A Single Hand Captures a Dou Wang!

"Squeak--"

Queen Medusa roughly pulled open the courtyard gate, and the scorching desert wind, mixed with the intense heat emanating from the blue flames dancing on the fingertips of the boy outside, rushed in.

Queen Medusa paused slightly, the hem of her purple brocade robe fluttering in the wind.

She immediately spotted Xiao Yan outside the door, his back to her, intently manipulating the wisp of blue flame in his palm.

The boy's tall figure appeared somewhat frail under the scorching desert sun, yet it exuded a rock-solid resilience.

The leaping flames danced and shifted at his fingertips, sometimes transforming into serpents that slithered about, sometimes condensing into lotus flowers that bloomed; his fire control technique was truly exquisite.

That focused and composed demeanor, seen by the distraught Queen Medusa, only made her already burning cheeks even hotter.

She almost instinctively wanted to turn around and close the door, but the courtyard filled with the meaningful smiles of the Four Elders made her feel uneasy.

Therefore, she was caught in a dilemma, unable to move forward or backward. Her body froze on the spot, her head lowered, not daring to look at the boy's back, and unable to turn around and return to the courtyard.

"Medusa Queen, are you done talking?"

Xiao Yan noticed the movement behind him, and the flame at his fingertips suddenly retracted into his body. He turned around with a relaxed smile.

However, what came into view was Queen Medusa, as lovely as a peach blossom yet strikingly red, and a fleeting look of panic in her eyes.

The blush on her face did not diminish her Medusa majesty; on the contrary, it added a breathtaking allure.

"Shut up!"

Queen Medusa gave a low rebuke almost reflexively, but there was a hint of panic in her voice.

She took a deep breath, suppressing the surging shame and anger in her heart, and forced a straight face, trying to regain her Medusa demeanor.

Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

In his memory, this proud and aloof Medusa rarely showed such a girlish, almost "shy and indignant" demeanor. He wondered what had happened in the courtyard just now.

He subconsciously raised an eyebrow, his gaze lingering between her flushed ears and her forced composure in her eyes, without saying a word.

Noticing that Xiao Yan was scrutinizing her and seemed to have figured something out, Queen Medusa guiltily averted her gaze slightly. After calming her slightly rapid breathing, she said coldly:

"The elders... have agreed to your proposal. The Snake-Person Tribe will begin preparations for the migration immediately, but you must also proceed according to plan and integrate the Jia Ma Empire."

"That's wonderful!" Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's face lit up with genuine joy. He stepped forward, instinctively taking Queen Medusa's hands in his, and exclaimed with youthful vigor and excitement, "I knew that with Medusa Sister's help, we could definitely persuade the elders of the Snake-Person Tribe!"

As he spoke, the intimacy and trust in his tone were undisguised.

The breath caught in Queen Medusa throat once again.

She instinctively took a small step back, glaring at him with her beautiful eyes:

"Release me!"

"Uh... hehe, I'm used to it."

Xiao Yan chuckled awkwardly, reluctantly releasing the Medusa's soft, smooth hand, but his eyes lingered on her slightly reddened earlobe.

Some people say they dislike something, but their actions tell a different story...

"Shameless!"

Feeling uncomfortable under his gaze, Queen Medusa's cheeks began to burn again. She was secretly annoyed that this little rascal was too perceptive and couldn't help but spit out a light spit.

She almost abruptly changed the subject, her voice carrying a barely perceptible tension:

"You will now come with me to the plaza in front of the Sacred Hall. The leaders of the Eight Great Tribes should be arriving soon. The matter of the migration needs to be announced to them, and they will be responsible for its implementation."

"Yes, Your Medusa."

Xiao Yan smiled and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, but the smile in his eyes made Queen Medusa feel uneasy.

Queen Medusa feigned composure, gave a cold snort, stopped looking at him, and turned to walk quickly toward the Sacred Hall.

Beneath the purple brocade robe, her swaying waist was slightly stiff, and her steps were a bit more hurried than usual, as if she wanted to escape the atmosphere that made her feel flustered.

Xiao Yan followed half a step behind her at a leisurely pace, watching her slightly hurried back with a mischievous smile on his lips.

It's quite interesting to see a cold and beautiful woman like Queen Medusa blush!

The Snake-Person Queen, known for her cold and ruthless nature, was now trying to hide her embarrassment with her powerful aura, which made her look rather adorable.

'Altar Baptism... sexual intercourse...'

These words swirled in Queen Medusa's mind like a spell.

The Second Elder's seemingly plain but surprisingly straightforward words were like a fire, making her soul tremble.

