Green Scale Maid

The young girl's body trembled slightly, and she stopped in her tracks with some panic, timidly raising her head to reveal a cute, delicate, oval-shaped face.

Like a beautiful porcelain doll, her timid appearance, much like a frightened little rabbit, made one's heart inevitably feel a sense of pity.

What was most eye-catching were her bright, watery eyes, the color of which was slightly greenish.

Moreover, deep within those pupils, there seemed to be three extremely tiny, jade-green specks hidden.

Seeing this, Xiao Ding hurriedly explained, "My Lord, this is a maid we took in, named Qing Lin.

She is timid, so if she has caused any offense, please forgive her."

Shen Wen's gaze fell upon Qing Lin's unique pupils, confirming his suspicions in his heart.

A gentle smile appeared on his face, completely different from the indifference he had shown while conversing with the Xiao brothers just moments ago.

"It is no matter." Shen Wen beckoned to Qing Lin, "Qing Lin, is it? Come over and let me have a look."

Qing Lin seemed to be somewhat soothed by Shen Wen's gentle attitude, but she was still a bit afraid and instinctively looked towards Xiao Ding.

Although Xiao Ding did not understand why, seeing that Shen Wen did not seem to have any ill intent, he nodded at Qing Lin.

Only then did Qing Lin slowly move to stand before Shen Wen, her small hands nervously clutching the corner of her clothes, her head lowered, not daring to look at him.

Cao Ying watched as Shen Wen became so "interested" in a little maid.

The willow-leaf eyebrows beneath her hood knitted together unconsciously, and a faint, inexplicable sense of sourness welled up in her heart.

She muttered to herself, 'This guy... could it be that he is interested in such an immature little girl? Hmph!'

Dan Chen, on the other hand, looked at Qing Lin with curiosity, for her own Soul Power was special.

She could vaguely sense that a strange and immense power seemed to be hidden within Qing Lin's body.

Shen Wen naturally did not know about Cao Ying's inner monologue at that moment, and he looked at Qing Lin, saying, "Look at me."

Qing Lin's body jolted, and she cautiously raised her head. Shen Wen's Soul Power surged forth, and the next moment, he felt a trace of a trance upon Qing Lin's eyes.

But it was quickly dispelled by its powerful strength.

'It has already been developed to some extent? I fear it only lacks stimulation.'

Shen Wen understood in his heart.

He withdrew his finger and smiled gently at Qing Lin, "She is a good seedling. It is a pity to leave her here as a maid."

He turned his head to look at Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, "Regarding the search for the strange fire, arrange it as soon as possible. As for this little girl..."

He paused.

"I happen to be lacking a maid by my side; if you are willing to part with her, I shall take her with me. Of course, I will not let you suffer a loss."

As he spoke, he took out another jade bottle containing a few Medicinal Pills suitable for consolidating one's foundation at the Dou Master stage and placed it on the table.

Cao Ying could finally bear it no longer.

She sent a voice transmission to Shen Wen and huffed, "Young Master Shen is truly one to cherish the fairer sex, never forgetting to take in a maid wherever he goes. What is so special about this little girl? Is she worth you personally asking for her?"

Shen Wen heard the jealousy in her words and chuckled inwardly, replying via voice transmission, "Is my wife jealous? Rest assured, in my heart, no one compares to you, my wife. This Qing Lin possesses the 'Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils'; leaving her in such a small place would only bury her potential."

Bringing her back to the Pill Tower to cultivate properly, she may become a great asset in the future."

Upon hearing Shen Wen's explanation, especially the phrase "no one compares to you, my wife."

The slight displeasure in Cao Ying's heart instantly vanished, replaced by a trace of sweetness.

She gave a delicate huff and replied via voice transmission, "Who is jealous! Suit yourself with how many maids you want to take in! I was only... only worried that you would delay important matters!"

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Meanwhile, Xiao Ding did not take the Medicinal Pills, only exchanging a glance with Xiao Li.

"My Lord, Qing Lin is... the offspring of a Snake-Person and a human..." Xiao Ding was worried that Shen Wen was the type of person who despised the Snake-People Clan.

Upon hearing Xiao Ding's words, Qing Lin's face turned pale, and her small hands kept rubbing against her clothes, wrinkling them.

Although Shen Wen appeared gentle now, who knew what might happen later.

"I know. The Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils can only appear among the offspring of a Snake-Person and a human." Shen Wen nodded.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were puzzled, but they dared not ask. However, at this moment, someone else spoke, "Brother Shen Wen, what are the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils?"

Dan Chen, who had been silent, could not help but speak up upon hearing knowledge that even she did not know.

"A special Physique, hmm. It belongs to a miracle born amidst misfortune."

Shen Wen explained the 'Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils'. In fact, there were records of this within the Pill Tower, or rather, it had appeared there before.

It was just that it rarely grew to maturity. As for why, naturally, among the three great Demonic Beast families, there was a Family called the Nine Serene Earth Nether Python, which were snake-type creatures. How could they possibly allow the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils to truly mature?

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were once again shocked by Shen Wen's words. So, the little maid they had taken in out of pity actually had such a significant background?

Qing Lin, on the other hand, felt her little face flush slightly upon hearing Shen Wen say 'a miracle born amidst misfortune'. For over a decade, she had suffered from cold looks and mockery.

Apart from Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, who were relatively gentle, many people in the Mo Tie Mercenary Group looked down on Qing Lin. The only reason they didn't use harsh words against her was out of respect for the two Xiao brothers.

Yet, only Shen Wen had so directly told her that she was a miracle.

"Now that you know of Qing Lin's special nature, are you still willing to let her go?" Shen Wen looked at Xiao Ding.

Xiao Ding shook his head and said, "My Lord, we took her in initially because we saw how pitiful Qing Lin was, and we would not restrict her freedom."

"If she is willing, then there is no need for any compensation; please take back those things. She is a person, not merchandise."

Shen Wen raised an eyebrow. Not bad. These three Xiao brothers indeed had good character, though he thought of their father.

Xiao Ding left the decision to Qing Lin, and everyone's gaze fell upon her, making her a bit nervous.

"I... I am willing." Qing Lin said these three words, as if she had used up the courage of her entire life.

In truth, it was mainly because she vaguely sensed an aura upon Shen Wen that attracted her.

Seeing Qing Lin like this, Cao Ying felt a sense of affection for this little sister-like girl.

She also vaguely understood that in this region, the Snake-People Clan and the Human Race were almost blood enemies, and as a special existence left behind by the atrocities of the Snake-People Clan, one could imagine how much malice Qing Lin had suffered from childhood to the present.

Cao Ying stood up and took Qing Lin's hand, only to see the green scales on her wrist.

Qing Lin's body tensed up, and she looked at Cao Ying with some worry. After all, although Shen Wen was gentle, she did not know the personalities of these two people, and she worried she might offend Cao Ying.

"What beautiful scales." Cao Ying said sincerely.

Upon hearing this, Qing Lin's nervous expression froze. Since she was born, only today had Shen Wen said she was a miracle born amidst misfortune, and Cao Ying had said that these scales, which even she feared, were beautiful. It seemed that the suffering she had endured for the past decade or so had finally found a turning point today.

"This is the map; identify where this flame mark is, and search in that area." Shen Wen took out the map given by Hai Bodong and placed it on the table.

In truth, he did not know if the Green Lotus Core Flame had already been taken by Medusa. According to the timeline, it should not have been taken yet, but that was not certain. Even if it had been taken, it did not matter; it was impossible for Medusa to make use of the Green Lotus Core Flame so quickly.