Wherever You Go, I'll Be with You!

Queen Medusa's sudden inspiration was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the atmosphere that had been heated by the two discussing marriage, and freezing the rare kind smiles on the faces of the Four Elders.

The atmosphere inside the altar became subtle once again.

The wrinkles on the Great Elder's face seemed to deepen. She glanced at Her Majesty the Medusa, who was stiff-necked and whose cheeks were still flushed but who was trying to maintain her dignity, and then at the young Prince Consort was being protected behind them and had a depressed expression. A helpless smile appeared in her turbid snake eyes.

"Ahem!" The Great Elder cleared his hoarse throat, his Snake-Head Staff tapping lightly on the ground with a dull thud, breaking the silence. "Medusa, the wedding date must indeed be chosen carefully and not taken lightly."

She first gave the Medusa a way out, but then quickly changed the subject, her tone becoming serious and firm:

"However, the marriage between the Medusa and the Prince Consort is a major matter concerning the unity of the Snake-Person Tribe and the Prince Consort's identity and background when he negotiates on behalf of our people. Therefore, this matter should not be delayed."

Furthermore, only after marriage and consummation of the marriage can the Prince Consort's Palace be imbued with enough of the Medusa's aura, thus enabling him to wield the Prince's Prince Token, which is inseparable from the Queen Token.

Therefore, even if the wedding date has to be postponed, the consummation of the marriage is now of utmost urgency, so today's Altar Baptism cannot be delayed.

This is a ritual that our Medusa must undergo, concerning the stability of our lineage and the purity of our future bloodline. We urge Your Medusa to prioritize the affairs of the clan and not to refuse it any further."

"This king..."

Queen Medusa blushed again upon hearing this, instinctively wanting to retort, but seeing the solemn and urging looks in the eyes of the Four Elders, and realizing that the reasoning was indeed correct, she swallowed her words.

She glared fiercely at Xiao Yan, who was hiding behind the elders with a smug smile on his face, took a deep breath, and forcibly suppressed the shame and embarrassment in her heart.

The logic is sound, but how can one be so blunt about consummating the marriage? This little rascal Xiao Yan has been coveting my body for a long time, and now that he has a legitimate reason, what am I going to do?!

It seems I have no choice but to give in to him...

"I understand."

Perhaps because of the terrible dream she had just experienced, Queen Medusa harbored some resentment towards the idea of consummating the marriage before marriage.

Although the Xiao Yan in front of him was completely different from the bastard in his dream, he was infuriating, but sometimes he was also pitiful, and occasionally he could even make one's heart flutter.

But deep down, she still hoped that on her happiest day, she could give her most precious possession to the person she loved most.

But since it's for the Snake-Person Tribe... so be it. However, if Xiao Yan ever treats her badly in the future, she'll just take her daughter and leave him!

"..."

Queen Medusa was suddenly startled.

Why a daughter?

No, why would I think of children?

Could it be that deep down, I've already decided to have children with him?

Impossible!

Absolutely impossible!

Seeing the changing expressions on Queen Medusa's face, a thoughtful look flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes.

The longer he spent with the Medusa, the more he understood her every smile and gesture, her thoughts and feelings.

To be honest, although he really is a lecher, he also genuinely likes this strong-willed, passionate, and independent Medusa.

He could roughly guess why Queen Medusa was in a low mood at the moment.

This Medusa, dressed in a sexy and alluring manner, who dared to kiss him passionately in the Forbidden Ground Snake-Person Tribe, was, in the end, just a pure and devoted little woman when it came to romantic relationships.

She will follow the person she has chosen forever, and she will protect him and everything he cares about with her life.

Xiao Yan wouldn't let such a good woman go.

But does being associated with the Medusa necessarily mean they have to consummate their marriage beforehand?

That's not the case.

Xiao Yan has his own methods!

Since Medusa Queen wants to do the right thing in the right place at the right time, he will naturally give her his full support.

After all, in his eyes, Queen Medusa was already his woman when they first kissed.

"Prince Consort Highness," the Great Elder, oblivious to their inner thoughts, turned to Xiao Yan after speaking with Queen Medusa, his attitude still respectful, "Although this ceremony is reserved for the Medusa, as Prince Consort, your status is exalted, and you are also qualified to observe it. Furthermore, the ceremony may require external assistance to stabilize the energy. Your Highness's Heavenly Flames is pure and intense; perhaps it can lend Medusa a helping hand at a crucial moment."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately composed himself and said seriously:

"Rest assured, Great Elder, since it is for the sake of my Medusa, I will do my utmost to help."

