Medusa Agreed to Marry Him

Hearing that Jiang Xing's request was for her to marry him, Medusa froze.

She had not expected that the young man before her had come here for her.

At that moment, the great hall fell utterly silent.

After a long while, Medusa came back to her senses and smiled.

"Sir, please do not make jokes to mock me any further."

"I'm not joking. To be honest, the moment I saw the Queen, I fell in love with you at first sight."

Jiang Xing wore an expression of deep affection.

Medusa was speechless. Love at first sight? More like lust at first sight! And merely lending him the Heavenly Flames is enough for him to expect the Queen of the Snake-People Tribe to marry him?

This was her first time meeting the young man before her. Forget developing feelings for him—she did not even know the most basic things about him.

If anyone else had dared speak to her like this, she would have killed them long ago.

But this person was Jiang Xing. No—rather, this was Jiang Xing, whose background was formidable. She did not dare.

She was the Queen of the Snake-People Tribe. Her actions did not represent only herself; they represented the entire Snake-People Tribe as well.

As the saying went, he who wore the crown bore its weight. Many times, she had to place the interests of the Snake-People Tribe first.

Seeing that Medusa remained silent, Jiang Xing made another promise.

"If the Queen agrees, not only can I lend you the Heavenly Flames to help you break through to the Dou Zong realm, I can also promise to provide the Snake-People Tribe with a habitat suitable for snake-people to live in."

If Medusa agreed, she would become his wife in the future. He would have helped her with these matters anyway, so what was wrong with promising them in advance?

After hearing Jiang Xing's promise, Medusa's heart began to waver.

Jiang Xing's words had struck right at Medusa's heart. She placed great importance on her people; in order to secure better territory for them, she had been willing to use Heavenly Flames that clashed with her own attributes to undergo an extremely dangerous evolution.

"Of course, even if the Queen refuses, there is no need to worry. I, Jiang Xing, will never pester you."

Jiang Xing was speaking the truth.

"But what if my evolution fails?"

"I believe the Queen will certainly succeed."

Jiang Xing spoke with confidence.

Medusa did not know why Jiang Xing had such confidence in her.

After calming herself, Medusa still decided to think it over further, so she said, "This is no small matter. Sir, please give me a few days to consider it."

Jiang Xing knew Medusa would not agree immediately, so he was not in a hurry.

"No problem. Queen, take your time to think it over. I'll stay with the Snake-People Tribe for the next few days and await your answer."

"Very well. I will send someone to prepare a residence for you shortly."

"Then I shall trouble Your Majesty."

After saying that, Jiang Xing and the other two left the great hall, giving Medusa some time to think alone.

Watching Jiang Xing and his group depart, Medusa fell into deep thought, weighing the advantages and disadvantages.

"Queen..."

Seeing the Queen like this, Hua She'er did not know how to persuade her.

Should she urge the Queen to agree? They knew nothing about this man, yet the Queen was to marry him just like that...

Should she urge the Queen to refuse? The Snake-People Tribe had been trapped in this desert for so many years. Every snake-person here longed for the day they could leave the desert. Countless ancestors of the Snake-People Tribe had paid untold efforts in pursuit of escaping this desert!

"You may leave first. Let me think alone."

Medusa went alone to the city wall, overlooking the city and gazing at her people as she sank into thought...

Whether it was Jiang Xing's strength or his background, both were beyond what the Snake-People Tribe could ever reach.

If she agreed, she could obtain Jiang Xing's help.

For the Snake-People Tribe, this would undoubtedly mean gaining a powerful patron. More importantly, they could leave the Tagor Desert and obtain territory better suited to their survival.

Within the magnificent palace, Medusa sat upon her throne.

Over the past two days, after the Four Great Elders learned of this matter, they had all come to discuss it with her. Every one of them hoped the Queen would agree.

Medusa's thoughts drifted as she reflected on the elders' words.

"We need a powerful expert to lead our people to a place suitable for the Snake-People Tribe to live."

"Now, such a person has appeared. It is Jiang Xing. At such a young age, Jiang Xing has already reached the Dou Zong realm, and he possesses a profound background. Becoming a Dou Zun in the future is merely a matter of time. Moreover, although Jiang Xing clearly has the strength to force the Snake-People Tribe, he still respects the Queen. We hope that the Queen will consider this carefully."

Those were the exact words of one of the elders.

After a long while, Medusa finally came to a decision and rose from her throne.

Her greatest wish was to lead the Snake-People Tribe out of this desert.

If Jiang Xing could do it, then what would be wrong with marrying him?

Having made up her mind, Medusa sent someone to invite Jiang Xing.

When Jiang Xing entered the main hall, he saw the Queen sitting lazily upon her throne.

"Your Majesty summoned me. Have you thought it through?"

Jiang Xing spoke slowly as he admired Medusa's languid appearance.

Medusa did not notice Jiang Xing's gaze, but she also felt that receiving guests in that posture was somewhat improper. She straightened herself before confirming it with Jiang Xing once more.

"Jiang Xing, if I agree, are you truly willing to help my Snake-People Tribe find a suitable habitat?"

"Of course. This is hardly a difficult matter for me."

What was so difficult about finding a habitat for the Snake-People Tribe? Jiang Xing did not even need to ask his grandfather to intervene. Ji Feng alone could accomplish it, so there was no need for him to deceive Medusa.

"Fine, I agree. But I have one condition."

"What condition?"

"You must lend me the Heavenly Flames first so I can evolve. If I succeed, I will honor my promise and marry you. If I fail to evolve... you must not make things difficult for my people."

Medusa feared that if her evolution failed, Jiang Xing would turn against the Snake-People Tribe.

Jiang Xing had thought Medusa was going to press for more, but it turned out to be this. He agreed without hesitation.

"No problem. I agree to that."

Jiang Xing immediately asked, "Then when does Your Majesty plan to begin evolving?"

"Tomorrow."

Medusa had long since made her plans. She would arrange the tribe's affairs shortly, then begin her evolution the next day.

"Alright. Your Majesty, make your preparations. Just send someone to call me tomorrow when it's time to evolve."

Jiang Xing knew Medusa surely had many matters to arrange, so he did not linger. After saying this, he turned and left.

In truth, Medusa had chosen such a tight schedule because she feared Jiang Xing might try something with her that she would find difficult to refuse.

After Jiang Xing left, Medusa began ordering her subordinates to summon the leaders and elders of every tribe so she could arrange the necessary affairs.

Although the tribal leaders and elders were worried upon learning that Her Majesty intended to use the Heavenly Flames to evolve, Medusa had already made her decision. No matter how much they opposed it, it would be useless. They could only promise to fulfill their duties well and not let Her Majesty worry.

At the same time, they silently prayed to the Snake Spirit, hoping that Her Majesty would evolve successfully.

Early the next morning, after settling the tribe's affairs and bringing herself to peak condition, Medusa went to find Jiang Xing.

She told him that she was ready and could begin evolving.