People in Doupo: Unparalleled Talents Actually Bring a System

Qinglin did have a special feeling for the Motie Mercenary Group. After all, it was they who lent a helping hand to Qinglin in her most difficult time. Although she was just a maid at that time and her life was not luxurious, she was already very satisfied. More importantly, it was in that place that she met Xiao Ling, and that’s how she became who she is today.

Although Qinglin had been living a peaceful life with Xiao Ling over the years, she would occasionally think of her time in the Desert Iron Mercenary Group. She remembered that Xiao Ding and Xiao Li had come back to the Xiao family several times, and she met them once. However, the person she missed the most was Xue Lan, the person who had taken great care of her when she was in the Desert Iron Mercenary Group. She hadn't seen her for many years.

Xiao Ling smiled slightly and said in a relaxed tone: "I heard Xiao Li mention it before, the Desert Iron Mercenary Group is developing very smoothly now. If you go back, you might as well bring them some useful things, which can be regarded as a token of your appreciation."

After saying that, Xiao Ling shook his head slightly, as if he didn't want to continue this topic. He turned to Qing Lin and waved goodbye: "Okay, I have to go and see you later."

As the words fell, Xiao Ling waved to Qing Lin in a friendly manner, then turned around and walked briskly towards the training room. His back gradually disappeared at the corner of the corridor, while Qing Lin stood there, looking in the direction where Xiao Ling left, with a faint smile on his face.

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Stepping into the training room, Xiao Ling first used the unique skills he learned from Yao Tianhuo to set up an exquisite formation. This formation could isolate the aura inside and outside for a long time, providing a perfect secret space for his upcoming refining work.

After setting up the formation, he walked to the center of the training room with ease, took a deep breath, and then waved his arm gently. As he moved, three bodies seemed to be pulled by an invisible force and landed lightly on the floor, ready to be refined by him.

If you look closely, you may notice that although the three bodies are generally well preserved, the two on the left seem to be slightly deteriorated and have a number of blemishes when compared to the body on the right.

The reason is actually quite simple. The reason why the two bodies on the left look a little deteriorated is because they were dug out by Xiao Ling from the tombs of the successive leaders of the Jinyan Sect.

According to the records on those tombstones, the original owners of these two bodies had the strength of an initial Dou Zong during their lifetime, so it is inevitable that some changes have occurred over the years.

However, Xiao Ling did not mind this. He believed that even the body of an initial Dou Zong could be revitalized after being refined by him.

To be honest, Xiao Ling went to the cemeteries of the three major sects a few days ago. This was the first time for him. He caused quite a stir at that time. Looking back now, the experience was really exciting.

The puppet on the far right was the puppet of Turtle Spirit Master that was obtained from the Dou Zun Ruins. Despite the years, it was a Dou Zun-level puppet, so it still maintained its original appearance without any damage. Its surface exuded a faint silver light, which looked quite strange.

Xiao Ling took out three puppets this time, planning to refine them all at once. He planned to leave two of them in the snake tribe as the tribe's guardian force.

As for the third puppet, Xiao Ling was going to use the body of Turtle Spirit Venerable to carefully refine it. Xiao Ling intended to use it as his personal guard, which would not only help him absorb the pill thunder when refining medicine, but also act as a bodyguard when necessary to ensure his safety.

Since Xiao Ling practiced the Great Evolution Art, he could easily divide his attention and do multiple things, which was no longer a difficult task for him. Therefore, refining three puppets at the same time would not slow down his progress. Of course, if he tried to refine more than three at a time, he might encounter some troubles.

He planned to refine three puppets at a time, which was just the right number. Such an arrangement would allow him to give full play to the multitasking ability of the Dayan Jue and ensure high efficiency in refining, while also avoiding the impact of excessive numbers on the refinement, thus ensuring that the quality of each puppet reached the best possible state.

Then, Xiao Ling took out the Ten Thousand Souls Banner from the system space with ease. He waved it gently, and three souls emerged from the banner, as if three wisps of light smoke condensed into shape. As soon as these souls appeared, they knelt on one knee in unison, bowed their heads, and showed respect to Xiao Ling.

