Queen Medusa appeared

Su Tian remembered that name vividly. It was anything but unfamiliar.

Pill King Gu He!

Throughout the Jia Ma Empire, there was probably almost no one who had not heard his name.

After all, what people revered most about Gu He was not his strength as a Dou Wang, but his title as a Sixth-Rank Alchemist.

With his exquisite mastery of alchemy, countless people practically battered their heads bloody trying to befriend him.

Gu He, however, had ultimately chosen to join the Misty Cloud Sect.

But those were matters for later, best left aside for now.

The moment Su Tian heard Gu He's name, his entire body jolted, and a flash of insight blazed through his mind.

This plot... he's here to seize the green lotus core flame!

According to the book, the green lotus core flame was precisely why Gu He had come to Temple City.

To contend with Queen Medusa, Gu He had even specifically invited a Dou Huang expert to accompany him.

That Dou Huang expert was none other than the sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect.

Yun Yun!

But in the end, this green lotus core flame had fallen into Xiao Yan's hands.

"Gu He?"

Up in the air, the Great Elder's heart sank. A grave expression surfaced on his withered face as he murmured.

"It's actually him? Coming to our Snake-People Tribe at a time like this... could he be here for Her Majesty?"

Clearly, Gu He's sudden arrival had given the Great Elder a sense that something was amiss. Connecting it with Queen Medusa's recent seclusion, he felt his heart jolt.

Su Tian knew nothing of Queen Medusa going into seclusion.

At that moment, however, his mind began racing, and a bold idea surfaced.

Gu He must have come for the green lotus core flame. Xiao Yan will take advantage of the conflict between them to sneak into the place where Queen Medusa is devouring the heavenly flame, with Yao Lao's help.

Su Tian drew a deep breath, continually weighing that daring idea in his mind.

If I can get ahead of Xiao Yan and pocket the green lotus core flame, won't this tremendous opportunity belong to me? The Flame Mantra can also advance after devouring it!

And if the opportunity arises, I might even be able to tame the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python that Queen Medusa evolves into. Wouldn't that give me a Dou Zong-level magical beast as a pet in the future?

At that thought, Su Tian felt his blood boil with excitement.

Whether it was the green lotus core flame or a Dou Zong-level magical beast pet, word of either would probably be enough to unleash a storm of bloodshed!

But before he could carry out this idea, Su Tian still had several problems to resolve.

First, if he wanted to subdue the green lotus core flame, he needed its lotus base. Otherwise, he would have no way to successfully contain the flame in its berserk state.

If he relied on other methods, the slightest mistake could bring disaster crashing down on his head.

With Su Tian's strength, he had no hope of withstanding the green lotus core flame's attacks.

Second, after subduing the green lotus core flame, he would very likely face pursuit from Xiao Yan and Yun Yun.

According to the original story, after Xiao Yan subdued the green lotus core flame, his temporary inability to devour it had drawn Yun Yun and the others into pursuit.

Su Tian was not Xiao Yan. He had no tangled romantic feelings between himself and Yun Yun.

Likewise, Su Tian did not have a powerful helper like Yao Lao. Even if he asked Qing Mu to intervene, Qing Mu would probably be no match for Yun Yun.

And Xiao Yan, whom Su Tian would have beaten to the prize, certainly would not let him off easily. He would inevitably follow the green lotus core flame's aura in pursuit as well, making it extremely difficult for Su Tian to leave safely with it.

The final problem was that Su Tian had no companion amethyst source with which to take away the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python that Queen Medusa would evolve into.

After all, although the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python would still be young, she was no fool.

Taming her would take more than Su Tian simply moving his lips.

Damn it, isn't this hell-level difficulty?

Thinking of all this, Su Tian felt his head buzz, and his resolve began to waver.

Just then, the system's voice suddenly rang out in his mind.

Ding!

Check-in task triggered. Complete it to receive a reward!

Task: check in at Bamboo Forest Snake Island!

Accept?

