They all say you can't touch a tiger's backside, can you touch a snake's tail?

In the end, the matter was settled by Zhang Nian sacrificing his own room to extinguish the flames of war between the two. After Ya Fei and Yun Yun left the room, Zhang Nian looked at Medusa, whose expression had yet to soften, and felt a bit puzzled. Logically, the two had no prior connection; could it be that she held a prejudice against people from the Misty Cloud Sect because of the Snake-People Tribe?

This wouldn't do. Since they would be living under the same roof from now on, he couldn't keep stepping in to mediate these kinds of things. If he ever had to go out to handle business for ten days or half a month, he feared the mountain gate might be torn down in his absence.

Inside the room, Zhang Nian pulled out a chair and sat down, watching Medusa quietly. After sensing her aura, he realized that if nothing went wrong, Medusa would break through to the Dou Emperor realm in another two or three days.

Although the issue was resolved, he could feel from Medusa's cold, frosty face that she was extremely displeased with Yun Yun's actions. This gave Zhang Nian a headache, so he spoke up to console her:

"Alright, the matter is resolved, isn't it? Don't be angry. When you reach my level, you won't be bothered by these trivial things anymore."

Zhang Nian tried to steer the conversation toward cultivation. He had his own unique understanding of how to coax girls: change the subject, divert their attention elsewhere, and they would eventually forget about it as they chatted.

"By the time I reach your level, who knows how long that will take? Master, you are a Dou Sheng, while I am not even a Dou Emperor yet." Medusa retorted quickly, her face full of defiance. Perhaps their personalities were simply incompatible, and combined with other factors, it had created the current situation.

"Do you know the potential hidden within your body?"

He intentionally left it at that, posing the question back to Medusa.

She shook her head, her pretty face filled with confusion. Ever since she swallowed the Heaven-Seizing Creation Pill, she had felt different—or rather, her previously weak snake-person bloodline had been replaced, and her cultivation had become much smoother. If it had been at her previous speed, it would have taken at least another half a year to reach the Dou Emperor realm, but now, she could clearly feel the barrier in her cultivation becoming more distinct. She knew in her heart that this was the final shackle before breaking through from Dou King to Dou Emperor.

"I don't know... In the past, as my strength increased, I could vaguely sense something, but ever since I consumed the pill you bestowed upon me, I felt the power hidden in my body completely awaken... but I don't know exactly what it is..."

"Back then, I sensed an unusual aura hidden in the Tagor Desert. Although it was faint, I perceived it keenly..." Zhang Nian didn't tell the whole truth here. After all, a mere trace of Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline wasn't enough to make a Dou Sheng powerhouse go out of their way. But truthfully, only a snake-person like Medusa would yearn for a one-star Dou Sheng, which was why Zhang Nian hadn't chosen to take on other disciples.

"You possess the bloodline of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, and in the ancient era, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python was a leader among magical beasts. According to ancient records, at its peak, it was no difficult task for a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python to contend with a Dou Sheng, and it could even go head-to-head with an Ancient Heaven Snake."

He paused here. Medusa was listening intently, her snake tail swaying from side to side. He withdrew his gaze and continued: "And the pill I gave you allowed your bloodline to sublimate. To be precise, the bloodline within you now has surpassed the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python; it is the legendary Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. This exhausted all the medicinal power of the pill itself. I believe you can feel it too—from now on, your cultivation will only be faster, and breaking through realms will be as if you have divine assistance."

"Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python..."

Medusa pondered slightly, her heart filled with shock. She had not yet reached the Dou Ancestor realm, so she hadn't truly awakened her bloodline, but she had already tasted the benefits.

Zhang Nian nodded, leaned in closer, and said, "That's right, the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. As long as you cultivate diligently, you will be able to sense the changes within your body more profoundly once you break through to the Dou Ancestor realm. At the same time, your bloodline will fully awaken, and then you will understand the power of this strength."

As he spoke, Zhang Nian's large hand gently stroked Medusa's exposed tail. It was out of a sense of curiosity; they say you shouldn't touch a tiger's backside, and he wondered if a snake-person's tail could be touched.

Feeling the strange sensation from her lower half, she felt a tingling, numb feeling, as if an electric current had passed through her body. Her neck turned red, and she shot a reproachful look at Zhang Nian. Her eyes remained clear and bright, devoid of any lewd or teasing intent, and only then did Medusa realize that her Master must have done it out of curiosity...

But friction between a snake-person's tail only occurred when feelings of love were involved... Thus, the tail was an extremely sensitive area, much like the feet of a human woman. There was a saying, after all: a man's head should not be touched, and a woman's feet should not be touched...

"Master..."

This single word "Master" was filled with endless charm, soft and alluring, lingering in Zhang Nian's ears. For a moment, his mind was stirred, and he felt a heat in his abdomen, his blood actually beginning to surge.

Realizing he had lost his composure, he hurriedly pulled back his guilty little hand and gave a wry smile. "Sorry, sorry, I... I couldn't hold back for a moment... Don't misunderstand... Your Master isn't a lecher, it's just..."

What kind of filthy nonsense am I spouting...

Zhang Nian cursed himself inwardly. The atmosphere in the room was awkward; the sweltering heat of midsummer combined with his inner agitation left both of them at a loss. If an Ice Heart Pill were sitting in front of him right now, Zhang Nian would have fed it to himself without hesitation, and then handed one to Medusa as well.

"Anyway... you should focus on your cultivation. I just remembered I have some things left to finish. I believe there will be news from the Snake-People Tribe soon. During this time, just focus on your breakthrough. Don't rush to consume the Huangji Pill; the Dou Ling Pill can be used when you are breaking through. Once you are ready, you can proceed. I will give instructions later; that girl Zi Yan shouldn't bother you during this time, so just cultivate in peace."

As his voice fell, he scrambled out of the room in a panic, not noticing a small head peeking by the window, two bright eyes taking in everything that had just happened inside.

Sister Medusa's tail looks fun to play with. I just saw Master touch it... If I had a tail, it would definitely be fun too. No, I need to grow up quickly! I need to go find Master and ask for more medicinal herbs!

Thinking of this, her two pigtails bounced in the air along with her small frame, and she followed in the direction Zhang Nian had just left with light, quick steps.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the mountain gate.

"Alright, this is the room where the Saint usually resides. From now on, this will be your room. I have already had people tidy it up, and all the furnishings inside are brand new."

Ya Fei led Yun Yun to the quiet chamber. Opening the door, a medium-sized living room came into view. On the left, there were two doors: one leading to the bedroom, and the other to a quiet chamber for cultivation.

"You are more familiar with this place than I am, so I won't introduce it further."

Having said that, Ya Fei didn't say much more and turned to leave, but Yun Yun called out to her from behind.

"Please wait a moment."

A curve formed at the corner of her mouth, and Ya Fei smiled. She then turned around, revealing her signature smile.