What? Kissed Queen Medusa?

Xiao Chen and Qing Lin walked through the main gate of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group.

The mercenaries guarding the entrance saw them, their expressions shifted slightly, and they hurriedly cleared a path.

A few days ago, these men were still gossiping about driving Xiao Chen out, claiming he would implicate the entire mercenary group, but today, not a single person dared to speak.

Xiao Chen ignored them and walked straight inside, while Qing Lin followed behind with her head lowered, not daring to meet the gazes of the mercenaries.

The two crossed the courtyard and headed toward the main hall, encountering many mercenaries along the way; those who saw Xiao Chen took the initiative to step aside, and no one dared to step forward to speak or even meet his eyes.

Xiao Chen's expression remained unchanged, his pace steady and unhurried.

Inside the main hall, Xiao Ding sat in the primary seat holding a cup of tea, while Xiao Li stood to the side, studying a map in his hands.

Both of their faces bore traces of worry.

Xiao Chen had been out for an entire day and still hadn't returned; Queen Medusa could come for revenge at any moment, and if he happened to run into her outside, the consequences would be unthinkable.

"Big Brother, do you think Xiao Chen might be targeted by Medusa? After all, he killed the Great Elder of the Snake-Person Tribe. If he really runs into the Queen, can he escape unscathed?" Xiao Li put down the map and asked.

Xiao Ding shook his head, "It's hard to say."

"Queen Medusa is a peak nine-star Dou Emperor. No matter how strong Xiao Chen is, he might not be her match."

Xiao Li fell silent for a moment and nodded.

As the two were speaking, the sound of footsteps came from the doorway.

Xiao Ding looked up, saw Xiao Chen walk in, and hurriedly stood up.

"Xiao Chen, you've finally returned." Xiao Ding walked up quickly and looked him over, "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine."

Xiao Li also walked over and patted him on the shoulder, a smile appearing on his face.

"You kid really worried us to death."

Xiao Chen looked at them, feeling a touch of warmth in his heart; these two cousins truly cared for him, which was evident from the concern in their eyes.

"Did you run into any trouble on the way?" Xiao Ding asked.

"I did."

Xiao Ding's expression changed, "What kind of trouble?"

"Queen Medusa."

Xiao Li's hand trembled, and the smile on his face froze instantly.

"Queen Medusa came for you?" Xiao Ding's voice tightened.

"She did."

"Then you weren't injured?" Xiao Li looked him up and down again.

"No."

Xiao Ding let out a sigh of relief, yet he still felt uneasy. How could Xiao Chen be completely unscathed after Queen Medusa showed up? That woman was a peak nine-star Dou Emperor, the strongest existence in the entire Jia Ma Empire.

Just as he was about to speak, Qing Lin stepped out from behind Xiao Chen.

"Two Commanders, you don't need to worry. Queen Medusa has already been driven away by Young Master."

The hall fell into an instant silence.

Xiao Ding's hand, holding the teacup, froze in mid-air, and Xiao Li's expression stiffened on his face.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in the other's eyes.

"What did you say?" Xiao Li's voice was trembling, "Xiao Chen drove away Queen Medusa?"

Qing Lin nodded vigorously, "Not only did he drive her away, but Young Master also beat her until she vomited blood, and Young Master even kissed Queen Medusa."

Xiao Ding's teacup fell to the floor and shattered into pieces, while Xiao Li's jaw nearly dropped to the ground, leaving him completely stunned.

Kissed Queen Medusa—that Queen of the Snake-Person Tribe, a powerhouse at the peak of the nine-star Dou Emperor realm—Xiao Chen had not only defeated her but also kissed her.

"Qing Lin, is everything you said true?" Xiao Ding asked, his voice sounding somewhat hollow.

"Of course it's true. I saw it with my own eyes, and Yue Mei was there too."

Xiao Ding took a deep breath to steady his emotions, looking at Xiao Chen with eyes full of complex feelings.

This cousin was even stronger than they had imagined; not just a little stronger, but ridiculously so.

Xiao Li stood where he was for a long time without speaking, looking at Xiao Chen with his mouth opening and closing, wanting to say something but not knowing what to say.

Defeating Queen Medusa and even kissing her—this was something he wouldn't even dare to dream of.