"So you've set your sights on the Beast Spirit Gathering Origin Formation? You're really quite greedy." When Queen Medusa noticed the sharp gleam that flashed through the man's eyes the moment she mentioned the formation, she immediately guessed his intentions.
Hearing this, Lin Yuan merely smiled faintly and said frankly, "It's nothing more than going with the flow. I've always been very interested in formations. Since I now have the opportunity to obtain a high-quality formation, naturally I won't let it slip by."
For a long time, Lin Yuan had been deeply interested in formations, but unfortunately, there were very few examples he could study, and even fewer that he could truly get his hands on. Encountering the Beast Spirit Gathering Origin Formation in the Mulan Empire was an unexpected delight, and he naturally intended to find a way to obtain it.
"Then what do you plan to do next?" Queen Medusa asked.
"Naturally, we find a way to lure out the Mulan Three Elders, then seize the opportunity to deal with them in one decisive strike."
"Those three act extremely cautiously. You heard it earlier, even when they came to Icefire Valley to hunt the Polar Frost Wolf King, the three of them acted together. Trying to lure out just one of them alone would likely be very difficult," Queen Medusa said calmly, with a hint of concern in her tone.
"It seems they're well aware of their own strengths and weaknesses and are deliberately preventing themselves from being defeated one by one, which is why they always move together," Lin Yuan analyzed calmly before continuing in a steady voice. "No matter. Then we'll lure out all three of them and make preparations to deal with Dou Ancestor–level opponents."
"Looks like you already have a plan in mind?" Queen Medusa sensed the confidence in Lin Yuan's words.
"Yes. I already have a rough idea, though it still needs refinement. And this time, I may need Your Majesty's assistance as well," Lin Yuan nodded, looking at Queen Medusa seriously.
Hearing this, Queen Medusa readily agreed. "Since I also need the Soul Origin Fruit in their possession, it's only right that I contribute."
"Good. Then I'll include Your Majesty in the battle plan. When it comes time to distribute the spoils after the battle, Your Majesty will naturally receive what you deserve."
As the two were speaking, Qing Lin's aura suddenly surged before quickly stabilizing.
Four-Star Dou Master—achieved.
Qing Lin opened her eyes, got up, and jogged over with delight written all over her face. "Young Master, I've broken through."
"Very good. At this rate, Qing'er, it won't be long before you catch up to me. When that happens, your young master here might have to rely on your protection," Lin Yuan joked.
"Young Master is teasing me." Qing Lin blushed slightly, and there was a subtle change in the way she looked at him. During her breakthrough, she had heard Lin Yuan describe their relationship as Dao Companions, and she felt that it was a very beautiful bond.
"Oh, right Qing'er." Lin Yuan suddenly thought of something and looked at her seriously. "This time, dealing with the Mulan Three Elders, I may need your help."
"Are you insane?" Queen Medusa frowned deeply and said in a low voice. "Although this girl possesses the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, her cultivation is only at the Dou Master level. Letting her take part in a battle of this level is far too dangerous."
Lin Yuan gently stroked Qing Lin's head and smiled lightly at Queen Medusa. "Rest assured, I know what I'm doing. Qing'er's role won't be in direct combat, she won't face them head-on. This time, Your Majesty may experience a completely different style of warfare."
Then he looked at Qing Lin, giving her an encouraging smile. "Qing'er, this is your chance to put what you've learned to the test. Can you help me?"
"Yes, Young Master." Although she felt nervous at the thought of possibly participating in a Dou Ancestor–level battle, Qing Lin still responded firmly.
Seeing her nervousness, Lin Yuan reassured her, "Don't worry. With me here, nothing will happen. This is also a rare opportunity for you to gain experience."
Hearing the calm confidence in Lin Yuan's voice, Qing Lin relaxed. She trusted her young master completely.
"Your cultivation has increased significantly, and the number of magical beasts you can control has increased as well. I'll first take you to capture some serpent-type magical beasts, that's one of the reasons I brought you here."
Then he turned to Queen Medusa. "Your Majesty, we need to make some preparations before the battle. I'll first help Qing Lin capture some snake-type magical beasts. During this time, I'll formulate a detailed battle plan."
As he spoke, he glanced toward the nearby volcano and thought to himself, The vast fire-element energy within this volcano might be something we can make use of.
Three days later.
Lin Yuan handed a purple "bracelet" and two handwritten manuals to Queen Medusa.
With a hint of curiosity, Queen Medusa accepted the bracelet and the manuals.
"Hm? This is a Purple Jade Scale Serpent—shrunk down to this size through the power of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils?" The moment she took the bracelet, she immediately understood what it was.
Lin Yuan nodded and gestured for her to look at the two manuals.
Queen Medusa lowered her gaze, and the two titles immediately caught her eye:
"Heavenly Firmament Communication Secret Manual"
"Battle Plan Against the Mulan Three Elders"
Just as the Medusa Queen was about to open Battle Plan Against the Mu Lan Three Elders, Lin Yuan's voice sounded.
"I suggest you read Firmament Communication Secret Manual first. Otherwise, part of the battle plan may be difficult to understand."
Hearing this, the Medusa Queen followed his advice, picked up Firmament Communication Secret Manual, and quickly flipped through it. Before long, she had roughly finished reading it.
Closing the book, she glanced at Lin Yuan's calm expression. A somewhat strange look appeared on her face.
"Your way of thinking about how to use the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils is truly… unusual. Quite ingenious."
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. However, this is the combined result of Qing'er and myself," Lin Yuan replied modestly.
The Medusa Queen looked at the purple bracelet and asked in a somewhat inscrutable tone.
"So this is why, after coming to the Snake-People Tribe, you had others search for Purple Jade Scale Serpents for you? Because although they are weak, their intelligence is quite high, allowing them to cooperate with the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils to achieve the battlefield ultra-long-range covert communication you described?"
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment before answering in a deep voice, "Strictly speaking, the Purple Jade Scale Serpents are only a transitional solution. Their strength is far too weak, and they are easily destroyed in battle. In the future, we will need to find snake-type magical beasts with comparable or higher intelligence and much greater strength to serve as communication nodes. Does Your Majesty know of any more suitable substitutes?"
Looking at Lin Yuan, who was seriously discussing this issue with her, the Medusa Queen answered decisively.
"No. At least among Fourth-Grade magical beasts, there are none."
"Is that so? Then it seems we can only wait until Qing'er's cultivation improves further and use Fifth-Grade magical beasts as replacements."
Ignoring Lin Yuan's sigh, the Medusa Queen opened Battle Plan Against the Mu Lan Three Elders and began reading it carefully.
After finishing the battle plan, the Medusa Queen let out a long breath.
She had never seen such a peculiar method of warfare. It was completely different from the battles she had experienced before. Moreover, as a veteran of countless battlefields, her combat instincts told her that this plan had a very high chance of success.
"This fellow… his way of thinking is quite different from ours. That's why he was able to come up with such a marvelous method to utilize part of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils' abilities," the Medusa Queen thought to herself, the curiosity deepening in her gaze as she looked at Lin Yuan.
Seeing that the Medusa Queen had finished reading both manuals, Lin Yuan said,
"Over the next two days, I hope Your Majesty will completely master the Firmament Communication Secret Manual, and accompany me to scout the planned locations. We should familiarize ourselves with the terrain in advance."
"I've already gathered some intelligence. The Mu Lan Three Elders are currently in seclusion within Mu Lan Valley, but the date of their emergence is not far off. Once you are ready, we can look for an opportunity to lure them out and eliminate them."
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