Chapter 424: The Second Branch Hall ( words)
Xiao Aotian hardly said anything.

Xiao Aotian didn't know if this was the only chance for him in this version to watch Doupo No. 1's passionate and practical way of picking up girls.

So Xiao Aotian turned on the video recorder, wanting to record Yang Shan's words, expression, and everything.

Posting this video online may constitute copyright infringement.

But if Xiao Aotian figures it out himself, it doesn’t matter.

Because he himself is one of the parties involved.

Today, Xiao Aotian will see the most affectionate player in Doupo and find out what exactly is the difference between him and other players in picking up girls!
结果
Need more money?
No! Buddy
Medusa! This is Medusa!
You don’t talk about feelings, but money?

Are you, Master Yidao, short of money?

Xiao Aotian was puzzled, but he suddenly reacted.

If it were him, he would definitely have a relationship with Medusa at this time.

But it turns out that his favorability with Medusa is now only in the single digits, and he has to work very hard every time to increase it a little bit.

Xiao Aotian remembered that Yi Qingyang once said that Yang Shan had kicked Queen Medusa's buttocks.

The kind that kicks with all your might!

"Does it mean that to increase favorability, you don't necessarily have to be nice to girls?"

Xiao Aotian decided to continue watching.

"That's exactly what Young Friend Yang Shan does!"

Although Queen Medusa was surprised at Yang Shan's straightforwardness, she did not show any dissatisfaction, but asked patiently:

"Can we just pay it off first, like before?"

Yang Shan simply crossed his legs:
"You know better than me what kind of power the Lion Nether Sect is. They have the support of the Soul Palace behind them. Apart from anything else, the three Seven-Star Dou Zongs can challenge the Sky Snake Palace! If you still owe it, what are you going to use to pay it back? Use yourself to pay it back?"

Xiao Aotian subconsciously placed his hand on the handle of the giant ruler.

Yang Shan adopted the "accounting" model for all his help to the Snake People.

Xiao Aotian thought Yang Shan was going to make a big profit.

Who would have thought that he actually wanted to use favors to take down Medusa?
Xiao Aotian was really panicked now.

Damn it!
Why is he so damnable!
Xiao Aotian secretly sent a message to Yang Shan:
"Damn it! Are you really planning to take down Medusa as well? How much favorability do you have now? Tell me! Tell me now!"

"Don't force me to do it!"

"I really did it!"

"Please tell me something, Brother Yang! God Yang! I kneel down for you. I feel so uncomfortable now!"

Xiao Aotian waited for a long time, and finally got Yang Shan's reply:
"Calm down."

Xiao Aotian was really about to cry.

"My Medusa, no"

Xiao Aotian really thought too much.

Just based on his current help to the snake people, and the fact that he only got 21 points of favorability from Medusa, we can roughly judge how difficult it will be to improve Queen Medusa's favorability after it passes the 40-point threshold.

Yang Shan said this on purpose, but he wasn't playing with fire.

But this time, I must get something good from Medusa!
You know, the snake people only occupied a spirit stone mine in the last version!
Perhaps Yang Shan's words were a little frivolous, Queen Medusa looked at Yang Shan with a slightly cold look:
"You want this king?"

Yang Shan: "Then will you give it to me?"

Queen Medusa: "No!"

"That's it!"

Yang Shan leaned back in his chair, sipping his tea, acting like a big shot:
"Then hurry up and bring the good stuff up!"

Queen Medusa's originally cold face suddenly blossomed like a peach blossom:

"But I don't know what good thing Young Friend Yang Shan wants?"

Xiao Aotian looked at Medusa's smile as if he had seen a ghost:

"I'm Cio!"

It turns out that Medusa is not paralyzed and can also smile?
So this is the correct way to conquer Medusa?

Xiao Aotian looked at Yang Shan and felt that there were four big words hanging above Yang Shan's head:

The God of Picking Up Girls!

I just don’t know what Xiao Aotian’s expression would be when he knew that Yang Shan really just wanted to get something good out of Medusa.

[Ding! Players, please note that Queen Medusa thinks you are someone who will not be disturbed by beauty at all. Queen Medusa appreciates you even more. Favorability +2. Current Favorability: 23! ]

Things often develop in unexpected ways.

