the four elders. How should we address you?"
"Just call me Alchemist Elder," Lin Yuan replied casually, giving himself a title.
Looking at Lin Yuan, Queen Medusa continued, "Alchemist Elder, I will not restrain you with the rules of the Snake-People Tribe, but I hope you can make one agreement with me."
"Oh?" Lin Yuan's interest was piqued. "Let's hear it."
Staring at Lin Yuan, Queen Medusa said in a deep voice, "I hope that your relationship with our tribe will remain limited to the level of Alchemist Elder. Do not bring the storms surrounding you into the Snake-People Tribe. A genius like you carries tempests far beyond what our tribe can endure."
Lin Yuan's gaze lingered on Queen Medusa's serious face for several seconds. The playful look in his eyes faded, replaced by a hint of appreciation. "You truly are clever. I agree to this. I will not bring storms from beyond the Jia Ma Empire to the Snake-People Tribe."
"Then, I look forward to working with you in the future, Your Majesty," Lin Yuan said as he extended his hand toward Queen Medusa.
"I hope this relationship between us will yield results satisfactory to both sides, Alchemist Elder," Queen Medusa replied, also extending her hand.
Under the witness of the four elders of the Snake-People Tribe, their hands met, sealing the agreement.
Seeing the pact concluded, the Grand Elder smiled and said, "Since Alchemist Elder has now become one of our own, may we ask you to lift the seal and poison you placed upon Her Majesty?"
Seeing the pact completed, the Grand Elder smiled and said, "Since Alchemist Elder has now become one of our own, may we ask you to remove the seal and poison you placed on Her Majesty the Queen?"
"That makes sense," Lin Yuan said, stroking his chin as he nodded in agreement. "Then which of the four elders is willing to swallow this pill and serve as my hostage?"
Lin Yuan took a pill out of his storage ring and placed it in his palm.
Without giving them any room to argue, Lin Yuan said calmly, "I dislike trouble, and I don't want to waste time playing mind games with my own colleagues. Once you help me complete the first task, I will remove it. This matter is not up for negotiation."
"I'll do it." Sensing that Lin Yuan's attitude would not change, the Fourth Elder stepped forward before anyone else could speak, picked up the pill, and swallowed it. "I've already taken it. Please, Alchemist Elder, remove the seal and poison from Her Majesty the Queen. These things being imposed on the queen of my Serpent-People Tribe are… undignified."
"Very good. Fourth Elder, you are indeed a decisive person. I admire that," Lin Yuan said generously after confirming that the medicinal effect had fully merged into the Fourth Elder's body.
He then turned his gaze toward Queen Medusa. "Your Majesty, shall I remove the seal and poison from you first, or would you prefer that I test it on Yue Mei beforehand?"
Queen Medusa cast a complicated glance at the Fourth Elder and Lin Yuan. Her expression remained unchanged as she said calmly, "Start with me."
Lin Yuan moved behind her, placing his right hand against her back. Under his control, cyan Dou Qi began to seep into her body.
"Then I'll begin. Do not resist my Dou Qi."
Lin Yuan proceeded to detoxify Queen Medusa first, then remove the seal.
"Hoo—" As Lin Yuan dispelled the Ancient Dragon Soul-Sealing Seal placed upon Queen Medusa, she regained her formidable cultivation. A terrifying storm of energy at the peak of the Dou Emperor level surged forth, sending waves of howling sounds through the void.
As her power returned, Queen Medusa seemed to recover a measure of her confidence as well. As she looked at Lin Yuan, various emotions flickered through her eyes—memories of her crushing defeat in battle, the intricate process of detoxification, and the Fourth Elder swallowing poison on her behalf. In the end, her gaze settled into calm composure.
Queen Medusa inclined her head slightly toward Lin Yuan. "Thank you for your trouble, Alchemist Elder."
"Think nothing of it. As an elder of the Serpent-People Tribe, this is only what I should do," Lin Yuan replied with a faint smile. He had long known that Medusa was someone who bore a deep sense of responsibility toward her people. With an elder wagering her life for Medusa's sake, the queen would certainly prioritize the greater good and would not act on personal emotions.
"Have Yue Mei come over. I'll help her detoxify as well."
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