Medusa's Compromise

During the month that Gu Shenge spent merging with the Flawless Sun Physique, Medusa not only fully recovered from her injuries but also consumed the Perfect Sect-Breaking Pill to break through to the rank of Dou Ancestor.

In order to rid herself of the Marriage Contract within her body, she had the Four Great Elders of her tribe use secret techniques to delve deep into her soul to see if they could undo the bond.

However, the result provided by the Four Great Elders was that there was simply no contract on her soul at all. This left Medusa greatly astonished; she could clearly perceive the existence of the contract, so why would they say it didn't exist?

This also made her realize that if she wanted to dissolve the Marriage Contract, the strength of the Snake-People Tribe was insufficient. Unless she traveled to the vast and resource-rich Central Plains, where experts were as common as clouds, and had a more powerful existence intervene, it might be impossible to achieve.

But Medusa was unwilling to go to the Central Plains.

She allowed the Four Great Elders to use secret techniques to probe her soul because she trusted them, but she did not trust those people in the Central Plains.

After pondering for several days, Medusa finally made her choice.

As the dignified Snake-Person Queen, since she had already promised to marry that ant, she would never go back on her word. It was absolutely not because of the betrothal gifts; it was merely because she was a woman of her word.

Once she received the betrothal gifts and dissolved the Marriage Contract, it wouldn't be too late to kill that ant then.

"Ant... what is your name?"

Medusa looked at Gu Shenge, just about to continue calling him an ant, but remembering that the other party was already a Dou Emperor expert, it would be impolite to keep calling him that, so she asked for his name instead.

"My name is Gu Shenge. However, since you and I are husband and wife, I would prefer my beloved wife to call me husband."

Gu Shenge teased, while simultaneously looking Medusa over.

Although the Snake-Person Queen had broken through to the rank of Dou Ancestor, she had not chosen to take human form and still possessed a human torso with a snake tail. Her graceful and luxurious purple snake tail swayed gently, quite alluring, making one want to grab the tip of her tail to stroke and play with it.

This was the Temple City of the Snake-People Tribe, not the Jia Ma Empire, so there was no need for her to transform her tail into legs.

Hearing this, Medusa let out a cold snort.

"Hmph! Sharp-tongued. Gu Shenge, since this Queen has already promised to marry you and we have signed the Marriage Contract, where are the betrothal gifts you promised me?"

Upon hearing that she had come to demand the betrothal gifts, Gu Shenge's smile grew even wider.

"Beloved wife, we have only registered our marriage; the wedding banquet hasn't been held, and we haven't even entered the bridal chamber. If I give you the betrothal gifts now and you run away, what should I do?"

"You! Is this Queen someone who goes back on her word? Since I said I would marry you, I naturally will not renege."

Having her intentions exposed, Medusa felt a mix of shame and anger. She had indeed planned to get rid of Gu Shenge after getting her hands on the Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python Origin Points and the Heaven-Swallowing Treasure Record.

But she hadn't expected this guy to actually want to enter the bridal chamber with her!

What a delusional fantasy!

Gu Shenge shook his head, his face clearly showing his disbelief.

"That might not be the case. I have seen quite a few cases of people swindling betrothal gifts."

"Fine! Since you distrust this Queen so much, let us dissolve this Marriage Contract. This Queen will not marry you, and I don't want the betrothal gifts either!"

Medusa changed her tune immediately. If he wouldn't give the gifts, then she would call off the marriage.

Heh, as for the little scheme Medusa was playing, Gu Shenge could hear it clearly even through her skin.

Wasn't she just trying to get him to voluntarily dissolve the contract so she could directly move to snatch the betrothal gifts?

Gu Shenge spread his hands, signaling that she was dreaming.

"Beloved wife, I never said I wouldn't give the gifts. It's just that we haven't held the wedding, nor have we shared a bed; the name is not right and the words are not proper, so the gifts cannot be given."

Both sides were constantly pulling back and forth, the main theme being a display of feigned intimacy.