Yang Shan’s purpose is to add money, but Queen Medusa just wants to increase her favorability!

But Yang Shan didn't think that Queen Medusa would be able to communicate with him well based on this little bit of favorability.

In fact, when Queen Medusa asked him what he needed, she was already setting a trap!

Yang Shan asked for what he needed, so the initiative actually lies with Queen Medusa, who can consider what to give based on Yang Shan's needs.

But if Yang Shan does not raise any demands.
"What can you come up with?"

Yang Shan's words really blocked Queen Medusa's way!
What Queen Medusa needs to consider now is what she can use to keep Yang Shan and let him protect the snake people!
Although Yang Shan is only an eight-star Douhuang on the surface.

But Medusa knew better than anyone that the young man in front of her almost killed Yunshan, a two-star Dou Zong, when he was a two-star Dou Huang!
And now, Yang Shan is already an eight-star Douhuang.

The combat power is much stronger than before!

Queen Medusa even noticed the sword hanging on Yang Shan's waist.

Queen Medusa had seen the sword before, but the power it exuded was even stronger than before.

To be honest, the cost of asking Yang Shan to take action is more expensive than asking a low-star Dou Zong!

Moreover, the other party is required to confront the Lion Nether Sect head-on, so the price will have to be raised significantly.

However, Queen Medusa has always been decisive. Now that the conversation has come to this point, Queen Medusa will not hesitate any longer.

Anyway, heavy bleeding is inevitable.

Medusa: "How about a sixth-level lightning crystal?"

Yang Shan's heart skipped a beat.

He originally just wanted the essence of spirit crystal, but he didn't expect that Medusa actually had a different kind of spirit crystal!

These exotic spirit crystals and refined spirit crystals are both produced from spirit stone veins, but their functions are different.

Exotic spirit crystals are used to improve the "foundation".

This is a development content that will only be unlocked when the Douhuang breaks through to the Douzong level.

No one understands the value of exotic spirit crystals better than him!
But Yang Shan would never agree to do things for Queen Medusa just for a Thunder Spirit Crystal (an alien spirit crystal with thunder attribute)!

"Queen, do you look down on me?"

Yang Shan was somewhat displeased:

"Do you think I'm short of exotic spirit crystals?"

Xiao Aotian is almost being hooked into a black carp!
Xiao Aotian is only a three-star Douhuang now, and has not even touched the essence of spirit crystals.

How could he possibly know about Exotic Spirit Crystals, a high-end product that is more precious than Refined Spirit Crystals?
Queen Medusa said helplessly:

"Are there not enough alien spirit crystals that can improve your foundation?"

Yang Shan: "Normally, asking me to take action is enough. But the Queen's goal is not to ask me to take action, but to stop the Lion Nether Sect! Therefore, even if I am only a third-level fighting spirit, as long as I can solve the Lion Nether Sect's problem, you have to give me the due reward!"

Queen Medusa was speechless.

"Paying according to the person" is naturally not as appropriate as "paying according to the work".

Queen Medusa:
"Okay! If you, Young Friend Yang Shan, are confident that you can stop the Lion Nether Sect, this Thunder Spirit Crystal will be your payment. After this, I will reward you handsomely!"

Yang Shan: "Not enough, give me three more sixth-level essence crystals!"

Queen Medusa took a breath:
"you still want?"

Yang Shan: "Will you give it to me?"

Queen Medusa was really troubled by Yang Shan and could only say:
"There is only one Essence Spirit Crystal, and the Thunder Spirit Crystal was mined by luck."

Yang Shan stood up, walked to Queen Medusa and extended his hand.

Even with Queen Medusa's temperament, she couldn't help but feel a little annoyed:
"You still need to get something first before doing anything else?"

Yang Shan smiled:

"Look at you, why are you so angry? Even though you look pretty when you're angry, you should smile more."

Queen Medusa gnashed her teeth:
"This king doesn't like to laugh! Young friend Yang Shan, don't push your luck. What if you take the Thunder Spirit Crystal and leave without saying a word?"

"Queen, it seems that you are really a little emotional. If you were calmer, you wouldn't be able to ask such a question."

