Chapter 41: The Mo Clan

"Let's go, we'll go up."

Glancing at the vast underground lava world before them, Lin Feng said with a hint of helplessness.

Qing Lin also knew that even a Douling‑rank fire spirit snake couldn't obtain the exotic fire, so she and Lin Feng stood no chance.

She nodded a bit dejectedly, then quickly slipped into Lin Feng's arms.

Gently tightening his hold on Qing Lin, Lin Feng leapt forcefully and precisely back into the passage.

Then he sprinted swiftly toward the ground…

Reaching the surface, Lin Feng carefully concealed the entrance.

Afterwards, he had Qing Lin dispatch two Warrior-rank demon beasts to guard inside.

Having done all that, he didn't return to Stone Desert City; instead, led by the demon beasts, he headed to an oasis.

If they stay there for half a month and the Mo Clan shows no sign,

that would mean the Mo Clan hasn't discovered Qing Lin's Emerald Snake Three‑Flower Eyes, and then he could safely return to the city.

If the Mo Clan were to come for Qing Lin, killing their members in the desert wouldn't be easily discovered by others.

"Young master, we've been living here for almost ten days. Has the Mo Clan failed to locate my Emerald Snake Three‑Flower Eyes? If so, should we let those horned vipers return to their own tribe?"

At an oasis in the Tagor Great Desert, Qing Lin looked toward the lake where Lin Feng lay sleeping on a wooden lounge chair and asked.

A few days ago, Lin Feng and she had taken out most of the desert horned vipers above first rank from the tribe.

Those demon beasts had also stayed with the two here, which made the Horned Viper King somewhat worried about the safety of its habitat.

Hearing Qing Lin's words, Lin Feng thought for a moment and decided to wait before speaking.

He immediately turned over and replied casually, "In five more days, let them go back. Besides, didn't I, a few days ago, use pills to elevate two second‑rank peak desert horned vipers to third rank? With them around, protecting the habitat should be more than sufficient."

Speaking of pills, Lin Feng couldn't help but touch the talisman on his hand.

These days, he not only advanced to the Two‑Star Warrior rank.

He also, relying on the efforts of numerous demon beasts, had gathered a lot of medicinal herbs.

However, he didn't shortchange those demon beasts; after feeding them various pills in rotation, they all received great improvements.

Especially some first‑rank demon beasts, with his abundant Break‑Qi pills, were already very close to second rank.

But because they were all demon beasts, he dared to stack them so aggressively.

If a human were fed like this, they'd probably burst from the drug's force, exploding into pieces.

As for whether it would damage their foundations, that also needn't be considered.

After all, these low‑rank demon beasts usually only reach second rank, so foundations are irrelevant.

"Hmm…the young master makes a good point."

Hearing Lin Feng say that, Qing Lin naturally didn't oppose and agreed, saying.

She then turned around and began soothing the agitated Horned Viper King.

At that moment, Xiao Yan, the second‑rank desert rock snake Qing Lin had initially tamed,

darted across the green ground, rushed to Qing Lin's side, and let out a series of impatient hissing sounds.

"Young master, something's wrong!"

After a brief exchange, Qing Lin hurried to Lin Feng's side and shook him awake.

She said urgently, "Young master, Xiao Yan reported that starting this morning, a large group of people suddenly appeared not far from here and are now searching everywhere for something."

"Hm?"

Being shaken awake abruptly by Qing Lin, Lin Feng sat up bewildered.

However, after hearing the news Qing Lin mentioned, his expression made a "Swish—" sound and instantly turned cold.

"So the Mo Clan finally came after all…?"

He murmured softly, then turned his head toward the nervous Qing Lin and comforted, "It's fine, we've prepared so much during this time, no problem."

"Where the young master is, Qing Lin need not fear."

Hearing Lin Feng's words, Qing Lin raised her small hand, clenched her fist, and said firmly.

With a light smile, she brushed the little girl's hair and said, "Qing Lin, gather all the demon beasts together and have them each take my specially made antidote pill; otherwise, when we use poison powder later, they might get unintentionally injured."

Upon hearing this, Qing Lin hurriedly released the three demon beasts she controlled.

Then, with a roar from the Horned Viper King, the nearby desert horned vipers all gathered.

After Lin Feng fed them the antidote pills, he let Qing Lin command them to act according to the previous plan.

On the other side, an elderly man in ornate robes with graying hair led a group of dozens, searching the desert.

Among them, aside from two people behind the elder, the rest were mercenaries in uniform.

It seemed they all belonged to a single mercenary corps.

"Grand Elder, we've been searching for three days, could it be…?"

A man who seemed to lead the mercenary corps approached the elderly man in ornate robes and asked cautiously.

"You doubt me?"

Mo Cheng, hearing Luo Bu's words, his eyes darkened instantly, and he stared coldly at him, speaking calmly.

He had come to Stone Desert City, inquired many times, and finally confirmed Qing Lin's whereabouts.

At that time, he thought the Emerald Snake Three‑Flower Eyes would be easily in his grasp.

But he didn't expect that little girl had already gone to the Tagor Great Desert over half a month ago.

This news turned his previously joyous heart into extreme disappointment.

Moreover, after days of fruitless searching, his mood was already terrible; if Luo Bu dared to defy him again—

He didn't mind killing Luo Bu and then continuing the search with the rest of the mercenary corps.

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare; it's just that the environment here is terrible, and I'm worried the Grand Elder will be burdened."

Sensing the killing intent from Mo Cheng, Luobu shuddered in fear and hurriedly spoke obsequiously.

Hmph, search well for me. After I finish my business, I guarantee I'll let your Sand Mercenary Group unify Stone Desert City. If you dare play any tricks, you know what the outcome will be!

Flicking his sleeve, Mo Cheng let out a cold snort.

Yes, yes, serving the Grand Elder is our honor; I'll go urge them right away.

Hearing Mo Cheng's promise, Luobu's eyes instantly filled with greed, and he spoke excitedly.

Having said that, Luobu hurriedly went forward and began urging his subordinates, the mercenaries.

"Grand Elder, are we really going to help him unify Stone Desert City?"

After Luobu left, Mo Cheng's confidant, Mo Ran—the one who had previously reported news to Mo Cheng—asked.

"Of course we'll help, but we'll help them go to hell!"

Saying this, a cruel smile appeared on Mo Cheng's lips.

He didn't even inform the head of the Mo family, merely finding a random excuse.

He claimed that the local industry had been sabotaged by the Snake-People Tribe, using the protection of industry as his reason for coming here.

Once the target is found, how could we possibly let the mercenaries who have seen the Azure Snake Triple Flower Pupil survive?

"Subordinate understands."

Mo Ran also chuckled, then slowed his steps and followed behind Mo Cheng...

"Ah!"

After advancing a certain distance, a miserable cry suddenly rang out, lingering in the nearby sky for a long time.

Afterward, like dominoes falling, the mercenaries' miserable cries came one after another.