"I had some guesses as to why Queen Medusa needed the Heavenly Flames! But is Your Majesty truly prepared to use the Heavenly Flames to evolve?"
A trace of shock surfaced in Queen Medusa's eyes. This human actually knew why she was seeking the Heavenly Flames. No wonder he had looked so fearless—he already knew she could not touch him.
Though her heart was filled with killing intent toward this human, she could no longer kill him casually at this point. He was merely a human; compared to her advancement, he was insignificant. She only needed to wait a little longer...!
Queen Medusa forcibly suppressed the fury in her heart and said coldly, "Then hand over the Heavenly Flames!"
Xiao Heng chuckled. "Does Your Majesty take me for a fool? If I hand over the Heavenly Flames now, wouldn't I be courting death? Let us discuss the Heavenly Flames after Your Majesty fulfills her promise!"
Queen Medusa could no longer endure it.
"Get out...!"
Dou Qi burst forth, sweeping Xiao Heng off the small island in an instant. Xiao Heng said nothing more. He got up, dusted himself off, and walked out of the hall without looking back.
Outside the hall, Hua She'er stood guard by the entrance, awaiting the Queen's orders, when a transmission of Dou Qi suddenly entered her ears.
"Meet that human's every need as much as possible. Then continue hiding him. Do not let those old fellows discover him!"
Though she was already enraged, Queen Medusa had not lost her reason. She knew how important Xiao Heng was to her plan. At this stage, everything had to serve her advancement. Everything else could wait.
Hua She'er, who had vaguely guessed part of the truth, was slightly stunned. The Queen had previously ordered her to search for