Testing Each Other

Dim moonlight streamed through the window, dividing the room in two.

The scales on Medusa's serpentine lower body gleamed coldly, while her upper body remained hidden in the shadows. Only her cool, bright eyes were clearly visible.

"I wish to make a deal with you."

Ignoring Zhou Changqing's wariness, Medusa spoke plainly.

Zhou Changqing did not relax. Narrowing his eyes, he asked, "What sort of deal did you have in mind, Your Majesty?"

What could he possibly possess that Queen Medusa would value?

Aside from his lightning attribute Dou Qi, probably nothing.

Medusa did not beat around the bush. Her gaze shifted to Zhou Changqing's dantian as she said softly, "You are a clever man. I imagine you have already guessed my purpose."

"I need your lightning attribute Dou Qi."

"Do not tell me you are unaware of what makes your lightning attribute Dou Qi special. Playing the fool before me will get you nowhere."

Just as I thought.

Zhou Changqing sighed inwardly.

Queen Medusa truly lived up to her standing as a Peak Dou Emperor. Her perception was far too keen.

Even a Dou Wang like Yue Mei had been unable to detect anything unusual about his Thunder Qi.

"Your Majesty has a discerning eye..."

Zhou Changqing dropped his defensive stance and relaxed, standing with his hands behind his back as he looked at Medusa in admiration.

But the next instant, his expression turned cold. He stared icily at Medusa. "However, doesn't Your Majesty think this demand is far too greedy?"

"I had no quarrel with the Snake-People Tribe, yet you forcibly abducted me and brought me here."

"You are strong, and I am weak. There is nothing more to say about that. To stay alive, I compromised and agreed to refine weapons for your Snake-People Tribe."

"Did my