Faced with the suddenly triggered check-in task, Su Tian froze. When he came back to his senses, conflict surfaced on his face, and he immediately fell into indecision.

Accepting this task would mean that Su Tian had to brave immense danger and enter the place where Queen Medusa was devouring the green lotus core flame.

That would undoubtedly put him in an unimaginably dangerous situation.

But by the same token, as long as Su Tian completed the task, he would receive generous rewards.

The price, however, might very well be his life.

Of course, Su Tian could also refuse the task. Once Gu He and the others began fighting the Snake-People Tribe, he could seize the chance to escape Temple City and regain his freedom.

But that would also mean letting those treasures slip through his fingers.

Since arriving on the Dou Qi Continent, this was the first time Su Tian had been caught in such agonizing indecision.

After a long while, Su Tian's expression turned heavy. He drew a deep breath, a glint of determination flashing in his eyes, and fiercely gritted his teeth. Damn it! As the saying goes, riches and glory are won amid danger. If I give up this opportunity, won't I just be handing that fellow Xiao Yan a windfall?

Wouldn't that be admitting I'm inferior to Xiao Yan?

Su Tian narrowed his eyes. His hesitation faded, replaced by a fierce fighting spirit. I refuse to believe it! We're both transmigrators. Whatever Xiao Yan can do, I can do too!

Having made up his mind, Su Tian immediately declared inwardly, Accept the task!

After doing all this, Su Tian did not act rashly.

The Great Elder was still in the air. Su Tian needed to wait for a suitable opportunity.

"Pill King Gu He of the Jia Ma Empire? Heh, your name has certainly thundered in my ears."

At that moment, Mo Bass's voice rang out.

Gu He's name had also surprised Yue Mei and Mo Bass somewhat. Although the Snake-People rarely took human experts seriously, they had no choice but to give an alchemy master like Gu He due consideration.

Qing Mu's position within the Snake-People Tribe was a similar example.

They understood very well just how much influence an alchemy master of Gu He's caliber could wield.

"Hehe, chiefs, forgive my unannounced visit to your tribe, but I truly have an important matter to discuss with Queen Medusa. Might I ask you both to invite Her Majesty out for a conversation?"

Gu He's tone remained composed as he spoke with a courteous smile.

Listening to their exchange, Su Tian's eyes shifted. Then he abruptly pushed off the ground, sprang up, and headed for a nearby building that offered a relatively good view.

The Great Elder merely glanced at Su Tian's actions and paid him no further attention.

At that moment, the Great Elder's attention was entirely focused on Gu He and his companions.

If this situation was handled poorly, a fierce battle could very well erupt.

"Meet Her Majesty? Sorry, we cannot convey that request for you. Besides, today is Her Majesty's wedding day. Naturally, your request cannot be granted."

Shaking his head, Mo Bass refused without hesitation. Then he lifted his eyelids slightly and said indifferently, "Gu He, I advise you to take your people and leave as soon as possible. Members of our Eight Great Tribes are already heading toward the Divine Hall. You should know how deeply some of them loathe you humans. Once they arrive, you may not have the chance to leave even if you want to!"

"Hehe, old Gu, you're always like this. Why waste words on these Snake-People? If you ask me, we should smash Temple City first and see whether that woman comes out..."

Just then, a coarse voice rang out, and a burly man stepped forward beside Gu He. Hearing Mo Bass's words, Yan Shi could not help taking a step forward and laughing mockingly.

"Hmph, I wondered who it was. So it's you, you stupid lion with muscles for brains..."

His cold gaze swept over Yan Shi, and Mo Bass sneered. From his expression, he seemed to know Yan Shi.

"Hehe, you rotten snake, black from head to tail, you're hardly any better, are you? If you hadn't slithered away so quickly back then, your Ink Snake Tribe would probably have needed a new chief!"

At that, Yan Shi grinned broadly. "I just wonder how much you've improved over all these years."

"You're welcome to find out..."

A few icy gleams flashed through Mo Bass's slightly pointed pupils as he spoke chillingly.

