After Medusa left the Stone Hall, the atmosphere outside grew tense.
The Second Elder was the first to lose his patience.
"What did Her Majesty say?"
The Second Elder looked at Xiao Chen and asked coldly.
Xiao Chen ignored him.
The Second Elder's expression darkened, and he was about to lash out when Medusa had already gone far away.
"Hmph!"
The Second Elder snorted and turned to Xiao Chen.
"Xiao Chen, what nonsense did you just say in front of Her Majesty?"
The Second Elder asked coldly.
"This is between Her Majesty and me. It has nothing to do with you."
Xiao Chen replied calmly.
"Impudent!"
The Second Elder snapped. "You're a good-for-nothing. What right do you have to discuss anything with Her Majesty?"
"I think you're just making excuses for yourself, hoping to fool Her Majesty and get off the hook!"
Xiao Chen furrowed his brow.
"Second Elder, you're going too far."
Xiao Chen said coldly.
"Too far?"
The Second Elder sneered. "I'm only stating the facts."
"A good-for-nothing like you is just wasting resources by staying with the Snake-People Tribe."
"I'll ask Her Majesty to expel you from the tribe!"
At that, the First Elder's expression darkened.
"Second Elder, that's enough!"
The First Elder snapped. "Xiao Chen is my grandson. Saying things like that in front of me shows a complete lack of respect!"
"Big Brother, it's not that I don't respect you."
The Second Elder glanced at the First Elder and replied calmly. "I'm only thinking of the Snake-People Tribe."
"What use is a good-for-nothing Three-Star Dou Zhe in the tribe?"
"Rather than let him waste resources, we should send him away as soon as possible."
"You!"
The First Elder's face turned livid.
"Xiao Chen is still young. He has room to grow!"
The First Elder snapped.
"Grow?"
The Second Elder scoffed. "How many years has he been cultivating, and he's still only a Three-Star Dou Zhe?"
"Give him another ten years, and he'll only be a Dou Master."
"With talent like that, what right does he have to stay with the Snake-People Tribe?"
The First Elder shook with anger.
"You, Second..."
The First Elder was about to speak when a cool voice suddenly rang out.
"Enough. All of you, be quiet."
Everyone froze and turned around.
At some point, Medusa had returned.
"Your Majesty."
Everyone bowed in unison.
Medusa nodded and swept her gaze over them.
At last, her eyes settled on Xiao Chen.
"Xiao Chen."
Medusa spoke calmly.
"Yes."
Xiao Chen replied respectfully.
Medusa looked at him and slowly spoke.
"I have an announcement to make."
Medusa said, "Starting today, I'm betrothing Yue Mei to you."
"You'll be married immediately."
Everyone was stunned.
The Second Elder's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Your Majesty, what did you say?"
The Second Elder's voice trembled.
"I'm betrothing Yue Mei to Xiao Chen. You'll be married immediately."
Medusa repeated herself.
The Second Elder was completely dumbfounded.
Yue Mei.
A Seven-Star Dou Wang.
She was one of the strongest members of the Snake-People Tribe.
And Xiao Chen?
A Three-Star Dou Zhe.
A good-for-nothing among good-for-nothings.
"Your Majesty, this... this won't do!"
The Second Elder cried out. "Yue Mei is a Seven-Star Dou Wang, while Xiao Chen is only a Three-Star Dou Zhe!"
"What right does he have to marry Yue Mei?"
Medusa glanced at the Second Elder and replied calmly, "This is my decision. Do you object?"
The Second Elder's expression changed.
"I wouldn't dare."
The Second Elder hurriedly replied. "But... this is simply..."
"That's enough. There's no need for 'but.'"
Medusa cut him off. "The matter is settled. Don't say another word."
The Second Elder opened his mouth, but didn't dare say anything more.
He couldn't understand why the Queen would do this.
What right did a good-for-nothing like Xiao Chen have to marry Yue Mei, a Seven-Star Dou Wang?
But the Queen had already spoken, and he didn't dare oppose her.
The First Elder was stunned too.
