Queen Medusa: I Have Plenty of Strength and Means!

"Huh?"

When the chilling aura that was enough to put pressure on even some High-Level Dou Emperor was easily burned away by the blue flames, and even the pitch-black giant python formed from the aura became illusory and swaying under the terrifying high temperature of Xiao Yan's Fused Heavenly Flame, the four old women sitting cross-legged almost simultaneously let out a surprised exclamation.

The old woman in the center suddenly narrowed her diamond-shaped snake eyes, and for the first time, a solemn expression appeared on her previously calm face.

She stared intently at the blue flames rising and leaping around Xiao Yan, radiating a vast and boundless aura and destructive heat.

"Heavenly Flames?!"

His voice was hoarse with a hint of disbelief.

The other three old women also changed their expressions drastically, their gazes towards Xiao Yan instantly shifting from scrutiny to deep apprehension.

Snake-People have a constitution that is predominantly yin and cold, and they are most afraid of the most intense and yang flames, especially such wondrous things born of heaven and earth— Heavenly Flames!

That instinctive disgust and fear, originating from the depths of their blood, made them gasp for breath.

The illusory black python let out a silent hiss, as if it had encountered its natural nemesis, and vanished instantly.

The oppressive, chilling atmosphere in the courtyard vanished instantly, replaced by a scorching, destructive energy surge.

The air distorted under the intense heat, and even the stone slabs on the ground seemed to crackle slightly.

It should be noted that after Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames fused, he has firmly entered the top ten of the Heavenly Flames rankings. According to Xiao Yan's estimation, even the Red Lotus Karma Flame within Huo Zhi's body probably cannot suppress his newly formed Heavenly Flames after fusion.

However, after fusing four Heavenly Flames, he couldn't think of a name for this newly born Heavenly Flames.

Xiao Yan remained expressionless. With a thought, the blue flames around him obediently receded back into his body, leaving only a wisp of blue flame playfully leaping at his fingertips, reflecting in his calm eyes.

After a moment of silence, Xiao Yan put away his Heavenly Flames, bowed slightly to the four Snake-Person Tribe elders, and said loudly:

"Junior Xiao Yan greets the four elders of the Snake-Person Tribe."

Upon hearing this, the old woman in the middle gave Xiao Yan what she thought was a kind smile, but which actually looked somewhat frightening, and then said politely:

"I never expected that you would reach the Dou Emperor level at the young age of fourteen or fifteen. You are truly a person blessed by heaven!"

Then, she introduced the identities of the four of them:

"I am the Great Elder of the Snake-Person Tribe, and this is the Second Elder, Third Elder, and Fourth Elder."

As the Great Elder's withered fingers moved, Xiao Yan politely bowed to each of them. In any case, they were all Queen Medusa's elders, and in terms of age, they were probably old enough to be his great-grandmother. Since their attitude had softened considerably after the probing, he naturally wouldn't hold it against them anymore.

"I heard that Medusa is preparing to appoint you as Prince Consort Candidate?"

After the introductions were finished, the Great Elder's diamond-shaped eyes flickered slightly, and his voice, though hoarse, carried a hint of curiosity.

It's important to know that Queen Medusa practically raised by the four of them together; they treated her like their own child.

"Yes, Xiao Yan plans to unify the Jia Ma Empire, and then within the Jia Ma Empire, he will designate a suitable area for the Snake-Person Tribe to live in, located in the Monster Mountain Range. His cultivation talent is already very strong, but his Yao Tian is in no way inferior to his cultivation talent. He is now Sixth-Grade Alchemist."

Before Xiao Yan could answer, Queen Medusa spoke first.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, Xiao Yan could still sense Queen Medusa's intention to protect him.

But whether it was just his imagination or not, he also detected a hint of pride that was unlikely to be present.

It must be my imagination, right?

Xiao Yan might not be sure, but the Four Elders could all tell.

This girl is clearly protecting her little man!

This was the first time in all these years that they had ever seen Medusa praise someone like this.

Medusa had never praised anyone before, not even women, let alone men.

It seems Medusa has truly fallen for this young man!

The Four Elders exchanged a glance, their eyes deep and unreadable, revealing neither joy nor sorrow.

Xiao Yan naturally wouldn't use Queen Medusa as a shield; he had come to the Snake-Person Tribe prepared for this trip.