Medusa stared fixedly at Gu Shenge's handsome, jade-like face, truly wanting to lash out with her tail.

When it comes down to it, isn't he just trying to sleep with this Queen!

Since that is the case, let this Queen see if you have the qualifications.

A flash of cunning crossed Medusa's eyes. Her enchanting face took on a serious expression as she spoke solemnly.

"You want to marry this Queen and enter the bridal chamber? Fine. As long as you can fulfill three requirements of mine, this Queen will agree to you."

"I refuse."

Gu Shenge refused Medusa without even thinking. The reason he schemed to marry Medusa was merely for the system rewards and his own safety.

Since his goal had already been achieved, Medusa no longer seemed that important, so why should he wrong himself to do things for her?

Although Medusa was very beautiful and was hailed by many as a goddess of Chinese animation, so what?

He had strength, he had a system, and he could travel through the myriad worlds. In the future, there would be no shortage of women; why should he hang himself on this one tree that is Medusa?

Rejected, Medusa's pretty face turned icy, her pearly teeth biting her lip.

This guy really doesn't know what's good for him!

Medusa could not suppress the anger in her heart. Murderous intent surged in her beautiful eyes, her hair flew wildly, and her snake tail constantly lashed against the ground, sending gravel flying. She wished she could hack Gu Shenge into eight pieces right then and there to vent her fury.

"Gu Shenge! Do you really think that by relying on this Marriage Contract, this Queen can do nothing to you? Believe it or not, I will imprison you so you never see the light of day for all eternity!"

Facing Medusa's impotent rage, golden sword qi surged around Gu Shenge. His golden hair lifted slightly, and the Sun God Mark on his brow bloomed with brilliant golden light. Grand and majestic, supreme and holy, surrounded by Morning Dawn Sword Light that extinguished all evil, he stood like a Dawn Swordsman illuminating the vast world, directly confronting the Snake-Person Queen!

"You are welcome to try."

Facing the now-assertive Gu Shenge, Medusa wanted to strike, but she was restricted by the Marriage Contract and could not fight.

The two stood in a stalemate for a long time. In the end, the Snake-Person Queen dissipated her killing intent and chose to compromise once again. She truly had no way to deal with Gu Shenge.

This guy is too shameless!

"Fine! Since you insist on marrying this queen and entering the bridal chamber, I will grant your wish. Follow me."

The temptation of the Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python Origin Points and an Emperor-Tier Cultivation Technique was simply too great; even Medusa could not resist. Since this shameless scoundrel wanted to share a bridal chamber with her so badly, she would grant his wish!

Hearing this, Gu Shenge nodded in satisfaction.

As expected, you can't spoil women; indulging them blindly only makes them demand more.

Medusa turned and flew off the small island, while a pair of golden Dou Qi wings unfurled from Gu Shenge's back, burning with wisps of golden flame, brilliant and resplendent.

With a flap of his golden wings, Gu Shenge followed closely behind, leaving the island in the center of the lake with Medusa.

Passing through a long, dim corridor, they finally arrived at the main hall of the Divine Temple.

Inside the hall, several beautiful snake-women who served Medusa bowed respectfully upon seeing their queen, but when they saw the human following behind her, they all wore expressions of astonishment.

"Go notify the Four Great Elders and the leaders of the Eight Great Tribes. Tell them to come to the Divine Temple; I have important matters to discuss."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The handmaidens bowed in response and quickly exited the temple to summon the Four Great Elders and the eight leaders.

Medusa glanced at Gu Shenge behind her, her red lips parting slightly as she spoke in a cold, indifferent tone.

"Once the elders and leaders arrive, I will inform them of our marriage. However, some leaders may not be pleased and will likely give you trouble. I will not help you, so don't blame me if you make a fool of yourself."

Gu Shenge responded with a smile: "My dear wife need not worry; your husband will handle it himself."

Although he had only just advanced to a Dou Emperor, those Dou Kings would be severely underestimating him if they thought they could make him look foolish.