Queen Medusa was startled.

Perhaps it was because she was really angry that she subconsciously ignored the fact that the favor she owed Yang Shan was much more valuable than a Thunder Spirit Crystal!

Yang Shan said calmly:
"You can give me the Essence Spirit Crystal first, that should be okay, right?"

This is how to negotiate a deal.

Since they have already asked for a huge sum, it would be easier for them to accept if you pay a small amount in advance.

Queen Medusa was extremely decisive this time. She waved her hand and handed over a spiritual crystal as bright as a diamond.

But Queen Medusa still asked one more question:
"Young friend Yang Shan, are you sure?"

Yang Shan said seriously:
"You owe me too much. Nothing can happen to you until you pay off your debt! Understand?"

Queen Medusa nodded:

"I understand. Then everything depends on Young Friend Yang Shan."

Xiao Aotian held it in for a long time, and finally couldn't help but speak:

"No, what about me?"

Queen Medusa suddenly realized:
"Oh! Xiao Gongsheng, I was so focused on my discussion with Young Friend Yang Shan that I neglected you. You don't have to worry about the Lion Nether Sect, but I do want you to help me with the strange fire."

Xiao Aotian's face turned red with anger:

"Queen, please don't underestimate me. I can also rival Dou Zong!"

Queen Medusa's eyes lit up:
"Oh? I didn't expect that Xiao Gongsheng has such ability. I just broke through to Dou Zong not long ago. How about Xiao Gongsheng accompany me to consolidate my cultivation?"

Xiao Aotian: “.”

Xiao Aotian just wanted to show off so he boasted on purpose.

But I didn’t expect Medusa to actually give it a try!
Yang Shan shook his head when he saw Xiao Aotian's embarrassed look.

Why do you have to pretend?

Unlike him, he never pretends to be awesome, he is really awesome!
Can Xiao Aotian defeat Dou Zong?

you can!

If there is a low-star Dou Zong with a green character, Xiao Aotian can even put on a wonderful show of a three-star Dou Huang killing a two-star Dou Zong!
But in the current version, many of the Dou Zongs that players come into contact with have appeared in the original work, and basically they are not too bad.

Not to mention green printing, Yang Shan had never seen one even with blue printing.

The lowest is purple.

Medusa is even more outrageous, with golden lettering!
Not to mention Xiao Aotian, even if Yang Shan called on Marshal Mo Tie to join them, their chances of winning would not be very high!
Xiao Aotian shamelessly prevaricated:

"I have been busy traveling lately and am exhausted both physically and mentally. Once I have adjusted my state, I will come and experience the Queen's methods!"

Queen Medusa didn't know whether she could tell that Xiao Aotian was just holding on, she just said:
"If Xiao Gongsheng is willing to cooperate with Master Yang, I will never treat you unfairly!"

Queen Medusa seemed anxious too.

Although Yang Shan said that he could deal with the Lion Sect, Queen Medusa actually never intended to place her hopes on Yang Shan.

She just wanted to adjust her condition as quickly as possible, advance her bloodline, and greatly improve her own strength in order to protect the snake people.

After Medusa finished communicating with the two and hurried off to retreat, Yang Shan and Xiao Aotian simultaneously received a message from the system:

[Ding! Players, please note that you have triggered a special opportunity plot: The plight of the snake people. For detailed mission details, please read the mission rules carefully. ]

[Note: If the story mission is judged as a failure, the story will be open to all players, and you will become a pioneer that benefits all players in the server! ]

Yang Shan saw this system prompt and said with a smile:

"Brother Xiao, the system has already said that this will benefit all the players in the server. This is a good thing to earn a good reputation!"

Xiao Aotian answered confidently:

"What kind of benefit can I bring? I can't even bring benefit to the Tianyan League!"

In fact, judging from the statement given by the system, AI Nuwa probably also concluded through calculations that Yang Shan and Xiao Aotian were unable to stop the crisis of the snake people.

The three seven-star Dou Zongs, even if they are just purple characters.

The advanced Medusa might be able to block one, Yang Shan might be able to hold one back with the help of "Three Thousand Thunders", and if Xiao Aotian fights to the death, he should be able to block three moves.

