"Take these to eat for now; they should last you a while. Recently, you can teach Qing Lin some basic cultivation. Now that her talent has awakened, she can also ask Old Hai if she has any questions."
Xiao Zhitian briefly told the Little Fairy Doctor about Qing Lin's Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.
"Why ask Old Hai? Can't I ask you?" Little Fairy Doctor asked.
"I'm leaving for a while. It's not convenient to bring you all. I'll be back in about half a month."
"What? You're leaving?"
"Young Master, are you abandoning Qing Lin?" Qing Lin asked anxiously.
"I need to go deep into the Tagor Desert. This time, Old Shui and I are going together. There's something I need there, and it's too dangerous. I might not be able to look after you all, so just wait for me to come back and pick you up here," Xiao Zhitian explained.
Little Fairy Doctor and the others already knew that Xiao Zhitian had a Dou Zong protector by his side.
"No, I'm not abandoning Qing Lin. You said you'd serve me your whole life. How could I abandon such a considerate person like you?"
Seeing Qing Lin's pitiful expression, Xiao Zhitian gently stroked her head.
"Then you must come back for me," Qing Lin said softly, holding his hand.
"Definitely. Also, when you two go out, you must go together and call Old Hai. Otherwise, I won't be at ease."
Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin nodded obediently.
Xiao Zhitian pulled them both into his arms, comforting them gently.
Little Fairy Doctor leaned close and whispered, "Qing Lin is still young, you can't be so early…"
She knew Xiao Zhitian's shameless nature far too well.
"Do I look like someone that impatient?" Xiao Zhitian blinked innocently.
"If you're not, then no one is. If it weren't for my physique, I would have been completely taken advantage of long ago, hmph."
Little Fairy Doctor pinched the soft flesh on his waist.
Xiao Zhitian couldn't help but gasp.
"Young Master, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Qing Lin asked worriedly.
"Qing Lin, don't mind him. He might be having a fit. Come, I'll teach you cultivation."
Little Fairy Doctor pulled Qing Lin away, then waved at Xiao Zhitian.
"Alright, you can go now."
Xiao Zhitian gave her a look that clearly said, just wait, then turned toward the door.
"Young Master, you must return safely. I'll wait for you here," Qing Lin said softly.
Xiao Zhitian paused at the doorway.
"Mm."
Then he walked out.
Little Fairy Doctor sighed and poked Qing Lin's forehead."Oh you… your whole heart is filled with your Young Master. You're beyond saving."
"Hehe~" Qing Lin giggled foolishly.
Seeing this, Little Fairy Doctor could only shake her head helplessly.
After leaving, Xiao Zhitian went to Hai Bodong's room.
"Old Hai, I'll be leaving for a while. During this time, I'll trouble you to protect Xian'er and Qing Lin."
"No problem. Where are you going?" Hai Bodong asked.
"I plan to go deep into the Tagor Desert."
"You're not going to the Snake-People Tribe, are you?" Hai Bodong's expression stiffened slightly.
"Mm. I plan to visit."
Hai Bodong sighed internally, but remembering Xiao Zhitian had a Dou Zong protector, he handed over a map.
"This is the most detailed map of the Tagor Desert. Without it, you'll easily get lost."
"Thank you, Old Hai."
Xiao Zhitian carefully stored the map away.
After that, he informed Xiao Ding and Xiao Li of his plans. Though worried, they respected his decision and only told him to protect himself.
After bidding farewell, Xiao Zhitian unfolded his Thunder Roc Wings, transforming into a streak of lightning that vanished into the sky. Shui Ye followed closely, hidden within the void.
From the window, Little Fairy Doctor watched the distant streak of light.
"You must come back safely…" she whispered.
Three days later, Xiao Zhitian arrived near the central region of the desert.
Opening the map, he frowned slightly.The only route into the deepest part of the desert was tightly controlled by the eight Snake-People tribes.
"Old Shui, when we reach the depths, I'll need you to use spatial concealment to take me in."
"Leave it to this old servant, Palace Master," a voice responded from the void.
Shui Ye, as a high-level Dou Zong, was already capable of manipulating spatial power.
Xiao Zhitian felt a trace of envy but said nothing, continuing forward.
Suddenly, Shui Ye's voice sounded again.
"Palace Master, eight auras are approaching from behind. One Dou Huang, three Dou Kings, and four Dou Spirits."
Xiao Zhitian's eyes narrowed slightly.Gu He's group.
"No need to hide. If they don't provoke me, I won't bother with them. Later, you can take me forward at full speed. Your speed is faster."
"Yes."
Xiao Zhitian continued flying, deliberately slowing down.He wanted to see how she would react.
Soon, a jade-green flying magical beast appeared behind him.
On its back, Yun Yun opened her eyes.
With the cultivation method Xiao Zhitian had given her, she had already reached the peak of Four-Star Dou Huang.
Within her perception, she felt a familiar aura.
Her gaze fixed on the youth ahead.
When Gu He's group drew closer, everyone noticed the silver-winged youth.
Yun Yun stared silently.
He was already a Dou Ling.
A trace of joy appeared in her heart—but she quickly suppressed it.
Then her eyes fell on the wings behind him.
She remembered how he had once lied, claiming he couldn't fly and forcing her to carry him.
Shame.Anger.Embarrassment.
Her teeth clenched lightly beneath the cloak.