After leaving the Nalan Family, Mo Yu sent Ya Fei to the Mittel Family, then he and Xiao Yan returned directly to the latter's inn.
Inside the room, with only the two of them left, Xiao Yan no longer hid his identity. He directly tore off the Ice Silkworm mask Ya Fei had given him, revealing his original youthful face.
Looking at that clear, resolute face, gradually shedding its childishness, Mo Yu couldn't help but feel emotional. In these past few years, his Cousin Xiao Yan had not wasted his time.
A flash of silver eyes revealed Xiao Yan's exact strength to him: a seven-star Dou Shi.
This level of strength, even if not as great as his own achievements, was still outstanding among his peers on the Fighting Qi Continent.
Although Old Yao had helped him, the young man's own talent and perseverance were also indispensable.
"Cousin Xiao Yan, in these past few years, your growth and changes have been tremendous. If Clan Chief Uncle and Cousin Xun Er knew of your current achievements, they would definitely be proud of you."
Mo Yu's lips curved into an arc as he smiled faintly, gazing at the young man before him, who was as deep as a hidden pool.
Although he was only a seven-star Dou Shi, Mo Yu knew that on the day of the Alchemist Convention, his Cousin Xiao Yan would unexpectedly win the championship and refine a top-tier fourth-grade Medicinal Pill, the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill.
After consuming the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill, he would Breakthrough to Great Dou Master in a short period and defeat Nalan Yanran, who was also a Great Dou Master, in the Three-Year Agreement.
Although Mo Yu was currently a six-star Great Dou Master, Xiao Yan was not far behind him.
"Haha, Cousin Mo Yu, you flatter me. Compared to you, I'm still far behind."
Xiao Yan showed a bitter smile, still acting like a normal young man in front of Mo Yu, just as he had years ago, and chuckled awkwardly.
Thinking about how his Cousin Mo Yu had defeated Mu Zhan, a Peak Dou Shi, with lightning speed during the gathering earlier, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel his scalp tingle.
Such strength definitely surpassed Dou Shi, reaching the Great Dou Master Realm, and was not merely a newly promoted Great Dou Master, but at least three or four stars.
Thinking that Cousin Mo Yu's strength could already subtly rival his father's, Xiao Yan couldn't help but marvel at the former's terrifying Genius.
In his heart, although he was a Prodigy, his Cousin Mo Yu and his childhood friend Xun'er were the true Prodigies.
And comparatively, Xiao Yan felt Mo Yu was even more of a Prodigy.
After all, Xun'er's origin was mysterious, her background was certainly not small, and possessing powerful strength was not surprising.
However, Cousin Mo Yu had truly risen from humble beginnings, silent for ten years, then bursting forth with astonishing brilliance!
"Mo Yu, your Cousin Xiao Yan has a strong aura of my Clan. You must help me investigate. If he truly is a Genius of my Clan, this Venerable One wishes to meet him." At this moment, Snake Uncle's urgent voice once again echoed in the young man's mind.
Hearing this, Mo Yu's expression froze, then he realized that what Snake Uncle was referring to must be Cai Lin.
The Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python holds an incredibly high status among the Snake-People, even the Seven-Winged Amethyst Serpent is slightly inferior.
The reason Mo Yu wanted to meet Xiao Yan privately was also because Snake Uncle had been constantly urging him in secret during the gathering.
Thinking of this, although Mo Yu had no particular thoughts about Cai Lin, for the sake of Snake Uncle's wish, he asked the black-clad young man in front of him, "Cousin Xiao Yan, you obtained your different fire in the Tagore Desert, didn't you?"
Hearing Mo Yu's question, Xiao Yan was startled, then nodded and said, "Yes, the different fire I possess is the Green Lotus Core Flame, ranked nineteenth on the strange fire ranking list, and I obtained it precisely in the Tagore Desert."
This information was not a highly private secret, and besides, Mo Yu was not an outsider, so Xiao Yan saw no need to hide it.
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded, then casually asked, "That's right then. The Tagore Desert is the territory of the Snake-People. Ever since I met Cousin Xiao Yan, I've sensed a Snake-Person's aura on you."
Heh heh, I'm rather curious, who is this Snake-Person that Cousin Xiao Yan has been carrying with him all this time?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Yan's calm eyes. He hadn't expected Mo Yu to sense the Snake-Person's aura.
He did indeed have a Snake-Person with him, and it was none other than the Queen of the Snake-People, Queen Medusa, who was currently hidden in his sleeve.
When he snatched the Green Lotus Core Flame, Queen Medusa, who had completed her evolution, was missing a part of her memory and acted like a child, extremely affectionate towards him, so the young man had kept her by his side.
Unfortunately, as Queen Medusa's memories gradually Awakened, coupled with Old Yao's slumber, Xiao Yan felt that he was gradually losing control of this Queen of the Snake-People.
At this moment, Queen Medusa was like a ticking time bomb to Xiao Yan, more detrimental than beneficial.
After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yan had no reservations about Mo Yu.
Therefore, he slowly raised his right arm, and with Xiao Yan's movement, a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python slowly crawled out from his sleeve.
The next moment, the creature that appeared before them was a slender little snake, only about two centimeters long. Its entire body was covered in tiny seven-colored scales, and its pale purple snake pupils had a subtly demonic feel. A peculiar fresh scent lingered around its body. Although it was currently just a snake, it exuded an aura of elegance and nobility.
Although the little snake's appearance was not overly fierce, it was excessively beautiful. Such a beautiful creature would likely make many women forget their fear and disgust of snakes.
The Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python had no particularly sharp attacking parts on its body, but Mo Yu could vaguely sense that within its tiny body, there was a terrifying power that even a Dou Huang expert would not dare to underestimate.
The little snake floated in front of Mo Yu, its pale purple pupils devoid of any killing intent, appearing instead extremely pure and clean.
Even though Mo Yu clearly knew that this little snake might be the transformation of Queen Medusa, whose fearsome reputation awed several Empires around the desert, he found it difficult to feel any resistance towards it in his heart.
The Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python slightly flicked its tiny tail, staring at Mo Yu with its large pale purple eyes, cautiously inching forward a bit, curling its body, its pale purple eyes watching Mo Yu with some vigilance.
However, the next moment, seemingly sensing a familiar aura from Mo Yu, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python actually flicked its tongue at Mo Yu, emitting a friendly sound.
Mo Yu's silver eyes intently scrutinized the seemingly harmless Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python in front of him, daring not to move. Who knew if this little snake, comparable to a Dou Huang expert, would suddenly lash out and harm someone.
Mo Yu's brow slightly raised, and he murmured in his heart, "Snake Uncle... it... is it the Clan member you sensed?"
After his words fell, there was a long silence. Just as Mo Yu thought something had happened to Snake Uncle, a shocked and hoarse voice suddenly resounded in Mo Yu's mind.
"Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python!"