She could even feel Xiao Yan's probing and amused gaze on her back, as if it were a physical presence, causing her skin to tremble.

Queen Medusa was so embarrassed that she was too ashamed to face anyone.

What does it mean to "just know your limits"?

What does it mean to "go to the altar to prepare first"?

The elders' previous words were practically a direct order to "you two should go and consummate your marriage!"

What troubled her even more was that, deep down, she wasn't actually averse to the so-called "Altar Baptism."

This realization made her even more ashamed and angry.

She's Queen Medusa, how could she possibly like a little brat so much younger than her?

But when she thought about how he would actively help the Snake-Person Tribe to achieve a better future for her, how he persevered in his desperate cultivation, and how his undisguised love for her was like a flame, Queen Medusa's heart inevitably became flustered.

Did she really not have even the slightest affection for him?

Do you?

No?

Her chaotic thoughts, like tangled vines, were suffocating her.

She could only force herself to focus on the task at hand—summoning the leaders and announcing the migration!

Before she even reached the square, the gazes from behind felt like thorns in her back, making her extremely uncomfortable.

Have you seen enough?

Queen Medusa suddenly stopped and turned around abruptly. Her eyes blazed with anger and embarrassment as she glared fiercely at Xiao Yan, who had been watching her with a smile. Her gaze was incredibly complex, containing shame, indignation, and even a hint of reproach that she herself was unaware of.

Her cheeks flushed, her chest heaving slightly, and she said fiercely:

"Although you are Prince Consort Candidate, I grant you permission to walk alongside me. Come here!"

After saying that, Queen Medusa grabbed Xiao Yan's wrist and pulled him to her side, then strode towards the square.

Xiao Yan was taken aback by her sudden outburst, but then the smile in his eyes deepened. He didn't tease the shy Medusa who was blushing so much she was about to explode, and let her pull him to the square in front of the Sacred Hall.

The vast plaza in front of the Sacred Hall was no longer as empty as it had been before.

Nine figures exuding a powerful aura stood like rocks in the center of the square. They were the leaders of the seven Snake-Person Tribe who had rushed here after receiving the summons, as well as Yue Mei and Hua She'er, who were already there.

The seven tribal leaders, their bodies still bearing the dust of their long journey, wore expressions of respect mixed with barely suppressed excitement. Their gazes were all fixed on the direction of the Sacred Hall, awaiting Her Majesty the Medusa, who had finally emerged from her three-year seclusion.

However, when that familiar, incomparably noble purple figure appeared at the edge of their sight, all the leaders showed visible astonishment.

Their Medusa walked with slightly hurried steps, and her face, which was enough to captivate all beings, was tinged with a rare blush. One glance was enough to make anyone unable to look away.

But what stunned them even more was that Her Majesty the Medusa was not alone; she was holding tightly to the wrist of a human boy!

At this moment, he wore a faint smile on his face, letting Queen Medusa hold his wrist and walk alongside her!

This completely overturned their long-held perception of Queen Medusa.

When has Her Medusa ever been so close to a human being?

Is this still their Medusa?

Hua She'er and Yue Mei were already waiting nearby. Upon seeing this scene, the two exchanged a knowing glance, their eyes gleaming with a strong sense of gossip.

The scene was deathly silent, save for the rustling sound of the wind whipping up the yellow sand.

The gazes of the other seven leaders swept back and forth between Queen Medusa's still-blushing cheeks and the smiling boy beside her. Shock, disbelief, confusion, and even a hint of hidden jealousy flowed silently in the air, and their expressions darkened considerably.

Queen Medusa noticed the tribal chiefs' dissatisfaction with Xiao Yan, and a sense of displeasure rose in her heart.

After all, this was someone she brought herself, and she even made sure Xiao Yan walked alongside her; her meaning was quite clear!

These guys are so brazenly staring at her and Xiao Yan, do they not even respect her, the Medusa?

"Snort!"

A cold snort, imbued with the pressure of Dou Zong, pierced the eerie silence of the plaza and the turbulent thoughts of the leaders like a tangible ice spike.

The terrifying pressure descended like a mountain, and the seven leaders groaned in unison, their bodies involuntarily shrinking. They quickly composed themselves, bowed their heads respectfully, and dared not daring to pry any further.

It seems the Medusa is still the same cold and powerful Medusa!

Queen Medusa released Xiao Yan's wrist, and her empty hand, still a little unaccustomed to it, unconsciously clenched her fist.

