Parting with the Snake-People Tribe, Returning to the Magical Beast Mountain Range to Find Xiao Yi Xian

"I was just about to say you looked quite beautiful today."

Lu Heng replied without any psychological burden, then got straight to the point.

"I'm returning to the Jia Ma Empire. I'll head to the Imperial Capital first to take care of some matters."

Medusa was silent for a moment, her tone flat. "Then go."

Lu Heng took two steps forward and raised his head.

"If you miss me, you can come find me in the Imperial Capital. I should be in the Jia Ma Empire for the next half year."

Medusa's expression changed.

"This Queen would miss you? You're thinking too much."

Lu Heng smiled but did not respond.

He turned and headed outside the hall.

After taking a few steps, he heard Medusa's voice behind him.

"About that Soul Fusion Pill..."

"Don't worry, I remember." Lu Heng did not turn around. "Focus on stabilizing your cultivation first. I'll find a way regarding the pill."

Medusa's fingers froze on the armrest.

She watched Lu Heng's retreating figure leave, only withdrawing her gaze after sitting there for a long time.

The hall was empty, quiet to an almost excessive degree.

She lowered her head and looked at the purple brocade robe she had just changed into.

Why had she worn new clothes today?

Forget it. It wasn't important.

As Lu Heng stepped out of the Divine Temple gates, the sunlight made him squint.

Two people stood below the stairs.

Hua She'er and Yue Mei.

Hua She'er stood on the left, her green hair tied in a high ponytail, her emerald snake tail tightly coiled behind her. Her expression practically said, "I'm not here to see you off. I just happened to be here."

Yue Mei stood on the right, wearing a light purple dress. The collar around her upper