Marry Me

The ancient stone gate of the Forbidden Ground slowly closed behind them, shutting out the remaining eerie blue light within the altar and the complex, unspoken gazes of the Four Elders.

The unique, bone-chilling cold of the desert night instantly enveloped the two who had walked hand in hand, but at this moment, Xiao Yan and Queen Medusa felt no chill at all; on the contrary, they felt their bodies were slightly warming up.

The moon, like a silver plate, hangs high in the inky sky, casting a soft silver glow on the boundless yellow sand.

The desert, scorching hot during the day, now appears cool and tranquil, with a gentle breeze rustling through the dunes.

Neither of them spoke, but they walked in tacit agreement along the winding sand ridges surrounding the Holy City.

Xiao Yan held Queen Medusa's slightly cool hand, feeling the subtle strength from her fingertips, and his heart became calm.

He thoroughly enjoyed these moments traveling hand in hand with his loved one.

Because of the baptism ceremony, Xiao Yan could clearly feel that the condensation and stabilization originating from the source of her bloodline gave Queen Medusa a unique temperament that was both restrained and noble.

This kind of temperament attracted him greatly, which made him even more fond of Medusa.

Under the moonlight, Queen Medusa's exquisite profile appeared exceptionally gentle. Her purple eyes reflected the Silver Moon, shedding their usual sharpness and coldness, and gaining a rare serenity and gentleness.

Xiao Yan was somewhat lost in thought. In his mind, the hazy silhouette he had glimpsed at the altar earlier overlapped with the peerless beauty bathed in moonlight, causing his heart to skip a beat.

What are you looking at?

Queen Medusa felt his burning gaze, turned her head slightly, and spoke with a hint of her usual reproach, but there was no anger in her eyes, instead, a faint smile appeared.

"Look at my wife!" Xiao Yan grinned, no longer satisfied with simply holding hands, but naturally slipping his fingers between hers, intertwining them tightly. "Tonight, you are exceptionally charming compared to usual."

Xiao Yan's voice was deep and sincere, and his expression became serious.

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa felt as if a feather had gently tickled her heart, causing a tingling, itchy sensation that made her tremble involuntarily.

She gently tried to pull her hand away from his tight grip, but couldn't, so she let him be.

At the same time, however, a barely perceptible blush crept up her delicate earlobe.

"I haven't truly married you yet!"

She muttered under her breath, her gaze darting furtively towards the distant, rolling sand dunes, as if something there held a captivating allure.

After a moment of silence, she spoke again, her voice so soft it was almost a whisper, yet clearly reaching Xiao Yan's ears. "Thank you, Xiao Yan."

Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback, realizing that she was referring not only to his use of the Heavenly Flames to help her harmonize and cleanse her energy, but also to planning for the future of the Snake-Person Tribe.

"Why are you thanking me?" He tightened his grip on our hands. "I know that has always been your wish. Because of my intrusion, the Heaven-Swallowing Python became close to me, forcing you to follow me all this time. In fact, it wasted a lot of your time working for the well-being of your people."

Xiao Yan then added:

"Back then, we weren't familiar with each other, so I didn't think I did anything wrong. But now that we're going to be together, I should naturally make amends for my past actions. Besides, I should do my best to help you, after all, it's my responsibility as Prince Consort!"

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa stopped in her tracks, turned around, and faced Xiao Yan.

Moonlight bathed her, and a faint white shimmer flowed across her seven-colored brocade robe, giving her an air of mystery.

She tilted her head back, her captivating purple eyes gazing intently at the young man before her, a complex mix of emotions swirling within them.

She really hadn't expected that this young man's mind was even more delicate than hers, a woman's.

A gentle breeze lifted a strand of her hair, brushing against her smooth forehead and long eyelashes.

Xiao Yan raised his hand and gently tucked a strand of hair that had been blown away by the playful evening breeze behind her ear, his fingertips inevitably brushing against her delicate cheek.

This subtle movement was like a key, instantly unlocking the door in Queen Medusa's heart that only Xiao Yan could pry open.

"Xiao Yan, I know that with your temper, if I said something like an ordinary woman, 'That's my business, you don't need to go to so much trouble to do it,' you definitely wouldn't listen, right?"

