Xiao Yan, I Truly Love You to Death

The next day, dawn broke.

The atmosphere in the Snake-Person Tribe Camp was no longer as peaceful as before; a mixture of solemnity and joy permeated the air.

The Queen's Guard members donned brand-new armor, and the Snake-Person Tribe also wore new clothes, their expressions solemn yet tinged with excitement.

Their Medusa will formally enter into an unbreakable sacred marriage with the Prince Consort who led the Snake-Person Tribe out of the desert and gave them new life.

To them, Prince Consort Xiao Yan was no less important than the Medusa.

In just over a month, they migrated here, gained a better living environment, and even carved out a territory of their own in the Monster Mountain Range. Whether it was the exchange of resources or the change in living environment, it was all beneficial to the grassroots Snake-Person Tribe people.

Xiao Yan's kindness, coupled with Queen Medusa's prestige among the Snake-Person Tribe -Snake-Person Tribe, made them genuinely regard Xiao Yan as one of their own.

Today, Xiao Yan wore a tailor-made black suit with crimson fire patterns and gold trim. His upright posture made him look less casual like a young man and more composed and dignified, befitting the young Clan Chief of the Xiao Clan and the Prince Consort the Snake-Person Tribe.

Yao Ling, Huo Zhi, Shi Xuanxuan, and Ling Yanfei also dressed up carefully, gathered together, and their faces were full of smiles of blessing.

In their eyes, isn't today's Queen Medusa just like themselves tomorrow?

Zi Yan, this playful and adorable little girl, was dressed up like an exquisite little princess today. Her bright eyes occasionally glanced in Xiao Yan's direction with an indescribable expression.

Queen Medusa attended the event in her finest attire today. She wore a magnificent red dress incorporating the totems of the Snake-Person Tribe, but the intricate patterns embroidered with gold thread shimmered in the morning light. She wore an exquisite golden Snake-Head Crown inlaid with seven-colored crystals. Her stunningly beautiful face, set against the backdrop of her solemn and magnificent attire, exuded a unique Medusa majesty and nobility, sacred and inviolable, yet breathtakingly beautiful.

As she gracefully stepped out of the tent, the entire Snake-Person Tribe camp seemed to hold its breath.

"Congratulations, Your Medusa! Congratulations, Prince Consort Highness!"

The cheers of the Snake-Person Tribe were like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down.

Yun Yun and Ya Fei stood side by side, looking at the dazzling Queen Medusa before them, their eyes filled with admiration and sincere blessings.

They stepped forward, one on each side, like the closest of sisters. As two women who had already been engaged to Xiao Yan, they affectionately adjusted Medusa's already flawless attire.

"Sister, you look beautiful today."

Ya Fei smiled radiantly.

"Congratulations, sister! After tonight, we'll truly be family."

Yun Yun smiled gently and said softly.

Hearing Yun Yun's suggestive words, even the aloof Queen Medusa couldn't help but feel a little shy, her ears turning slightly red. She didn't speak, but simply nodded gently.

Queen Medusa looked at them, then at Xiao Yan, who was surrounded by a crowd not far away. Her lips curved slightly, and that moment of gentle charm almost stunned everyone.

She nodded slightly and, accompanied by Yun Yun and Ya Fei, walked towards Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan reached out his hand, Queen Medusa gently placed her fair, delicate hand adorned with exquisite jewelry into his palm.

Their eyes met, and everything was understood without a word.

"Let's go, Your Medusa."

Xiao Yan smiled slightly.

"Yes, Your Prince Consort."

Queen Medusa was unusually gentle today, her eyebrows curving slightly. The charm that only Xiao Yan was qualified to appreciate brought smiles to everyone's faces.

Without further delay, the group, escorted by powerful figures such as Jia Xingtian Hai Bodong, transformed into streaks of light and sped towards Wutan City.

The Snake-Person Tribe, represented by Hua She'er and Yue Mei, whose tribal leaders were at the Dou Wang level, also personally led an elite guard to accompany them, serving as both the Medusa's entourage and her personal protection.

Wutan City, the area was already packed with people.

The city was deserted as everyone flocked to the streets. A temporary viewing area was set up in the central square, where representatives from major cities, sects, and associations of the Jia Ma Empire, as well as envoys from some empires and forces around the Northwest Continent, were already waiting.

Powerful auras occasionally swept across the sky.

When Xiao Yan, holding Queen Medusa's hand, led the core elders of the Yan Alliance and the powerful Snake-Person Tribe, to appear on the horizon, the entire Wutan City fell silent instantly.

But the next moment, cheers, discussions, and exclamations mingled together, deafeningly loud.

