Btth: The Rise of Qingshan

"There's still a magical beast, why not call it out!"

Qing Ling suddenly turned to look in another direction. Yan Qingshan turned at the same time. Although the movement was small, he had been in this valley for days and was already familiar with most of the plant changes. Such subtle movements couldn't escape his notice.

"This kid's senses are simply inhumanly terrifying. I told you it couldn't be hidden."

A violent voice sounded from the side, and a figure darted out from the bushes in the distance.

A huge beast nearly ten zhang tall suddenly soared into the sky and then flew towards them. A huge shadow covered a large area of the ground.

This was a creature twice the size of the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent, and its aura was extremely terrifying.

This huge beast had an extremely slender body, resembling a snake-shaped magical beast, but its flight speed was terrifyingly fast.

Its huge tail twisted and swayed, as if it were teleporting. In a few flashes, it arrived not far from the green-clad woman.

After the huge beast approached, Yan Qingshan and the others saw its full appearance. It was indeed a giant snake, with colorful patterns on its pitch-black body, looking quite strange.

What was even more amazing was that on both sides of the giant snake's body, there were actually eight black-purple wings, and on its head, there was also a pitch-black spiral-patterned pointed horn. A faint purple light flickered at the tip of the horn, clearly containing potent poison.

The faint colorful patterns on the giant snake's body vaguely outlined a crown shape at the position of its head. In its triangular pupils, there was a cunning and slyness like that of a human.

"Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor!"

Yan Qingshan's expression became serious. After glancing at Qing Ling beside him, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but then unconsciously frowned.

The Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor, a creature with extraordinary talent, the evolved form of the third-rank magical beast, the Two-Winged Black Serpent.

Starting from the third rank, with each rank advancement, it would gain a pair of wings. When it reached eight wings, it would be the infamous sixth-rank magical beast, the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor.

"Kid, you have some knowledge. I felt that you weren't simple earlier, and my guess was indeed correct!"

The Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor flicked its huge snake tongue, and its snake pupils reflected Yan Qingshan's figure, showing that its attitude was clearly not friendly.

The sixth-ray Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor could speak human language and possessed intelligence no less than that of humans.

Ordinary methods were useless, and the green-clad woman on the other side was also no ordinary Dou Emperor.

If the two joined forces, even if Yan Qingshan had the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent, he wouldn't have any chance of winning.

"You are Lu Man, the Snake Spirit Master from the Heavenly Snake Mansion, right! I think we can have a talk."

Yan Qingshan withdrew his gaze from the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor and then looked at the green-clad woman.

These two who suddenly appeared matched the pair active in this region from the Heavenly Snake Mansion in his memory, the Snake Spirit Master Lu Man and the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor Bai Ya.

Because of the previous Mo Cheng incident, Yan Qingshan was already aware that he would be approached.

These two were also the ones who took Qing Ling away in the original novel, but their methods were simple and crude, directly kidnapping people, which clearly didn't align with Yan Qingshan's ideas.

"Have a talk, little brother, don't you think your words lack confidence!"

Lu Man gave Yan Qingshan a charming glance and then turned to Xue Lan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Ling behind him, "Little brother has good taste. These little girls are all good seedlings!"

Yan Qingshan took a deep breath and calmed down. He just looked at Lu Man and suddenly said coldly, "Qing Ling, listen to me, circulate your Dou Qi into your eyes. If anyone tries to approach you, destroy your eyes."

As soon as Yan Qingshan said this, the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor's movements slowed down, Lu Man's smiling expression disappeared, Xue Lan and Xiao Yi Xian's expressions tightened, and Qing Ling looked nervous and serious.

"Young Master, Qing Ling understands!"

Qing Ling looked stubborn, gathering her Dou Qi into her eyes as she spoke. The reflection of the Jade Serpent Three Flower Pupils became clearer. Seeing that she really did it, Lu Man truly panicked.

"Little girl, stop, do you know what you're doing? Why are you listening to this bastard?"

Lu Man wanted to step forward, but Chi Lian kept glaring at her. The fifth-rank Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent couldn't hold her and the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor for long, but that moment was enough for Qing Ling to destroy the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.

Yan Qingshan remained calm and said coldly, "I know you came for Qing Ling, liking her talent. Originally, this matter could be discussed, but I'm not happy with your actions. Now, step back, step back ten zhang."

"You!"

Lu Man looked at Yan Qingshan, completely unable to understand where this kid, who was at most a Dou Master, got the courage to command her, a Dou Emperor.

But seeing Qing Ling prepare to act again with Yan Qingshan's gesture, she gave the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor a look and at the same time stepped back several steps to ten zhang away.

"Very good, now we can have a good talk."

Yan Qingshan said they could have a talk but didn't stop Qing Ling's actions. Lu Man and the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor didn't dare to make any extra moves for the moment.

"You want to take Qing Ling away, you can. Whether you can please me depends on the price you offer. Qing Ling is my maid, even... there must be a suitable price!"

A trace of disgust flashed in Lu Man's eyes. She originally admired Yan Qingshan's courage, but now seeing him negotiate for benefits like a merchant, she felt greatly disgusted.

Lu Man spoke to Qing Ling again, trying to persuade her, "Little girl, you heard his words, right! In his heart, you are just a tool, a commodity. Is he really worth your sacrifice and trust like this..."

Qing Ling's little face was full of grievances, and she said stubbornly, "Shut up, you're not allowed to say that about Young Master. I won't have any objections to all of Young Master's ideas and arrangements. I will listen to everything Young Master says."

"You!!"

Lu Man was speechless and saw Yan Qingshan looking calm and composed. The matter seemed to have reached a dead end.

After the two sides confronted each other for about half an hour, Lu Man finally decided to humble herself and talk to Yan Qingshan.

Lu Man said helplessly, "Kid, you win, let's talk! What conditions do you have for this little girl to go with us?

Since you know about our Heavenly Snake Mansion, you should have some understanding beforehand. This little girl can only develop all her talents if she goes to our Heavenly Snake Mansion. Giving her to us is for her own good."

"Heh, what a joke, don't use this kind of high-sounding nonsense to fool me."

Yan Qingshan looked disdainful and said coldly, "Of course, I know Qing Ling's talent. Her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils were awakened by me. Even without you, I can cultivate her very well.

A loyal subordinate who can at least become a Dou Zong, you're actually talking nonsense like this to me. It seems you're really not sincere at all!"