Queen Medusa stared intently into Xiao Yan's dark eyes and spoke softly.

However, she didn't wait for Xiao Yan's reply, but continued directly:

"But I am not that kind of person. I have spent the first half of my life fighting for the Snake-Person Tribe. If nothing unexpected happens, I should have continued to be busy like this all my life. Perhaps it was fate that you appeared in my life, and now you are personally helping me realize this lifelong wish."

Therefore, for the rest of my life, I want to think more about myself. After the Snake-Person Tribe have completed their migration, I want to travel with you to see all over this Dou Qi Continent. Wherever you are, I will be there."

Although her words were almost a confession, Queen Medusa's face was solemn, making it seem as if she were making a sacred vow.

This was Medusa, the Medusa of the Snake-Person Tribe, giving Xiao Yan her deepest and most solemn recognition. From this moment on, her body and soul belonged only to him, and this love would last until death.

These words, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirred up a tidal wave in Xiao Yan's heart!

His dark pupils suddenly dilated, clearly reflecting her serious yet subtly apprehensive expression.

A surge of intense heat, almost bursting through Xiao Yan's chest, rushed to his heart and then spread to his limbs with each heartbeat!

He felt a tightness in his throat and a slight soreness in the tip of his nose.

With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?

He could no longer contain his excitement and suddenly stretched out his arms to hug the person in front of him tightly.

The force was so great that it seemed to want to meld her into his body, never to be separated again.

This time, Queen Medusa did not resist or struggle.

She nestled obediently in his arms, her cheek pressed against his firm chest, listening to the thunderous beating of his heart, and feeling the reassuring warmth emanating from him. Her eyes crinkled into a gentle smile.

She gently raised her jade-like arm and wrapped it around Xiao Yan's waist.

The moonlight, like water, flowed quietly over the two people embracing, casting long, long shadows of them, as if they had merged into the vast desert.

"Medusa..."

Xiao Yan's voice became a little hoarse with excitement; this was the first time he had addressed her in this way.

"Marry me."

Xiao Yan's voice rang out above her head, deep and firm.

"No matter where you are, in the ends of the earth or in the underworld, I will never leave you. We will always be together. You will always be the only Medusa in my heart."

He lowered his head, his warm lips, filled with genuine love and a devout heart, gently pressed against her smooth, fair forehead.

This kiss contained no lust whatsoever, only the purest love.

Queen Medusa closed her eyes, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow in the moonlight.

A single, glistening tear silently slid from the corner of her eye, disappearing into the sand without a sound.

Her arms tightened around Xiao Yan's waist, and although her voice wasn't loud, it was clearly audible:

"Okay, I'll wait for you to come and marry me."

At this moment, in their world, the entire world was silent, as if only the two of them were isolated from the world. The moonlight, like water, poured over the boundless sea of sand, coating the two embracing each other with a soft silver glow.

Xiao Yan lowered his head and gently pressed his lips against her cool, soft lips.

This was a kiss completely different from the one we had just shared in the Altar Forbidden Ground.

There wasn't much desire involved; it was more about expressing the love they had for each other.

Sometimes fiery and wild, sometimes tender and lingering.

Queen Medusa closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, and responded shyly.

She tightened her arms around his waist, as if trying to embed herself completely into his embrace.

The desert night wind seemed to tactfully avoid this small space, leaving only the mingling of our hot breaths and heartbeats in the air.

Xiao Yan's hands, burning hot, instinctively roamed over her slender yet powerful waist, feeling the amazing elasticity and warmth of her skin through the shimmering, multicolored brocade robe.

As his fingertips traced the sensitive curve of her waist, Queen Medusa couldn't help but let out a soft moan, her body trembling slightly as she pressed herself even closer to him.

"Um..."

Queen Medusa felt her consciousness sinking, a strange, warm current surging through her limbs and bones, making her feel weak.

But Xiao Yan didn't do anything further, only kissing and caressing her restrainedly.

After an unknown amount of time, their lips parted, a thin line of silver light gently breaking off. Queen Medusa leaned weakly against Xiao Yan's chest, her eyes burning with a man-eating flame.

She raised her head, her hazy purple eyes looking at him with a hint of confusion.

