Don't be afraid, fairy, I'm blind

Chapter 484 Plan ahead
Yu Xiaoran, the Holy Son of the Golden Roc, sat in the middle. The beautiful woman behind him sat quietly with her eyes lowered. A golden roc with spread wings was embroidered on her wide dark green sleeves.

"My second sister is in seclusion these days, so it's inconvenient for her to see guests." Ji Xueruo tapped the jade table with her fingertips, causing the iced sour plum soup on the table to ripple slightly. "I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person, please forgive me, Saint Son."

A hint of disappointment flashed across Yu Xiaoran's eyes, which soon turned into a gentle smile. "Chief Xueruo, there's no need to be polite. A breakthrough is a big deal. Although I have never met your sister, I have heard of her name. I think she must be as beautiful and intelligent as Chief Xueruo. The past will be forgotten."

The so-called past clouds and smoke naturally refers to the rumor that Ji Lingruo and You Su have an unusual relationship. He said this to comfort Ji Xueruo. As long as the snake tribe keeps a low profile, the turmoil caused by You Su will not affect the snake tribe for the time being. But his kindness made Ji Xueruo feel sick.

"I haven't asked about the identity of this distinguished guest yet? I'm afraid I haven't entertained him well enough." Ji Xueruo had no choice but to turn the topic to the beautiful woman behind the Son of God.

"She is the new elder of my tribe, Yu Wanyue. My father thought that there are many women in the snake tribe, so he sent a female elder to visit, so that there would be less taboos."

"The Holy Son has a heart."

Ji Xueruo clearly heard that it was the idea of ​​the Jinpeng clan leader, but she still thanked the Holy Son in front of her. Yu Xiaoran was greatly benefited by this kindness, and said:
"As it should be. To be honest, she and Elder Liu are old acquaintances."

Yu Xiaoran laughed out loud and raised his glass to clink glasses, but he couldn't drink because Yu Wanyue was staring at him, and he suddenly lost interest.

He felt that it was a real bummer that they were drinking tea instead of wine in such a beautiful and beautiful time. But he dared not disobey his father's request, after all, he had an important mission to shoulder when he came to the Snake Tribe.

Ji Xueruo looked at Granny Liu who was sitting next to her with some surprise. Granny Liu's hand holding the snake-head staff tightened slightly, her knuckles turned white due to the force, but her eyes were still gentle, falling on Yu Wanyue.

"Friend Daoist Yu is more elegant than ever. We haven't seen him for a hundred years, and yet he has already achieved perfect enlightenment. It's truly enviable." There was some emotion in Granny Liu's voice. The years had left faint wrinkles on her face, which formed a sharp contrast with Yu Wanyue's still beautiful face.

Yu Wanyue raised the corners of her lips slightly, and her dark green sleeves gently brushed across the table. "Junior Sister Liu is joking. When she was studying at Shenshan, Junior Sister Liu was already very smart. Although she is stuck in the middle stage of Feather Transformation now, she also has a profound foundation, which is beyond the reach of the likes of us."

As they talked, the two smiled at each other, as if they had returned to a hundred years ago, when they were both studying in the sacred mountain at the time of perfect enlightenment.

But now, one is a newly promoted elder of the Golden Peng clan, in his prime; the other is the great elder of the Snake clan, already showing signs of aging.

So the same smile, but different mood.

But no matter what their past was, they still had to maintain the superficial harmony. They drank tea instead of wine, and laughed and chatted happily.

During the meal, Yu Xiaoran suddenly put down the jade cup in his hand and sighed: "Although the fragrant tea and delicious food are good, I always feel that it lacks some spiritual energy."

"Oh? Saint Son, why do you feel that this spiritual energy is missing?" Ji Xueruo asked with a raised eyebrow.

Yu Xiaoran's eyes reflected the young clan leader's beautiful face, and his mind also appeared the slender waists of the snake women wrapped in tight gauze skirts, which made him smile faintly:

"I've heard that the women of the snake tribe are all very graceful. Could you please invite some good singers and dancers to perform a dance to liven up the atmosphere?"

The hall was suddenly silent, and the snake ladies who were dressing nearby all looked at each other in bewilderment. The good impression that Yu Xiaoran had accumulated due to the generous gift he had given her earlier was instantly gone.

Ji Xueruo was even more furious in her heart, but her expression remained calm.

She thought that Ao Yu was right. Yu Xiaoran's gentlemanly demeanor was exposed before long. Dancing at a banquet was normal, but he shouldn't have proposed it to her, a snake tribe that only had women. Because the snake tribe was not a tribe that entertained people with sex.

Maybe he had no ill intentions and simply wanted to have some fun, but it was obvious that this Saint looked down on the snake clan from the bottom of his heart, so he subconsciously said such disrespectful words.

"You are too kind, Holy Son. We, the women of the snake tribe, either work hard to survive or practice to become stronger every day. We are not good at singing and dancing."

