Cool and Refreshing, Snake-People Pleasantly Numb

Endless yellow sands, a scorching sun that made one's head ache. At this moment, the Snake-People Tribe was still bustling with people coming and going.

Yue Mi, the seductive elder of the Snake-People Tribe, looked at the medicinal pill before her with a puzzled expression. "Rejuvenation Pill? Chi Lian, where did you get this medicinal pill? And what is that brown pill? It emits a strange fragrance."

Looking at Yue Mi's enchanting face, Chi Lian couldn't help but swallow. "Elder Yue Mi, this medicinal pill is king-grade. These medicinal pills... were all bestowed upon me by a human alchemist."

"A human alchemist!" The puzzled look on Yue Mi's face instantly turned into a hint of fury. "This was given to you by a human? Why do you have dealings with humans?"

This suffocating pressure made Chi Lian feel uneasy all over. "That alchemist saved me. In return, I made a deal with him."

Yue Mi's eyes seemed to spit fire. The relationship between the Snake-People Tribe and humans was like fire and water. Mentioning humans, not only Yue Mi but all the Snake-People present simultaneously changed their expressions.

"If this human alchemist harbors ill intentions and poisoned the medicinal pills, wouldn't all our compatriots who used these pills be harmed by you!"

The surrounding Snake-People who had used the medicinal pills suddenly became tense. If what Yue Mi said was true, they might have been poisoned. At this moment, they continuously clutched their throats, trying to vomit out the pills.

"Elder Yue Mi, I have tried the medicinal pills; there are no problems at all." Chi Lian stepped forward a few paces, but as soon as she approached, Yue Mi pushed her away, her face now filled with cruelty.

Then, Yue Mi casually grabbed a handful of Rejuvenation Pills. A vast purple Dou Qi immediately surged out, forcing everyone to continuously retreat, hurriedly covering their eyes.

Those emerald Rejuvenation Pills, enveloped by the powerful Dou Qi, instantly changed shape, turning into fine dust in a flash. These medicinal dusts were incredibly clean and pure; their quality was even superior to some second-grade medicinal pills.

Seeing the non-toxic dust, Yue Mi frowned slightly; this was not as she had predicted. She widened her eyes, straining her vision, but still couldn't detect anything unusual.

"No, this plot development is all wrong!"

Yue Mi glanced at everyone, unwilling to believe. She acted again, grabbing a handful of king-grade medicinal pills. Just as before, the brown pills instantly turned into fine dust, but the result was the same: pure, unadulterated medicinal pills.

Seeing that Chief Yue Mi found no abnormality, everyone whispered amongst themselves, and Chi Lian breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, there's no poison. It scared me to death. Ah, don't say it, these medicinal pills, though not very appealing to the eye, truly taste delicious."

"Indeed, not bad. Haven't you noticed, after using this 'old egg' thing, your whole body feels cool and refreshed?"

"Yes, yes, this little thing in the stomach immediately feels cooling."

"What a pity, what a pity, each person can only use one pill."

"Stop talking, Chief Yue Mi's face looks very bad."

...

Hearing the one-sided chatter, Yue Mi felt her face burning with embarrassment; this slap was truly resounding. The corner of her mouth twitched uncontrollably. "How is it? Have you all finished everything?"

With that, a faint pressure diffused from around Yue Mi. The Snake-People, realizing the subtle change in the atmosphere, scrambled to leave the scene.

The bustling street instantly became empty, leaving only Yue Mi and Chi Lian.

"Chief Yue Mi, are these medicinal pills truly without problems?"

"Even if these medicinal pills aren't poisoned, it doesn't rule out that the human alchemist has other malicious intentions. Chi Lian, I tell you, never trust humans. Their sinister thoughts are beyond our comprehension. It's best never to deal with them. We and humans are like fire and water. Don't forget, our Snake-People bloodline is yin and cold, yet we are forced to live in the desert, suffering the torment of scorching heat, all thanks to humans."

Chi Lian nodded repeatedly, her red hair swaying slightly. "But, I don't think he's a bad person. These medicinal pills really have no problems, right?"

...

Yue Mi's high, straight nose twitched slightly. Just now, when the medicinal pills turned into fine dust, they emitted a faint, refreshing fragrance. Yue Mi once again picked up a king-grade medicinal pill to observe.

Recalling the words of the Snake-People, these medicinal pills had a cooling and heat-relieving effect. She couldn't help but feel a little curious, glancing at Chi Lian, who looked at her with anticipation.

"Regardless of these medicinal pills, what you did today, I will record. If there are any abnormalities in the future, I will be the first not to spare you!"

With that, Yue Mi slightly parted her red lips, her eyes still holding a hint of anger as she looked at Chi Lian. The medicinal pill was placed in her mouth, and in an instant, the anger on her face immediately vanished into thin air, her beautiful eyes instantly widening.

The medicinal pill in Yue Mi's mouth immediately emitted waves of coolness. The anger instantly transformed into enjoyment. That cool sensation quickly spread throughout her body. Her throat, which had been somewhat dry, was now no longer uncomfortable.

That wondrous feeling was like a cracked, dry riverbed welcoming the rainy season, like an oasis suddenly appearing in the desert. Yue Mi closed her eyes, her face filled with enjoyment.

Beside her, Chi Lian's eyes were somewhat wide. It was her first time seeing Yue Mi in this state, completely different from the usually seductive yet fierce chief.

Before her, Yue Mi clenched her fair hands, her face resting on the back of her hand, her body swaying slightly, and her purple snake tail also swayed comfortably.

A moment later, Yue Mi slowly opened her eyes. Only then did she realize she had lost her composure just now, and she awkwardly coughed twice. This huge contrast made Chi Lian's jaw drop in surprise.

"Chi Lian, what did you say that alchemist's name was?"

"Chu Chen." Chi Lian meticulously recounted everything that had happened that day to Chief Yue Mi.

At this moment, Yue Mi's face once again displayed an indifferent expression, and she spoke seriously, "This matter, I will consider. If we can truly acquire this 'cheap' alchemist, it is naturally a good thing. If he has other schemes, I will definitely eliminate him!"

"No need to report to the Queen?"

"The Queen is already burdened with hardships. This small matter doesn't need to disturb her." With that, Yue Mi tucked a few king-grade medicinal pills into her pouch. "I still want to carefully study these medicinal pills."

Chi Lian saw through it but didn't expose it, nodding repeatedly. "As you wish, Elder."

"Chi Lian, I must thoroughly investigate this alchemist, especially the large snake beside him. Next, we should meet him once!"

For some reason, Yue Mi's words made an ominous premonition arise in Chi Lian's heart.

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At the same time, beside the desert, a mercenary group, with banners waving, was approaching an oasis in the lake. They wore iron armor and wielded long blades. Even the fine steeds beneath them were covered in spiked armor; they were fully armed, one might say.

This contingent numbered over fifty people! Their combat strength was not to be underestimated. At the front of the group was a long-nosed man with a large black mole; he was Er Gou.

As the group advanced, not far from the sand dunes, a lake finally appeared.