The Dou Huangs of the Snake People are basically just decorations. After all, with the help of the Soul Palace, the Lion Nether Sect has just as many Dou Huangs as the Snake People.

This is a losing battle that cannot be won with hard power.

Xiao Aotian obviously knew that this matter was difficult to handle:
"Boss Yang, this time we have to rely on you. I'll just help you along."

Yang Shan: "Rely on me? Do you really think I'm cheating? I'm a Dou Huang, not a Dou Zong. There are three seven-star Dou Zongs in the Shi Ming Sect. I'm going to beat them with my heads?"

"Ah? Why did you act like you could handle it in front of Medusa?" "Nonsense, if I didn't say that, would Medusa have paid the appearance fee first? If the mission fails, do you have the nerve to ask her for it?"

Hearing Yang Shan's answer, Xiao Aotian was completely dumbfounded:

"You and me! You really just want the benefits? Don't you want to seduce Medusa?"

Yang Shan pretended to be doubtful:

"Why are you picking her up?"

Xiao Aotian: "How can you get the favorability if you don't flirt with her? Without the favorability, how can Medusa be so nice to you?"

Yang Shan was even more confused now:

"No, Medusa herself insisted on increasing her favorability. What can I do? What are you doing? I'm telling you not to do it!"

"I'll chop you to pieces, you really deserve to die."

Five minutes later, Yang Shan rubbed his slightly red and swollen hands:

"The guy's fighting armor is really hard!"

"You know how powerful I am!"

When Xiao Aotian said this, his pronunciation was somewhat unclear.

After all, his face is almost swollen like a pig's head, so it's normal that his pronunciation is not standard.

It’s not Xiao Aotian’s fault.

Yang Shan’s speed was really too fast, Xiao Aotian couldn’t keep up and could only passively take the beating.

After Yang Shan broke Xiao Aotian's fighting spirit armor, Yang Shan was afraid of killing Xiao Aotian, so he took back the Blood Roar Sword.

The effects of forces are reciprocal.

Xiao Aotian's face was swollen, so it was normal for Yang Shan's hands to be swollen as well.

Xiao Aotian rubbed the medicine on his face and asked curiously:
"Hey, Boss Yang, what exactly is that essence crystal? Can you show it to me?"

It is normal for game friends to play PK with each other. Yang Shan is not so petty as to hold a grudge if Xiao Aotian attacks him.

After all, he enjoyed beating people up.

So Yang Shan readily sent over the screenshot of the essence spirit crystal.

"Damn it! After reaching the four-star Dou Huang level, you have to rely on this thing to improve your potential?"

Xiao Aotian wondered:

"What does Tianyao Company do? Why did they set up this thing?"

Yang Shan: "You will keep grinding to level up after you become a Dou Zun? Then won't Dou Zun really become cabbage? What's the point of players working hard to reach Dou Zun? Isn't it the same as Grand Dou Master, just a different level name, with some added stats, in the end it's all grinding."

"Spirit crystal, spirit stone vein"

Xiao Aotian pondered:

"If we go up the level, will it be a pure competition for resources?"

Yang Shan: "The competition for resources is more in line with the background of the fantasy world, isn't it? You haven't understood the updated content of this version yet? Doesn't this allow players to adapt to the competition for resources in advance? If you want to upgrade, if you want to become stronger, you have to fight!"

Xiao Aotian nodded:
"That's right, that's the truth. Only those who win the competition can move up, otherwise you will be demoted. Tianyao Company only needs to control the output of resources. There is no need to worry about the players growing too fast, because the players will consume each other and the development will not be fast at all!"

"Damn it! Tianyao Company's planning department is really good at making trouble. They take one step at a time and control the players completely!"

Although Xiao Aotian was a little immature and habitually hot-blooded, when he knew about the Essence Spirit Crystal, even if Yang Shan said nothing, it wouldn't take Xiao Aotian long to figure out the main theme of the Battle after the Emperor.

There is nothing to worry about when telling your partners this.

Besides, Xiao Aotian is a pretty good person and he will remember favors.

Yang Shan smiled and said, "Okay, Brother Xiao, it's almost time, I'll leave first."

Xiao Aotian: "Where are you going?"

