Then she raised her head and looked at Liu Bai.
In those violet eyes, usually cold and proud, a rare trace of gentleness flickered.
"Thank you."
Liu Bai waved a hand. "Why be so polite? We're old acquaintances by now."
Medusa did not reply. She merely looked at him quietly, as though she wanted to say something but did not know how to begin.
That was simply her nature. She was not good with words, perhaps because she had grown too accustomed to being proud. Yet before Liu Bai, she did not know why she could not maintain that pride.
Noticing her hesitation, Liu Bai raised a brow. "What is it?"
Medusa fell silent for a moment before finally speaking.
"In a few days... I may have to leave."
Liu Bai was slightly startled.
Medusa continued, "There are matters within the Snake-Person Tribe that require my return. After evolving, I have already broken through to the Dou Zong realm and even advanced further. The elders have sent repeated messages, hoping I will return to take charge."
She looked at Liu Bai, her violet eyes carrying a trace of complexity.
"I am the queen of the Snake-Person Tribe. This is my duty."
Liu Bai was silent for two seconds, then nodded.
"I understand. You were always the queen of the Snake-Person Tribe. You've been away for so long; it's time you returned."
Medusa looked at him without speaking.
Liu Bai continued, "Leading the Snake-Person Tribe out of the desert is both your duty and your long-held wish. I'll speak to Elder Jia in the Jia Ma Empire and have him cooperate with you."
He paused, the corners of his lips lifting slightly.
"Once I settle matters in the Black-Corner Region, I'll carve out a true land of survival for your Snake-Person