After bidding farewell to Jia Xingtian, Liu Bai turned toward another secluded courtyard within the Imperial Palace. This was Queen Medusa's residence in the palace. Since successfully evolving and stabilizing her realm, she had been living here with Qing Lin, guiding Qing Lin's cultivation while enjoying the peace and quiet.
Now that Medusa had broken through to the Dou Zong realm, and with Liu Bai's mediation, relations between the Jia Ma Empire and the Snake-Person Tribe were no longer as tense as before.
Liu Bai had even begun considering having the Snake-Person Tribe cooperate with the Jia Ma Empire, conquering a territory in the future specifically for the Snake-Person Tribe to use.
When Liu Bai stepped into the courtyard, he saw Queen Medusa reclining against a corridor pillar. Her fiery red hair cascaded like a waterfall, making her look both languid and regal.
"You're here?"
Queen Medusa lifted her eyelids, her violet eyes sweeping over Liu Bai indifferently. She had no intention of getting up.
"You broke through?"
"Mhm."
Liu Bai stopped before her and went straight to the point.
"I'm preparing to go to the Black-Corner Region."
Queen Medusa did not answer immediately. Her slender fingers tapped lightly against the pillar.
"For Heavenly Flames?"
"Yes."
"Do you need me to come with you?"
Liu Bai paused before answering seriously.
"If Your Majesty is willing to help, our chances on this trip will be much greater. Of course, if it is inconvenient for Your Majesty, this junior..."
"There is nothing inconvenient about it. I owe you a favor, and you know that very well."
She rose to her feet. Her fiery red hair looked like burning flames beneath the sunlight, and with every glance, the majesty belonging to a queen naturally radiated from her.
"Besides, that girl Qing Lin will