Among these three souls, the most powerful one is the one that was carefully cultivated by Xiao Ling based on the soul of the Iron Guardian. It first swallowed the souls of Yan Luotian and Xie Biyan, and then absorbed the souls of several Douhuang-level masters, and its strength barely increased to the level of Douzun. Even so, Xiao Ling still let it continue to devour other souls in order to further strengthen it.

However, since the Iron Guardian's soul body climbed to the realm of Dou Zun, the effect of strengthening himself by devouring other soul bodies has been less significant. It's like eating a full buffet and not being able to eat much no matter how hard you try. Xiao Ling also realized this.

After this experiment, Xiao Ling realized that each soul body has its own growth limit, and it is not possible to continuously enhance one's cultivation by endlessly devouring other soul bodies.

"However, I am already quite satisfied to be able to cultivate a soul body that is barely comparable to Dou Zun level." Xiao Ling touched his chin and said easily. "It seems that it will not hinder the body of Gui Lingzun. Refining a Dou Zun level heavenly puppet should be a piece of cake."

The other two soul bodies were also the result of Xiao Ling's careful cultivation. They were originally Dou Huang-level warriors. Under Xiao Ling's guidance, they devoured the soul bodies of several Dou Huangs and Dou Wangs. After some efforts, their strength was finally raised to Dou Zong level. Although it was only the initial stage, it was enough to meet the minimum requirements for refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet.

Xiao Ling was planning to combine the two soul bodies with the two primary Dou Zong bodies to refine the Heavenly Demon Puppet. Although this configuration can only create the most basic Earth Demon Leader-level puppets, in remote areas such as the Northwest Continent, as long as the Snake People do not take the initiative to cause trouble, these two Dou Zong-level puppets are enough to provide sufficient protection for the tribe.

Then, Xiao Ling flicked his finger lightly and touched the ring on his finger. A soft white light flashed, and three glowing magic cores appeared silently in front of him, suspended in the air.

In front of Xiao Ling, there were two ordinary seventh-level magic cores floating quietly. He had obtained them earlier. Next to them was an eighth-level magic core, which emitted even more intense energy fluctuations. This was a treasure that Xiao Ling found in the ring worn by the Guiling Master when he was exploring the ruins. Xiao Ling had a total of three such high-level magic cores on hand. After using this one, he still had two left.

Holding the eighth-level magic core that emitted a faint golden light in his hand, Xiao Ling whispered to himself with a hint of expectation in his tone: "Don't let me down, this is an eighth-level magic core, coupled with a Dou Zun-level body and soul, this time I want to refine a Dou Zun-level puppet. I hope I can succeed in one fell swoop."

After preparing all the main materials, Xiao Ling took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. This action seemed to take away all the distracting thoughts in his mind, making his state of mind peaceful.

When he opened his eyes again, there was only a look of concentration in his pupils that were shining with azure light.

Then, Xiao Ling waved his hand gently, and the three bodies seemed to be pulled by invisible threads, slowly rising into the air and floating quietly.

Then, Xiao Ling extended his fingers, and three colorful flames appeared above the bodies. Their colors were as bright as a rainbow, and then they burned fiercely. This was Xiao Ling multitasking, mobilizing the strange fire in his body to finely refine the three bodies.

As Xiao Ling's handprints were activated, three flames jumped in the air, and the temperature they emitted rose sharply. The air in the entire training room seemed to tremble under this high temperature. The light of the flames illuminated the room, as if even time had frozen at this moment.

The two Dou Zong-level bodies shrank rapidly under the scorching flames, as if the water was evaporated in an instant. A faint sheen began to appear on their surfaces, which was the process of the bodies gradually solidifying under the high temperature and the impurities being removed.

The Dou Zun-level body also gradually shrank in the flames, but the speed of change was much slower. The luster on its surface was deeper, as if it contained a stronger power. Every inch of this body became tougher under the baptism of the flames, and a little bit of black corpse gas gradually drifted out and dissipated in the air.

As Xiao Ling began to refine the puppet, the originally subtle sounds in the training room gradually died down, leaving only the slight crackling sound of the burning flames, adding a touch of rhythm to the quiet space.