Since it concerned the stability of Medusa's essence, he naturally wouldn't be careless in the slightest.

Seeing that there were no further objections from either side, the Great Elder and the other three elders exchanged glances and nodded.

"Then let the ceremony begin."

The Four Elders swayed, like four aged ghostly figures, and with the strength of Peak Dou Emperor, they briefly hovered in mid-air, silently drifting towards the huge circular area in the center of the altar that was engraved with mysterious serpentine totems.

They stood in specific positions, their hands forming complex and ancient hand seals, and their mouths chanting deep and obscure incantations.

As they chanted, the totem runes on the altar floor and the surrounding stone pillars seemed to be awakened, beginning to flow with a ghostly blue light. Wisps of cold energy gathered from all directions, slowly condensing in the air above the center of the altar.

The air around the altar grew even heavier and more solemn, as an ancient pressure emanating from the depths of one's bloodline spread out.

Queen Medusa felt the summons emanating from that oppressive aura. She took a deep breath, suppressing all her chaotic thoughts, and her purple eyes became sharp and focused.

She walked step by step toward the center of the altar where the light converged, her magnificent purple brocade robe appearing mysterious and majestic under the glowing blue light.

As she passed by Xiao Yan handed her a pill and nodded slightly to her.

Queen Medusa recognized it as the Jade Heart Pill Xiao Yan had mentioned as having been completely consumed, when he deliberately used the aftereffects of the fusion of Heavenly Flames to scare her after he had devoured and refined the Sea Heart Flame. In reality, there were still three pills left.

Recalling how the boy had deliberately scared her that day, only to hug her and relieve her psychological stress, Queen Medusa felt a surge of tenderness.

She slightly raised the corners of her lips, swallowed the pill, then reached out and ruffled Xiao Yan 'Xiao Yan hair, leaving him looking completely bewildered before she smiled and walked into the altar.

She's quite gentle...

As Xiao Yan gazed at Queen Medusa's retreating figure, somewhat bewildered, he reached out and touched his head, a warm feeling welling up inside him.

This feeling is pretty good.

As Queen Medusa stood in the central position, the light from the totem beneath her feet suddenly shone brightly, forming a halo that enveloped her.

Shed your mortal clothes and receive baptism.

The Great Elder's solemn voice rang out.

Queen Medusa did not hesitate at all. With a light wave of her slender hand, the magnificent brocade robe that symbolized her Medusa status instantly turned into specks of purple light and vanished without a trace.

A body, a masterpiece of the Creator, was presented without reservation in the deep blue halo.

A deep blue halo enveloped her entire body, only vaguely revealing her snow-white skin shimmering with a lustrous glow. Her perfect curves were breathtaking, every inch exuding the ultimate in power and allure.

Although he had already experienced the Medusa's voluptuous and tall figure through several kisses and embraces, the mysterious allure of seeing only a blurry outline under the light, like a pipa player half-concealing her face, still made Xiao Yan's heart beat faster and his breath catch in his throat.

He quickly looked away, forcing himself to focus on the ritual itself and the energy fluctuations that the Great Elder had mentioned earlier.

However, he couldn't help but catch that breathtaking silhouette out of the corner of his eye, and his heart started racing uncontrollably.

The Four Elders' incantations grew increasingly rapid and intense, and the gathering azure energy began to entwine around Queen Medusa's body like flowing water.

The energy carried an extreme chill, but it was not something that could be resisted by Dou Qi or the powerful body of Tier 7 Magical Beast. Rather, it was a blessing from the ancestors of the Snake-Person Tribe race to their descendants, originating from their bloodline and soul.

"Hmm..."

Queen Medusa trembled slightly and let out a barely audible moan.

Fine, snake-scale-like, seven-colored patterns began to appear on her originally fair skin, faintly visible, as if the powerful Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python essence was being stimulated, reshaped, and stabilized by this power.

Time passed little by little.

The azure energy, like countless icy serpents, continuously burrowed into Queen Medusa's body, making the iridescent patterns on her skin clearer and the light more dazzling.

A layer of frost had formed on her body, and even with Queen Medusa's tolerance, she couldn't help but frown and grit her teeth.

The chanting of the Great Elder and others also took on a solemn tone.

