Queen Medusa: I Appoint You Prince Consort

In the frigid, Mystic Ice chamber, the chilling air intertwined with the lingering heat, creating a peculiar, misty atmosphere.

Queen Medusa stood frozen in place, her once captivating purple eyes now filled with utter astonishment and a hint of panic she herself was unaware of.

Beneath the spotless brocade robe, the warmth and just the right amount of pressure from the young man's hand pressed tightly against her waist.

Too much would be offensive, too little would be distant.

Before her brain could give a clear command, her body had already instinctively returned his embrace.

This damned instinctive reaction filled her with an unprecedented sense of shame and anger.

"You..." The Medusa's voice trembled slightly, less cold than usual, "Release me!"

Xiao Yan not only didn't let go, but instead gently rested his chin on the top of her soft hair, inhaling her unique, cool, and alluring fragrance, his voice carrying a rare pleading tone:

"Don't move, let me hold you for a little while, just a little while..."

His voice betrayed a deep weariness.

Despite his continuously improving skills, the pressure was also constantly building, because the closer he got to the day of success, the less he could accept the possibility of failure.

Moreover, refining Heavenly Flames for two consecutive months is no easy task. Although his relationship with Queen Medusa wasn't close enough for him to hug her whenever he wanted, she was the only one by his side at the moment.

Perhaps due to immense pressure, the woman before him, who had been saying one thing but meaning another, yet had silently protected him for over two months, now appeared to him as a source of peace and support that his heart longed for deep within.

This sense of dependence even surpasses mere romantic feelings.

Queen Medusa clearly sensed the genuine weariness conveyed by his words and body. For some reason, she did not struggle, but instead lowered her proud head, her forehead almost touching the still-burning skin of his neck.

The boy's steady, powerful heartbeat was clearly transmitted through her pressed chest, one beat after another, as if it overlapped with her own heartbeat.

Silence spread through the ice cellar.

Only the soul of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python churned joyfully deep within her sea of consciousness, conveying pure joy and satisfaction.

But this made Queen Medusa even more troubled.

Time seemed to stretch out.

The Medusa's tense body gradually softened in that quiet embrace and the unspoken sense of exhaustion.

The arms wrapped around his waist, though still slightly stiff, did not try to break free.

She closed her eyes, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow beneath them, as complex emotions clashed fiercely within her.

She didn't understand why she was so accommodating to the boy who was holding her, and she was also somewhat helpless about the mischievous behavior of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python.

Perhaps it's because he saw his younger self in the boy holding him?

She didn't know, but she felt a sense of peace holding him like that.

I don't know how much time passed, maybe just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, maybe longer.

Xiao Yan let out a soft breath, seemingly finally recovering.

He slowly released his arm, took a small step back, and his gaze fell on Queen Medusa's stunningly beautiful face, which held a complex expression.

"Medusa," his tone returned to its usual calm, but his address became much more intimate, his eyes filled with sincere gratitude and an indescribable warmth, "Thank you for protecting me and for being so accommodating to me."

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa abruptly opened her eyes, her purple pupils instantly regaining their usual coldness and arrogance, as if the momentary softening just now was merely an illusion.

She snorted coldly, forcibly suppressing the strange feeling in her heart. "Hmph! Don't flatter yourself! I just don't want to waste my time with that Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!"

She abruptly retreated, creating more distance between herself and the enemy. Her purple brocade robe fluttered even without wind, and her eyes were sharp as knives, attempting to conceal her inner turmoil with a cold and hard demeanor.

"Now that my seclusion is over, I'll head back to rest!"

Before he finished speaking, seven-colored light surged around him again, and his figure became blurred, clearly preparing to transform back into the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python.

However, just as the seven-colored light was about to completely envelop her, Xiao Yan's voice rang out again, tinged with urgency:

"Etc!"

Queen Medusa's movements faltered slightly, her multicolored light flickering erratically. Her figure, shifting between reality and illusion, glanced coldly at him:

"What's wrong now?"

Xiao Yan looked at her and said seriously:

"I don't know if you've been following me before, but I have a plan that I need your help with."

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa frowned and said somewhat impatiently:

"Xiao Yan, I've already told you, I had no intention of helping you. It's all because of that Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python..."

