Caught Peeking at Medusa's Feet

"Currently, the defenses on the Jia Ma Empire's side have clearly become much stricter. The cities along the edge of the Tagor Desert have all increased their guards, keeping watch day and night."

"It must be that those Jia Ma Empire experts returned and told the Gama Royal Family and the Misty Cloud Sect about the Queen's successful evolution, as well as Lord Little Black's existence."

The Great Elder was reporting the Jia Ma Empire's recent movements to Medusa.

After such a major incident, it would have been strange if the Jia Ma Empire showed no reaction at all.

The Snake-People Race had no need to worry about the Jia Ma Empire making a move.

Right now, it should be the Jia Ma Empire worrying whether the Snake-People Race would make a move.

"The Jia Ma Empire can only remain on guard for now. They don't dare to act. Just make sure none of you cross the border."

"Once I completely fuse with the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python's soul, I'll settle accounts with them one by one."

Medusa held grudges deeply.

Those people from the Jia Ma Empire had caused havoc in the Snake-People Royal City while she was at the critical stage of her evolution.

She had kept that score in mind.

New grudges and old—she would settle them all together when the time came!

"Queen, we have already gone through all the ancient records and medicinal formulas in the tribe. As for soul fusion, there is currently only one Six-Grade Pill called the 'Spirit Fusion Pill' that can fuse souls."

"But our tribe has neither a sixth-grade alchemist nor the complete formula for the Spirit Fusion Pill, let alone the corresponding medicinal ingredients." The Great Elder looked somewhat worried.

The only thing they knew now was the name "Spirit Fusion Pill."

"I will handle this matter myself. You only need to take care of the tribe's affairs."

"If I turn back into the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python again, and you encounter anything you cannot resolve, you may seek out Little Black."

Ning Su, standing nearby, was still idly examining his nails.

Only after Medusa glanced at him did he hurriedly compose himself, rise to his feet, and clasp his hands in a bow.

"Thank you, Queen."

Even before her evolution, Medusa had clearly stated that Ning Su would very likely become the Snake-People Race's new king in the future.

By emphasizing Ning Su's importance once again, she was in fact making his status clear to the Snake-People Race.

He was absolutely not some "Medusa's pet," but a true powerhouse who was irreplaceable to the Snake-People Race!

"Alright, disperse."

Medusa waved her hand and turned to leave the hall.

Ning Su followed behind Medusa.

As he watched her bare, jade-like feet step across the floor one after another, he sank into thought.

Even when Medusa suddenly stopped and turned around, he failed to react.

"Little Black, what are you looking at?"

"Huh? Nothing." Ning Su hurriedly withdrew his gaze.

But Medusa had clearly felt his eyes fixed on her feet just now.

"Were you looking at my feet? What, haven't you taken human form too? You have feet yourself."

"Cough, cough... I just thought the Queen's feet were very beautiful."

Medusa rolled her eyes at him. "You little fellow, only after taking human form did I discover that your mouth is so good at talking too."

She did not react much to someone praising her feet.

Medusa herself was the embodiment of beauty and allure. Her appearance was flawless, and every part of her body exuded the nobility and beauty of a queen.

Praise was the one thing she lacked least.

"I'm only like this in front of the Queen." Ning Su chuckled.

Medusa rolled her eyes at him again, then turned and continued toward her chambers.

As she walked, she said, "I can feel that the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python's soul is trying to suppress mine in return. I could turn back at any moment."

"Don't worry, Queen. I'll help you find a way to fuse the souls." Ning Su immediately said.

"There's no rush for that. Instead, I've noticed something strange. Although the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python suppresses my soul, it is exceptionally close to you?" Medusa had sensed this while she was being suppressed, and it had been very obvious.

After all, she and the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python shared the same body, so she could sense some of the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python's emotions as well.

"Perhaps because the Queen herself likes me, even when suppressed by the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, its soul still likes me."

Medusa shot him a glare. "Stop being so full of yourself."

Still, this was a good thing.

The Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python liked Ning Su, so at the very least, when Medusa could not control this body, the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python would still remain with the Snake-People Race.

If the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python left the Snake-People Race, that would be truly troublesome.

"Little Black, if..."

Medusa had only gotten halfway through her sentence when her body suddenly erupted in a brilliant seven-colored radiance.

Then she reverted to the miniature form of the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python.

Well, that transformation had been rather sudden and gave Ning Su quite a fright.

The Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python raised its little head and looked at Ning Su, adorably cute, with a little head, too.

Ning Su scratched his head.

Medusa had only gotten halfway through speaking to him when the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python seized control of the body again.

He wondered if the little thing was jealous.

"Little Cai, come up."

Ning Su crouched down and beckoned. The Seven-Colored Little Snake immediately climbed onto him.

Medusa had been right—the Seven-Colored Little Snake really did like him.

He did not know whether it was because he had fed the little thing before, or because like attracted like.

Ning Su felt the former was more likely. The Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python was a little glutton; whoever fed it was who it followed.

If it did not like Ning Su and wanted to leave the Snake-People Race to go outside instead, that would be real trouble.

"Little Black, the Queen changed back again?"

Hua She'er happened to come over and saw the Seven-Colored Little Snake in Ning Su's arms.

"Yeah. The Queen was just talking to me when she suddenly changed back."

"As expected, we still need to find a way to help the Queen fuse her souls. This can't go on forever," Hua She'er said.

If she could not act freely, then she posed no threat at all.

"Don't worry, Sister Little Flower. I've already thought of a way."

"What way?"

"I won't tell you yet. I'll tell you once I've done it and give you all a surprise."

"You're being so mysterious."

Ning Su's plan was naturally the Spirit Fusion Pill.

He remembered that the Jia Ma Empire would soon hold an Alchemist Competition.

And the reward for the Champion of that Alchemist Competition was the Spirit Fusion Pill formula.

Whether or not he could refine the Spirit Fusion Pill, he had to get the formula first.

Even if the Snake-People Race had no alchemist capable of refining the Spirit Fusion Pill, they could find someone else to help.

However, obtaining the formula on Jia Ma Empire territory would not be easy.

Either he would rely on his alchemy skills to win the championship and obtain the formula legitimately.

Or he would simply steal it.

Both methods were rather difficult, and Ning Su could not think of a better way for the time being.

"This is driving me crazy." Ning Su worriedly clawed at his head.