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Hearing Mo Yu's promise, Cai Lin's cold and elegant face softened slightly. She held the Serpent Empire in high regard, and Mo Yu's strength, capable of protecting it, undoubtedly touched a soft spot in her heart.
The once frail boy from years ago had unknowingly grown into the most dependable pillar in her life.
"Rest assured, my Serpent Empire is not so weak. Over the years of rapid development, apart from me, two other commanders of the Snake-People Clan have advanced to Dou Zun, and the remaining six commanders have reached the high-tier Dou Zong level.
Furthermore, following your suggestion before you left, the Serpent Empire has achieved equality and peaceful coexistence between the Snake-People Clan and humans. As a result, we've also recruited a significant number of powerful human experts.
If the Profound Lion Sect didn't have the Hall of Souls' support, they wouldn't stand a chance against my Serpent Empire," Cai Lin said. While Mo Yu's unwavering support gave her peace of mind, she didn't want to appear too dependent in front of him. Pressing her red lips together, she added with a calm demeanor.
Hearing this, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned but soon smiled softly. He understood Cai Lin's prideful nature and nodded in agreement, playing along.
Of course, his agreement wasn't entirely perfunctory.
In the past, while the Snake-People Clan had seemed formidable on the surface, they were already in decline due to suppression by neighboring empires. The number of strong individuals in the tribe had dwindled, and if this continued, the Snake-People Clan would eventually be swallowed by humanity.
But everything changed under Cai Lin's leadership.
As the Snake-People Clan's Queen, Cai Lin not only possessed exceptional talent but also took the daring step of using the Green Lotus Core Flame to evolve herself into the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python.
This transformation made her the first Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python in thousands of years, a legendary existence in both the Snake-People Clan and the continent. It was during this time that she and Mo Yu unexpectedly developed a romantic bond.
Though the Serpent Empire was initially established with Mo Yu's assistance, everything afterward was accomplished through Cai Lin's dedication. It could be said that the Snake-People Clan's resurgence was entirely her doing.
"You've worked hard these past years," Mo Yu said, knowing the strength of the Serpent Empire was inseparable from Cai Lin's tireless efforts. He could imagine the immense dedication she had poured into it.
Thinking of her hard work over the years, a pang of heartache rose in Mo Yu's chest. Ignoring her shy and slight resistance, he took her slender jade-like hands into his own.
Their tender moment was soon interrupted by a voice.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness, the battlefield has been completely cleared," reported a Snake-People Clan commander who approached respectfully.
Mo Yu turned toward the voice and smiled when he saw the man. As if recalling something, he said, "Ah, Mo Basi. It's you. After all these years, are you interested in sparring with me again?"
Hearing this, Mo Basi froze, his face quickly flushing red. Bowing respectfully, he replied, "Back then, I was ignorant and failed to recognize Your Highness. I hope you won't hold it against me."
Now, Mo Basi didn't dare to show any arrogance in front of Mo Yu. Years ago, when Mo Yu left the Northwestern Region, he had already defeated Dou Zong-level experts. Now, years later, he had returned, even defeating Ban Sheng experts.
Such terrifying cultivation speed and immense strength had made Mo Basi view him as a living legend. A cold sweat formed on his forehead as he cursed himself internally—how could he have been so blind to oppose Mo Yu back then?
Seeing Mo Basi' discomfort, Mo Yu chuckled softly and shook his head. He didn't take the past to heart.
What happened back then was long forgotten. If not for meeting this old acquaintance today, he likely wouldn't even remember it. His words were merely a joke.
Now, he could defeat Ban Sheng experts with ease, while Mo Basi, despite improving alongside the Serpent Empire's growth, was only a five-star Dou Zong. Compared to him, the gap was like heaven and earth.
Mo Yu wasn't the type to hold grudges and naturally wouldn't dwell on the matter.
Seeing Mo Basi retreat, Cai Lin pulled her hand free from Mo Yu's grasp, her face slightly red. Quickly regaining her composed and cold demeanor, she said, "Good work, Mo Basi. But make sure to collect the remains of our fallen soldiers immediately. Don't forget to provide their families with compensation. This task must be handled promptly."