Before she could finish her excuse, Xiao Yan raised his hand to interrupt her:

"Now that I have advanced to the Dou Emperor, my combat power is no less than that of Dou Zong expert. Conquering the Jia Ma Empire will not be difficult. I want to consolidate the power of the Jia Ma Empire."

The first step is to relocate the Snake-Person Tribe to the Monster Mountain Range, specifically to an area near Wutan City. The desert isn't suitable for the Snake-Person Tribe survival, and I know you want to provide them with better living conditions, right?"

Queen Medusa was stunned when she heard Xiao Yan say that.

The flashing of the seven-colored light slowed down, and Queen Medusa's illusory figure gradually solidified.

An unprecedented seriousness and solemnity emerged from the depths of her cold, purple eyes.

Leading the Snake-Person Tribe out of the desert to find a suitable habitat was her greatest wish as the Snake-Person Queen.

How did this kid know?

Is he still willing to help me?

"I've tried for so many years and still haven't been able to do it, and you're so confident you can?"

Queen Medusa completely withdrew her seven-colored light, walked up to Xiao Yan, and asked in a cold voice.

"This matter is nothing more than discussing it with the Jia Ma Imperial Family. I'm a reasonable person, but if they don't listen to me, I also know a little bit of martial arts."

Xiao Yan said seriously.

"Oh, so you're going to war against your own people for the sake of the Snake-Person Tribe?"

Queen Medusa asked calmly, her face expressionless.

"No, I did it for you." Xiao Yan looked into Queen Medusa's eyes and continued, "You have already successfully advanced and should have led the Snake-Person Tribe to revival, but now you have to follow me around and protect me many times. Whether you did it willingly or not, I want to do something for you."

Queen Medusa was stunned by Xiao Yan's heartfelt words.

This was the first time she had ever heard of someone voluntarily helping her realize her dream.

"Besides, the Snake-Person Tribe and the human race shouldn't be enemies. Wouldn't it be better to develop together?"

Xiao Yan continued.

"Even if I agree with your idea, can you guarantee that the Jia Ma Imperial Family and the Misty Cloud Sect will agree as well?"

Queen Medusa looked at Xiao Yan's sincere expression, and for some reason, she was afraid to look directly into his dark and deep eyes. So she lowered her eyes and asked in a deep voice.

"My teacher, Misty Cloud Sect Yun Yun. She is kind-hearted and will definitely support me. As for the Jia Ma Imperial Family, I will use enough pills to persuade them to give in. If they are unwilling, the Xiao Family will become the Jia Ma Imperial Family of the Jia Ma Empire in the future. My words in the Xiao Family still carry weight."

Xiao Yan took Queen Medusa's hand, led her to sit down beside the ice platform, and said gently.

Queen Medusa instinctively wanted to pull her hand away and glare at the little rascal, but Xiao Yan's sincerity made it difficult for her to remain cold towards him.

After all, she also really wanted the Snake-Person Tribe to be able to leave the desert.

"You previously mentioned wanting to consolidate the power of the Jia Ma Empire, which included the Snake-Person Tribe?"

Queen Medusa remained silent for a moment before asking the question.

"Of course. Since we're aiming for common development, we won't let the Snake-Person Tribe be confined to a corner and left behind. After all, they are all your people."

Xiao Yan nodded and said it as a matter of course.

"And then what? What are you going to do with all this power?"

Queen Medusa could tell that Xiao Yan's words clearly carried a hint of favoritism towards her.

For Xiao Yan, the Snake-Person Tribe seem to be more of a case of loving someone because of their love for them.

So this kid is really...

Do you like yourself?

Upon realizing this, Queen Medusa felt a sudden, inexplicable stirring in her heart.

To be honest, her first meeting with him was terrible.

She took her anger out on him because of a strange dream, not only speaking coldly to him but also almost killing him.

He became angry at her attitude and did some indecent things to her.

In short, they had a terrible first impression of each other.

So what exactly does he like about her?

Her figure? Her status? Or everything about her?

Strangely, she didn't seem to dislike him as much as she had at the beginning; she even seemed to admire him somewhat, though she was unwilling to admit it.

"Of course, it's to expand our influence and allow the Jia Ma Empire to develop rapidly. Only in this way can the Xiao Family have a better future. To be honest, the resources within the Jia Ma Empire are limited. Rather than competing with those deeply entrenched powers for the already scarce resources, it's more worthwhile to seek development outside the empire."