The air in the room seemed to become lively because of the dance of the flames, and every leap of the flame carried a mysterious rhythm.

In this space illuminated by the flames, time seemed to become slow and deep, every breath was synchronized with the beating of the flames, and every heartbeat echoed the rhythm of refining. Xiao Ling's figure appeared particularly focused under the light of the fire, and every movement of his was smooth and flowing, giving people a sense of ease and fluency.

At this moment, the training room turned into a mysterious realm independent of the world, with only flames, light, and Xiao Ling's firm and calm presence.

Here, the hustle and bustle of the outside world have gone away, leaving only the pure creative process of refining puppets and the endless pursuit of perfection that leaps with the flames.

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In the pavilion of the courtyard, Xiao Yixian, Qinglin and Ziyan were sitting together, chatting leisurely.

Zi Yan was playing with a colorful little snake in her hands. Her fingers deftly stroked the snake's body, and the little snake coiled around her slender fingers obediently, occasionally spitting out its thin tongue, as if enjoying Zi Yan's touch.

The pavilion is surrounded by blooming flowers and lush green leaves, adding a bit of vitality to this leisurely afternoon. The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves and falls on the stone table, creating mottled light and shadows. In the pond nearby, a few koi fish swim leisurely, occasionally jumping out of the water, splashing circles of ripples.

Qinglin picked up a cup of tea, blew gently to let the tea fragrance spread, then took a sip, with a satisfied look in his eyes. Xiao Yixian leaned against the pillar of the pavilion, holding an old book in his hand, flipping through it from time to time, occasionally looking up to join in the conversation between the two, with a faint smile on his face.

Zi Yan was completely immersed in the interaction with the little snake. Her laughter was clear and pleasant, bringing a touch of liveliness to this quiet courtyard. The colorful little snake seemed to feel her happiness, and the color of its body became brighter as her mood changed.

This scene is like a harmonious and warm picture. Everyone is enjoying the tranquility and pleasure, as if time has stopped at this moment and all worries have gone with the wind.

Zi Yan took out a few pills from her sleeve and gently handed them to the colorful little snake. These pills exuded a faint fragrance, and it was obvious at a glance that they were not made from ordinary medicinal materials.

As soon as the colorful snake saw the pill, its purple gemstone-like eyes immediately narrowed into a slit. It stuck out its tongue excitedly, rubbed Zi Yan's palm affectionately, and then quickly swallowed all the pills into its mouth. Its movements were agile and graceful, revealing a natural nobility.

After swallowing the pill, the little snake burped contentedly, with a contented expression on its face, as if expressing its satisfaction. Then, its body twisted gently in Zi Yan's hands, as if expressing its gratitude.

Zi Yan looked at the satisfied look of the little snake and couldn't help laughing. She gently stroked the smooth scales of the little snake, with a hint of pampering in her tone: "Do you like these pills? Do you think they are very delicious?" She continued, with a hint of mischief in her eyes, "This is specially made for me by Xiao Ling, using the precious eighth-level medicinal material Youxiang Holy Fruit. I can't bear to eat more myself. However, for the sake of Sister Medusa, I will allow you to taste it."

The little snake seemed to understand Zi Yan's words. Its eyes flashed with gratitude, and its body wrapped around Zi Yan's fingers more intimately, as if to express its gratitude.

Zi Yan's smile became even brighter, she knew that these pills would be of great benefit to the little snake's growth, and she was also very happy to see that the little Sky-Swallowing Python liked them so much.

Since Queen Medusa completed the evolution of purifying her blood, she only briefly restored her human form and had a brief talk with the elders of the snake people. After that, she returned to her sleeping state and handed over the control of her body to the little swallowing python again.

Chapter 272 Heaven Level Demon Puppet

In the past week or so, Queen Medusa woke up only once on the third day to inquire about Xiao Ling's situation, and then returned to her sleeping state, handing over the control of her body to the little swallowing python. Therefore, during this period of time, Zi Yan almost became the full-time companion of the little swallowing python, eating Zi Yan's food and using Zi Yan's things.