Yang Shan: "Investigate the information."

Xiao Aotian: "I'll go too."

Yang Shan: "If you meet a Seven Star Dou Zong, can you run away?"

Xiao Aotian: “No.”

Yang Shan: "Go away!"

Xiao Aotian: “.”

He, "Zhou Aotian", ranked second on the battle strength list, actually had a day when he was despised.

Looking at Yang Shan who had already flown away, Xiao Aotian rubbed his face vigorously with both hands:

"Cheer up! Xiao Aotian! Don't slack off, keep going! Find a place to level up, and reach the four-star Douhuang first!"

When Hua Sheer reported the situation to Queen Medusa, Yang Shan listened to the whole thing.

There is a key message in it.

In fact, about half a month ago, the Lion Nether Sect sent three Dou Huangs and more than thirty Dou Wangs to the Snake People to negotiate with Queen Medusa.

But knowing that the other party was planning to take the spirit stone mines, Queen Medusa took action immediately.

Medusa, who has broken into the Dou Zong realm, is extremely powerful, and she is also on the territory of the Snake People.

The Lion Nether Sect's entourage was quickly defeated.

But just when Medusa was about to kill, a mysterious Dou Zong with black energy all over his body blocked Medusa and protected the people of the Lion Nether Sect as they left.

Of course, according to Hua Sheer, the Dou Zong with black energy was much weaker than Medusa in combat power and could only resist Medusa for a moment.

According to the information from the Snake People, although the group left the Black Horn Region, they went to an important border city of the Mulan Empire.

Since the Snake People are currently striving for stable development and dare not provoke the Mulan Empire again at this time, this matter has been temporarily shelved.

In fact, in the previous version of the plot "The Difficulties of the Snake People", Yang Shan also acted as a matchmaker between the Snake People and the Heavenly Snake Mansion.

But no one knows how the negotiations ended in the end. Anyway, the Sky Snake Mansion did not form an alliance with the Snake People, but it also did not send anyone to attack the Snake People again.

When Yang Shan flew to the uninhabited area, he changed his outfit into the "Cheng E suit".

Over at the Lion Nether Sect, the Dou Zong with black aura emanating from his body was most likely from the Soul Palace.

It is undoubtedly more appropriate to communicate with the other party using Cheng E's identity, and more information can also be obtained.

When they approached the important border city of the Mulan Empire, "Huangsha City", it was already dark.

Yang Shan took the Breath-Resisting Pill and used the alien thunder to completely restrain his own breath.

Only then did he begin searching in the city.

Yang Shan still thought that the Lion Nether Sect was secretly cooperating with the Mulan Empire.

So we started looking in important places like the City Lord's Mansion.

Finally, they found the people from the Lion Nether Sect in a not-so-luxurious inn!

Come to think of it, the Lion Nether Sect and the Mulan Empire don't get along well. If there weren't those small countries in between as a buffer zone, they would have started fighting long ago.

Yang Shan entered the inn, pretended to be a passerby, checked into a room, and then spied secretly.

It was not until the next morning that Yang Shan met the people from the Soul Palace!

【Yanzhi】（purple lettering）

Level: One-star Dou Zong

Attribute: Fire

Affiliation: Soul Hall - Rock Valley Branch Hall
Position: Human-level guardian

The rest of the panel is normal.

But something is obviously wrong with “belonging”!
The Soul Palace has only one "Gui Ku Branch Palace" in the northwest continent.

Where did this Iyangu branch temple come from?

Yang Shan originally planned to reveal his identity directly to the guardian Yan Zhi.

After all, as a soul general, the guardians had to bow and nod when they saw him.

But the other party comes from a different branch temple, and if they show up rashly, the uncertainty of the matter will be too high.

Yang Shan naturally would not do such an unsafe thing.

Not only the guardian Yan Zhi, but other people from the Lion Nether Sect also came out one after another and went downstairs to have breakfast.

The sound transmission skills and soul perception attached to "A Hundred Howls of Remnant Souls" allowed Yang Shan to easily know their conversation even while sitting against the wall.

"That Medusa is really as decisive and ruthless as the rumors say. If a negotiation fails, she will kill. Fortunately, Lord Yan took action!"

