People in Doupo: The beginning of the game intercepts the rich woman Xun'er

The dark fog churned endlessly, and a secluded pool lay quietly deep within the earth's veins. The pool water was ink-black and stagnant like grease; it was none other than the Netherworld of the Yellow Springs.

Above the pool, wisps of chilling air lingered, and occasionally a few wisps of black mist would escape from the water, instantly transforming into a mournful, eerie wind that howled and swirled around.

Above the Netherworld, two figures stood suspended in mid-air, their robes fluttering in the bone-chilling wind. They were none other than Xiao Ling and Medusa.

The chilling wind, carrying a bone-chilling cold, swept over the two men like countless invisible ice blades, yet it couldn't even budge their protective aura.

With Xiao Ling's powerful physique at the Dou Sheng level, this level of yin and cold power was nothing more than a gentle breeze, not even lifting the hem of his clothes.

Medusa is even more so. Her true form is a seven-colored serpent that naturally possesses an extremely strong affinity for Yin energy. As soon as those Yin winds approached, they were completely absorbed by the faint seven-colored glow emanating from her body. The wisps of Yin energy flowed along her meridians, not only without causing any harm, but also causing a slight ripple of improvement in the fighting spirit within her body.

"I already went down to investigate, but I couldn't find the exact location of the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python clan's lair." Xiao Ling spread his hands helplessly, glancing at Medusa beside him, his tone tinged with apology.

"After all, they were once a top-tier magical beast clan that dominated the region. With many powerful members, it's only natural that they would retain some methods to hide their lair."

As soon as he finished speaking, he abruptly changed the subject, his gaze fixed intently on the churning, chilling waters of the Yellow Springs below. His tone was remarkably certain, "But believe me, at the bottom of this Netherworld Yellow Springs, there is definitely the lair of the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, and the legacy they left behind. My sources are extremely reliable; there is no doubt about it."

He paused, his gaze returning to Medusa.

“You are different from me. Your true form is a genuine Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, with extremely pure bloodline. When you dive into the bottom of the Yellow Springs, the remnant souls of those Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Pythons should actively summon you.”

Seeing the apologetic look on Xiao Ling's face from failing to find the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python's lair, Medusa couldn't help but smile slightly, her coldness fading away, leaving only an unyielding tenderness.

She didn't reply, but instead gently stepped forward, nestling her soft shoulder into Xiao Ling's embrace, her voice as gentle as water-soaked clouds.
“We are of one mind and one heart, so I naturally believe what you say. I also know that you must have carefully explored every corner of the Netherworld for me. I have seen and remembered your efforts.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling felt a surge of warmth in his heart and immediately pulled Medusa's curvaceous body into his arms.

He had indeed calmed down and thoroughly searched the bottom of the Yellow Springs, but the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python was, after all, an ancient top-tier magical beast clan, and its concealment techniques were truly profound. In addition, the place was filled with yin energy and the environment was treacherous. Even though he used all his senses to investigate, he ultimately found nothing.

He had been secretly anxious, afraid of disappointing Medusa, but seeing how understanding she was, the melancholy between his brows vanished instantly, and his tense mind completely relaxed. It turned out that he had been worrying too much.

"I was just afraid of disappointing you, wasn't I?" Xiao Ling raised his hand, his fingertips gently caressing Medusa's delicate cheek, his gaze fixed intently on her, his tone carrying a hint of genuine guilt, "I brought you all the way from the Snake-People tribe, so naturally I didn't want you to have made this trip for nothing."

Medusa smiled gently upon hearing this, her eyes softening even more. She raised her hand and placed it on the back of Xiao Ling's hand, her fingertips touching his skin, and whispered, "What's wrong with that? If you want me to stay with you, I will stay by your side. This is something I do willingly."

She tilted her head slightly, her gaze sweeping over the Yellow Spring Pool below, which was churning with chilling energy. Her red lips parted slightly, and her smile became even more composed: "Moreover, the Yin energy of this Nine Nether Yellow Spring is so pure that it is most suitable for me to cultivate in seclusion. Regardless of whether I can find the nest and inheritance of the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, cultivating here for a period of time will surely improve my cultivation level considerably."

She paused, then looked up at Xiao Ling, a gentle, shimmering light in her eyes, her tone tinged with emotion.

"Besides, I owe all my achievements to you. If I hadn't met you, I might still be a mere Battle Emperor living in the Tagor Desert, trapped in that yellow sand, guarding a small Snake-Man tribe, and living out my life like that."

