Medusa Wants a Child

"It seems I have arrived at just the right time."

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

If not for the Top-Grade Sect-Breaking Pill and the Qingming Longevity Pill he had provided, these two old women would never have broken through to the Dou Zong realm in this lifetime, and the Second and Third Elders would have long since perished from exhaustion of their lifespans.

They both held deep gratitude and respect for Gu Shenge, the Wang Fu.

Medusa parted her red lips and spoke in a calm tone: "Great Elder, Fourth Elder, you may withdraw first and begin preparations for the migration."

"Understood."

The Great Elder and the Fourth Elder nodded, turned, and left the Divine Temple. Gu Shenge nodded back to the two elders, watching them depart.

"So, you are preparing to make a move on the Black-Corner Region. Which faction?"

Gu Shenge released Qing Lin's delicate hand, sat down on a nearby chair, and asked his beloved wife which faction in the Black-Corner Region she intended to target.

Medusa coolly spat out the name of a faction.

"Moyan Valley."

"Moyan Valley, is it? That seems appropriate."

Hearing this, Gu Shenge nodded in agreement. With Medusa's strength, the Old Demon of Earth from Moyan Valley was no match for her. Killing a top-tier powerhouse of the Black-Corner Region would be enough to establish the Snake-People Tribe's prestige in that chaotic territory.

As for how the Snake-People Tribe would migrate, Gu Shenge did not care. He had married Medusa, not the entire Snake-People Tribe. Besides, he had already done enough for them; he did not intend to participate in this migration, as Medusa's strength was more than enough to handle it.

Gu Shenge: "I happen to want to go out for a walk and take Qing Lin on a journey. I won't be participating in the Snake-People Tribe's migration."

Upon hearing that her husband intended to elope with his little lover, Medusa's brows furrowed, and her beautiful eyes revealed clear displeasure, though she did not stop him.

"Very well, I understand. When are you leaving?"

Gu Shenge had wanted to leave the Snake-People Tribe to travel half a year ago, but he had been restricted by marriage rules. Now that the time had passed, Medusa knew she had no reason to keep him.

Gu Shenge pondered for a moment and replied: "Tomorrow."

"When will you return?"

Medusa continued to press him, but Gu Shenge shook his head, unable to give a concrete answer.

"Perhaps half a year, perhaps a year."

Hearing this, Medusa fell silent. Honestly, she did not want Gu Shenge to leave her. Over the past six months, she had grown accustomed to his presence. Although she had to endure his "flogging" every night, it would feel strange not to have Gu Shenge by her side.

After a long while, she spoke slowly, her voice softening as she instructed her husband: "Return early, and take care of yourself out there. If you encounter an enemy you cannot handle, remember to summon me."

"Mn." Gu Shenge smiled and nodded, telling her not to worry. With his current cultivation, even a Dou Zong might not be his match; there were very few in the Northwest Region who could pose a threat to him.

Unexpectedly, Medusa snorted and spoke with great haughtiness: "Hmph! I just don't want to have to be buried with you."

Gu Shenge's lips curled into a smile upon hearing this. His beloved wife was being dishonest; she was clearly worried about him, yet she remained stubborn. It seemed he would have to punish her well tonight.

He spoke with Medusa for a long time, informing her of several matters to be wary of in the Black-Corner Region. Although her strength made sweeping through the region easy, there were still things that required caution.

Jianan Academy could not be touched. Firstly, because the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion was located beneath it. Secondly, because the Dean of the Inner Academy was a Half-Saint powerhouse; no matter how well Medusa could fight above her rank, she could not defeat a Half-Saint.

Furthermore, Han Feng could not be touched for the time being. Gu Shenge had his eyes on the Sea Heart Flame; if Medusa killed him and the Sea Heart Flame was lost, it would be a waste.

"Also, there is a young girl named Zi Yan in the Inner Academy of Jianan Academy. Her identity is quite extraordinary; she is the daughter of the old Dragon Emperor of the Taixu Ancient Dragon clan. You can try to make contact with her after you arrive in the Black-Corner Region..."

Watching Gu Shenge ramble on, Medusa felt as if her ears were growing calluses. She hadn't realized he was this long-winded before. Feeling impatient, she gave a sharp rebuke.

"I know. I don't need you to teach me how to do things."

Being treated as long-winded by his own wife, Gu Shenge felt helpless and a bit aggrieved. I was just worried that you wouldn't be familiar with the Black-Corner Region.

Seeing that Medusa did not appreciate his concern, he said no more.

"Since that's the case, then you can handle it yourself. I won't say anything more. Qing Lin, let's go."

After saying this, Gu Shenge stood up, took Qing Lin's small, delicate hand once more, and left the Divine Temple. Watching him leave with his little lover, a complex expression appeared on Medusa's beautiful, alluring face. She felt a pang of regret for snapping at him earlier.

Her red lips parted slightly, wanting to call Gu Shenge back, but the words swallowed back down as she couldn't let go of her pride.

As a queen, how could she let him lecture her on how to act?

Let him go. It'll be quieter once he's gone, and I won't have to be tormented by him every night.

Thinking of their nightly intimacy, Medusa couldn't help but touch her own smooth, flat, snow-white abdomen. Her beautiful eyes lowered, and a trace of confusion flickered across her brow.

She hadn't been short on "irrigation and sowing" over the past six months, so why was there no reaction at all? Could it be that she, like some other snake-women, had a constitution that made it difficult to conceive?

Should I ask the Fourth Elder and try her prescription?

Although she hadn't been in a rush to conceive at the start, after such a long time with no results, she began to doubt her own body.

Considering that Gu Shenge was leaving and she didn't know when he would return, Medusa also wanted a child of her own.

After pondering for a long time, Medusa rose and left the Divine Temple, heading toward where the Fourth Elder resided.

Ten minutes later, Medusa found the Fourth Elder and explained her request.

"Fourth Elder, that prescription you mentioned before... I would like to try it."

Seeing this, the Fourth Elder did not hesitate. She wrote down the prescription and handed it to Medusa, not forgetting to explain the origin of the formula.

"Queen, this is an ancient prescription of our Snake-People Tribe. It is said to originate from the Central Plains. Many tribespeople have used it, and the results are excellent. It is not only for you to take, but the Wang Fu should also take it. If only one person takes it, the effectiveness will be greatly reduced."

Medusa nodded, "This Queen understands. Is there anything else I should be aware of?"

"There is nothing else to note, though I must remind you: you are now in the form of a Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python, an ancient exotic beast with an extraordinary bloodline. Conceiving offspring is no simple matter, so you must not rush it."

The Fourth Elder reminded Medusa that the more powerful a creature's bloodline, the more difficult it is to conceive offspring; this was a universal truth, and if she truly could not conceive, she should not force it.

Medusa naturally understood this principle, but since it was difficult, she would simply use quantity to overcome it. She refused to believe she wouldn't be able to conceive!

Leaving the Fourth Elder's residence, Medusa instructed Yue Mei to collect the medicinal herbs from the ancient prescription, preparing ten sets, as she intended to use them tonight.

Gu Shenge had no idea what kind of great battle awaited him that night, nor that he was about to face his only defeat in half a year—and a crushing one at that!

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PS: The protagonist does not use the "Gu Shenge" persona while traveling in the Jia Ma Empire; he switches to a different persona. Multiple personas mean multiple layers of insurance, hehehe~