"Four seniors can rest assured. I, Xiao Yan, keep my word. The place I have reserved for the Snake-Person Tribe is in an area adjacent to Wutan City in the Monster Mountain Range. Of course, considering the long-standing war between the Snake-Person Tribe and the Jia Ma Empire, it will be difficult for the two races to coexist. Therefore, I can send people to help the Snake-People -Snake-Person Tribe build a city that belongs exclusively to them near Utan City, which will be managed and operated entirely by the Snake-Person Tribe."

Once the two groups have lived in harmony for a long time, all problems will be resolved.

Furthermore, my Xiao Family will stand together with the Snake-Person Tribe. If anyone in the Jia Ma Empire is dissatisfied or takes the initiative to attack the Snake-Person Tribe, I, Xiao Yan, will not let them off lightly!

Of course, the Snake-Person Tribe will also need to avoid provoking or bullying the citizens of the Jia Ma Empire. It's always better to get along amicably than to fight each other, isn't it?"

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, the Four Elders exchanged glances and nodded slightly.

If Xiao Yan can truly keep his word, it would indeed be a tremendous favor to the Snake-Person Tribe, and he would certainly be qualified to become Snake-Person Tribe -Snake-Person Tribe Prince Consort, whose status is on par with that of the Medusa!

Moreover, this kid's talent is simply off the charts. Medusa has also successfully advanced. Judging from her life level, she should have reverted to her ancestral bloodline and evolved into some kind of ancient beast. If Xiao Yan can unite with Medusa, then the bloodline they produce will definitely have incredibly powerful talent!

Thinking of this, the Four Elders' expressions softened considerably, and their gazes toward Xiao Yan became more gentle.

Putting aside the matter of the Prince Consort, they were quite satisfied with just having Xiao Yan as the person to marry the Medusa.

"This matter is of great importance, and we need to discuss it. Mr. Xiao Yan, would you mind waiting outside for a moment?"

The Great Elder of the Snake-Person Tribe said with a very kind smile.

"Okay, you two can chat."

Xiao Yan smiled and nodded, then pushed open the courtyard gate and walked out. After closing the gate behind him, he simply stood there, rubbed his fingertips together, and a wisp of blue flame appeared. Then, Xiao Yan began to cultivate according to the fire control technique recorded in the Five Wheel Separation Fire Method.

Since I've got nothing better to do, I might as well take this opportunity to improve my Fire Energy.

Inside the courtyard, the Four Elders worked together to set up a soundproof barrier, and then their gazes all fell on Queen Medusa, their eyes softening like never before.

"Tell me, what exactly happened?"

The Great Elder of the Snake-Person Tribe said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa blushed slightly, but quickly composed herself and said calmly:

"Three years ago, I devoured Heavenly Flames..."

Queen Medusa was also self-taught in the art of writing subtle and euphemistic language.

She omitted many of Xiao Yan's impolite actions towards her, and then went on to describe in detail how Xiao Yan diligently cultivated, shouldering the mission of reviving his family (clan) just like her, and desperately trained. During this time, she also subtly implied that they had spent three years together and had developed feelings for each other over time.

Of course, Queen Medusa did not hide Xiao Yan's womanizing nature from the elders and told them directly.

Although doing so might make the elders resent Xiao Yan, she didn't want to keep it a secret.

If the elders don't mind, she can only "follow" their advice and let Xiao Yan become the Prince Consort of the Snake-Person Tribe, the man she will follow for the rest of her life.

If the elders object, then she can only try to find an opportunity to have a child with Xiao Yan, and then come back to be her Medusa.

There was no other way; for the future of the Snake-Person Tribe, she had to make some sacrifices.

However, Xiao Yan, that little rascal, is indeed talented and a decent person, making him the most suitable candidate for a sperm donor.

"Having many female confidantes isn't such a big deal. With such terrifying cultivation talent, such strong perseverance, and tireless efforts, his future achievements will definitely be remarkable. If he truly loves you, it doesn't matter how many women he has. At least within the Snake-Person Tribe, he is the only Snake-Person Tribe Prince Consort, and he is your man."

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder of the Snake-Person Tribe grinned. Although his voice was hoarse and unpleasant, the open-mindedness and comfort in his words deeply moved Queen Medusa.

You see, based on her understanding of these Four Elders, if she were to bring back a womanizer, these four seniors would probably cripple that person's fighting Dou Qi and throw him into a snake pit to suffer the Ten Thousand Snakes Devouring Body Punishment!

Seeing that after the Third Elder spoke, the other three elders all showed approval and nodded with smiles, Queen Medusa felt that Xiao Yan was really lucky, even the Four Elders were so kind to him.