Although the elders of the snake tribe also wanted to take care of the little Sky-Swallowing Python, the little snake didn't seem to be very close to them. Instead, it especially liked to stick to Zi Yan. This made everyone feel a little helpless, but also a little curious. Perhaps this is the so-called mysterious connection between bloodlines. There seems to be some indescribable attraction between the noble monsters.

Zi Yan gently stroked the scales of the little Sky-Swallowing Python, playing with it while muttering softly, "When will Xiao Ling be able to finish refining it? Didn't he say before that it would only take three days? Now it's been a week, and the snake people have urged us several times."

The little Sky-Swallowing Python seemed to be able to sense Zi Yan's anxiety. It raised its head and looked at her with its clear eyes, as if to comfort her.

In a corner of the pavilion, Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin heard Zi Yan's complaints. They smiled at each other with a hint of helplessness in their eyes.

"Don't worry, Zi Yan." The Little Medical Fairy comforted her softly, "Xiao Ling has always been methodical in his work. He may have had a new plan at the last minute, so it took him some extra time."

Qing Lin also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the young master must have his reasons. Besides, it's quite leisurely for us to wait here."

Zi Yan pouted, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone: "Who knows what he is busy with again, really."

At this moment, Yao Tianhuo's figure gradually appeared in the pavilion, and his iconic beard trembled slightly with his movements. Yao Tianhuo said to Zi Yan with a relaxed smile: "Girl Zi Yan, don't worry. I checked Xiao Ling's progress a little bit before. He should be able to complete the refining soon and meet everyone."

Zi Yan looked up at Yao Tianhuo, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes: "Really? That's great, old man Tianhuo, how did you know?"

Yao Tianhuo stroked his beard gently, with a hint of mystery in his tone: "Oh, I unlocked a small corner of the formation outside the training room and took a sneak peek. The boy looked so focused that I couldn't bear to disturb him. However, I think his refining is almost finished, and he will probably come out soon."

Qinglin and Xiao Yixiang also smiled, expressing their trust in Yao Tianhuo's words.

Qing Lin nodded and said, "With Senior Yao Tianhuo's words, we feel relieved. Young Master Xiao Ling has always been cautious in doing things, and he will definitely not let us wait too long."

Little Medical Fairy also added: "Yes, Senior Yao Tianhuo's judgment must be correct. Let's wait patiently. Maybe Xiao Ling will come up with something unexpected this time."

The atmosphere in the pavilion became more relaxed and cheerful because of Yao Tianhuo's words. Zi Yan's mood also improved significantly. She continued to play with the little swallowing python, and at the same time looked forward to Xiao Ling's return. The sun shone in the courtyard, and everything seemed so harmonious and beautiful.

However, not long after they finished speaking, ripples suddenly appeared in the formation barrier above the training room, as if an invisible wind blew through, pushing it away from the center to the surroundings until it completely dissipated.

This sudden change immediately caught the attention of everyone present. They all stopped what they were doing and looked towards the training room where Xiao Ling was.

"It looks like Xiao Ling should be able to finish refining it soon." Yao Tianhuo stroked his beard, with a hint of relaxed anticipation in his tone. He smiled and added, "In that case, I won't stay here any longer."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yao Tianhuo's figure turned into a white stream of light and flashed back into his Soul Storage Ring at lightning speed, with quick and decisive movements.

Zi Yan's eyes lit up, and she stood up excitedly, staring at the door of the training room, as if Xiao Ling would appear in the next second.

Xiao Yixiang and Qinglin also stood up with a faint smile on their faces. They were also very curious about what Xiao Ling was dealing with that took him nearly a week.

Under the gaze of everyone, the door of the training room was slowly opened from the inside to the outside. A ray of sunlight took the opportunity to sneak in, illuminating the space inside and reflecting the figure of Xiao Ling at the door.

Xiao Ling stood at the door with a relaxed smile on his face, his eyes flashing with excitement, and his whole body exuding an unconcealable joy. He looked refreshed and was obviously very satisfied with the refining he had just completed.

"Finally done!" Xiao Ling's voice was filled with a hint of relief and satisfaction. He walked out of the training room, stretched lazily in the sun, as if to release all the fatigue of the week.

Zi Yan took two steps at a time and walked forward, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. She couldn't wait to ask Xiao Ling: "How is the refining going? Is it successful? But what took you so long?" There was both expectation and a hint of ridicule in her tone.