"Don't flatter me! Medusa is very difficult to deal with. I am no match for her. When will Shi Tian and the others arrive?"

"With those two adults and our clan leader together, I don't think the Baiyan Empire will last long. If they are fast, they can get here in half a month!"

After hearing this, Yang Shan felt there was no need to listen any further.

The Yangu branch helped the Shiming Sect expand its territory.

It will take Shi Tian and the other two Seven-Star Dou Zong from the Soul Palace half a month to arrive.

Knowing these two key pieces of information, Yang Shan had a very clear plan for the next step.

Originally, Yang Shan planned to use Cheng E's identity to get the people in the Soul Palace to cooperate with him in acting out a play, so that Medusa would owe him another big favor.

He can't beat the Seven Star Dou Zong, but he has a high status!
But now, those who support the Lion Nether Sect are actually from other branch halls?

This is going to be fun!

Yang Shan did not dare to delay and left the inn calmly.

Then rush to the Guiku branch hall as quickly as possible!

The last time he went to the Guiku branch hall, it took Yang Shan eight days to travel!
I spent five days in the space wormhole alone.

But now Yang Shan’s speed is much faster than before.

So it only took five days in total to reach the Blue Crystal City of the Tianxin Empire.

After exchanging secret signals with Doctor Bai, the guide, Yang Shan, led by the servant, arrived at the Guiku branch hall.

Yang Shan hurried all the way to the main palace.

On the first floor of the main palace, the heavenly guardian Sha Feng was flipping through a book out of boredom.

After he raised his head, his face was obviously stunned for a moment, then he immediately stood up and put on a friendly smile as much as possible:
"Mr. Evil, long time no see!"

Yang Shan said:

"Protector Shafeng, is Elder Mugu here? I have something important to report!"

Although Sha Feng was not clear about the situation, Yang Shan's identity was there.

His actual identity is a Soul General, and his external identity is the direct disciple of Old Man Mu Gu.

He wanted to see old man Mu Gu, how could Sha Feng not agree?

"Mr. Evil, please follow me!"

Taking Yang Shan to the third floor, outside the door of old man Mu Gu, Sha Feng knocked gently:
"Respected elder, Mr. Evil wants to see you!"

The old man Mu Gu's voice came out:
"Oh? Cheng E is here? Let him in!"

Sha Feng said politely:
"Mr. Evil, please come in. I won't join you."

Yang Shan nodded:

"Good work!"

The matter was urgent, and Yang Shan didn't have the time to talk more with Sha Feng for the time being.

Quickly entering the room, Yang Shan met old man Mu Gu again.

As the junior fellow of Medicine Master, Elder Mu Gu is also very obsessed with refining medicine. Even when he is not refining medicine, he will still play with some medicinal materials or magic cores in his hands.

Maybe this will help decompose the medicinal materials when refining medicine.

Old man Mu Gu's face looks like that of a bad guy, and his smile is particularly cold.

But old man Mu Gu really tried his best to appear kind and benevolent.

It’s okay to offend Yang Shan, but you can’t slap the face of the young master behind Yang Shan!

"Cheng E, you've been gone for a year. Why are you so anxious to come back this time? What's the matter?"

Yang Shan said respectfully:
"Master Mu Gu, I would like to ask you about the affairs of the Yangu branch temple."

"Iwaya Branch Temple? How did you know about the Iwaya Branch Temple?"

Old Man Mu Gu asked doubtfully:
"The Rock Valley Branch is responsible for the Disha Branch of the True North Continent. How did you know this?"

The map of the Douqi Continent is centered on Zhongzhou, with eight directions around it, dividing it into eight continents.

Going north from the Northwest Continent is the border of the North Continent.

"Your Excellency Mu Gu, the story is this: about ten days ago, I was in the Mulan Empire, trying to secretly contact a few forces to start a war and get some souls, and then..."

Yang Shan exaggerated the story of the Lion Nether Sect and the Yangu Branch.

The more old man Mu Gu listened, the more rapid his breathing became.

Finally, he cursed:
"Qinghai, this bastard, dares to extend his hand to the Northwest Continent. He really doesn't take me seriously!"

(End of this chapter)