Clear-Headed Queen Medusa

They already had the power to wipe out the entire Snake-People Tribe, yet they had calmly negotiated with her. They could clearly have demanded anything from her, but they had not taken advantage of her predicament.

From his clear gaze, she could tell that he was a gentleman. If she agreed, then even if her evolution failed, the Snake-People Tribe would still have the strength to nurture a new Queen Medusa.

She was the Snake-People Tribe's queen. She had to consider her people first. Her own joys, anger, sorrows, and happiness were insignificant before the future of the entire tribe.

As long as he did not break the agreement, the Snake-People Tribe would not fall into permanent decline because of her failed evolution. She was the Snake-People Tribe's queen, and she bore the tribe's future on her shoulders. For the survival and prosperity of her race, she could give up everything. Four years was nothing more than four years of secluded cultivation.

Of course, she could also choose to break the agreement. Once she successfully evolved, she could forcibly keep Lin Qing and make him refine pills for the Snake-People Tribe for the rest of his life.

Given her temperament, if Lin Qing had not had those four experts by his side, she would absolutely have been willing to do so.

But this matter was beyond her control. Leaving aside the two Dou Emperors and two Dou Zongs beside him, who knew whether his Master had left some means on him?

Her tribe's records stated that an Eighth-Rank Alchemist was comparable to a Dou Venerable. Such experts possessed countless methods.

[ Ding! Selection complete. Reward issued to the System Space! ]

Faced with the two extra Jade Bottles in his Storage Space, Lin Qing did not pay them much attention. In response to Medusa's request, he agreed without hesitation:

"Fine! Inspect the goods first, then pay. That's only natural!"

As for whether Medusa would fail to honor the agreement afterward, she was fierce and unruly, but he believed she was someone who kept her word. He also believed she was not that foolish.

He could guarantee that if she broke the agreement, the Snake-People Tribe would face the combined assault of three Dou Zongs and three Dou Emperors.

If Lin Qing was even more ruthless, he could use the Seventh-Grade Pill in his hand to incite several nearby Empires to besiege the Snake-People Tribe.

When he left the room, he found everyone waiting outside.

Lin Qing said to Ling Qingzhu, "Go remove her seal. For some time to come, she'll be one of us."

After Ling Qingzhu entered the room, Lin Qing called over the Lion and placed a hand on his shoulder. Then the two vanished before everyone's eyes.

Lin Qi and the others were not surprised to see them disappear.

Lin Qing and the Lion appeared within the Pocket World.

He explained to the astonished Lion beside him:

"Don't be surprised. This is a Pocket World created by my Master. I can freely bring people in and out. The energy here is somewhat denser than outside. We'll be going to the Snake-People Tribe soon, and since I'm worried about accidents, I'll bring your daughter, Qing Lin, and the others in here later."

The Lion had proven through his loyalty that he was a trustworthy Magical Beast, so Lin Qing decided to tell him some of the "details."

Since they were going to the Snake-People Tribe and might have to face Medusa breaking the agreement, it was better to first bring Qing Lin and the others, whose strength was weaker, into the Pocket World.

In any case, one needed to reach the Dou Zong realm to involve space, and only a Battle Saint could create a space. It would not be appropriate to reveal everything directly, so he would leave things half-concealed and let the Lion make his own guesses, preserving an air of mystery.

Immediately afterward, Lin Qing brought the Lion back outside.

"Lion, make a trip to Desert City and bring that old man from the map shop here. Tell him I'm ready to fulfill our agreement."

"Yes, Young Master!"

The Lion bowed to Lin Qing and left the inn. As soon as he stepped outside, he sped toward Desert City.

After sending the Lion to bring Hai Bodong over, Lin Qing also called Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin over.

He rubbed Qing Lin's little head and said to Xiao Yi Xian:

"Xian'er, when the time comes, I'll be heading to the Snake-People Tribe. So, in a little while, I'll bring you, Qing Lin, and Little Lion into the Pocket World. You and Qing Lin can stay in the house, and you can help her get familiar with the rooms."

"Okay, Young Master."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded. She was not someone who made trouble without reason. She understood that staying outside would not help Lin Qing at all. The only thing she could do now was obediently listen to him, avoid holding him back, and cultivate diligently so that she could face such matters alongside Lin Qing in the future.

"Brother Lin Qing, Sister Xiao Yi Xian and I will wait for you to come back!"

After making arrangements for Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, Lin Qing headed back toward the room where Medusa was.

After Ling Qingzhu removed the seal within Medusa's body, Medusa visibly let out a sigh of relief. During the time she had been sealed, she had discovered just how refreshing it was to possess strength.

Medusa could not help stretching lazily, displaying her perfect body to the fullest.

Lin Qing, who had reentered the room, habitually glanced at Medusa.

Although Medusa would indeed make a good wife, utterly loyal to her husband, she was a rose with thorns—and poisonous thorns at that. Unless one was stronger than her and capable of making her completely devote herself, it was best not to touch her without being able to offer true sincerity. Once women like her fell in love, they valued their feelings immensely.

Seeing that Medusa had regained her strength yet had not fled, Lin Qing chuckled and said:

"This is the first step of our deal. We've now removed your seal. Once you remove the seal on that other person you sealed, we'll proceed to the second step. I'll give you the Medicinal Pill first then. But evolution is extremely dangerous. My suggestion is to make every possible preparation. It would be best to wait until I emerge from seclusion after breaking through to the Dou Wang realm and my soul reaches the Spirit Realm. That way, I can better assist your evolution. By then, I'll also refine a Fifth-Grade Pill to restore your soul."

Noticing Lin Qing's furtive glance just now, Medusa thought that a young man was still a young man, full of vigor and passion. She had thought he was a gentleman free of desire.

If Lin Qing knew what she was thinking, he would definitely say, Bullshit. It was just a habit. There were plenty of beauties around him; he had no need to sneak glances. If he wanted to look, he would look openly.

Medusa possessed an innate seductive power. To men, this power was the most potent aphrodisiac. She could control it at will. Although she had never released it, ordinary people would never look at her with the same calm gaze Lin Qing used.

Thus, she wanted to prove that Lin Qing was just like those filthy men, yet she also did not want him to be like them. Feeling that she had slightly regained some ground, Medusa felt a trace of pleasure.

However, Lin Qing's words made Medusa pause slightly.

Medusa fell silent for a moment. Only after dismissing her previous thoughts of kidnapping Lin Qing did she ask in a deep voice, "Then when do we leave to remove the seal from the person you mentioned?"

She only wanted to complete this transaction as quickly as possible. She wanted to borrow Lin Qing's Heavenly Flames as soon as possible, then work for him for four years before returning to her tribe.

Seeing Medusa's urgency, Lin Qing reassured her:

"Speaking of which, that person is an acquaintance of the Queen's. His name is Hai Bodong, the former Ice Emperor. I've already sent the Lion to fetch him!"

"I took one of his maps related to the Heavenly Flames and promised to remove the seal in his body. In return, he agreed to look after my family in Wutan City for five years. Speaking of which, the Queen has seen that map before as well!"

"So it's him!"