The Snake-People Tribe Gathers from All Sides

Looking at the five Dou Wang chiefs of the Snake-People Tribe, Yun Yun noticed something odd. She stepped forward:

"I've heard the Snake-People Tribe has eight major tribes, and their chiefs seldom come to the Holy City. Yet five of you are here. Did Medusa order you here to protect her while she devours a Heavenly Flame?"

In the original story, Yun Yun's guess would have been exactly right.

But because Gu Yuena had intervened, Medusa had summoned them to seize the Heavenly Flame from Gu Yuena and kill her.

So, in a sense, Yun Yun had guessed wrong.

Gu He was alarmed by Yun Yun's speculation. He had hoped the Heavenly Flame would help him improve his alchemy and become a Seventh Grade Alchemist.

If Medusa devoured the Heavenly Flame, what would he do?

Gu He wavered. Should he seize it by force?

That would be too dangerous. Medusa was a peak Dou Huang, and with these five Snake-People Tribe Dou Wang, his side could easily be at a disadvantage. Someone might even die.

The standoff dragged on. Yue Mei suddenly smiled faintly. She had thought of a good idea.

She said with a smile, "Please wait, Pill King. Allow me to report to Her Majesty."

Gu He breathed a sigh of relief. "Sect Leader Yun, there's no need to worry. The Snake-People Tribe is cold by nature and fears intense heat most of all, let alone a spiritual wonder of heaven and earth like a Heavenly Flame."

"Even for Medusa, devouring a Heavenly Flame would be extremely dangerous. She has virtually no hope of surviving. Calling it certain death wouldn't be an exaggeration. I think you're worrying too much, Sect Leader Yun."

But Yun Yun suspected this was a stalling tactic and refused to let down her guard.