"Take these medicinal pills for now. They should be enough for quite some time."
Xiao Tian handed two boxes of high-quality poison pills to Little Fairy Doctor and briefly explained Qing Lin's situation.
"Her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils have awakened. During this period, you can teach her some basic cultivation. If she has any questions, she can ask Old Hai."
Little Fairy Doctor raised an eyebrow. "Why ask Old Hai? Can't she ask you?"
Xiao Tian smiled faintly. "I'll be leaving for a while. It's not convenient to bring all of you along. I should be back in about half a month."
"What? You're leaving?" Little Fairy Doctor's expression changed slightly.
"Young Master… are you abandoning Qing Lin?" Qing Lin's eyes instantly turned red, looking like a little kitten about to be left behind.
Xiao Tian gently stroked her soft green hair and spoke in a warm voice, "I'm not abandoning you. You said you wanted to serve me for your entire life. How could I possibly throw away such a considerate little maid?"
He looked at the pitiful expression on Qing Lin's face and added softly, "I need to go deep into the Tagore Desert. This time, Old Wen and I will go together. The place I need to reach is extremely dangerous. It's not convenient to bring you two along, so stay here and wait for me to return."
Both Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin knew that Xiao Tian had a powerful Dou Zong protector by his side, so they didn't worry too much about his safety.
Qing Lin grabbed Xiao Tian's hand tightly, her voice trembling slightly. "Then… you must come back for me."
"Definitely." Xiao Tian nodded seriously.
He then looked at both girls and instructed, "While I'm gone, the two of you must go out together and always bring Old Hai with you. Otherwise, I won't be at ease."
Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin nodded obediently.
Xiao Tian pulled both of them into his arms — one big, one small — and hugged them gently, patting their backs in comfort.
Little Fairy Doctor leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Qing Lin is still young… you can't be so impatient."
She knew Xiao Tian's personality very well and couldn't help but remind him.
Xiao Tian blinked innocently. "Do I look like someone that impatient?"
"If you're not, then no one is," Little Fairy Doctor snorted softly. "If it weren't for my special physique, I would have been completely taken advantage of by you long ago. Hmph!"
As she spoke, she pinched the soft flesh on Xiao Tian's waist.
"Ouch—" Xiao Tian sucked in a breath of cold air.
"Young Master, what's wrong? Are you hurt?" Qing Lin immediately pulled back from the hug, looking at him with worry.
"It's nothing," Xiao Tian said with a helpless smile.
Little Fairy Doctor took Qing Lin's hand and pulled her away. "Ignore him. He's probably having one of his fits again. Come, I'll start teaching you cultivation."
She turned to Xiao Tian and waved her hand. "Alright, you can leave now."
Xiao Tian gave her a meaningful look that clearly said "Just wait until I come back," then turned and walked toward the door.
Just as he reached the entrance, Qing Lin's soft voice came from behind him:
"Young Master… you must return safely. Qing Lin will wait for you here."
Xiao Tian's footsteps paused for a moment. He gave a soft "Mm" in response, then strode out without looking back.
After he left, Little Fairy Doctor poked Qing Lin's forehead with her finger and sighed with a smile, "You… your head is completely filled with your Young Master Xiao Tian. You're beyond saving."
"Hehe~" Qing Lin smiled foolishly, her eyes curved into crescents.
Seeing her like this, Little Fairy Doctor could only shake her head helplessly and rub her own forehead.
...
After leaving Little Fairy Doctor's room, Xiao Tian went to find Hai Bodong.
"Old Hai, I'll be leaving for some time. During my absence, I'll have to trouble you to protect Xian'er and Qing Lin."
"No problem," Hai Bodong agreed readily. "Where are you heading this time?"
"Deep into the Tagore Desert."
Hai Bodong's expression stiffened. "You're not planning to go near the Snake-People Tribe, are you?"
"I do plan to go there," Xiao Tian replied calmly.
Hai Bodong wanted to persuade him, but remembering that Xiao Tian had a Dou Zong expert protecting him, he swallowed his words and took out a detailed map from his storage ring.
"This is the most detailed map of the Tagore Desert I have. Without it, it's very easy to get lost."
"Thank you, Old Hai."
Xiao Tian accepted the map, studied it for a moment, then put it away.
After bidding farewell to Hai Bodong, he went to see Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, briefly explaining his plans. Although the two brothers were worried, they knew Xiao Tian had grown up and had his own path, so they only reminded him to be careful and protect himself.
Once everything was settled, Xiao Tian activated his Thunder Peng Wings. With a flap, he transformed into a streak of lightning and shot into the sky above the Mo Tie Mercenary Group. Wen Yan followed silently right beside him, completely invisible to ordinary eyes.
Little Fairy Doctor, who was guiding Qing Lin's cultivation by the window, looked up at the disappearing streak of light in the distance and murmured softly:
"You must come back safely… Don't get hurt."
...
Three days later.
Xiao Tian had flown at high speed and finally reached the central region of the Tagore Desert.
He opened the map and frowned slightly. The deepest part of the desert was still far away, and the only path leading there was tightly guarded by the eight major tribes of the Snake-People Tribe.
"Old Wen, once we reach the deeper regions, I'll need you to use spatial concealment to bring me in."
"Understood, Palace Master. Leave it to this old servant," Wen Yan's voice sounded from the empty space beside him.
Xiao Tian glanced enviously at the spot where Wen Yan was hidden. A Dou Zong expert's ability to manipulate space was truly enviable.
Just as he continued flying forward, Wen Yan's voice rang out again:
"Palace Master, eight auras are approaching rapidly from behind. One Dou Huang, three Dou Kings, and four Dou Spirits. Do you want me to conceal your presence?"
Xiao Tian's lips curved into a faint smile.
"No need. If they don't attack, just ignore them. For the rest of the journey, Old Wen, you can carry me. Your speed is much faster."
According to the flying speed of Gu He and the others, they would need at least four more days to reach the depths. With Wen Yan's speed, they could arrive in less than a day.
"Yes."
Xiao Tian continued flying at a moderate speed, deliberately not going full force. He was curious to see how Yun Yun would react when she saw him again.
Not long after, a large jade-green flying magical beast appeared in the distance behind him.
On the beast's back, Yun Yun, who had been resting with her eyes closed, suddenly opened them. Thanks to the cultivation technique Xiao Tian had given her, she had already broken through to the peak of four-star Dou Huang — nearly two full realms in a short time.
She sensed a familiar energy fluctuation within her perception range.
Because she was wearing a cloak, the others didn't notice her sudden change in expression.
The flying magical beast soon caught up and flew parallel to Xiao Tian.
Looking at the Thunder Peng Wings on his back and his young face, surprise flashed across everyone's expressions.
Yun Yun stared carefully at Xiao Tian and discovered that he had already reached the Dou Ling realm. A strange joy rose in her heart, but she quickly suppressed it.
However, when she saw the wings behind him, she remembered how he had previously lied to her, claiming he couldn't fly and insisting that she carry him on her back. A wave of shame and anger surged up, causing her to bite her lower lip tightly.