Chapter 54: All the heroes under heaven are within my grasp (Requesting monthly tickets)

"This matter is perfectly resolved. Yanran can focus on her cultivation with peace of mind from now on."

Qin Sheng glanced at Yun Yun and continued

"After this, I need to make a trip to the Tager Desert. I'll have to trouble you, Senior Sister, to look after the sect."

"Another trip?" Yun Yun asked, puzzled. "Haven't you already found an Exotic Flame?"

Qin Sheng shook his head. "This time, I'm going to meet someone."

"Who exactly is in the Tager Desert that you keep running back and forth there?" Yun Yun suddenly thought of something. "You aren't going to see Queen Medusa, are you?"

"How did you know?" Qin Sheng was surprised. Was Yun Yun really that smart?

"Junior Brother, Queen Medusa is notorious for her ferocity; she is not a kind person. Furthermore, the relationship between the Snake-People Tribe and the Jia Ma Empire is very tense." Yun Yun added, "No matter what you intend to do, you must be careful."

*I don't think Medusa is that fierce,* Qin Sheng thought.

He didn't dwell on the topic and instead said

"Also, Senior Sister, send someone... no, go yourself to Qingshan Town in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. There is a place there called Wan Yao Zhai."

Qin Sheng instructed the Great Sect Leader Yun, "There is a physician inside named Little Fairy Doctor. Bring her back to the sect."

"Oh, right, there is an ancient senior's cave dwelling near Qingshan Town. Search for it carefully; I will need the items inside as well."

Inside that cave dwelling was a fragment of the map for the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, which ranked third on the Exotic Flame Ranking!

"But Little Fairy Doctor is the priority. She is an unprecedented genius. Her strength alone is enough to make the sect famous across the entire continent. You must ensure she joins our sect."

As for whether it would be a good reputation or a fearsome one, that wasn't his concern.

Little Fairy Doctor possessed the special Calamity Poison Body, a constitution that specialized in consuming various poisons for cultivation. As long as one had the heart to endure the poisoning, reaching Dou Huang in three years or Dou Zong in five years would be no problem at all.

"Also, send an absolutely trustworthy Elder with me to the Tager Desert. I will escort him to Rock Desert City."

"In the Desert Mercenary Group there, there is a young girl who is a half-human, half-snake person. Her talent is not inferior to Little Fairy Doctor's. When the time comes, have that Elder escort her back, and you take good care of her."

That young girl was naturally Qing Lin. She possessed a unique eye: the Three-Flower Green Snake Pupils, which could suppress and control the vast majority of snake-type magical beasts. She could even absorb the Dou Qi of snake-type magical beasts to increase her own cultivation without any side effects.

No one could have imagined that such a hidden gem would be tucked away in the tiny Jia Ma Empire.

Since he had promised the "Battle Through the Heavens" Qin Sheng that he would expand the Yun Lan Sect, Qin Sheng naturally had to do his best. Right now, he needed talents like Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin. With these two disciples, Qin Sheng could simply lie back and relax, and most of the second death wish of the original Qin Sheng would be fulfilled in a few years.

Yun Yun's gaze turned somewhat strange. "Setting aside whether those two girls are as powerful as you claim, how do you know about them?"

"I have unique sources of intelligence. Don't worry about it." Qin Sheng's face hardened. "Are you planning to defy the orders of this Great Elder?"

Yun Yun was speechless. Since childhood, she had never been able to handle this Junior Brother. She was a soft-hearted Senior Sister.

Half a day later, Yun Yun flew toward Qingshan Town, while Qin Sheng headed toward Rock Desert City with a one-star Dou Wang.

"Elder Ye," Qin Sheng said, "I remember you. My Senior Sister once pleaded with me for a pill for your sake."

Elder Ye was a beautiful woman and one of Yun Yun's confidantes. She said gratefully, "It is thanks to the Great Elder's pills that I was able to successfully advance to Dou Wang."

"Don't mention it. We are all part of the same sect," Qin Sheng said seriously. "The child I am sending you to find is very important to the sect. Do not be careless, and treat her well so that she develops a good impression of the sect. If anyone dares to obstruct you when you bring her back, regardless of which faction they belong to, show no mercy."

Elder Ye nodded rapidly.

After arriving at Rock Desert City, Qin Sheng gave Elder Ye one more instruction.

"Go find a map shop. The owner is the Ice Emperor, Hai Bo Dong. There is an issue with his body. Tell him I can solve his problem, in exchange for that map."

That map was also one of the fragments of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame.

After arranging these matters, Qin Sheng headed directly into the depths of the desert.

"Being a high-ranking sect official is comfortable. Whatever needs to be done, you just give the order, and countless people will do it for you," Qin Sheng mused. If he were fighting alone, he would have had to personally travel for all three of these tasks, wasting an immense amount of time.

Yue Mei, the leader of the Charm Snake Tribe of the Snake-People, discovered Qin Sheng's tracks.

"Alchemist Qin Sheng?"

"Are you going to stop me?"

Yue Mei shook her head. "Her Majesty the Queen has instructed that if you arrive, you are to be taken directly to the Royal City to see her."

"Lead the way."

***

The Snake-People Royal City.

Qin Sheng's appearance as a human naturally drew much attention. Medusa appeared and personally escorted him inside to avoid any potential conflict.

Strolling through the Queen's sleeping quarters, Qin Sheng felt quite relaxed, showing no sign of being intimidated by the depths of the snake den.

He asked, "How are your preparations coming along?"

"I still need some time."

Qin Sheng turned his head slightly. "I have other matters to attend to. If you need too much time, I will have to leave first."

"One month at most."

"One month?" Qin Sheng thought about it. "Fine."

Medusa fell silent for a moment before saying, "You are a Tier 6 Alchemist. May I request you to refine a few pills?"

"No problem. Just follow the rules of alchemists."

To improve one's level as an alchemist, one must pile up medicinal ingredients. Since Medusa had brought it up, Qin Sheng wasn't going to be polite. Using the Yun Lan Sect's medicinal ingredients would make his heart ache if he failed.

The rules of an alchemist were: provide your own pill formulas and at least three sets of ingredients, pay a generous fee, and finally, the alchemist is not responsible if the refinement fails.

Did it seem too harsh? How could it be harsh? Every alchemist charges this much. One should reflect on themselves and see if they have worked hard enough to accumulate wealth over the years.

Queen Medusa, however, had no objections. The Snake-People were not suited for alchemy; in the past, it was difficult for them to find Tier 4 or higher alchemists to help. Their accumulated medicinal ingredients could only be used directly or left to gather dust.

"By the way, evolving using an Exotic Flame... it must be a life-or-death gamble, right?" Qin Sheng asked.

Queen Medusa fell silent for a moment before answering, "This is my only chance to advance my bloodline and break through to Dou Zong. Only if I succeed can I lead my people out of this desert. I know the price I must pay, but I am willing to try. To obtain something you have never possessed, you must do something you have never done. I will not regret it."

Qin Sheng thought for a moment. "I feel like breaking through to Dou Zong shouldn't be that hard. As long as you have hands—no, as long as you have feet, you're fine."

"..."

Medusa's snake tail stiffened as she struggled to control the urge to lash out at the man beside her.

"Actually, sometimes you can change your mindset," Qin Sheng said. "Don't push yourself so hard. Relax."

Medusa's tail swayed as she entered the inner chamber.

"I am the Queen."

*Even a Queen needs to relax!*

(End of Chapter)