Before Xiao Ling could react, Medusa tilted her head back slightly, her soft body leaning closer, and her rosy lips pressed directly against Xiao Ling's lips.

The touch was warm and soft, carrying a hint of the unique chill of the Netherworld, yet it also exuded a heart-warming warmth.

Xiao Ling was taken aback, then slowly lowered his head, raised his hand to hold the back of her head, and deepened the kiss.

As their lips met, the malevolent energy surrounding them seemed to quiet down, with only the howling wind providing a unique background sound for this tender moment.

After a passionate and tender moment, the two slowly separated, their noses touching and their breaths mingling. Medusa's eyes sparkled, as if spring waters were rippling in them, even the surrounding chill seemed to be tinged with a touch of romance.

"To be honest, I'm starting to really not want to let you go down to cultivate." Xiao Ling's fingertips caressed Medusa's reddened lips, his tone tinged with a wistful joking, "It'll be another two or three years before we can see each other again. Just thinking about it makes me feel a little uneasy."

Medusa rolled her eyes at him, then pursed her lips, though a hidden smile lingered in her eyes.
"Heh, with your beautiful wife surrounding you, would you even remember me once I'm gone?"

Although her words carried a hint of reproach, she gently squeezed Xiao Ling's hand and said softly, "But since you've said so, I'll believe you this once."

After a brief pause in her playful banter, Medusa's expression softened and became serious. She looked up into Xiao Ling's eyes and gently instructed him...
"During the time I'm focusing on my cultivation, you must visit Xi'er often. As her mother, I will eventually have to be separated from her for a while. As her father, you must not neglect your responsibilities and must spend more time with her."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely take good care of that little one from now on." Xiao Ling chuckled and shook his head, gently stroking Medusa's nose with his fingertip, his tone full of doting. "She's my precious daughter after all, I can't wait to pamper her, there's no need for you to keep reminding me."

As soon as he finished speaking, he flipped his wrist, and two lustrous jade bottles appeared in his palm. He then handed them to Medusa: "Inside are the ninth-grade pills I refined. They can not only improve your cultivation but also help you break through your bottleneck. The other bottle contains the essence blood of the Yellow Spring Demon Saint that I purified. If you use these two treasures together when you cultivate, you will definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Medusa didn't stand on ceremony with Xiao Ling. She easily took the jade bottle with a slender hand, her fingers caressing its cool surface. She looked up at Xiao Ling, a slightly arrogant smile playing on her lips: "I understand. I'll naturally make good use of your kindness." Her tone shifted, a mischievous glint in her eyes, her voice full of provocation: "But you'd better cultivate diligently and not slack off. Hopefully, when we meet next time, my cultivation won't necessarily be inferior to yours. If I do surpass you, I might do something quite different."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling's lips twitched slightly.

He knew all too well what an incredible opportunity the Seven-Colored Devouring Python's inheritance at the bottom of the Nine Netherworlds meant for Medusa.

To be honest, once Medusa finishes her secluded cultivation, she might actually be able to greatly increase her strength and leave my cultivation far behind.

The thought immediately sent alarm bells ringing in Xiao Ling's mind. If he were to be overtaken, wouldn't his position in the family be in grave danger? These thoughts raced through his mind, and his desire to improve his cultivation level instantly intensified.

No, I need to hurry up and improve my strength. I absolutely cannot let Medusa catch up!
Medusa gave Xiao Ling one last serious instruction: "Make sure you take good care of our precious daughter." After saying this, she didn't linger for a moment longer.

With a gentle twist of her slender body, her clothes traced a graceful arc in the cold wind before she leaped into the depths of the Yellow Springs.

The inky spring water splashed up tiny ripples, and her figure, like an arrow released from a bow, darted straight towards the bottom of the Yellow Springs at an extremely fast speed.

Xiao Ling's gaze remained fixed on the receding figure, her eyes filled with reluctance and longing.

Only when that slender figure was completely obscured by the murky, heavy spring water below, leaving no trace, did he slowly withdraw his gaze. Looking at the churning, chilling surface of the Yellow Spring Pool, he silently prayed for Medusa, hoping that her journey would be successful, that she would find the inheritance smoothly, and that she would return safely.