"Prince Consort Highness!" the Great Elder urgently whispered, "Please activate the Heavenly Flames! Release its supremely yang and powerful Source Qi, surround it, forming a barrier to help Medusa harmonize yin and yang and stabilize her mind! Remember, under no circumstances should the Heavenly Flames directly touch the baptismal energy!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan raised his hands without hesitation.

"Laugh!"

In an instant, blue Heavenly Flames surged from his palm, forming a huge halo of fire under the exquisite control of his powerful soul force, enveloping the entire central area of the altar, including the Four Elders Queen Medusa.

The moment the Heavenly Flames's extremely yang and powerful aura appeared, it immediately formed a strange resonance and confrontation with the cold energy of the altar.

The extreme chill seemed to have found an outlet, no longer relentlessly attacking Queen Medusa, but instead diverting some of its power to resist the oppressive force of the surrounding Heavenly Flames.

The clash between Yin and Yang actually created a relatively balanced energy field around Queen Medusa's body.

"Um..."

Queen Medusa's furrowed brows visibly relaxed somewhat.

The extreme chill that almost froze her soul was greatly weakened, replaced by a strange feeling of ice and fire intertwining and tempering each other.

The primordial blood within her seemed to find its rhythm, and under the harmonization of Yin and Yang energies, it began to operate, merge, and stabilize in a more orderly manner.

The Cailin scales on its body shone brightly, flowing as if alive, exuding an even deeper and more noble aura.

Her tightly clenched lips loosened, and although she was still under immense pressure, the pain she was in had lessened considerably.

Xiao Yan focused intently on maintaining the balance of the energy field. Such precise control over a large area of Heavenly Flames, while requiring some effort, was not difficult for him given his Fire Energy.

The chanting of the Four Elders became steady and powerful once again, guiding the energy of the altar to flow continuously.

Under the "neutralization" effect of Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames, it continuously flowed into Queen Medusa's body.

The deep blue energy, like a gentle stream, continuously washed over and nourished every inch of Queen Medusa's flesh, bones, and even soul.

The Cailin on her body shimmered and eventually faded away, as if completely merging into her body, leaving only a layer of skin that was even more lustrous and jade-like, radiating inner beauty.

A more refined and vast aura, like that of an ancient divine beast awakening, slowly emanated from her body. Although it lasted only for a moment, it caused the entire space of the altar to tremble.

After an unknown amount of time, as the eerie blue light above the altar gradually dimmed, the totem runes on the ground and stone pillars returned to calm, and the chanting of the Four Elders finally ceased.

The Great Elder let out a long sigh of relief, his weariness barely concealed, but his eyes were filled with satisfaction.

"The baptism is complete! Congratulations, Your Medusa, that your essence is stable and your bloodline is flawless!"

The halo surrounding Queen Medusa slowly dissipated.

She slowly opened her eyes, and those purple eyes became even brighter and deeper. With each glance, an invisible majesty, originating from her bloodline, naturally flowed out, inspiring awe in all who looked upon her.

The seven-colored light emanating from her body completely subsided, transforming into a seven-colored brocade robe that perfectly enveloped her flawless body, making it impossible to look away at a glance.

She ignored the Four Elders and subconsciously looked at Xiao Yan beside her.

Xiao Yan also withdrew his Heavenly Flames at the opportune moment, with fine beads of sweat on his forehead, but his dark eyes were full of concern:

"How are you feeling?"

Seeing the tenderness in Xiao Yan's eyes, Queen Medusa pursed her lips, and all the grudges she had previously held vanished at this moment.

"I feel great, will you walk with me?"

She smiled slightly and spoke softly in a gentle tone she had never used before.

After saying that, she extended her slender and strong hand towards Xiao Yan. She flipped her palm over, and a pure white brocade handkerchief appeared in her hand. Then she gently wiped the sweat from Xiao Yan's forehead, her eyes filled with tranquility and gentleness.

Xiao Yan was somewhat uncomfortable with Queen Medusa's sudden gentleness, but as she gently wiped away his sweat, Xiao Yan heart calmed down.

He nodded, took Queen Medusa's hand, and said in a light tone:

"Okay! I'll go with you wherever you want to go."

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa nodded slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips, and thought to herself:

"Wherever you go, I will always be with you."

"..."

Watching the two walk away hand in hand, the Four Elders of the Snake-Person Tribe fell silent.

No, are we even human?