Looking at their money-grubbing expressions, Hai Bodong shook his head helplessly. "Look at your faces, truly obsessed with money. Also, you must keep today's mission a secret, especially Old Xie. Do not get too carried away at the Yi Chun Brothel and blurt it out."
Elder Xie, whom Hai Bodong had singled out, looked solemn as he said:
"Elder, do not worry. My mouth is tighter than a seal. Not a single detail of today's events will be leaked. You can rest assured. The Palace Master is so good to everyone. If anyone leaks it, I, Old Xie, will be the first to deal with him!"
"Seconded!" Everyone echoed.
Although the Palace Master rarely appeared, the various benefits they received were real and tangible, even surpassing what some first-rate powers could offer.
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A day later, after Xun'er returned to her clan, she walked out of the Gu Clan's Elder Council with a cold expression.
Inside the Elder Council, there were many people, their faces showing various emotions: some were livid, some gloating, and some shocked.
One livid old man glanced at the black-robed, white-haired old man not far away and said, "Are we just going to let this go? A mere descendant with diluted blood from a declining clan can step all over our Black Annihilation Army's face."
"Diluted blood? If he can reach his current Dou Qi cultivation with diluted blood, and according to the intelligence provided by Gu Qing, he is at least a Two-Star Dou Zun, or even higher. Then what about the so-called excellent younger generation you speak of, who, despite their bloodline advantage, lag so far behind him? What are they? Besides Xun'er, can you find anyone in the clan who can compare to him?"
Across from the old man, a green-robed Elder, who was at odds with the speaker, questioned him.
"Maybe he just got lucky and received a Dou Qi infusion from a powerful expert's legacy. And without the power of a bloodline, whether he can become a Saint is another matter."
The old man pouted and said in a deep voice.
"Oh? Then, leaving Xiao Tian aside, what do you say about the woman by his side, that Nine-Colored Sky Swallowing Python?"
"Can she become a Saint??? Answer me!!!"
After the green-robed Elder finished speaking, he looked directly into the other's eyes, his voice slightly raised.
The others fell into contemplation upon hearing the name Nine-Colored Sky Swallowing Python. The Nine-Colored Sky Swallowing Python bloodline was a legendary top-tier divine beast bloodline, rumored to possess the potential to become a Dou Di.
"Alright, let us stop here. This time, we were in the wrong first, no matter how you look at it. You also do not want to do anything that would further affect the relationship between both sides. If it affects Xun'er's bloodline issue because of this, then when the Elders are enraged, just wait for the clan rules to deal with it."
"If there is nothing else, you can disperse."
A white-robed old man with white hair and beard, even white eyebrows, spoke softly. As he spoke, he deliberately glanced at the black-robed old man, clearly directing his words at him.
After he spoke, the two opposing Elders also wisely shut their mouths. Although they were all Elders, it was clear that the white-robed old man's status was significantly higher than theirs.
Afterward, many Gu Clan Elders respectfully bowed slightly and then left the main hall one after another.
After the many Elders left, only the white-robed old man remained in the main hall. Then, the space twisted, and a gray-robed figure appeared silently on one of the chairs like a ghost.
The two began to converse, the content of their conversation known only to a select few.
However, the next day, two pieces of news shocked many in the Gu Clan.
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"Cai Li, has your bloodline power stabilized now?" Xiao Tian looked at Medusa in front of him. Ever since he learned of Medusa's strength after her evolution, Xiao Tian had begun preparing the medicinal ingredients to be used with the Saint Liquid.
"Mm, it has stabilized. I feel great now. You are no match for me now. Shall we spar tonight?"
Medusa provocatively glanced at Xiao Tian, her enchanting face full of confidence. She was now a High-level Half-Saint, incredibly powerful.
After speaking, she turned to look at Ya Fei and the others. "Do you want to join? We can wash away our humiliation."
Upon hearing Medusa's words, Ya Fei and the others instinctively moved away from her. Are you kidding? Last time she was so confident, and they believed her so much, who knew she was just a fraud?
Xiao Tian did not interrupt them, just watched their conversation with amusement. No matter what, he was the biggest beneficiary, so he should not casually interrupt.
"No, are you serious about taking half a step back? This time, you have to believe me. I can definitely get revenge." Medusa looked at their perfectly synchronized movements with a dumbfounded expression, as if they had practiced many times.
"Serious. I am afraid you will still be so weak then, and we will all fall apart." Han Yue, Ya Fei, and the others exchanged glances, quickly shook their heads, and retreated a few more steps.
Medusa was almost made to lose confidence by their actions, but then she remembered who she was, the magnificent Nine-Colored Sky Swallowing Python, and the only one on the entire continent at that.
"I am a Nine-Colored Sky Swallowing Python, a legendary divine beast, with incredibly strong physical attributes."
Medusa finished speaking and patted her ample chest.
"We also have a white feline divine beast here. Look how miserable she is. You say so, Yue'er?" Little Fairy Doctor patted Han Yue and chuckled. "You know Xiao Tian's combat power. With his Dou Techniques, even if we combine forces, we are not enough to fight him."
Han Yue and the others also nodded in agreement. Every time they sparred with Dou Techniques, even when they teamed up, they were always taught a lesson and left lying on the ground.
Han Xue and Hu Jia, on the other hand, hid to the side, their faces flushed, their ears perked up to listen to them talk, their hearts also very curious.
Medusa was also made less confident by their words.
Seeing Medusa show a hint of retreat, Little Fairy Doctor, as her 'arch-rival,' quickly added:
"Cai Li, what are you afraid of him for? I believe you alone can take him down. You are the arrogant and fearsome Queen Medusa. How can you back down? Xiao Tian is only a Three-Star Dou Zun, and he just broke through not long ago. You can definitely do it."
"Exactly, exactly. Qing Lin is also on your side supporting you this time."
"..."
Han Yue and the others, standing and talking without feeling the pain, kept egging Medusa on.
Under their repeated flattery, Medusa showed an expression identical to Li Yunlong's victorious expression from 'Drawing Sword.'
She glanced at the sky, then directly went to Xiao Tian, grabbed him, and said, "Come on, let us go to the 'training ground' to spar with Dou Techniques. Tonight, I will show my sisters my strength."
After speaking, she carried Xiao Tian and walked away. Xiao Tian did not resist, letting her carry him.
The others looked at Xiao Tian's mischievous smile and knew that Medusa was in for a rough night.