Ye Lin's every appearance was a magnificent spectacle. The powerful violet lightning radiated an immense aura, but Ye Tian had seen it several times now and was no longer surprised.
Zhang Xinlan, however, was seeing Ye Lin appear for the first time and was filled with astonishment. She could clearly see a beautiful young woman enveloped in the violet lightning, her features growing clearer and revealing a stunning beauty.
A few breaths later, the violet lightning vanished, and a beautiful woman with purple hair appeared in the secret chamber. Her beauty was in no way inferior to Zhang Xinlan's own, which was truly a surprising and shocking realization.
"Big Brother, why did you call me out? Why is there gravity here? And who is she? She's so beautiful!" Ye Lin asked as she walked up to Ye Tian.
"Ye Lin, I called you out because I need you for something. Or rather, she's the one who needs you. Her name is Zhang Xinlan. She's a friend of mine," Ye Tian said.
"Ye Tian, I can't believe the legendary Eight-winged Golden Scale Python is so beautiful. Am I dreaming?" Zhang Xinlan suddenly blurted out.
"Ye Lin is indeed the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python, there's no doubt about it. She's like a sister to me, so you can say whatever you need to her directly. Don't hesitate," Ye Tian said with a smile, genuinely surprised to see Zhang Xinlan so astonished.
"Big Brother, I get the feeling your relationship isn't so simple. Don't tell me she's another sister-in-law you've found for me? This one is even prettier, though. I'm so jealous!" Ye Lin chuckled.
"I think I'll call you Sister Ye Lin. You certainly have a way with words, don't you? But I'm not your big brother's woman. Why would he ever be interested in me? I'm not fortunate enough to be his," Zhang Xinlan said.
Zhang Xinlan's face was flushed, making her already stunning features even more beautiful. But as she spoke, she felt a sense of helplessness. 'I was always meant to be Ye Tian's woman; he just doesn't know it yet.'
Hearing Zhang Xinlan's words, Ye Tian was slightly taken aback. 'Looks like my guess was right. Zhang Xinlan really is prepared to become my woman.'
'There's no denying she's beautiful—the kind of woman any man would dream of. But for some reason, I don't feel that way about her at all. In my heart, there's only respect, and I don't want to have any impure thoughts about her.'
"Sister Xinlan, you're too modest. With how beautiful you are, I'm sure Big Brother will want you. You have to have more confidence in yourself! Anyway, what did you need me for? For the sake of my future sister-in-law, I'll do my best to help," Ye Lin said with a smile, her gaze fixed on Zhang Xinlan's face.
Zhang Xinlan smiled faintly. "You're very beautiful too, Sister Ye Lin. Honestly, you're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. I do indeed have something I need your help with this time. I need a little bit of your blood to overcome a personal crisis."
Ye Lin was taken aback. She glanced at Zhang Xinlan, then at Ye Tian, before saying, "Sister Xinlan, may I ask what you need my blood for? I am an Eight-winged Golden Scale Python, and my blood is highly toxic. I'm afraid it will harm you. Please, tell me the truth. If it can really save you, I won't be stingy."
"I know that. You are one of the Ancient Evil Creatures, and your blood possesses an incredibly potent Masculine Qi. Although you are a woman now, that can't change your fundamental constitution. I need this exact kind of Supreme Yang Object to relieve the suffering in my body. It can't cure me completely, but it can suppress the affliction for a very long time."
"The truth is, I have elixirs that can suppress the pain, but I only have three left. It might still be a long time before Ye Tian can break through to the Five Veins, and I'm afraid I can't hold on until then. That's why I'm asking. So please, Sister Ye Lin, don't think me presumptuous," Zhang Xinlan explained.
"Sister Xinlan, what exactly is your illness? It sounds very serious. My blood truly is extremely toxic. Any ordinary person who touches it would certainly die. Are you sure you can withstand its toxicity?"
"In the entire world, only Big Brother is not afraid of my poison. Of course, if you really do get poisoned, he will save you, but it will be a bit troublesome. You need to think this through carefully," Ye Lin said.
"I know. Ye Tian carries a great secret. If this secret were to become known in the Holy Land, it would stir up a monumental storm. The entire Holy Land would know no peace, and he would be in extreme danger, becoming a target for everyone to hunt."
"I was afflicted with the most terrifying Ultimate Yin Poison. Back then, I barely escaped with my life. Now, I have to take medication periodically. Otherwise, if the Ultimate Yin Poison were to flare up, I would instantly be frozen into an ice statue, and all my organs would shatter into fragments."
"I have a way to counteract your poison, so don't you worry. If I can't handle it, isn't your big brother here? He wouldn't just stand by and watch me die, would he?" Zhang Xinlan said.
Ye Tian realized that Zhang Xinlan knew he possessed the Dragon Pearl. 'For her to know something so secret only solidifies her connection to the Shen Li Palace,' he thought. 'It's even possible she's the Saintess.'
"If that's the case, then Sister, how much blood do you need? If you need a lot, I can transform into my true form. I certainly don't have much blood in this human form. You have to tell me the truth," Ye Lin said.
"I only need a small vial. It won't be much at all!" As Zhang Xinlan spoke, a green Jade Bottle appeared in her hand. It was truly tiny, even smaller than a typical wine cup.
"That's it? Don't you have a bigger bottle? I'd rather give you more now to save you the trouble later!" Ye Lin said with a smile.
"This is enough. It's already a lot. Your blood contains Primordial Qi, which is extremely difficult to absorb. This small vial of blood will be enough for me to absorb over the next three years. I'm confident that within that time, Ye Tian will be able to successfully break through to the Fifth Vein," Zhang Xinlan said.
Ye Lin glanced at Ye Tian and said, "Big Brother, you do it. Only your Black Glaze Sword is sharp enough to pierce my defenses. You're not going to tell me you can't bring yourself to do it, are you?"
Ye Tian's expression darkened. Ye Lin had hit the nail on the head; he truly couldn't bring himself to do it. If it were his own blood they needed, he would have slit his wrist without a moment's hesitation.
He glanced at Zhang Xinlan and said, "Zhang Xinlan, my blood also possesses Supreme Yang Power. How about using mine instead? I really can't bring myself to harm Ye Lin!"
"Your blood does indeed possess an extremely powerful Supreme Yang Qi, but it lacks that ancient Primordial Qi. The main thing I need to absorb is the Primordial Qi. Don't overthink this. Can't you even do this first thing for me?" Zhang Xinlan asked, looking at Ye Tian.
"Big Brother, don't worry. I'm happy to do this to save Sister Xinlan. Stop hesitating. Let's start!" Ye Lin said with a smile.
Large beads of sweat broke out on Ye Tian's forehead. He looked as if he were the one facing a life-or-death crisis. The Black Glaze Sword appeared in his hand, but it felt heavy... so heavy that he could barely keep his grip...