He looked at Xiao Chen, his eyes full of surprise.
What had his grandson said to the Queen?
How had he convinced her to betroth Yue Mei to him?
Xiao Chen was also shaken by the news.
A Seven-Star Dou Wang?
Yue Mei?
Holy crap!
Xiao Chen was ecstatic.
The Queen really was something!
She'd gone and gotten him a Seven-Star Dou Wang!
He'd just been wondering where a good-for-nothing Three-Star Dou Zhe like him could find a woman to consummate his marriage with.
He hadn't expected the Queen to send him a Seven-Star Dou Wang outright!
Xiao Chen suppressed his excitement and kept his expression calm.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiao Chen replied respectfully.
Medusa nodded and turned to leave.
The Second Elder watched Xiao Chen's retreating figure, his expression shifting uneasily.
He snorted and swept away.
The other elders also left one after another.
A moment later, only Xiao Chen and the First Elder remained in the hall.
The First Elder looked at Xiao Chen, his eyes full of surprise.
"Xiao Chen, what exactly did you say to the Queen?"
The First Elder couldn't help asking.
The First Elder looked at him and sighed.
"Forget it. If you don't want to tell me, I won't force you."
The First Elder said, "But Yue Mei is a proud girl."
"If you marry her, you'll have to be careful from now on."
"Don't worry, Grandpa."
Xiao Chen nodded.
The First Elder gave him another look, then turned and left.
Meanwhile, after Medusa returned to the main hall, she immediately summoned Yue Mei.
Yue Mei was tall and slender, with delicate features. Her purple gown and cool demeanor made her look striking.
"Your Majesty, did you summon me?"
Yue Mei asked respectfully.
Medusa looked at her and spoke calmly. "Yue Mei, I have something to tell you."
"Starting today, you'll marry Xiao Chen."
"You'll be married immediately."
Yue Mei froze.
She thought she must have misheard.
"Your Majesty, what did you say?"
Yue Mei asked in disbelief.
"You're marrying Xiao Chen. The wedding will take place immediately."
Medusa replied.
Yue Mei's expression changed drastically.
"Your Majesty, Xiao Chen is only a Three-Star Dou Zhe!"
Yue Mei cried out. "What right does he have to marry me?"
"This is an order."
Medusa said calmly.
Yue Mei bit her lip, her eyes full of resentment.
"Your Majesty, I..."
Yue Mei tried to plead with her.
"Don't say another word."
Medusa cut her off. "You'll spend the night together tonight. The tribe will arrange a wedding for you."
"Go and get ready."
Yue Mei looked at Medusa, realizing that nothing could change her mind.
She gritted her teeth and bowed respectfully.
"Yes."
After speaking, Yue Mei turned and left.
Once outside the main hall, Yue Mei's expression darkened completely.
A Three-Star Dou Zhe.
What right did that good-for-nothing Xiao Chen have to marry her?
Yue Mei couldn't understand why the Queen would do this.
But the order had been given, and she could only obey.
After Xiao Chen returned to his Stone Hall, he couldn't calm down for a long time.
He sat on the stone bed, unable to stop the corners of his mouth from turning up.
A Seven-Star Dou Wang.
That was a Seven-Star Dou Wang!
He was many times stronger than Xiao Chen, who was only a Three-Star Dou Zhe!
Under normal circumstances, even if Yue Mei saw a dog by the roadside, she wouldn't spare Xiao Chen a glance.
But now, the queen had sent her right to him.
"As expected of the queen!"
Xiao Chen couldn't help exclaiming.
He leaned back against the stone bed, anticipation rising within him.
Tonight was their wedding night.
That was when the system's reward would arrive.
The Multi-Child Multi-Blessing System.
As long as he married and had children, he would receive rewards.
The more Xiao Chen thought about it, the more excited he became.
"I wonder what the first Multi-Child Multi-Blessing reward from the system will be?"
Xiao Chen murmured to himself.
He glanced out the window. It was still early.
There was still some time before nightfall.
Xiao Chen took a deep breath and suppressed his excitement.
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