Her cold gaze swept across the entire room, and only after confirming that no one dared to look her directly in the eye did Queen Medusa announce in her usual icy and arrogant tone:

"I have gathered you all here today for a grand plan for the future of the Snake-Person Tribe. Before I went into seclusion, I had already found the opportunity to lead my people out of the Tager Desert!"

These words were like pouring cold water into a calm pan of oil, instantly causing an explosion!

The leaders looked up abruptly, their eyes flashing with unbelievable ecstasy and shock!

This has been the lifelong dream of generations of Snake-Person Queen and their people!

"Your Medusa! Is this true?!"

Even the oldest voice in the Yin Shi trembled.

"When have I ever lied?" Queen Medusa turned her gaze to Xiao Yan beside her. Although she tried her best to remain calm, a very subtle fluctuation was still caught by several nearby leaders. "However, this matter is largely thanks to Xiao Yan's help. Oh, let me announce that he is my chosen Prince Consort Candidate. After this, he will be the first Prince Consort of my Snake-Person Tribe in hundreds of years!"

"Him?" The hot-tempered Mo Basi immediately questioned, his thick brows furrowed, looking at Xiao Yan with undisguised hostility. "Your Medusa! How can we entrust the important affairs of our people to foreign tribes? Moreover, at his age, his strength is probably insufficient. How can he persuade those greedy and cunning humans of the Jia Ma Empire to cede land to our Snake-People?"

The other leaders, apart from Hua She'er and Yue Mei, also showed doubt and vigilance.

They arrived late and hadn't had time to learn about Xiao Yan's situation, so it's understandable that they had these concerns.

Xiao Yan smiled slightly, unconcerned about Mo Basi's hostility.

He stepped forward, shielding Queen Medusa behind him, and whispered:

"Let me do it?"

"Very well, among the Snake-Person Tribe, only the strong are entitled to reason."

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa nodded slightly, took a step back, and handed over the initiative to Xiao Yan.

Seeing this, Mo Basi and the others looked even more grim!

This pretty boy, how could he have Her Majesty Medusa so obedient? And even willing to step back behind him?

Xiao Yan smiled and addressed the Eight Great Leaders in a loud voice:

"My fellow leaders, it is my business, Xiao Yan, to persuade the Jia Ma Imperial Family and the Misty Cloud Sect to unite the imperial forces and provide a suitable habitat for the Snake-Person Tribe. Your task is to follow orders. Of course, if you think I am not strong enough, you are welcome to give it a try."

Xiao Yan stood with his hands behind his back. A gust of wind blew against him, causing his robes to flutter, giving him the air of a great master.

"Of course, I suggest you all come at me together, because one-on-one, you won't be a match for me."

Xiao Yan stretched out a hand, bending his palm towards the leaders of the Snake-People Tribe, as if in a provocation.

"Arrogant human!" Upon hearing this, Mo Basi, who had already shown hostility, turned grim. "Then let this commander see what kind of methods you, the Prince Consort Candidate Medusa appointed by Her Majesty the Queen, have!"

Having said that, he transformed into a black shadow, carrying a fierce gust of wind, and angrily threw a punch at Xiao Yan!

"Careful!"

However, seemingly sensing something amiss, the older Yin Shi elder's expression changed, and he hurriedly exclaimed in alarm, offering a warning.

"Too late!"

Xiao Yan chuckled, then grabbed out and directly pinched Mo Basi's throat.

"Well..."

Lifted up by Xiao Yan with one hand, Mo Basi's face turned red, but he couldn't muster the strength to struggle due to the intense feeling of suffocation, and a look of terror appeared in his eyes.

He didn't sense Xiao Yan using Dou Qi at all!

In other words, this guy captured him in one strike using only physical strength?

What kind of monster is this kid? Could his true form actually be a powerful and noble magical beast?

"Whoosh!"

Xiao Yan casually tossed Mo Basi back to its original spot and clapped his hands absentmindedly.

"Cough cough!" Mo Basi coughed violently for a while before raising his head, looking at Xiao Yan with a solemn gaze, and said in a heavy tone, "What terrifying physical strength."

Although Yue Mei was one of the Eight Great Leaders, she had no interest in making a move at the moment.

She had just witnessed Her Medusa unleash a Dou Qi strike Dou Wang expert, yet Xiao Yan was completely unharmed.

Besides, Medusa Majesty the Queen is also very fond of this young man, and she has no desire to fight Xiao Yan!

There's no reward for winning, and you might even get injured if you lose.

Why bother?

However, for some reason, she felt a sense of déjà vu about Xiao Yan...

Have I seen you somewhere before?

That's so strange...