"Alright!"
At close range, Medusa sensed the energy contained within the Thunder Flame Emperor Flame. An instinctive sense of revulsion rose within her, yet she readily agreed to give it a try.
"Do you need me to open my mouth so you can come in?" Medusa parted her crimson lips slightly. They were like two exquisite flower petals, opening just enough to seem capable of containing blazing heat, carrying an irresistible allure that made one want to explore further.
"You agreed so readily. Aren't you afraid I have ill intentions?" A perfectly timed look of confusion appeared on Chu Xiao's face.
"Ill intentions?" Medusa leaned closer to Chu Xiao, letting out a bewitching laugh that made one's bones go soft. "Not to mention that the power of your fire lotus makes me wary."
"Now that the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast is under your control, it means you also control the natural formation within this cave. Once it is activated, I cannot mobilize my Dou Qi and can only fight you hand-to-hand."
"I am of the Snake-People Tribe and at the peak of the Dou Emperor realm. By rights, I need not fear you. But you can have the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast deal with me, and you can use the Heavenly Flames in your hand to torment me."
"With such an advantage, you are still willing to share the benefits with me. Why should I doubt your sincerity in making this trade?"
To put it bluntly, within this natural formation in the cave, Medusa was already fish on Chu Xiao's chopping block. Whatever position she took was entirely up to him.
If Chu Xiao harbored ill intentions toward her, he could do whatever he wanted with her. There was no need for all these twists and turns.
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