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756. My intentions are clear.
"Yes!" After three years of training, Qinglin's biggest change was that she had become extremely confident.
"Of course, I was able to advance so quickly thanks to my grandmother's arrangements. Among the Nine Netherworld Python clan, I successfully used the Nine Netherworld Python cultivation method that my grandmother had researched. Because of my bloodline, I reaped great benefits."
These words were transmitted telepathically by Xiao Yan and his companion, because Qing Lin was not a true member of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan; her bloodline was entirely obtained through force. The two were extremely cautious, not wanting to cause any trouble. Of course, no matter how the Nine Netherworld Python investigated, it wouldn't find any information, since the legitimacy of Qing Lin's "royal blood" would be utterly inexplicable.
Xiao Yan witnessed almost all of Ming Mei's sacrifices for Qing Lin. Indeed, for Qing Lin, Ming Mei was like Yao Lao, arranging everything for her. Similarly, although Xiao Yan didn't witness Qing Lin becoming queen firsthand, it must have been no easy feat, and Qing Lin undoubtedly made considerable sacrifices.
"It seems that the Nine Netherworld Python clan is indeed a very suitable place for your cultivation."
Xiao Yan remembered that at the beginning, Yao Lao had explained to him that the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil and the serpentine magical beast complemented each other. Moreover, the Nine Netherworld Python was the most powerful magical beast family on the continent, and under the inheritance of Mingmei and Qinglin, the two generations of owners of the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil, they had found the most suitable cultivation method.
Qinglin lowered her head and pondered for a while. Although there was attachment in her eyes, she also had her own decision. She said softly, "Young Master, I can only stay with you for a few days this time. After I escort you and your clan to a safe place, I still have to return to the Nine Netherworld Python Clan. Things in the clan are not stable yet. If I leave for too long, something unexpected may happen. It's also best if my cultivation stays there."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled with appreciation and understanding. He reached out and gently patted Qing Lin's head: "Silly girl, even if you want to stay by my side, I still have to urge you to go back. Improving your strength is the most important thing you should be doing right now! Senior Mingmei has told me this many times before."
Mingmei's plan wasn't just about making Qinglin a Dou Sheng powerhouse. Her goal was for Qinglin to become a top expert on the continent, even surpassing the Dou Qi Continent, completely controlling her own destiny instead of depending on anyone else. Xiao Yan wholeheartedly supported this.
Feeling the warmth of Xiao Yan's palm and his breath so close to hers, Qing Lin's body trembled involuntarily. A warm current rose in her heart. She and Xiao Yan had known each other for a very long time. Although their relationship had always been somewhat ambiguous, Qing Lin's attitude had always been that she wanted to be with Xiao Yan forever.
At this moment, Qing Lin could no longer contain his emotions. Taking advantage of the fact that everyone's attention was not on them, he suddenly raised his head, his emerald green eyes fixed on Xiao Yan without blinking.
"Young Master." Qinglin's voice trembled slightly, but it was more direct than ever before.
"Once I reach the Five-Star Dou Sheng realm, my cultivation will be completely stable. Grandma said that when that time comes, I can start to walk my own path. At that time, Qing Lin will truly have the strength to protect Young Master, and then I will never be separated from Young Master again, never."
This blatant expression of his feelings struck a chord deep within Xiao Yan's heart.
Xiao Yan was also deeply moved. He had long known of Qing Lin's feelings for him. However, his personality prevented him from figuring out how to respond to these feelings. More importantly, he hadn't wanted Xun'er to be sad because of this, so he had never confronted Qing Lin's feelings for him.
However, through their long time together and numerous life-and-death situations, the feelings between Xiao Yan and Qing Lin had long since intensified. Even on that night at the Pill Tower, Xiao Yan felt he had to take responsibility for their relationship.
Xiao Yan's emotions had plummeted several times during this period, and he even nearly collapsed in desperate situations, but at this moment he felt an unprecedented warmth.
Looking into Qing Lin's eyes, filled with tender affection, nervousness, and anticipation, how could Xiao Yan possibly refuse?
Having endured numerous life-or-death trials and a long period of companionship, Xiao Yan knew he could never betray this bond in his lifetime.
"Okay, I'll wait for you. Once you come back, we'll never be apart again!" A direct answer without any conditions.
Receiving such a straightforward response from Xiao Yan, Qing Lin felt an overwhelming sense of happiness wash over her. The queenly demeanor she had cultivated over three years was completely replaced by the joy of a young girl, and a pure smile blossomed on her face. This joy even infected the Nine Netherworld Python Clan members who were watching Qing Lin.
"Your Majesty, in front of this young man, he is truly somewhat..." Yao Ming was speechless for a moment. In his vision, Qing Lin would lead the Nine Netherworld Python clan to the pinnacle of the continent.
After their conversation, Qinglin immediately told Yaoming and the others to leave, as she wanted to stay with Xiao Yan for a while longer. Faced with Qinglin's sudden switch to queen mode, Yaoming and the others naturally had no objections and agreed to escort her to her destination before departing.
Having taken care of everything, Qinglin looked at Xiao Yan with eyes full of happiness. Unlike her previous obedient and docile demeanor towards Xiao Yan, Qinglin's happiness and joy now came from the bottom of her heart.
Her feelings for Xiao Yan had been quite obvious for many years, but she had never formally expressed them. A significant reason for this was that Qing Lin felt somewhat inferior because of her status as a maid.
At the same time, Qinglin was also sensitive, knowing that Xun'er always held a unique place in Xiao Yan's heart. After Xiao Yan arrived in Zhongzhou, the sudden appearance of Little Fairy Doctor plunged her into a state of turmoil. She was afraid that if she explained everything, Xiao Yan would distance himself even further from her. Therefore, even regarding the incident at the Pill Tower, she had considered it more than once after learning about it from Mingmei, and ultimately succeeded in carrying it out.
Now that everything was clear, all her worries and anxieties vanished completely. For Qinglin, as long as she had Xiao Yan's consent, she didn't care about any other titles or statuses.
After thanking everyone, Xiao Yan turned his attention back to Yao Lao, the greatest contributor of the day, who had held his own against Gu Yu in a face-to-face fight.
Xiao Yan's gaze fell upon the somewhat ethereal soul form of Yao Lao, still somewhat dazed. Three years ago, he had been single-mindedly collecting materials to refine a body, and after breaking through to the eighth-grade alchemist, he had already decided to go to the Northwest Region to refine a body for Yao Lao. Unexpectedly, Yao Lao had reappeared by his side when he needed him most.