Yu Xiaoran thought Ji Xueruo was being reserved and wanted to give her some more advice, but was interrupted by Yu Wanyue behind him:

"I've heard that the Snake Clan has shown signs of revival under the leadership of Chief Xueruo. Now that I see that no one is indulging in pleasure, I know this is not just a rumor."

"Elder Wanyue, you are too kind. The Snake Clan is unworthy of the compliment." Ji Xueruo suddenly raised her eyes, a sly look flashing in her eyes, "Although my Snake Clan does not have singing and dancing, we have other things worth appreciating. If Saint Son does not mind, you can stay for a few more days, so that I can show my hospitality and appreciate the scenery of the Snake Clan."

A hint of surprise flashed across Yu Xiaoran's eyes, and then he burst into laughter: "Chief Xueruo has invited me so kindly, and I couldn't ask for more."

His eyes fell on Ji Xueruo, and the smile on his lips deepened. "I've heard from my father a long time ago that the snake tribe is thriving. We should learn more from them. Today I want to see them for myself."

After the banquet, the moonlight was like a veil, sprinkling on Yu Xiaoran's bedroom.

All the members of the Jinpeng tribe who came to deliver gifts today have returned, only Yu Xiaoran and Yu Wanyue stayed as guests of the Snake tribe.

Yu Xiaoran leaned on the carved bed, playing with a snake-shaped jade pendant in his hand. His eyes fell on Yu Wanyue, and he was a little unscrupulous:
"How is it, Elder Wanyue, how strong is this snake tribe?"

Yu Wanyue lowered her eyes, but she forced herself to endure the wanton gaze that kept wandering around her, and said in a low voice:

"The Snake Clan has a strong foundation. There are three elders in the middle stage of Feather Transformation, and their average strength is also in the lower stage of Condensation Water."

"You can't beat him?" Yu Xiaoran asked with a smile on his face.

"Conquering the Snake Tribe is not just my job." Yu Wanyue glared back at him sharply, "With the troops lying dormant outside, it will be easy to conquer the Snake Tribe. The key is whether it is worth it."

Yu Xiaoran suddenly chuckled, a trace of greed flashed in his eyes: "It's worth it, of course it's worth it. Regardless of the savings accumulated by the snake clan for thousands of years, this snake clan has at least three things that are enough for our clan to take action."

Yu Wanyue raised an eyebrow: "A pool of snake blood, an active volcano, what else?"

Yu Xiaoran's eyes were burning, and a wicked smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He couldn't let go of the snake-shaped jade pendant in his hand:

"The third thing... is the beautiful women of this clan."

A layer of contempt appeared on Yu Wanyue's face. "I thought you would say it was their demon pills."

"The person is mine, and the demon pill is mine too, right?" Yu Xiaoran sneered.

Upon hearing this, Yu Wanyue's disdain grew even stronger. Looking down at the cynical Saint, she only had disgust in her eyes, but she still reminded him seriously:

"This snake tribe leader is much younger than you, but his cultivation is on par with yours. Both are at the upper level of water condensation, and are indeed talented people with great potential. If possible, let them go. The benefits they can bring to the Golden Peng tribe are far greater than these demon pills."

"You want to plead for them? Yu Wanyue! Don't forget how you got your cultivation!" Yu Xiaoran suddenly revealed a ferocious smile. Even when he was looking up at the fairy, he did not hide the greed in his eyes at all. "I advise you not to forget your identity. After this, you are mine too!" Yu Wanyue's body stiffened when she heard this. Her chest rose and fell, but she let out a long breath as if she accepted her fate:
"Walls have ears, keep your voice down."

At this moment, she couldn't even tell the essential difference between herself, who was from a prominent family and enjoyed all the glory, and Fellow Daoist Liu from a small family.

……

The next day, the dawn broke.

After Yu Xiaoran got up, Ji Xueruo was already waiting outside his bedroom.

Ordinary people said that the Snake Clan leader had a hidden edge, but he didn't feel that at all. Instead, he felt that the world was misunderstanding this beautiful clan leader.

He felt very satisfied, and calmly moved through the snake clan's territory under the leadership of Ji Xueruo, while Yu Wanyue accompanied him all the time.

Yu Xiaoran's eyes were focused on the charming snake women most of the time, and he often smiled at them in a self-proclaimed elegant manner.

But Yu Wanyue is obviously not a person who is obsessed with pleasure like Yu Xiaoran. Every step she takes seems casual, but in fact it hides a mystery. She keenly captures every detail around her, not missing any clues that may reveal the snake clan's true colors. Every time she goes to a new place, every time she notices something unusual, she silently remembers it in her heart, just like gradually piecing together a mysterious puzzle in the dark.

Soon, another day passed.

"Chief Ji," Yu Xiaoran suddenly bowed, "Your snake tribe is really beautiful. I live in the sacred mountain, so I am very curious about this volcano. I wonder if I can go to Snake Mountain to see it tomorrow?"

Ji Xueruo's smile froze slightly. "The snake tribe doesn't like heat, and this Snake Mountain is basically never taken care of. If it erupts, it will be even more earth-shaking. It would be safer for the two guests to stay in the tribe and drink tea."