But thinking about it, it makes sense.

What does it matter to her how many women Xiao Yan has?

This little rascal is willing to help the entire Snake-Person Tribe for his sake; at least for now, she holds a place in his heart.

Why not make him the Prince Consort of the Snake-Person Tribe, her only man?

If this little rascal changes his mind later, she can just bring the child back and continue being the Snake-Person Queen. At that time, she can just divorce Xiao Yan, this Prince Consort!

Hmph!

With this in mind, Queen Medusa suddenly felt much clearer about her thoughts.

She's not the delicate kind of Medusa; this Medusa has plenty of strength and ruthlessness!

"Since the elders have agreed, let's put this matter on the agenda. I will go with him to the Imperial Capital of the Jia Ma Empire to help him unify the Jia Ma Empire. If those old guys don't know what's good for them, I won't be polite to them!"

Although Queen Medusa had already come to terms with it, she was still too embarrassed to talk about her relationship with Xiao Yan directly, so she simply steered the conversation back to the important matter of the Snake-Person Tribe's migration.

"Hmm, this kid is willing to cultivate so desperately for his people, so he must be a loyal and righteous child. Medusa is now Dou Zong expert, so if a fight breaks out, those people from the Jia Ma Empire won't gain any advantage. In that case, let's see what Xiao Yan can do. If he can really help the Snake-Person Tribe escape this vast desert and make him Prince Consort of our Snake-Person Tribe, it might be a great thing for us!"

The Great Elder of the Snake-Person Tribe nodded, tapping his snake staff on the ground to settle the matter.

"I'll go call Xiao Yan in."

Queen Medusa breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this, and then walked towards the courtyard gate.

Seeing Queen Medusa's impatient look, a smile appeared in the eyes of the four Snake-Person Tribe elders.

This young girl herself didn't realize that the seed of her feelings for that genius boy had already taken root and sprouted deep in her heart without her noticing.

"Etc."

The Second Elder of the Snake-Person Tribe suddenly spoke up, calling out to Queen Medusa.

"Second Elder?"

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa turned her head with some confusion.

"Cough..."

The Second Elder, unsure of what to say, even coughed lightly to clear his throat, as if to ease the awkwardness.

And that is indeed the case.

She said calmly:

"Our clan Clan Chief, before being able to take human form, must remain a virgin. You have now taken human form, but before you can engage in sexual relations, you must undergo the baptism at the Tribal Altar."

As the Medusa, it's not our place to interfere in your private affairs. Just be mindful of your behavior. We'll head to the altar to make preparations. You take Xiao Yan to discuss important matters with your clansmen, then come to the altar to receive your baptism."

As soon as she finished speaking, Queen Medusa felt a surge of heat rush from the base of her neck to the top of her head, her fair skin flushed with an alluring blush, and even her cold eyes became slightly watery and misty.

How can you be so blunt about something like this?

Moreover, the Second Elder's actions clearly indicated that she was allowed to "act recklessly." If Xiao Yan could truly help the Snake-Person Tribe escape the desert, then she could find an opportunity to take Xiao Yan down directly.

While this might seem like she's using her looks to please him, it's not entirely unreasonable if it's Xiao Yan...

No!

She's Medusa, she should be the one Xiao Yan uses his beauty to please her!

That's not right either!

When did she agree to be with Xiao Yan?!

"What? You seem unwilling? It's alright, let Hua She'er and Yue Mei come instead. I'm sure they're willing to sacrifice themselves for the Snake-Person Tribe!"

The Fourth Elder of the Snake-Person Tribe saw that Queen Medusa was too proud to agree so easily, and a smile flashed in his eyes, but he said indifferently.

"How can that be! I am the Medusa! I brought these people here, how can I let them..." Medusa realized she almost blurted out her true feelings, and quickly added, "How can I let them suffer? I will take full responsibility for this!"

After Queen Medusa finished speaking, she put on a righteous and awe-inspiring look, as if she were willing to sacrifice herself for a cause, which almost made the Four Elders burst out laughing.

She wouldn't be happy if she weren't with Xiao Yan!

This child is really...

The Four Elders of the Snake-Person Tribe merely gave Queen Medusa a meaningful look before saying nothing more.

Seeing the looks in the eyes of her four elders, Medusa just wanted to escape from this courtyard that made her feel so ashamed.

She turned abruptly and strode quickly toward the closed courtyard gate, her steps hurried and even somewhat panicked, as if some ferocious beast was chasing her.