Rumors and Shackles

"Hey, have you heard? Her Queen has mated with a human?"

"What? Really? Damn it, which bastard is it?"

"Who else could it be? It's none other than Xiao Yan, the young Young Master of the Xiao Household."

"Huh? You mean Xiao Yan?"

"Absolutely! Who would have thought?"

"No way? Although our Snake-People Tribe does have a good relationship with the Xiao Household now, that's Her Queen. She wouldn't possibly take a fancy to a human, even if he's from the Xiao Household!"

"Who could have predicted this? But it's the truth!"

"No, what evidence do you have?"

"Evidence? Her Queen has already allowed Xiao Yan to live in her Boudoir, and you still want evidence?"

"Damn it! You bastard human, you bastard Xiao Yan!"

Such rumors, which began circulating at some point, have spread throughout the streets and alleys of the Snake-People Tribe Holy City.

Even some remote tribes outside the Snake-People Tribe Holy City have heard rumors about it.

All the Snake-People Tribe were shocked by this.

Therefore, many Snake-People Tribe went to several leaders to verify this.

However, with the silence of the major leaders, the hearts of the many Snake-People Tribe who had been hanging in suspense finally died...

Meanwhile, Queen Medusa in the Imperial Palace had naturally already learned of this matter.

That's why she's already angrily confronted the culprit behind this whole thing!

Of course, don't get me wrong, it wasn't Xiao Yan. He's still "recovering from his injuries" right now; how could he possibly be capable of doing something like that?

Moreover, although his surname is "Xiao", the Snake-People Tribe are unlikely to obey his orders!

Instead...

"You insolent fools! Are you four old geezers really too idle?! You dare to spread rumors about my affairs! Do you really think I won't punish you?"

Medusa stormed into the Elder's hall of the Snake-People Tribe, her beautiful eyes fixed on the Four Great Elders with murderous intent.

Medusa didn't even need to investigate to know that this could only have been done by the Four Great Elders!

After all, apart from himself, only the Four Great Elders in the entire Snake-People Tribe have such power.

Furthermore, even the top leaders couldn't do it!

As a result, the major commanders had already carried her to help the Four Great Elders find Xiao Yan.

Okay, you could say they're doing it in the name of their own good, and she can let bygones be bygones.

But what about now?

This can no longer be used as an excuse!

Moreover, if this happened again, Medusa would surely deal with them no matter what.

Therefore, they neither have the ability nor the courage!

Besides, Xiao Yan was, after all, in the Imperial Palace of the Snake-People Tribe Holy City.

Everything here is under Medusa's control; as long as there's no traitor, no information can get out!

However, now it has not only spread, but it is known throughout the entire city.

Medusa would never believe it if no one had been pulling the strings behind the scenes!

Medusa's claim that pregnancy makes her stupid for three years only applies to Xiao Yan. As the queen of the Snake-People Tribe, she's not so stupid as to not even know who spread such rumors.

Therefore, she immediately went to settle accounts with the instigators, namely the Four Great Elders!

Seeing their Queen's angry expression, the Four Great Elders lowered their heads somewhat guiltily.

Because they really did do it.

The main reason is that Medusa has already impregnated Xiao Yan's child, and they also have high hopes for Xiao Yan, so they decided to give him a push in secret.

"Your Queen, the die is cast. Our Snake-People Tribe has a close relationship with the Xiao Household, and Young Master Xiao Yan, at such a young age, already possesses the cultivation of Dou Zong and is Alchemist capable of refining Tier 7 Medicinal Pill. He is indeed a good match!"

"Yes, Your Queen, with young Young Master Xiao Yan's talent, I believe he will be even more extraordinary in the future!"

"Not only that, he even hunted down two Seventh-Order Magical Beasts for your sake, and is now seriously injured, which shows his deep affection for you."

"We know Her Queen is hesitant to make a decision, which is why we decided to lend you a hand!"

Faced with their queen's scrutinizing gaze, the Four Great Elders had no choice but to bite the bullet and explain.

In fact, while that was indeed one reason, the main reason was that they believed the union of Xiao Yan and Medusa would benefit the development of their entire Snake-People Tribe!

Medusa saw this through as well!

"Hmph, help me? Ridiculous! Don't think I don't know what you four old geezers are thinking! You just think it's beneficial to the Snake-People Tribe!"

Medusa snorted coldly.

"Isn't there the same difference between helping Her Queen and helping the Snake-People Tribe?"

One of the Elder of the Snake-People Tribe spoke again.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Medusa's expression suddenly turned cold!

"Snake-People Tribe, Snake-People Tribe, it's the Snake-People Tribe again! Can't you four old geezers come up with a different excuse? I've had enough! This is the last time I'll remind you four old geezers!"

From now on, if you dare to make decisions on your own and bypass me again, you'd better prepare to mine in the Tagor Desert!

After leaving those words behind, Medusa turned and left.

Actually, Medusa wasn't against the Four Great Elders' actions, but rather against their motives!

She could no longer tolerate this constant manipulation of her under the guise of doing what was best for the Snake-People Tribe.

"I will absolutely not let you handle my future children!"

Medusa thought silently to herself as she departed.

At this moment, Medusa even considered asking Xiao Yan's parents to help take care of the child, never thinking of letting her child continue to be poisoned by the Snake-People Tribe's so-called ideology of living for their people.

Watching Medusa leave in anger, the four Elders of the Snake-People Tribe opened their mouths, wanting to say something, but in the end, they said nothing.

This time, it seems they really angered Her Queen.

"Sigh, Her Queen is not the same as before. She has her own opinions. As Her Queen said, I suggest that everyone stop doing this kind of thing in the future."

Otherwise, Her Queen would probably really punish us old folks!

At this moment, one of the Snake-People Tribe Elder spoke up.

After exchanging glances for a moment, the other three Snake-People Tribe Elder nodded in agreement.

That's all they can do now.

However, despite this, the rumors about Xiao Yan Medusa are only getting stronger.

At first, Medusa did consider stopping the rumors.

But later, I don't know what I was thinking, I just let the rumors go unchecked.

It was in this somewhat strange atmosphere that time slowly passed.

Xiao Yan wasn't truly seriously injured, and he also needed to refine the Heavenly Soul Blood Fusion Pill for Medusa.

So, after about a month, the injuries he sustained from hunting two Seventh-Order Magical Beasts were basically "healed".

However, Xiao Yan has been quite comfortable this past month, sleeping in Medusa's bed every day...