"Look! It's Yan Alliance Queen Medusa!"

"My God, that's Queen Medusa... Her beauty and bearing are truly legendary!"

"Yan Alliance looks young, yet his aura is so astonishing!"

"Brother, you must be from out of town. Young Master Yan advanced to the Dou Zhe level at the age of ten, and in just over four years, he has already become Dou Wang expert. Such talent is truly terrifying!"

"What? Dou Wang? I heard that Yan Alliance defeated Dou Zong- level expert not long ago!"

"Impossible! Young Master Yan is indeed powerful, but how could he have grown from a Dou Zhe to Dou Zong in less than five years? You must remember that just a few months ago, when he tested his Dou Qi realm, he was only Eight-Star Dou Wang!"

"Who knows? But look at Queen Medusa, she's a Dou Zong powerhouse who has stepped into the Void. If Yan Alliance didn't also have enough strength, how could he have conquered a woman as powerful and strong-willed Queen Medusa?"

"Hiss, that makes sense! He truly lives up to his reputation as Young Master Yan!"

"..."

Meanwhile, Xiao Zhan, along with his Xiao Family members and officials sent by the Jia Ma Imperial Family to assist him, had already erected a magnificent ceremonial platform in the very center of the central square.

Around the altar, a mixed formation consisting of the Jia Ma Imperial Family Guards, the Mittel Family Guards, elite disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect, the Xiao Family Guards, and the Snake-Person Tribe Guards who had been dispatched in advance maintained order, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Xiao Yan and Queen Medusa slowly landed in front of the platform.

Jia Xingtian, Hai Bodong, Fa Ma, and others landed on the viewing platform, lined up in a row, their powerful auras faintly connecting, deterring any potential villains lurking in the shadows.

Yao Ling and the other women, under the arrangement of Yun Yun and Ya Fei, entered the specially arranged family viewing area.

The engagement ceremony was not overly long or complicated, but it was solemn enough.

With Xiao Zhan as the groom's parent and the Snake-Person Tribe's Great Elder as the bride's representative as witnesses, Xiao Yan and Queen Medusa exchanged tokens symbolizing their marriage contract.

Xiao Yan personally placed a Four-Colored Flowing Fire Pattern Storage Ring on Queen Medusa. It was a high-grade Storage Ring that he had crafted himself. It not only contained the power of Heavenly Flames, which could protect Queen Medusa in times of crisis, but also contained a trace of his original soul power. With this ring, as long as Medusa wore it, Xiao Yan could find her even if they were separated by the ends of the earth.

Queen Medusa then placed a Seven-Colored Snake Ring on Xiao Yan's wrist. It was Storage Ring crafted from her scales and blood essence, and its function was the same as Xiao Yan's.

As the two exchanged tokens, clasped hands, and faced the audience, thunderous cheers and congratulations erupted once again from below the stage.

"The ceremony is complete!"

The emcee announced loudly, "Yes, sir!"

At this moment, the alliance between the Jia Ma Empire and the Snake-Person Tribe was officially announced and solidified in the most intimate way.

Xiao Yan's prestige in the Jia Ma Empire reached a new peak at this moment, and the Xiao Family behind him also came into the sights of many forces.

It's not hard for anyone with eyes to see that the Xiao Family isn't particularly powerful right now. Many people who aren't qualified to meet Xiao Yan have naturally set their sights on the Xiao Family. One by one, powerful individuals at the Dou Ling level, and even Dou Wang level, have all approached Xiao Zhan, the Xiao Family Clan Chief, with politeness and even a bit of respect.

Xiao Yan couldn't be bothered with this kind of happy trouble, leaving it all to Xiao Zhan to handle.

There's no other way but to suffer a bit.

If your father doesn't teach you, you'll never amount to anything.

As night deepened, the hustle and bustle of Wutan City gradually subsided.

The city's inhabitants dispersed, and guests from various factions, guided by the Xiao Family's servants, checked into the pre-arranged villas or inns.

Deep within the Xiao Mansion, in Xiao Yan's Young Clan Head's Courtyard, which was decorated in a festive yet elegant manner, red candles burned brightly.

Queen Medusa was still dressed in her magnificent red dress and golden crown. The fitted fabric accentuated her breathtaking curves, and her long hair cascaded down her back. However, the domineering Medusa aura in her eyes had faded, replaced by a touch of feminine gentleness and a hint of nervousness.

She sat on the edge of the bed, her stunningly beautiful face flickering in the candlelight. Her long, narrow eyes gazed at the dancing Zhu Huo, her hands clasped together on her lower abdomen, her fingertips unconsciously caressing the brand-new Four-Colored Flowing Fire Pattern Storage Ring on her finger.

