In Battle Through the Heavens, lying down makes you stronger.

Chapter 145 The old doctor is worried; Xiao Yan has no appetite for chicken soup.

The white Yin Fire relentlessly scorched every scale of Queen Medusa's body, and even every inch of her flesh.

The mournful and tragic hissing of the giant snake continued to spread from the island.

Inside the temple of the Serpent People.

Several elders of the snake-people clan looked towards the island with worried expressions, their faces filled with grief, yet they were helpless.

Within the divine city, the Medusa Guard stands watch, while snake-men roam the streets.

Their faces were filled with piety and worry as they respectfully prostrated themselves in prayer towards the temple.

……

Several miles away from the Serpent People's divine city

In a messy pile of large rocks.

Behind a large rock.

Hearing the sudden, chilling hiss and the immense aura emanating from it, Xiao Yan couldn't help but shudder, saying with lingering fear,

"My God! This is terrifying!"

"Luckily, Ran kicked me here, otherwise..."

"Thank goodness I didn't go in..."

The old medicine master slowly appeared from the side.

He looked at Xiao Ran with a mocking expression and asked,

"What? Now you're not complaining that your sworn brother left you here all alone?"

Xiao Yan chuckled dryly twice.

"Teacher, what are you saying?"

"I... well, Ran-ge was just doing it for my own good."

"With my skinny arms and legs, I'd probably be nothing but a mouthful of food if I went in. But this sheer pressure is enough to knock me down."

The old doctor gave a noncommittal smile.

"You're so stupid, and you won't admit it. Xiao Ranzi went to find his pre-arranged girlfriend, and what were you doing there? Just to shine?"

Xiao Yan chuckled and scratched his head awkwardly.

Then, looking at the towering temple in the distance, a hint of worry appeared between his brows.

"I wonder how Ran-ge is doing now!"

The old apothecary rolled his eyes.

"He's lucky to be alive, you don't need to worry about him!"

Suddenly, he turned his head and stared intently at Xiao Yan, asking,

"Little Yanzi, I also sensed the aura of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame earlier. Do you want to...?"

Xiao Yan shook his head in shock.

"No, I'm waiting for Ran-ge!"

The old doctor scolded in annoyance.

"Look at your pathetic self! As a cultivator, how can you cower in fear?"

"Furthermore, I sense that Xiao Ranzi is currently mobilizing an extremely large amount of soul power, most likely to help Queen Medusa evolve!"

Seeing that Xiao Yan was listening attentively, Yao Lao continued,

"Imagine this: this process takes a considerable amount of time. By the time he helps her complete it, his soul power will have long been exhausted. How could he possibly be a match for Queen Medusa then?"

As he spoke, he looked at Xiao Yan with a meaningful gaze.

Xiao Yan was so startled that he took two steps back.

"Teacher..."

Xiao Yan tugged at his ear.

"Teacher, did I hear that right? What do you mean? Do you want me to go in and take the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame away first?"

"Brother Ran risked his life for me; how could I, Xiao Yan, be the kind of person to take advantage of someone in distress?"

The old doctor rolled his eyes.

Then Xiao Yan continued,

"Besides, the Snake-People's divine city is heavily guarded right now, and that Queen Medusa is so terrifying, you expect me to go in?"

The old doctor remained silent.

"Isn't Xiao Ranzi inside too?"

Reproduction rolled its eyes.

"Ran is inside. With his golden words, no, his sweet talk, he must have reached some kind of cooperation agreement with Queen Medusa."

"Perhaps he's already secured the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame for me!"

"Besides, even if that's not the case, given Ran-ge's flirtatious nature, Queen Medusa might just become my sister-in-law in the future."

"Teacher, do you think it's appropriate for me to take things from my own sister-in-law?"

"this……"

The old doctor shook his head.

"I hadn't thought of that!"

Xiao Yan shrugged.

"Isn't that enough?"

"Moreover, I purchased the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame from Brother Ran for a high amount of gold coins, not even twenty million."

"I'll just stay here and wait patiently. Ran-ge will take care of everything. Isn't it better to get something for free?"

The old doctor felt somewhat embarrassed upon hearing this.

After all, he had done the work of a fisherman many times before.

Some professional habits are inevitable and cannot be changed overnight.

However, he didn't think he had done anything wrong, and his eyes darted around.

He then addressed Xiao Yan,

"Little Flame, the Medusa Queen of the Snake People, she's no pushover."

"Think about it, after your sworn brother helped Queen Medusa evolve, he must have exhausted his soul power."

"Then he'll lose his trump card! What if Medusa successfully evolves and then turns around and..."

Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically in an instant.

The old doctor seized the opportunity to forge the railway.

"Just think, what will happen to Xiao Ranzi then?"

"How can you bear to see your sworn brother risking his life for you while you simply pay a few gold coins and reap the rewards?"

Xiao Yan was speechless. Twenty million gold coins was no small sum!

But, this is me...

Sigh! Xiao Yan couldn't help but hesitate.

The old doctor asked with a solemn expression,

"Little Yanzi, I can teach you anything, but the only thing you can learn is how to be a good person."

"Think about your Ran-ge. He negotiated with Queen Medusa for your sake, and even though things are relatively peaceful now."

"But given Queen Medusa's arrogance and fearsome reputation, do you think she'll show mercy to your brother Ran after she successfully evolves?"

"Little Ranzi is blinded by her own beauty, but I, her teacher, am not so confused!"

He then looked at Xiao Yan with a serious expression.

"Most importantly, once Medusa successfully evolves, she will become a Dou Zong level expert. If she launches an attack then, we won't even have the chance to resist; every single one of us will die!"

"Unable to obtain the strange fire, and unable to save Xiao Ran, we had no choice but to abandon Xiao Ran and flee!"

Xiao Yan lowered his head and said with a heavy expression,

"Teacher, what can I do to help Ran-ge?"

He did not ask why the old apothecary could see through these unspoken words.

Since things have come to this point, it would be foolish to dwell on the past.

Now we need to figure out how to ensure Ran-ge's safety and how to get our hands on the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame!

The old man stroked his beard and smiled calmly.

"Although the situation is urgent, it is not without a solution."

"As far as I know, every Medusa Queen of the Snake People is extremely loyal to her husband."

"Although Xiao Ranzi has talent and a handsome appearance, Queen Medusa will probably not accept him easily if they meet by chance."

"Given Medusa's ferocity and ruthlessness, I'm afraid that the moment Xiao Ranzi helps Medusa successfully evolve will be the moment she kills him!"

"To be able to intimidate and protect the entire snake-people race with the body of a woman, such a powerful being's character and methods cannot be easily swayed by small favors."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's heart clenched.

"Teacher, please just tell me what I should do!"

Looking at Xiao Yan, Yao Lao stroked his beard with satisfaction and nodded.

"What I value most in you is this character!"

Xiao Yan rolled his eyes and said anxiously,

"Teacher, please stop trying to give me pep talks! I'm so confused right now, I don't have the appetite for them."

"Stop beating around the bush! Tell me what I should do! It's a matter of life and death!"

(End of this chapter)