Battle Through the Heavens: Soul Travels Through Clouds and Mountains, Becoming a Winning Artist

Chapter 99 Heavenly Serpent Palace Saintess: Qing Lin

In the Warcraft Forest, a team is trekking.

As this team marched along, all the magical beasts fled at the mere sight of them, and all the mercenary groups and small factions in the surrounding area avoided them.

The auras of the two Dou Huangs and one Dou Zong were like the midday sun, and no one dared to look directly at them.

"Mr. Yun, do you really know Young Master Xiao Yan...Brother Xiao Yan?"

Yun Congxin, Liu Fuyao, and Qinglin sat together on the head of the giant red python, chatting idly. When Yun Congxin mentioned that she knew Xiao Yan, Qinglin became visibly excited. She subconsciously called out the name that came to her most easily, but then, halfway through her sentence, under the watchful eyes of all the disciples of the Heavenly Serpent Palace, she changed her address to a more formal one.

It wasn't that Qinglin was being distant, but rather that the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Serpent Palace was not allowed to have a dark past as a former maid.

In the Dou Qi Continent, strength is paramount. People adhere to a strict hierarchy based on their rank and regard those weaker than themselves as tools or ants.

Apart from transmigrators like Yun Congxin and Xiao Yan who disregarded this, everyone else thought it was a matter of course.

In this socially adventurous world, it's so incongruous for someone like Xiao Yan, a Dou Huang, to call a Dou Ling "Big Brother," or for someone like Yun Congxin, a Dou Zong or Dou Shi, to befriend each other.

"Yes, of course I know him, otherwise how would I know you?" Yun Congxin said softly, holding Liu Fuyao, who dared not open her eyes.

Qing Lin became even more excited: "Brother Xiao Yan even mentioned me to you?"

"Yes, he met a friend in the Mo Tie Mercenary Group who, like him, had been bullied before," Yun Congxin said with a smile. "Back when you were captured by the Mo family of Yancheng, Xiao Yan went to rescue you and even fought with the people from the Tian She Mansion, including this old man above you."

The eight-winged black serpent king, flying in mid-air, exclaimed in surprise, "So, that madman who fused with the strange fire is actually Qing'er's friend? Isn't this like the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple?"

"That's all your fault. You arrived without a word and snatched people away, even pulling this 'covering the rear' trick." Yun Congxin rolled her eyes and said, "Xiao Yan is a blockhead. He doesn't recognize the name of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. He thinks you're all the same kind of people as the Mo family of Yancheng. Of course he'll fight you to the death."

Qinglin's eyes sparkled, tears welling up in them, making her already eerie green snake-shaped pupils appear like jade ornaments.

"How did Brother Xiao Yan get later?" Qing Lin sniffed and asked, "Hei Lao suffered a great loss at Brother Xiao Yan's hands in that battle, and he hasn't fully recovered yet..."

"Sigh, that little brat always sides with outsiders. I... I was blown up so badly and she never asked a single question, yet she's so concerned about that kid who started it all..." the Eight-Winged Black Serpent King said indignantly.

Yun Congxin ignored the resentful Eight-Winged Black Serpent King and said, "That kid is alright. Although he was severely injured by the backlash of the strange fire, he's tough and was lively again in no time. Later, when he found out you were taken away by the Heavenly Serpent Palace, he probably went back to Feihuang Tengda and didn't come looking for you again. Oh, right, he even attacked the Yunlan Sect..."

"So, Brother Xiao Yan went to fulfill his three-year promise? The Yunlan Sect is rampant in the Jia Ma Empire, daring to act recklessly even to an outer sect steward. I hope Brother Xiao Yan won't be harassed in any way?" Qing Lin asked hurriedly.

Yun Congxin was immediately drenched in sweat.

If it weren't for his arrival from another time, this wouldn't just be a matter of being made difficult; there would have been quite a spectacle on Mount Yunlan...

"No, the former sect master of Yunlan Sect has been in seclusion for years, and the sect affairs have always been managed by the Grand Elder. That Grand Elder was forced into the position, he has no experience, is not capable enough, and is also petty, making Yunlan Sect a mess and chaotic place."

"But after Xiao Yan's three-year agreement, the old sect leader happened to emerge from seclusion. With someone upholding justice, things naturally returned to normal," Yun Congxin explained.

"Hmph, Yunlan Sect is lucky. Otherwise, once I take control of the Heavenly Serpent Palace, I would definitely ask the Grand Elder to go and support Brother Xiao Yan." Qing Lin said angrily.

The Grand Elder of the Heavenly Serpent Palace is a Dou Zun powerhouse. If he went to the Cloud Mist Sect, he could not only support the sect, but he would be rich even if he turned Cloud Mist Mountain to dust.

Yun Congxin was speechless, and could only let out two awkward laughs.

"Not bad. It seems you're doing quite well at the Heavenly Serpent Manor," Yun Congxin said with a smile. "That's good. When I have time in the future, I'll go and let your brother Xiao Yan know you're safe. Tell that kid to relax and stop being so afraid of this and that, and stop dreaming of attacking the Heavenly Serpent Manor."

At the end, Yun Congxin reminded him, "Also, Qinglin, you need to be careful in the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. Factions within any force are intricate and complex, and most of them only believe in bloodlines and inheritances. Be careful of all the slogans these old fogies shout; don't let them sell you out and then count the money for you."

"Don't worry, Mr. Yun. If those old fogies dare to force me to do something I don't want to do, I'll just run away and go find Brother Xiao Yan!" Qing Lin said triumphantly, waving her little fist.

Yun Congxin felt relieved, and then said with a smile, "That's right. Those old fogies shout slogans loudly, but their hearts are full of their own ulterior motives. Let them die."

"Let's not talk about these upsetting things, Mr. Yun. Tell me about Brother Xiao Yan's visit to the Yunlan Sect. In the three-year agreement, who really won between him and that girl?" Qing Lin gently shook Yun Congxin's arm and asked coquettishly.

"Alright, then I'll tell you the story of the three-year agreement," Yun Congxin said with a smile.

He began his story with the Imperial Capital Alchemist Conference, recounting how Xiao Yan disguised himself to go to the Nalan family to get rid of poison and exchange medicine, how Yan Li of the Chuyun Empire interfered, how he won the championship amidst ups and downs, and the final three-year agreement.

The story was told with great twists and turns, and Qinglin listened with rapt attention. Before they knew it, the two had become much closer, and Qinglin had even started addressing him as Brother Yun instead of Mr. Yun.

"Brother Yun, are you really not coming with us to the Heavenly Serpent's Mansion?"

After the story was told, the group arrived at a small city-state outside the Monster Forest.

"Well, your brother Yun is currently busy and can't get away. How about we visit you at the Heavenly Serpent Palace another time?"

Judging by the time, going to the Chuyun Empire now should be enough to save Little Fairy Doctor, who is trapped in the fate of the Poisonous Body. Yun Congxin planned to stay in this small city-state for a few days, and after the Eight-Winged Black Serpent King arrived, he would persuade it to go to the Chuyun Empire with him to save Little Fairy Doctor.

"Mr. Yun, please stay here for a few days. It may be three to seven days, and I will definitely come to meet you then," the Eight-Winged Black Serpent King said respectfully. "Qing'er, quickly say goodbye to Mr. Yun."

After bidding a reluctant farewell to Yun Congxin, Qinglin rode the giant red python and followed the Heavenly Serpent Palace's procession into the distance.

Yun Congxin held Liu Fuyao, who was terrified of the giant red python Qinglin, and watched the disciples of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion leave.