She could clearly sense the fiery aura and a trace of soul connection belonging to Xiao Yan contained within the Storage Ring, warming her heart through her fingertips.

Familiar footsteps came from outside the door, slightly hurried yet restrained.

Queen Medusa instinctively straightened her back, her innate arrogance seemingly about to re-emerge, but then she slowly relaxed again.

Tonight, here, she doesn't need to be the intimidating Snake-Person Queen; she's simply Medusa, Xiao Yan's fiancée.

The door was gently pushed open, and Xiao Yan walked in.

He smelled slightly of alcohol, but his posture remained upright, and his dark eyes shone brightly, as if he were looking at the most precious treasure in the world.

The young man's handsome face, though bearing a smile, also showed a slight nervousness. He paused, took a deep breath, and then walked to her side, naturally sitting down beside her, and softly said:

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Your Medusa."

Queen Medusa shook her head slightly, her voice a few decibels softer than usual:

"No."

She paused, as if she wanted to say something, but didn't know where to begin.

She, who was usually decisive, cold, and aloof, was now at a loss for words.

Xiao Yan noticed her slight unease, and the light in his eyes softened even more.

He reached out and gently took her small, unsure of what to do with her hand.

It feels cool to the touch, smooth as jade, but slightly stiff.

Are you nervous?

Xiao Yan asked with a smile, gently stroking the back of her hand with his fingertips.

"No... no, what haven't I seen?" Queen Medusa subconsciously denied, but when she saw the smile in Xiao Yan's eyes, she looked away guiltily, her ears turning red, and whispered, "I just feel a little uncomfortable."

Although admitting it seemed difficult for her, saying it aloud eased the inexplicable tension in her heart.

Xiao Yan chuckled softly and completely enveloped her slightly cool hand in his palm.

"Is it because you feel uncomfortable that you have to act like a virtuous wife and loving mother after we're engaged and have established a relationship?"

Queen Medusa turned her gaze back upon hearing this, somewhat surprised.

"There's no need for that."

Xiao Yan shook his head, his eyes clear and gentle.

"To me, you can always be Her Majesty the Medusa, or you can be anything else, as long as you're happy, because I love you no matter what you are."

Xiao Yan gripped Medusa's hand tightly, his jet-black eyes fixed on her pale purple eyes, and said with a smile.

Hearing the boy's undisguised, straightforward, and passionate confession, Queen Medusa's heart began to pound.

Recalling their first meeting, Xiao Yan made no attempt to hide his brilliance, showing no fear in the face of her and daring to risk his life for a chance at survival. She suddenly realized—from that day on, that young man had already forcefully and irresistibly entered her heart.

"Thank you, Xiao Yan."

Queen Medusa smiled, her beauty as alluring as a datura flower blooming in the desert.

"What are you thanking me for?"

Xiao Yan turned his head to look at her.

Thank you for everything you've done for me.

Queen Medusa lowered her eyelids slightly. She knew very well that everything Xiao Yan had done for the Snake-Person Tribe, even his willingness to risk his life to devour the Heavenly Flames, was all for her sake.

This is a man who is willing to devote his heart and soul to her, and even risk his life for her.

"No need to thank me. To be honest, I'm not a bad person, except for one flaw I can't change: I'm a womanizer! The way I treated you back then was simply because I was attracted to your beauty, there's nothing wrong with admitting it. But besides your beauty, you also have a strong heart. You've devoted yourself to your people, and haven't I done the same?"

Xiao Yan smiled and spoke frankly.

"In some ways, we are the same kind of people, so we can understand each other, accept each other, and love each other. Medusa, there's no need for thanks between us."

Xiao Yan's voice was like a series of heavy hammer blows, striking the deepest part of Queen Medusa's heart.

She didn't speak, she just kept looking at Xiao Yan.

After a long while, a bright smile, unlike anything she had ever seen before, suddenly bloomed on her face, and her laughter seemed to overflow from the bottom of her heart.

"Ha ha!"

The next moment, she reached out and grabbed Xiao Yan's collar, pulling him down onto the bed. Then, she looked down at him, her waist twisting slightly as she straddled Xiao Yan. A seductive smile, like that of a snake spirit, graced her face. Her body was half-lowered, and flames of desire surged in her pale purple eyes.

"Xiao Yan, I absolutely adore you!"

After saying that, she let go of his hand, leaned down, and kissed the boy's lips.

Red candles flickered, long hair flew in the wind, waves rose and fell, and spray surged.

A night of dragon and snake dance.