Xiao Yixiang and Qinglin followed closely behind. They focused their eyes on Xiao Ling with some curiosity and were obviously very interested in his refining results.

"Of course, we've been delayed for so long this time, all for these puppets." Xiao Ling nodded with a satisfied smile. With a flick of his finger, three puppets of different shapes floated out of the ring and floated quietly in the air. The murderous aura they exuded made people shudder.

Although the auras of the three puppets were equally powerful, upon closer inspection, they each had their own characteristics. The two Heavenly Demon puppets on the left had a bronze luster on their surfaces, as if they had been baptized by the years, and were calm and solemn.

The one on the far right is even more eye-catching. Its color is bright gold, and the details are exquisite. Every line is smooth and powerful, demonstrating its extraordinary strength.

Even people who know nothing about puppets can feel the extraordinaryness of the golden puppet on the far right at a glance. It stands there, naturally exuding a sense of luxury, and people can immediately judge that it is definitely outstanding among the three puppets, and both its quality and combat power are far superior to the two next to it.

At this moment, the colorful little snake wrapped around Zi Yan's wrist suddenly became active, twisting nimbly and sliding off Zi Yan's arm to the ground. Then, the little snake's body was surrounded by a burst of purple light.

The light was soft and mysterious, and the outline of a graceful woman could be vaguely seen becoming clearer. As the purple light gradually faded, the figure of Queen Medusa finally appeared. She stood in front of everyone with an elegant posture and extraordinary temperament.

When Zi Yan saw Queen Medusa appear, her eyes immediately lit up and she exclaimed in surprise: "Sister Medusa, you are finally awake!" Her voice was full of excitement.

Medusa first gently rubbed Zi Yan's hair, her eyes were gentle, and she smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work these days. Help me take care of the little guy."

Zi Yan couldn't help but chuckle when she heard Medusa's thanks. She waved her hand and said indifferently, "Sister Medusa, it's just a small thing, why thank me? I am also very happy to take care of the little Sky-Swallowing Python."

Her words made Xiao Yixian and Qinglin around them couldn't help laughing. Xiao Yixian joked: "Zi Yan, it seems that you have deep feelings for the little swallowing python. You are reluctant to let it go."

Qinglin also echoed: "Yes, Ziyan, you are almost becoming a professional nanny for the little Sky-Swallowing Python."

Zi Yan's cheeks were lightly flushed, but she still had a hint of pride as she said playfully, "Humph, this just shows how charming I am. Even the snake people wanted to take the little Sky-Swallowing Python away, but it just liked to follow me, and there was nothing they could do."

There was a hint of joking and pride in her voice, and she was obviously very happy that she could win the closeness of the little Sky-Swallowing Python. The little medical fairy and Qinglin around couldn't help laughing when they heard it. They all knew that Zi Yan's care for the little Sky-Swallowing Python was sincere, and the little Sky-Swallowing Python's dependence on her in the past few days was also obvious.

But now that Xiao Ling has finally shown up, it is still unknown whether the little Sky-Swallowing Python will be more inclined to stick to Xiao Ling or continue to be inseparable from Zi Yan.

Medusa shook her head slightly with a hint of smile, and seemed not to want to continue the topic. She turned her gaze to Xiao Ling, especially the three puppets beside him, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes: "Are these puppets prepared for the snake people?"

There was a hint of lighthearted teasing in her tone, and she had obviously noticed the difference between the golden puppet and the puppet. The luster and workmanship of the golden puppet showed its extraordinary quality at a glance, and it was very likely that this was a treasure that Xiao Ling had carefully refined for her.

As for the pair of bronze puppets next to them, although they look plain, they should be the initial Dou Zong-level puppets that Xiao Ling had mentioned before. Leaving them to the Snake People would be considered as fulfilling Xiao Ling's previous promise to himself and the Snake People.

Medusa knows Xiao Ling's personality. He is the kind of person who will do his best to fulfill his promise. However, don't expect him to give in easily on anything. He is not the kind of person who will let himself suffer. In short, Xiao Ling is the kind of person who does what he says, but is also a careful and calculating person.