"Understood, Your Majesty!" Mo Basi bowed respectfully, relieved that Mo Yu didn't blame him. With one final glance, he turned and left.
"Mo Basi is loyal to both you and the Serpent Empire," Mo Yu remarked with a smile. "After this incident, the Serpent Empire might want to consider expanding its territory."
With the Profound Lion Sect destroyed, the Northwestern Region's power structure would undoubtedly shift. The Serpent Empire might be able to claim a significant portion of the spoils.
Hearing Mo Yu's suggestion, Cai Lin's eyes lit up but soon furrowed her brows. "Although you helped us eliminate the Profound Lion Sect and the Hall of Souls, we've been locked in a stalemate with them for months, and many of our experts have fallen.
Expanding our territory now would be difficult due to a lack of manpower," she said, her tone tinged with concern.
Mo Yu frowned at her words but soon smiled. "Don't worry. On this trip, I've already established a spatial passage between Yuan Manor and the Serpent Empire. For your expansion, Yuan Manor will provide full support.
As for manpower, you can send some trustworthy Snake-People Clan members to Yuan Manor for training. Within a few years, you'll have a group of powerful experts to help stabilize your domain."
Cai Lin's beautiful eyes brightened at his suggestion, and she nodded slightly. "Thank you, Mo Yu."
"Heh, there's no need to thank me. This is also She Lao's wish. With him as a Ban Sheng, the Snake-People Clan's rise is inevitable," Mo Yu replied with a chuckle.
With their relationship and She Lao's contributions to his growth, Mo Yu naturally wouldn't hesitate to support the Serpent Empire.
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With the Profound Lion Sect dealt with, Mo Yu found himself with little to do in the following days.
Although the Serpent Empire was vast, under Cai Lin's meticulous governance, it had become highly organized. Post-war arrangements were efficiently handled without Mo Yu's intervention.
Taking advantage of his newfound leisure, Mo Yu often spent time reminiscing with Cai Lin, reliving moments of warmth and affection.
During this time, Mo Yu also utilized the spatial wormhole scroll Yao Lao had given him.
The wormhole connected Heavenly Snake City, the Serpent Empire's capital at the heart of the Northwestern Region, to Yuan Manor. From now on, if the Serpent Empire faced a major threat, Yuan Manor could respond swiftly.
The establishment of the spatial wormhole undoubtedly bolstered the Serpent Empire's hidden strength. With Yuan Manor's support, no other faction in the Northwestern Region, aside from the Yan Alliance, could hope to compete.
Within two days, Mo Yu received updates regarding the Jia Ma Empire's Yan Alliance. As expected, the Profound Lion Sect had sent a team to attack the Jia Ma Empire, and even a figure from the Hall of Souls' Seventh Tianzun appeared.
Fortunately, Xiao Yan led the experts of the Falling Star Pavilion to arrive in time, successfully repelling the invaders and securing the safety of the Yan Alliance.
Hearing this, Mo Yu smiled faintly and dismissed the idea of assisting. The Yan Alliance, built upon the foundation of the Xiao Clan, had become a prominent power in the Northwestern Region under Xiao Ding's leadership and the efforts of the Jia Ma Empire's many experts.
With Xiao Yan and the Falling Star Pavilion supporting them, their future development would likely rival even that of the Serpent Empire.
Deep within the palace of the Serpent Empire, in a tranquil room, Mo Yu stood facing Cai Lin.
Before others, she was coldly elegant and dignified, but in front of him, she exuded a delicate charm. Looking at Cai Lin's enchanting demeanor, Mo Yu felt his heart stir, yet he suppressed his impulse and brought up the matter at hand.
"Now that the Serpent Empire's safety is assured, it's time for me to leave," Mo Yu said softly, holding Cai Lin's delicate hand.
"So soon..." Cai Lin was taken aback, her tone tinged with reluctance.
Mo Yu chuckled. "Don't worry. This time, you'll come with me to Central Plains."
"I... go to Central Plains?" Cai Lin was stunned, a trace of surprise flickering in her eyes. She hesitated, saying, "As the Queen of the Serpent Empire, it doesn't seem right for me to leave my kingdom to accompany you."