The next moment, the void around Xiao Ling twisted slightly, and a faint spatial ripple spread out like water. As this spatial fluctuation suddenly flashed, his figure swayed gently in the cold mist above the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs, then turned into a phantom and quietly disappeared, as if he had never been there at all.

Almost at the same instant, in the quiet courtyard within the Nine Netherworld Python Clan's territory, the void once again rippled slightly, and Xiao Ling's figure appeared without warning, landing steadily on the lawn in the center of the courtyard. The faint chilling aura lingering on his clothes gradually dissipated under the warm light of the courtyard.

The sound of Xiao Ling's return was immediately noticed by Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, who were already waiting in the courtyard. The two looked up at the same time, and when their eyes fell on Xiao Ling, they saw that he was all alone, and Medusa's figure had disappeared.

Little Fairy Doctor gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and asked softly, "Judging from this, has Medusa already gone to the Nine Netherworlds for secluded cultivation?"

Xiao Ling nodded in agreement, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes: "Yes, she went to accept her destiny. When we meet again, her improvement will surely surprise us all."

As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze turned to Qinglin beside him, and his tone became more serious: "Qinglin, I will have to trouble you to tell Yaoming to keep an eye on the Nine Netherworld Python Clan and make sure to protect the peace of that area. We must not let anything go wrong when Medusa is in seclusion."

Qinglin nodded obediently, her clear voice filled with certainty: "Yes, young master. I will remind Yaoming several times to protect the area around the Nine Netherworld and never let Sister Medusa's secluded cultivation be disturbed in the slightest."

Xiao Ling smiled and nodded at her, then with a flick of his wrist, two lustrous jade bottles appeared in his palm. He handed one to Little Fairy Doctor and the other to Qing Lin, saying gently,

"This contains a portion of the Demon Saint's essence blood. The violent energy within has been repeatedly refined by me using a different kind of fire. You only need to absorb the pure power within. With the previous refining as a foundation, your absorption will be smoother, and you will avoid some detours."

Seeing this, Little Fairy Doctor and Qinglin showed no hesitation and readily accepted their respective jade bottles. They had followed Xiao Ling since their humble beginnings, weathering storms together, and were already the closest people in each other's lives; there was no need for such formalities.

Seeing that the two had taken the jade bottle and put it away properly, Xiao Ling said, "Next, let's go to the Ancient Dragon Clan of Taixu. Xi'er's mother specifically instructed me to spend some time with her afterwards. Once we get to Ancient Dragon Island, we'll find a quiet place to refine the essence of these demon saints in seclusion."

Little Fairy Doctor and Qinglin had no objections to Xiao Ling's arrangements. To them, where they refined the essence blood was irrelevant; it was just a matter of a few days earlier or later. Such a trivial matter was not worth worrying about.

Knowing that Xiao Ling and his group were about to leave the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, Yao Ming rushed over immediately to see them off.

Upon seeing his arrival, Xiao Ling solemnly instructed him again: "Yao Ming, you still need to take good care of the situation in the Nine Netherworlds. Be sure to keep a close watch on it and do not let anyone or anything disturb Medusa's secluded cultivation."

Yao Ming immediately patted his chest and assured him with a resolute tone: "Your Excellency, please rest assured! I will definitely dispatch the elite of the clan to guard the area around the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs so that not even a fly can get close!"

Seeing Yao Ming's resolute and earnest attitude, Xiao Ling was even more satisfied. It seemed that the cultivation resources and assistance that he had Qing Lin hand over to the Nine Netherworld Python Clan had not been in vain after all.

He patted Yao Ming on the shoulder and said, "Make sure you arrange for people to set up the space teleportation array blueprints that I gave you before as soon as possible. I have already explained everything to the Starfall Pavilion, and someone will come to coordinate the details with you later."

Yao Ming nodded quickly, "I have already instructed my core clansmen to expedite this matter. However, Your Excellency, do you really not intend to stay in the Nine Netherworld Python Clan for a few more days? The elders are planning to hold a banquet later to properly entertain you."

"No need for hospitality, I appreciate your kindness." Xiao Ling nodded slightly, his tone calm yet decisive. "We have important matters to attend to, so we'll take our leave now."

Having finished speaking, he said no more, and immediately, along with Qinglin and Little Fairy Doctor, activated their spatial power. A series of fine ripples appeared in the void around the three of them, and in the blink of an eye, the three figures vanished completely from their original spot before Yao Ming's gaze. (End of Chapter)