"Enough, old lion. Stop bickering with them." Watching the two enemies whose eyes blazed red at the sight of each other, Gu He shook his head helplessly and waved a hand to stop Yan Shi's exchange of insults.

Then Gu He turned his gaze toward Mo Bass and smiled calmly, speaking with a hint of apology. "I did not know today was Queen Medusa's wedding day. My visit was rather presumptuous. I hope Her Majesty will forgive me."

"Heh, as long as you take your people and leave immediately, our Snake-People Tribe can pretend today's incident never happened."

Mo Bass sneered, folded his arms, and regarded Gu He coldly.

Hearing that, however, Gu He gently shook his head and chuckled. "I came in haste and did not prepare a wedding gift. Naturally, I will offer Her Majesty a satisfactory explanation for that..."

Gu He paused briefly before continuing, "However, although I came here today with no ill intent, I must still meet Her Majesty!"

Then Gu He swept his gaze across the city and exhaled softly. He suddenly let out a loud call that rolled throughout the entire city, amplified by his Dou Qi.

"Your Majesty Queen Medusa, I am Gu He of the Jia Ma Empire. I have not come here to wage war against your tribe. I truly have an important matter to discuss with you. Please come out and meet me!"

Seeing that he could not stop him, Mo Bass watched Gu He's actions. Above the city wall, both Yue Mei and Mo Bass frowned slightly.

But Gu He had already called out, and Mo Bass did not try to interrupt again. Under these circumstances, it would indeed be better for Her Majesty to appear. With her strength, if the other side truly intended to fight, they would bite off far more than they could chew.

The thunderous call churned through the city, only gradually fading after a long while.

As the call subsided, silence settled both inside and outside the city walls. Even after some time, there was still no response. Seeing this, Gu He also frowned slightly.

As expected of Pill King Gu He...

Feeling the surging pressure spreading through Gu He's call, Su Tian's eyes flashed, and a sense of gravity rose within him.

The Great Elder's eyes also flickered, his expression dark as ink.

However, the Great Elder's attention intermittently swept over the black-clad figure behind Gu He.

Just as Gu He was preparing to call out again, the space high above the city wall suddenly began to twist strangely.

At this sight, Gu He and the others were slightly startled. Apart from the silent black-robed figure, they all retreated a small step, then stared solemnly at the distorted space.

High in the sky, the sunset's lingering glow spilled down onto the warped space.

A moment later, a graceful, curvaceous figure slowly appeared beneath countless gazes. The breathtaking woman who had materialized wore a sumptuous purple brocade robe. Beneath it, her figure was voluptuous and exquisitely shaped, like a ripe peach exuding a subtle allure.

Her dark tresses spilled freely from her fragrant shoulders, falling to her slender, willow-like waist. Beneath the brocade robe, a length of purple snake tail was exposed. With its gentle swaying, a wild, bewitching allure made everyone present inexplicably feel heat spreading through their bodies.

Xiao Yan, hiding in the shadows, also swept his gaze over her nearly perfect figure before finally resting on her stunning face. His heart gave a fierce tremor.

Only after seeing this woman with his own eyes did Xiao Yan finally understand why so many people near the Tagor Desert said that Queen Medusa's reputation for beauty rivaled her fearsome reputation.

A woman like her seemed describable only as bewitchingly beautiful. Yet beneath that allure lay an empress's nobility and grandeur, giving her an inviolable, almost sacred air.

Such an unparalleled beauty is actually getting married today. What sort of man could marry Queen Medusa and tame this dangerous, beautiful serpent?

At that moment, this thought could not help rising in Xiao Yan's mind.

If Su Tian had known what Xiao Yan was thinking, he probably would have wanted to give him a resounding slap and wake him up properly.

A man ought to have some boundaries. Out of nowhere, how had he started coveting Su Tian's fiancée?

A man really shouldn't be too outstanding!

Suddenly, this profound truth dimly surfaced in Su Tian's mind.

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