BTTH : I am Thunder Emperor

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The Queen Medusa, now returned to her colorful little python form, once again displayed her adorable and innocent demeanor.

Gently stroking its soft body, Mo Yu let out a bitter smile, recalling She Lao's promise. With a sigh, he retrieved a bottle of Purple Crystal Essence from his storage ring.

As the bottle cap came off, a faintly fragrant, warm aura slowly wafted out.

The moment the Purple Crystal Essence emerged from the storage ring, the Heaven Swallowing Python, which had been lazily nestled in Mo Yu's arms, suddenly shot upright.

It turned its head, catching the familiar and comforting scent from Mo Yu, and after glancing at the pale purple mist swirling from the bottle, a hint of desire flashed across its serpentine eyes.

Although She Lao had acted as a mediator, helping Medusa become an ally, the little Seven-Colored-colored snake remained unaware of this arrangement, leaving it somewhat wary of Mo Yu.

After hesitating for a while, the Heaven Swallowing Python couldn't resist its craving any longer. With a flick of its tail, it slithered swiftly to Mo Yu, its tongue flickering as it let out soft hissing sounds.

With a chuckle, Mo Yu lowered the bottle slightly. The python's tail flicked again, and its body transformed into a streak of light. In an instant, it appeared before the bottle, thrusting its head inside, greedily absorbing the essence.

Since She Lao had given his word, and Mo Yu wasn't a stingy person by nature, he made no effort to stop the python's indulgence. He simply watched as the level of Purple Crystal Essence slowly dropped inside the bottle, feeling a twinge of regret for Zi Huo.

These rare Purple Crystal Essences had originally been meant to help Zi Huo break through to the fifth tier. Now, with their continued depletion, Mo Yu doubted there was enough left to support Zi Huo's advancement.

Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Mo Yu decided not to dwell on it. If Zi Huo wanted to break through, it would need to find another opportunity or encounter a lucky chance elsewhere.

After consuming about a tenth of the bottle's contents, the Heaven Swallowing Python finally stopped. Its head wobbled slightly as it pulled away from the bottle's neck, a dazed look flashing in its pale purple eyes, as if intoxicated.

Watching the snake sway its head dizzily, Mo Yu shook his head with a smile. He then stashed the remaining Purple Crystal Essence and pulled out a Fire Bead, feeding it to the python.

"Here, eat this," Mo Yu said gently.

This time, the python didn't reject Mo Yu's kindness. Its tongue flickered briefly before it coiled the Fire Bead into its mouth.

The moment the Fire Bead entered its belly, a vast surge of energy erupted within the Heaven Swallowing Python's body, spreading throughout. Intense heat radiated from it, causing its scales to warm noticeably under Mo Yu's palm.

As Mo Yu stroked the now slightly hot body of the python, he chuckled. "Little one, I've fulfilled She Lao's request. Don't forget that."

Though it didn't understand exactly what Mo Yu was saying, the python's gaze softened, a flicker of affection now present in its serpentine eyes.

With a flick of its long neck, the snake's pupils suddenly glimmered with purple light. Opening its mouth wide, it spat out a blast of purple-red flames with a loud boom. The flames surged forward, instantly incinerating the wooden beam above, reducing it to a pile of charred ash.

Seeing this, Mo Yu shook his head with a light laugh.

Although he had spent quite a few treasures to nurture a bond with the python, he didn't feel any real loss.

After all, this was the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, a creature with an ancient bloodline far nobler than She Lao's. Once Queen Medusa fully regained control of her body, she would become a Dou Zong powerhouse.

With such a formidable guardian by his side, Mo Yu's heart felt much more at ease.

After soothing the Heaven Swallowing Python, Mo Yu turned toward She Lao and smiled. "Alright, I've done everything you asked. What do you think?"

Seeing the self-satisfied smile on Mo Yu's face, She Lao's cold eyes softened with a trace of approval. He chuckled, "What? Already feeling the pinch?"

"Heh, not really. I just didn't expect you to care so much for your kin, She Lao," Mo Yu replied with a shake of his head.

At these words, a trace of nostalgia flickered in She Lao's gaze. He sighed softly, "Though I once resented the tribe's rules, over the years, dust returns to dust, and earth to earth. I've let go of my attachment to the Serpent Tribe's throne.

"But now that the tribe has finally produced someone with the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python's bloodline—Medusa—I naturally value her greatly."

Mo Yu gave a small nod of understanding. It was much like the longing for one's homeland in a first life. No matter how far one wandered or how long one stayed away, there would always be a soft spot in the heart for that place.

She Lao grinned and said, "Come on, kid, don't be so greedy. Having a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python at your side means you won't even need me to handle your problems anymore."

Mo Yu chuckled. He knew that with such a powerful ally, many troubles would indeed be easily resolved.

"And this little Medusa is still a virgin. If you can conquer her, boy, I'd fully support you." She Lao's gaze gleamed with a meaningful glint as he spoke in a low voice.

"Uh..." Mo Yu's expression turned awkward. He hadn't expected the ever-mysterious She Lao to utter such blunt words.

When it came to such matters, the serpent race was far more open than humans. They lacked the rigid etiquette of human customs. Given Mo Yu's obvious talent, it wasn't too surprising that She Lao would suggest this.

A faint thought of conquering this beautiful serpent woman slowly took root in Mo Yu's heart.

But soon, he shook his head. Such things couldn't be forced. While Xiao Yan's encounter had been a stroke of fate, not everyone could enjoy that kind of serendipitous story.

"Let's leave it at that," Mo Yu said noncommittally.

"Heh-heh~"

Noticing the flicker of interest in Mo Yu's eyes, She Lao's long, slender tongue flicked out playfully. He gave the young man a mischievous smile before retreating into the beast ring.

The next morning, the sky was bright blue without a cloud in sight. The sun's warmth was gentle, not harsh, and occasional breezes swept through, carrying away the city's clamor, leaving people refreshed.

Today marked one of the grandest events in the Jia Ma Empire—the Alchemist Grand Meeting, held every eight years, was set to begin!

From the first rays of sunlight breaking through the earth's bounds and illuminating the ancient city, figures dressed in alchemist robes began to appear in twos and threes on the streets.

Every shop in Jia Ma's Sacret City opened earlier than usual. Countless people emerged from their warm beds, standing at their doors to watch the crowds of alchemists bustling through the streets, their gazes filled with awe and admiration.

These next few days would be the liveliest and most chaotic time in the holy city, unmatched throughout the year.

Alchemists, rarely seen on ordinary days, now appeared en masse, forming something like a legion. This grand spectacle could only be witnessed at the once-every-eight-years Alchemist Grand Meeting.

Despite not registering for the event, Mo Yu woke up early that morning.

He sat cross-legged on his bed, quietly meditating for about an hour. Once his condition reached its peak, he slowly opened his eyes.

Stretching lazily, he smiled as he heard the crackling of his joints. Then, getting out of bed, he stepped into the main hall.

There, at the window, he saw Xiao Yan standing beside an elderly man with a head of silver-white hair.

The old man looked ancient, yet his aura was overwhelming, exuding an immense pressure. His presence was like a vast army, restrained yet imposing.

Seeing this powerful figure standing with Xiao Yan, Mo Yu immediately identified him in his mind.

If his guess was correct, this should be one of the top ten experts of the Jia Ma Empire—the legendary protector Xiao Yan had enlisted.

Hai Bodong...

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