Under the moonlight, her cheeks were flushed red, and her red lips were even more vibrant and luscious from the kiss just now. She was breathing slightly, and her usually dignified and aloof appearance was now alluring and tempting, which was a fatal attraction for Xiao Yan.

But he took a deep breath, forced himself to move back a little, creating a tiny distance, gripped her shoulders tightly, and looked directly into the confusion in her eyes.

"I want to leave the most perfect version of you for that most perfect night. At that moment, I think you will be the most beautiful woman in the world."

Xiao Yan held Queen Medusa's soft, boneless waist and spoke gently.

Queen Medusa paused slightly, the mistiness in her eyes quickly fading, replaced by an even deeper affection.

Even in such a state of confusion and infatuation, this man still felt respect and responsibility towards her.

The man she's set her sights on is indeed quite impressive!

However, if they cannot consummate their marriage, he will lose control of the Prince Token. While this isn't a major problem—it would simply mean resuming his reign for a few more months—what if this small matter were to affect the overall situation...?

Thinking of this, Queen Medusa's expression changed slightly.

Seemingly sensing her thoughts, Xiao Yan gently stroked her still flushed and burning cheeks, his thumb tenderly caressing the corner of her lips, and continued:

"As for what the Great Elder said before, that it requires being tainted by your aura to control the Prince Token..."

He paused, a glint of confidence flashing in his eyes:

"Who says it has to be that way? It's just the most direct and simplest method they know."

Queen Medusa's eyes showed a hint of doubt, and she asked curiously:

"Hmm? Is there another way?"

"Of course!" Xiao Yan's lips curled into a confident smile. "Do you still remember my Myriad Beast Spirit Fire?"

He extended his finger and gently touched Queen Medusa's chest, the movement was gentle, his expression serious, and the touch felt good.

"By simply infusing a drop of your essence blood into the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, the power of this Heavenly Flames will be enough to simulate the aura of your unique Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. I only need to refine my own essence blood into it to control the Prince Token."

Xiao Yan explained with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa stared at him intently. In the moonlight, the young man, bathed in silvery light, exuded confidence and wisdom, leaving her somewhat mesmerized.

She knew that, apart from the man before her, there was no one else in the world who could catch her eye.

She was already deeply involved and unwilling to extricate herself from it.

She suddenly stretched out her arms and wrapped them around his neck, throwing herself back into his warm embrace and burying her face deep in the crook of his neck.

"Alright, then I'll do as you say this time." Her voice was slightly soft, but she quickly regained her Medusa demeanor. "But remember what you said, I will always be your one and only Medusa!"

"Okay, okay, we'll hug later. Let's get down to business first."

Xiao Yan smiled and pulled the beautiful snake from his arms.

"Medusa Sister," Xiao Yan called softly, crimson flames rising from his palm, "Give me a drop of your essence blood."

Queen Medusa nodded slightly upon hearing this. Without the slightest hesitation, she lightly touched her brow with her fingertip and took out a drop of crimson blood that shimmered with seven-colored light. The drop floated in mid-air and flew towards Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan followed the same method, a drop of essence blood welling up from between his eyebrows, and then, drawn by Xiao Yan's soul power, fell into the blood-red flames for refining.

Flames surged and billowed, and the essence and blood were rapidly forged together. After merging, they gradually flowed into the depths of the Heavenly Flame Origin.

In the blink of an eye, the refining was completed.

The light of the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire was restrained, but the flames were more dynamic, and the ancient pressure it faintly exuded truly possessed some of the charm of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python.

"It's done!"

Xiao Yan chuckled and exclaimed softly. Then, with a thought, the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire surged and gradually lengthened and thinned, transforming directly into a small, blood-red, Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. Its movements were agile and lifelike, and even its aura was no different from that of a real Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python.

Xiao Yan could clearly sense that the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire was one step closer to reaching maturity!

Next, all we need to do is collect some magical beast blood essence, which should be enough to bring the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire to maturity. Then we can try to get some Heavenly Demon Phoenix blood essence, and ask Zi Yan for a drop of Ancient Void Dragon blood essence. Perhaps the intensity of the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire will increase as a result, and its power will become even stronger!

"There is indeed some of my presence here. It seems your method is quite effective."

Queen Medusa nodded slightly, relieved.

At least we don't have to worry about consummating our marriage early anymore.