Medusa Wanted a Child~

"It looks like I arrived just in time."

Gu Shenge's voice sounded from outside the Divine Temple. Medusa turned her gaze toward the entrance as Gu Shenge walked in, holding Qing Lin's hand. The First Elder and Fourth Elder bowed to him in unison.

If not for the Top-Grade Sect-Breaking Pill and Qingming Longevity Pill he had given them, the two old women would probably never have broken through to Dou Zong in their lifetimes. The Second Elder and Third Elder had long since exhausted their lifespans and passed away.

They were both grateful to and respectful of Gu Shenge, their Wang Fu.

Medusa parted her red lips and instructed them in a calm voice, "First Elder, Fourth Elder, go and begin making preparations for the relocation."

"Yes."

The First Elder and Fourth Elder nodded, then turned and left the Divine Temple. Gu Shenge nodded in return to the two elders and watched them go.

"So, you're preparing to make a move against the Black-Corner Region. Which faction?"

Gu Shenge let go of Qing Lin's soft little hand and sat down in a chair nearby, asking his beloved wife which faction in the Black-Corner Region she planned to strike first.

Medusa calmly named a faction.

"Moyan Valley."

"Moyan Valley? That'll do."

Gu Shenge nodded in agreement. With Medusa's strength, Old Demon of Earth from Moyan Valley was no match for her. Killing one of the Black-Corner Region's top experts would be enough to establish the Snake-People Tribe's reputation in that chaotic region.

As for how the Snake-People Tribe would relocate, Gu Shenge wasn't concerned. He had married Medusa, not the entire Snake-People Tribe. Besides, he had already done more than enough to help them. He didn't plan to take part in their relocation this time; with Medusa's strength, she could handle it just fine.

Gu Shenge said, "I was just thinking of going out for a while and taking Qing Lin traveling. I won't be joining the Snake-People Tribe's relocation."

When Medusa heard that her husband was going to run off with his little sweetheart, her brows furrowed and her beautiful eyes showed unmistakable displeasure, but she didn't stop him.

"Very well. This queen understands. When are you leaving?"

Gu Shenge had wanted to leave the Snake-People Tribe and travel beyond its borders half a year ago, but their marriage rules had held him back. Now that the time had passed, Medusa knew she had no reason to keep him there.

Gu Shenge thought for a moment before answering, "Tomorrow."

"When will you be back?"

Medusa pressed him for an answer. Gu Shenge shook his head, unable to give her a definite one.

"Maybe in half a year, maybe in a year."

Medusa fell silent. Honestly, she didn't want Gu Shenge to leave her. Over the past six months, she had grown used to having him around. Although she had to endure his lashings every night, she still wouldn't feel quite right without him by her side.

After a long while, she finally spoke in a gentler voice, reminding her husband, "Come back soon. Be careful out there, and if you run into an enemy you can't handle, remember to summon me."

"Mm." Gu Shenge smiled and nodded, telling her not to worry. With his current cultivation, even a Dou Zong might not be a match for him. There were very few people in the Northwest Region who could threaten him.

To his surprise, Medusa gave a haughty snort. "Hmph! I just don't want to have to die alongside you."

Gu Shenge's lips curled into a smile. His beloved wife certainly wasn't being honest. She clearly cared about him, yet still insisted on putting up a front. It seemed he'd have to punish her properly tonight.

He spoke with Medusa for a long time, telling her about a few things to watch out for in the Black-Corner Region. Even if her strength was enough to sweep through the entire region, she still needed to be careful.

She couldn't touch Jia Nan Academy. First, the Tou She Ancient God's Cave Mansion lay beneath it. Second, the dean of the Inner Academy was a Half-Saint. No matter how well Medusa could fight above her rank, she couldn't defeat a Half-Saint.

She also couldn't touch Han Feng just yet. Gu Shenge had his eye on Han Feng's Sea Heart Flame. If Medusa killed him and the Sea Heart Flame was lost, that would be a real waste.

"There's also a little girl named Zi Yan in Jia Nan Academy's Inner Academy. Her identity is no ordinary matter. She's the daughter of the Old Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Once you reach the Black-Corner Region, you can try to get in touch with her..."

Watching Gu Shenge ramble on and on, Medusa felt like her ears were about to grow calluses. She'd never realized before how long-winded he could be. Growing impatient, she snapped, "I know. I don't need you to tell me how to do things."

Scorned by his beloved wife for being long-winded, Gu Shenge felt helpless and a little aggrieved. I'm only worried you don't know your way around the Black-Corner Region.

Since Medusa didn't appreciate it, he said no more.

"In that case, just handle things however you see fit. I won't say anything else. Qing Lin, let's go."

With that, Gu Shenge stood up, took Qing Lin's soft little hand again, and left the Divine Temple. Watching him leave with his little sweetheart, a complicated look appeared on Medusa's enchanting face. She regretted snapping at him just moments ago.

Her red lips parted, and she wanted to call Gu Shenge back, but she swallowed the words before they could leave her mouth. She couldn't bring herself to set aside her pride.

She was a queen, after all. How could she let him tell her what to do?

Let him go, then. It would be peaceful without him around, and he wouldn't be able to wear her out every night.

Thinking of their nightly passion, Medusa unconsciously touched her smooth, snowy-white, flat belly. Her beautiful eyes lowered, a hint of bewilderment showing between her brows.

He had spent the past six months sowing his seed, so why hadn't there been any sign of a pregnancy? Could she, like some Snake-People women, have trouble conceiving?

Should she ask the Fourth Elder about it and try her prescription?

She hadn't expected to get pregnant right away at first, but so much time had passed without the slightest sign. She was beginning to doubt her own body.

Besides, Gu Shenge was about to leave, and she didn't know when he would return. Medusa wanted a child of her own, too.

After thinking it over for a long while, Medusa got up and left the Divine Temple, heading for the Fourth Elder's residence.

A little over ten minutes later, Medusa found the Fourth Elder and told her what she wanted.

"Fourth Elder, that prescription you mentioned before... This queen wants to try it."

Seeing her resolve, the Fourth Elder didn't hesitate. She wrote out the prescription and handed it to Medusa, making sure to explain where it came from.

"Your Majesty, this is an ancient prescription of our Snake-People Tribe, said to have originated in the Central Plains. Many of our people have taken it, and it works wonderfully. It's important that not only you but also Wang Fu take it. If only one of you takes it, its effects will be greatly reduced."

Medusa nodded. "I understand. Is there anything else I should keep in mind?"

"There's nothing else to worry about, but I must still remind you that you are now a Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python, an ancient magical beast with an extraordinary bloodline. Bearing offspring won't be easy. You mustn't rush it."

The Fourth Elder reminded Medusa that the stronger a being's bloodline, the harder it was to produce offspring. It was a natural law of the world. If Medusa truly couldn't conceive, she shouldn't force it.

Medusa understood that, of course. If conceiving was difficult, then she'd make up for it with sheer numbers. She refused to believe she couldn't get pregnant!

After leaving the Fourth Elder's residence, Medusa had Yue Mei gather the ingredients listed in the ancient prescription and prepare ten doses. She intended to use them that very night.

Gu Shenge had no idea what kind of battle awaited him that evening. He was about to suffer his only defeat in six months—and it would be a crushing one!