Not Suitable for Children, Python Body Swallows Fire!

The moon's wheel cast bamboo shadows across the maiden's flushed cheeks.

Xiao Yi Xian's fingertips dug deep into the fabric of Xiao Yan's back.

Her purple serpent tail unconsciously crushed three green bamboo stalks.

She suddenly pushed hard against the young man's chest, her tail tip brushing the fallen bamboo leaves in a flustered sweep—

A soft, delicate voice:

"Who, who said I'm yours!"

The purple crystal tassels hanging from her hair tangled in Xiao Yan's collar, letting out a faint tinkling sound with the movement.

Xiao Yan leaned against the mottled bamboo joints, chuckling low:

"Are you not?"

"Then just now in the lake, whose tail was it that coiled around me until I could barely breathe?"

He suddenly leaned close to her ear, warm breath brushing her still-flushed earlobe:

"Need me to help you remember?"

"Shut up!"

"If you keep this up, don't blame me for being rude!"

The maiden rose on her tiptoes, biting her lower lip, her gaze drifting as she avoided looking at Xiao Yan.

But Xiao Yan stepped closer, gently pressing his forehead against hers:

"What will you do to be rude?"

"Whack me with your pretty little tail?"

The flush spread from her earlobes across her cheeks, and the maiden fell completely silent.

She just lowered her head, letting that certain rascal draw near.

"Alright, alright."

"I'm done teasing you. Let's get to business."

"Follow me carefully."

Taking the maiden's hand, the two moved forward slowly.

As they passed through the last bamboo grove, the moonlight poured down, brighter than before.

Shielded by Old Yao's soul aura, they hid behind a massive boulder.

Xiao Yan quietly peeked out, looking at the pool in the very center of the islet—five or six meters across.

The Ice Spirit Cold Spring, so precious in the outside world, filled the entire pool to the brim.

"Tsk tsk tsk, this much Ice Spirit Cold Spring."

"Sell it off, and wouldn't that make a fortune?"

"Though... does this count as selling bathwater?"

At the center of the cold spring:

The Crystal Lotus Platform sealed the Green Lotus Core Flame tightly within.

The moment it burst forth with green light, Medusa's true form broke through the water—

Tens of thousands of moonbeams seemed drawn to her, draping a silver veil over her pale shoulders.

Her long hair fell to her slender waist, water droplets sliding slowly along her collarbone...

With the veil gone, her long lashes blinked gently—

Those wine-red pupils seemed to bloom with the world's most beautiful roses.

Her purple serpent tail emerged from the water, scales glinting with an eerie purple sheen under the moonlight.

Each one reflected the cold silver moon.

Behind the boulder, Xiao Yi Xian watched Medusa, radiating enchanting allure, and bit her pearl-white teeth:

"Seductress..."

But her vision suddenly went dark—Xiao Yan's large hand gently covered her eyes.

He whispered by her ear:

"Not for young eyes!"

"Don't look."

Xiao Yi Xian froze—well, strike first and claim the high ground.

She shoved Xiao Yan's hand away, glaring at him furiously:

"The one who should close his eyes is you!"

Xiao Yi Xian turned and covered Xiao Yan's eyes, but he pried her fingers apart to sneak a peek.

The girl's cheeks flushed peach-red:

"Right in front of me, and you're still looking!"

"Are all men so shameless?"

Xiao Yi Xian pushed with all her strength, but Xiao Yan still pried her hands away:

"Xiao Yi Xian, don't misunderstand me!"

"This is called scouting the enemy—know yourself and know your foe, and you'll win every battle!"

Hearing Xiao Yan's flippant tone, Xiao Yi Xian's hands trembled with anger:

"Shameless."

"I knew it, Xiao Yan—you're nothing but a lecher!"

"Eyes on the bowl, mind on the pot!"

"If you really want to look—"

"No, no, that's not it, there's more..."

He gripped her trembling fingertips and slowly moved them down:

"What more?"

"There's me!"

