Medusa, I Want You to Marry Me

Just as Jiang Xing was captivated by Medusa's stunning beauty, Medusa was also sizing up Jiang Xing and his two companions.

At the front stood a young man, holding a little girl in green.

Though the little girl had delicate features, Medusa sensed no Dou Qi from her and promptly shifted her gaze to the young man.

The young man was refined and handsome, his silver-white hair bound by a purple headband. His magnificent attire, dominated by gold and bluish-green hues, gave him an elegant and gentle air.

However, compared to Jiang Xing's appearance, what drew Medusa's attention more was his strength.

Although cultivation on the Dou Qi Continent allowed one to alter one's appearance and preserve one's looks for a long time, Medusa was certain that Jiang Xing had not disguised himself.

Without altering his appearance, he had reached the Dou Zong realm at such a young age. Moreover, she could tell that he was certainly not a newly advanced Dou Zong. Such talent was simply terrifying!

Even Medusa herself had only barely broken through to the Dou Ling realm at Jiang Xing's age.

While marveling at the young man's extraordinary talent, she turned her gaze toward Ji Feng, who stood half a step behind Jiang Xing and was clearly acting as his bodyguard.

With just one glance, Medusa's expression changed drastically.

Unfathomable!

That was the feeling Ji Feng gave Medusa.

It was not as though Medusa had never seen a Dou Zong before. She had once encountered a seven-star Dou Zong.

Though that Dou Zong's aura had also been immensely powerful, it was far inferior to the abyssal, ocean-like feeling Ji Feng gave her.

Medusa concluded that this man's realm was definitely beyond Dou Zong. And if he was not a Dou Zong... then he was a Dou Zun!

At that point, Medusa's expression became even more solemn and serious.

Medusa had no choice but to take this seriously. This was a Dou Zun-level powerhouse!

Those who stepped into such a realm stood at the very peak of the Dou Qi Continent.

What shocked Medusa even more was that this Dou Zun seemed to be the young man's guard!

She did not dare imagine how powerful Jiang Xing's background had to be for him to employ a Dou Zun as a guard!

She did not know what purpose someone with such strength and background had in coming to the Snake-People Tribe.

But she knew that the Snake-People Tribe absolutely could not afford to provoke the three people before her!

It was no exaggeration to say that if they offended them, the Snake-People Tribe would cease to exist from this day onward!

After steadying herself, Medusa finally spoke.

"May I ask what business brings the three of you to my Snake-People Tribe today?"

"I heard that Medusa, the Queen of the Snake-People Tribe in the Tagor Desert, possesses peerless strength and beauty. Now that I have seen you, the rumors were indeed true."

Jiang Xing did not directly answer Medusa's question, instead praising her first.

"You flatter me. To reach the Dou Zong realm at such a young age, you are the true favored genius."

Hearing Jiang Xing's praise, Medusa replied modestly.

"I came here not only to meet the Queen, but also to make a deal with you."

"Oh? What deal?"

Medusa was puzzled. What could the Snake-People Tribe possibly possess that would interest this man?

"Queen, are we going to discuss this here?"

Jiang Xing was still standing atop the city wall. He felt that what they were about to discuss was not suitable for such a place.

"I was inconsiderate. Please, follow me to the main hall."

Only then did Medusa realize that leaving such powerful guests outside was indeed inappropriate. She hurriedly ordered her attendants to lead Jiang Xing and the others into the hall.

Inside the hall, Medusa took her throne. Jiang Xing sat in the seat below her, Qing Lin sat beside Jiang Xing, while Ji Feng remained standing behind him rather than taking a seat.

Seeing this, Medusa became even more convinced that Jiang Xing's background was formidable.

After having her attendants serve fine tea, Medusa dismissed them.

At this moment, only Medusa and Hua She'er from the Snake-People Tribe remained in the hall. Everyone else had been sent away.

She needed to receive these guests with utmost care.

If other subordinates were present, she feared that some rash Snake-Person might offend them and bring calamity upon the entire Snake-People Tribe!

"May I ask what transaction you mentioned?"

Medusa truly could not guess what Jiang Xing and the Snake-People Tribe could possibly trade, so she asked directly.

Jiang Xing flipped his left hand, and a container holding the Green Lotus Core Flame appeared in his palm.

"Queen, do you recognize this?"

"The Green Lotus Core Flame!"

At the sight of the familiar Heavenly Flame, Medusa's pupils contracted.

How could she not recognize it? She had seen the Green Lotus Core Flame only a few days ago.

"I found this Green Lotus Core Flame east of Shi Mo City. While subduing it, I happened to discover a piece of Snake Scale. I presume this Snake Scale belongs to you, Queen Medusa."

Jiang Xing had his answer when he saw Medusa's reaction.

"That's right, this scale is indeed mine."

Sure enough, Medusa's answer confirmed Jiang Xing's guess.

"I have a question. Since the Queen had been there before, why didn't you take the Heavenly Flame away?"

Jiang Xing finally voiced the question that had puzzled him for a long time.

"At the time, I wasn't familiar with the conditions within the lava. I was accidentally injured by the magical beasts there and the Green Lotus Core Flame, so I was unable to take the Green Lotus Core Flame with me."

Medusa did not hide the fact that she had failed to take the Heavenly Flame because she had been injured.

Nor did Medusa worry that Jiang Xing would do anything harmful to the Snake-People Tribe because of her injury.

Because if Jiang Xing wanted to do something to the Snake-People Tribe, she would not have been able to stop him even if she had not been injured.

Since that was the case, she might as well answer truthfully.

"I see."

"I've heard that the Snake-People Tribe has a secret technique that uses Heavenly Flames to stimulate one's bloodline and break through one's realm. Does the Queen intend to use the Green Lotus Core Flame to stimulate your bloodline and advance to Dou Zong?"

"How do you know that?"

Hearing Jiang Xing immediately reveal her purpose, Medusa blurted out her question in confusion.

Among the Snake-People Tribe, shortly after birth, every snake-person would have the soul of a serpent-type magical beast infused into their body through a secret technique. As they grew older and stronger—

—the serpent-type magical beast acting as their companion soul would gradually merge with them, until they became inseparable in the end.

After merging with the serpent soul, they could summon a true form like the one Medusa had now. At that time, their strength would surge tremendously. This was also the snake-people's final trump card.

Medusa's companion soul was a sixth-rank magical beast, the Amethyst Nether Serpent. This Amethyst Nether Serpent carried a trace of the bloodline of an ancient exotic beast.

The secret technique left behind by the ancestors of the Snake-People Tribe was to use a Heavenly Flame to stimulate the bloodline of their true form.

If their fortune was sufficient, they might awaken that faint trace of bloodline, evolve into their ancient ancestor, and thereby break through their own realm.

It was no wonder Medusa was so astonished. Even some tribal chiefs did not know of this secret technique, much less Jiang Xing, an outsider.

However, Jiang Xing did not answer Medusa's question, because he could not think of any explanation for the moment.

Having failed to get the answer she wanted, Medusa felt upset, but she did not dare press him further.

Then Jiang Xing spoke again.

"I can lend you the Green Lotus Core Flame."

Medusa was greatly surprised by Jiang Xing's words.

"Do you mean that? Are you truly willing to lend me the Heavenly Flame?"

"Of course. I, Jiang Xing, have always kept my word. But I can't lend it to you for nothing. Queen, you have to agree to one condition."

"And what would your condition be?"

Medusa knew there was no such thing as a free lunch, so she asked directly.

Jiang Xing looked at Medusa's bewitchingly beautiful face and voiced the thought in his heart without hesitation.

"I want you to marry me!"