Xiao Yan was unaware that Queen Medusa had started to overthink because of one of his words, and simply answered her question seriously.

So, the Snake-Person Tribe were actually part of his future plans?

Queen Medusa's gaze towards Xiao Yan softened somewhat.

Regardless of whether Xiao Yan truly loved her, his intention to do something for the Snake-Person Tribe warmed her heart, and her voice softened.

Tell me about your plans.

"Okay, here's my idea..."

And so, Queen Medusa let Xiao Yan hold her hand and go over the plan they had discussed in detail.

Queen Medusa nodded slightly after hearing this, then casually asked, "So, you probably hope the Jia Ma Empire is a united front, right? If the Snake-Person Tribe are unwilling to cooperate with humans, you..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan sighed with some regret:

"Sigh, if you're unwilling to cooperate, then just stay in the Monster Mountain Range near Wutan City. As long as you don't invade humans again, that's fine. If anyone provokes them, I won't let them off easily. But like I said, they are all your people, and I still hope they can recover."

"..."

Queen Medusa remained silent, staring at Xiao Yan for a long time before finally speaking in a deep voice:

"If you can truly provide the Snake-Person Tribe with a suitable living environment, I will strictly control their movements. But if you dare to lie to me, I will kill you even if it means being devoured by the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!"

Seemingly realizing that her words had been too harsh, Queen Medusa quickly added:

"But if you can do everything you say, you will gain the respect and loyalty of the Snake-Person Tribe, and I can then follow you with peace of mind..."

Before she could finish speaking, Queen Medusa realized that her words might have had a different meaning. Her pretty face flushed red, and she quickly withdrew her hand from Xiao Yan's palm, turned her head away, and forced a cold voice to say:

"What I mean is, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python can't do without you, and I have no choice. It's only right that you help me resolve my worries. Of course, to make things easier for you, when I return to the Snake-Person Tribe this time, I will declare you Prince Consort Candidate. As long as you can fulfill what you just said, you will be the Prince Consort of the Snake-Person Tribe, and everyone in the Snake-Person Tribe except me will have to listen to you."

"I thought you were going to give me a one-word title, just like Wang Dangdang."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan felt slightly disappointed.

The next moment, a seven-colored ribbon shot out from Queen Medusa's hand, blasting Xiao Yan away.

Of course, given Xiao Yan's physical strength, this amount of force was nothing to him; he was just thrown out and looked rather disheveled.

Why did you hit me?!

Xiao Yan steadied himself and asked, somewhat annoyed.

"Damn it, the Snake-Person Tribe only have Medusa."

Queen Medusa's voice rang out with a hint of embarrassment and annoyance. Immediately, her body radiated seven-colored light, and she instantly transformed back into the small form of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. However, her eyes still shone with seven colors, indicating that Queen Medusa's soul had not completely subsided.

Immediately afterward, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python darted over like lightning, its tail sweeping across Xiao Yan's chest.

"Uh... such a big reaction? Then I'll just quit being a prince. By the way, what's Prince Consort? Never heard of it."

Although Xiao Yan was hit on the face by the tail, not even a red mark was left. After all, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python's power was limited and could not break through Xiao Yan's defenses now.

"Stop talking nonsense and set off for the Tagor Desert right now, or I won't let you hug me next time!"

Queen Medusa's icy voice echoed in Xiao Yan's mind.

She was furious, so she decided to use Xiao Yan as a vehicle to prevent him from admiring her physique!

"I was wrong, I'll set off right now!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan no longer dared to dwell on the Prince Consort's true identity. He quickly apologized and hurriedly walked out of the ice cellar.

As Xiao Yan finished speaking, the Seven-Colored Snake hissed and transformed into a streak of seven-colored light, skillfully darting back into Xiao Yan's sleeve, wrapping around his arm, and leaving with him.

Perched on Xiao Yan's arm, deep within the soul of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, Queen Medusa's soul trembled slightly.

I'm so confused! This little rascal managed to confuse me with just a few words!

Normally, the Snake-Person Tribe have only one Medusa, and no second king. Therefore, only the spouse of the Medusa, who is recognized by the entire Snake-Person Tribe, can be called Prince Consort!

Xiao Yan?

Who approves of him?!