She raised her hand and waved lightly, and several snake girls came in one after another holding celadon tea cups. The fragrance of tea was mixed with a faint smell of sulfur.

"It's late at night and the dew is heavy. You two should go to bed early." Ji Xueruo's voice woke Yu Wanyue up from her deep thoughts. After the snake girls left, only two people from the Golden Peng clan were left in the bedroom.

Yu Xiaoran was lying on the bed casually, while Yu Wanyue frowned in confusion.

"What's wrong with you?" Yu Xiaoran curled his lips.

"I feel something is weird." Yu Xiaoran had already quietly set up a soundproofing technique.

"It's just a volcano, what difference does it make? It doesn't matter whether you see it or not. Come here and give me a shoulder massage first."

Yu Xiaoran's nonchalant attitude made Yu Wanyue grit her teeth, but she still advised: "Since it doesn't matter whether we watch it or not, why doesn't she let us watch it? This reaction is a bit too much, it seems... there is a secret hidden in this Snake Mountain."

Yu Xiaoran was startled at first, then a gleam of light flashed in his eyes: "Go and investigate a little, and be hidden!"

Although Yu Wanyue was unhappy with the Saint's bossy attitude, she had to calm down and concentrate, and went into the night. She turned into a shadow and flew along the roof without disturbing any green leaves.

Huayu's cultivation is perfect among the snake clan. If he doesn't want to reveal it, he can go wherever he wants.

However, just when Yu Wanyue thought that he could successfully reach the top of Snake Mountain, he suddenly sensed a presence nearby.

The clear sound of the snake-headed staff hitting the ground reached her ears, and she stopped immediately, not daring to move forward.

What she didn't expect was that Fellow Daoist Liu had been waiting at Snake Mountain in advance. It was obviously impossible to bypass Fellow Daoist Liu and explore further. She didn't want to alert the enemy, so she had to evacuate immediately while she was not exposed.

Just at this moment, a column of red smoke suddenly rose from the active volcano. In the sulfur mist, the outline of a bamboo hut was reflected near the crater.

Yu Wanyue's eyes were slightly stunned, but her heart was beating wildly.

……

"Bamboo hut?" Yu Xiaoran suddenly stood up from the couch. "There is actually a bamboo hut near the crater of Snake Mountain?"

Yu Wanyue remained silent in answering, but Yu Xiaoran paced secretly and analyzed by himself: "The blood of the snake tribe is yin, and they have to rely on ice rooms to cool down when they are close to the volcano. Even they themselves say that the Snake Mountain is useless and never takes care of it. But how can there be a snake woman living in the crater of the volcano?"

"Then... there is only one possibility!" His eyes suddenly became extremely sharp, like an eagle eyeing its prey, "That place is not for snake ladies to live in! She doesn't allow us to visit Snake Mountain because she doesn't want us to discover this person!"

Yu Wanyue remained silent, because the Son of God's speculation was basically the same as hers.

"Who do you think it could be?"

Yu Xiaoran suddenly laughed softly, his laughter mixed with the restlessness of magma. He walked to the window, looking at the red smoke clouds that had not yet dispersed over the Snake Mountain in the distance, and the Golden Roc Feather Sword in his sleeve hummed excitedly:

"Her sister Ji Lingruo has not shown up yet. I guess it's to prevent today. I didn't expect that You Su actually hid in Japan! And in his lover's home! It can be said that the most dangerous place is the safest place, but he never thought that if he is really exposed, he will implicate the whole clan!"

The more he spoke, the more excited he became, as if he had already seen the moment when he would capture You Su, the evil demon wanted by all five continents, and regain his father's recognition and help the Golden Peng clan return to its heyday!

"Send a message to the Golden Roc Guards lurking a hundred miles away." He turned around with greed burning in his eyes, "Move the plan forward to tomorrow night. When the sun rises the day after tomorrow, I want them to bring You Su's head to see me!"

Yu Wanyue frowned upon hearing this, and finally said, "Don't you want to confirm first?"

"What else do you need to confirm?" Yu Xiaoran grabbed her wrist fiercely. "As long as we catch him, it will be a great achievement! Besides him, who else can you think of that the snake tribe has hidden here?! If we don't act quickly, what if they move the person away? Can you afford the compensation?"

Yu Wanyue was frightened by the fanaticism of her own Son of God, and was shocked to realize how much resentment this once genius had accumulated during the time when he was seriously injured and unable to recover.

"I mean to confirm the details of the snake tribe. It is not advisable to act rashly."

"Haven't you been testing it for two days? What did you find out? I told you long ago! The snake clan is getting weaker and weaker. After a thousand years of inheritance, the savings of their ancestors have long been used up! Among all the snake clan members, only these charming women and the demon pills in their bodies are the most valuable!"

Yu Xiaoran suddenly shook Yu Wanyue off and licked the corner of his lips, "Even if it's not You Su hiding there, this Saint Son can't wait any longer!"

(End of this chapter)