Xiao Yi Xian suddenly lifted her head, staring into Xiao Yan's eyes, her voice shy yet resolute:

"As long as—as long as you want, I'll give you everything!"

"Just look at me more, alright?"

Seeing the mist gathering in Xiao Yi Xian's violet eyes, Xiao Yan's heart softened.

He quickly bent down and pulled her into his arms:

"Alright, alright, I won't look anymore."

"Trust me, I'll always be by your side."

"Mm."

No sooner had Xiao Yan calmed Xiao Yi Xian down

than a sudden anomaly erupted from the pool.

"Boom!"

The Crystal Lotus Platform exploded.

The Green Lotus Core Flame surged into a fire dragon, shooting skyward.

Medusa's Dou Qi raged wildly, and in an instant, she transformed into a hundred-zhang giant serpent!

Her deep purple scales gleamed as she swallowed the Strange Fire in one gulp!

Straight up into the clouds!

"Rumble!!!"

In that instant, heaven and earth changed color!

Dark Clouds soaked the sky like ink, shrouding the entire region in moments!

Countless lightning serpents slithered through the clouds, crackling and booming!

Each flash lit up the Holy City as bright as day.

"It's begun!"

Old Yao's phantom suddenly solidified beside him:

"Boy, you need to seize the chance."

"The moment she fails, take the Strange Fire immediately!"

"Don't give the Snake People Clan time to react!"

The giant serpent writhed in the sky, its scales turning blazing red within a few breaths!

The seven-colored light reflected from the scales intertwined with the green flames into a cocoon of light.

Blood rain fell from the sky, each drop scorching a deep pit into the ground.

"Hiss!"

A piercing shriek rang out

as Medusa's true form tumbled wildly in the flames.

The hundred-zhang serpent body ignited with flames and plunged into the Dark Clouds.

In moments, it crashed back to the ground!

Wherever its tail tip swept, the earth melted into a swamp of magma.

Suddenly, a clear, piercing cry tore through the clouds as the cocoon of light exploded.

The hundred-zhang serpent's remnant body turned charred black and crashed to the ground!

All the flames rolled back and condensed into a palm-sized Green Lotus Core Flame.

It burned quietly in the air.

Xiao Yan flashed like a ghost to the point of impact, where the massive serpent body had now become a broken husk.

And in the center of the ashes lay a small snake, unconscious.

Its rainbow-hued scales were beautiful and dreamlike, and the moment his fingertip touched them—

Came a sensation as smooth as silk.

Xiao Yi Xian's figure appeared beside him. Xiao Yan quickly handed the small snake to her:

"Keep an eye on her first. If there's any problem, we'll ask later."

The moment his words fell, the Four Wings behind Xiao Yan flapped violently!

Turning into Flowing Fire in an instant, he flew to the Green Lotus Core Flame burning in the air.

Without hesitation, he reached out and grasped the flame directly.

The Strange Fire that had scorched Medusa in agony—

Now, in Xiao Yan's hand, it was as docile and obedient as a child meeting its father.

It merged into Xiao Yan's body with extreme ease.

No sooner had Xiao Yan finished all this than a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering wail came from outside the Holy City!

It seemed the Snake People Clan had mistakenly believed their Queen had failed her advancement.

But even without Medusa on the battlefield, Gu He's side would ultimately lose.

After all, just the chieftains of the eight major tribes and a scattered one or two Dou Kings from the Snake People Clan—

Could hold them at a stalemate for this long.

Once the Snake People Clan's hidden elders appeared, they would be doomed without a doubt.

But that was no longer his concern. Time to leave.

Afterward, he'd go to Yun Yun and collect the reward from before.

Having stored the Strange Fire, Xiao Yan didn't rush to refine it.

Instead, he spread his Four Wings and pulled Xiao Yi Xian close.

Then shot southeast at full speed!

Behind him, an icy-blue streak of light followed closely!

"Elder Hai, keep up!"

Xiao Yan was fast, but just as he was about to break out of the temple's range—

He ran into an unexpected figure.

Xiao Yan stopped midair, frowning slightly:

"Gu He!"