Cai Lin assumed Mo Yu wanted her to go simply to be by his side. While she felt reluctant to part with him, as a ruler, she couldn't abandon her kingdom's safety for personal reasons.
Mo Yu shook his head with a wry smile. "You're overthinking it. Taking you to Central Plains isn't just for companionship. The primary reason is to help you evolve your constitution."
"My constitution... evolve?" Cai Lin was startled, her beautiful eyes lighting up as realization dawned on her. She whispered in astonishment, "Could it be... the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python?"
"Yes," Mo Yu nodded with a light smile. "You know that She Lao broke through to the Ban Saint level by evolving from a Seven-Winged Purple-Gold Python to the higher-ranked Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Python.
"Similarly, within the Snake-People Clan, apart from the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Python, there's another path—evolving from a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python to the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. Both are ancient magical beasts on par with the Dragon Clan.
"After my research with She Lao, we discovered a method to help you evolve into a Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. As the current Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, you're undoubtedly the most promising candidate within the Snake-People Clan to achieve this evolution.
"This trip to Central Plains might enable you to complete the evolution. If it succeeds, you'll have the potential to become a Dou Sheng expert..."
As an ancient magical beast, the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python even had a chance to break through to the Dou Di level, though such a feat hadn't been seen for nearly ten thousand years. Mo Yu refrained from making grand promises, but his words left Cai Lin trembling with joy.
A Dou Sheng expert was one of the continent's pinnacle existences. If she could achieve that, she'd undoubtedly become the most legendary figure in the Snake-People Clan's history.
"Mo Yu... thank you..." Cai Lin looked at the silver-eyed youth before her, biting her lip as gratitude filled her voice.
The chance to evolve into a Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python was a tremendous opportunity for her. That Mo Yu had gone to such lengths for her moved Cai Lin deeply.
Mo Yu gently stroked her hand, smiling. "No need to thank me. You're my woman; this is my responsibility. Trust me, I'll make sure you evolve successfully."
Hearing Mo Yu's confident words, Cai Lin set aside her queenly demeanor and nodded gently, like a shy maiden.
Seeing her delicate response, Mo Yu's heart stirred again. Her usually cold and elegant face was now flushed with rare redness, making her even more captivating.
Overcome by the moment, Mo Yu couldn't suppress his feelings any longer. Wrapping an arm around her slender waist, he smiled warmly and, under Cai Lin's slightly dazed yet emotional gaze, leaned in and kissed her gently.
In that instant, the quiet room was filled with a warm, spring-like atmosphere.
Three days later.
The spatial wormhole leading to Yuan Manor was located in a heavily guarded palace. Mo Yu had no intention of making the wormhole publicly accessible.
Although charging toll fees for using it could be highly profitable, keeping a low profile was wiser. After all, this was one of the very few wormholes in the Northwestern Region capable of directly connecting to Central Plains. Besides the Yan Alliance's wormhole, this was likely the only other one, which could easily attract unwanted attention.
In the vast and grand palace, a pitch-black spatial wormhole floated mid-air, slowly rotating. Waves of immense spatial energy rippled out with each rotation.
"So this is a spatial wormhole..."
Cai Lin and the others gazed at the wormhole with curiosity, as this was their first time seeing one. Such things were extremely rare in the Northwestern Region.
Mo Yu smiled and nodded. Beside him stood Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin. Half of the Yuan Manor elders who had accompanied him stayed behind to guard the Serpent Empire, while the other half followed him back to Central Plains.
Because it wasn't just Cai Lin traveling to Central Plains—several Snake-People experts selected for training in Yuan Manor were accompanying them—leaving the Serpent Empire rather vulnerable. Mo Yu had to deploy personnel from Yuan Manor to temporarily maintain order.
After Cai Lin arranged matters with the Snake-People's leaders, she walked to the wormhole, standing by Mo Yu's side.
Seeing her arrive, Mo Yu smiled faintly, held her hand, and stepped into the wormhole together. The two figures quickly vanished.
Following closely, Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin entered as well, along with the Yuan Manor elders and Snake-People experts.
As Mo Yu and his group disappeared into the wormhole, the high-ranking members of the Serpent Empire sighed softly, a sense of melancholy lingering in the air. After standing silently for a moment, they turned and left.
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