You Are Shameless

"Got them."

Bai Xiaoran ran back with the dress cradled in his arms.

Queen Medusa spread her arms and said, "Help This King get dressed. When you're done, remember to drain the hot spring. Fill it with fresh water next time."

"That hot spring is only being used once. Wouldn't draining it be wasteful?"

Queen Medusa smiled. "If you don't drain it, are you planning to drink it? You can if you want. After all, it still carries This King's fragrance!"

Blushing furiously, Bai Xiaoran explained, "That's not what I meant."

"Then what did you mean? Hmm?" Queen Medusa smiled. Seeing Bai Xiaoran lower his head in silence only made her like him even more.

"Stop hanging your head. Hurry up and dress This King. I was only joking. How could I possibly make you drink that water?"

Bai Xiaoran pursed his lips and immediately helped Queen Medusa into her clothes. She tossed the bath towel onto his face, and its faint fragrance still lingered on it.

After getting dressed, Queen Medusa said before leaving, "Go wash yourself too. How long has it been since you last cleaned yourself?"

Bai Xiaoran sniffed himself. "I clearly smell nice."

After Queen Medusa left, the sound of someone jumping into the hot spring soon followed.

"Your Majesty the Queen, we have captured a hundred human women over the past few days. What should we do next?"

Snake-Man could not understand why they had captured so many humans.

Queen Medusa said, "Spread the news at once. If they want them back, they will bring pills and gold coins. Otherwise, we don't mind drawing the blade and killing them!"

"Is Your Majesty doing this to exchange them for resources?"

"Of course. Otherwise, the clan's resources will not last much longer."

"Your Majesty is wise. I will take care of it at once!"

After Snake-Man left, Bai Xiaoran entered the palace as well.

"Medusa, aren't you afraid they'll join forces and attack you if you trade for resources like this?"

He had heard their conversation at the door. This approach was too aggressive. If they united to surround and eliminate her, things would go badly.

Queen Medusa said, "This King fears no such thing. Besides, the women I captured all have status. Their families or Dao companions will send resources. As for you, calling me Medusa is improper. You should address me as Your Majesty the Queen!"

"I don't want to!"

"If you refuse, I'll pluck you clean tonight."

Bai Xiaoran froze. "Your Majesty the Queen, we can talk this out."

It was only clothing, but wouldn't he truly be exposed then?

"You look better when you behave."

To her, it would be best if Bai Xiaoran were more obedient instead of constantly thinking about resisting her.

"How many stars have you cultivated to?"

"Six-star Dou Shi!"

Queen Medusa said, "Too slow. When This King broke through to Dou Zong, you would still be a Dou Shi. How would that befit This King's maid?"

"Then lower your cultivation to my level. You might not even beat me!"

"You think This King is inferior to you."

"I never said that."

Seeing Bai Xiaoran's unconcerned expression, Queen Medusa was so angered that she laughed instead. "Fine. This is the first time This King has heard such words from a maid. If you win, I'll let you go back."

Bai Xiaoran's eyes lit up. He asked excitedly, "Really? You're not lying?"

"Why would This King need to lie?"

"Then let's begin!"

As long as she lowered herself to the Dou Shi level, he was two hundred percent certain he could defeat Queen Medusa.

Queen Medusa curled her lips. "Before we fight, let's make this clear. If you lose, you'll be at my mercy."

"Come on. Whoever goes back on their word is a dog."

Queen Medusa rose from her seat and cast a protective barrier.

"Attack as you please. Your attacks cannot destroy this hall."

Bai Xiaoran used Qi Manifestation Fist, driving a punch directly at Queen Medusa's body.

Queen Medusa raised her palm, thinking she would easily block the blow, but the punch sent her back several meters. Before she could react, Bai Xiaoran threw another punch.

"You still dare!"

Queen Medusa swept her tail straight at him, but Bai Xiaoran seemed to have anticipated it. He used Subtle Shadow Steps to evade the attack, then grabbed the snake tail and pulled it into his arms.

"Y-you, what are you doing?!" Queen Medusa asked in shock.

Her tail had actually been caught by him.

Bai Xiaoran smiled. "Naturally, I'm catching Your Majesty the Queen's tail."

Luckily, he knew the sensitive spots on a Snake-Person's tail. With a light touch of his fingers, Queen Medusa immediately blushed and let out a soft cry.

The sound was not loud, but it was enough to set one's blood racing.

Queen Medusa panted and said coquettishly, "Did you do that on purpose? You actually dared touch This King. Do you think I don't dare strike you?"

"Ah~"

Queen Medusa suddenly yanked her tail back and immediately began throwing punches.

Bai Xiaoran retreated several steps, drew the longsword Yun Yun had given him, and unleashed Wind Extremity: Setting Sun Radiance.

A dazzling beam shot toward her, and Queen Medusa immediately covered her eyes.

By the time the light faded, Bai Xiaoran had already appeared behind her, wrapping both arms around her body.

"Don't move. If Your Majesty the Queen keeps struggling, those three Flames above you will pierce through your body."

Looking up, she saw three Flames that had transformed into blades.

Queen Medusa smiled. "It seems This King underestimated you."

"You never treated me as a threat. You were only playing around, so naturally you lost!"

"By our agreement, you should let me go now."

Queen Medusa burst out laughing. "Let you go? Do you think This King will keep her word?"

Bai Xiaoran immediately grew anxious. "You're shameless!"

"What is shameless? Do you think This King would be willing to let such a little beauty return?"

Queen Medusa grabbed Bai Xiaoran's arm and pulled him into her embrace. Lifting his chin with a jade finger, she smiled seductively. "If you want to go back, then wait until This King turns into a snake. Otherwise, don't even dream of leaving."

"I should have known."

Bai Xiaoran pushed Queen Medusa away and tried to flee using Purple Cloud Wings, but Queen Medusa grabbed one of his legs.

"Where are you running to? These legs are quite fair, and those Jade Feet are rather nice too."

"Get off me!" Bai Xiaoran struggled desperately to break free.

Queen Medusa immediately pulled him back into her arms and had her way with him again.

"Don't!"

At this moment, at the Misty Cloud Sect.

Gu He stood inside the Misty Cloud Sect's main hall.

"What does Sect Master Yun think? As long as you join me in obtaining this Heavenly Flame, it will bring a substantial leap to the Misty Cloud Sect."

He had asked for many days. With Yun Yun joining him, he would have another measure of confidence. There were not many Dou Emperors in the team.

After considering it, Yun Yun said, "All right. Since it will benefit the sect, I will go with you."

"Good. I'll make preparations at once."

After Gu He left, Yun Yun fell into thought again.

Ever since they parted in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, she had not seen Bai Xiaofei for a long time. It was truly a pity that such an interesting little fellow had not joined the Misty Cloud Sect.

Where could he be?

Would he agree to search for the Heavenly Flame in the Tagor Desert?

"Teacher, are you in love again?"

"What nonsense are you saying?"

Nalan Yanran said, "But Teacher's expression just now clearly showed that you were missing someone. When I think about it, who else could it be besides a lover?"

Yun Yun waved her hand. "Go, go, go. Teacher was thinking about something else."