After a while, everyone began drinking, enjoying themselves in fine spirits.
During that time, quite a few Snake-People made breakthroughs.
Suddenly, a snake-woman quietly approached Medusa and reported something.
After hearing her report, Medusa's red lips curved slightly upward.
"What's wrong?"
Long Xiao asked.
"Nothing." Medusa shook her head. "A friend of mine is here. You and Ling'er keep drinking. I'll go out to meet her."
Medusa rose and headed outside.
Long Xiao felt puzzled. A woman like Medusa... had friends?
It couldn't be a male friend, could it?
If it was, I'd have to teach her a proper lesson tonight.
"Long Xiao, don't overthink it. Come have a drink with me."
Bai Ling'er saw what Long Xiao was worrying about and couldn't help chuckling, then raised her cup to him.
"All right, let's drink."
Long Xiao raised his cup and drained it in one go.
After a while, Medusa returned.
Beside her was a woman who looked very serene. With her slender waist and flowing purple gauze dress, she appeared exceptionally delicate and lovely.
"It's you..."
When Long Xiao saw the woman's face clearly, his eyes went wide.
Long Xiao froze, never expecting to meet her here!
The woman was equally astonished to see Long Xiao, too stunned to speak. Their eyes met, and neither said a word.
Only after a long while did the woman recover. A blush of shyness crossed her face as she lowered her head and said softly, "Long Xiao, it's been a long time."
"I forgot Qingshan Town wasn't far from here." Long Xiao gave a wry smile as well.
Seeing their expressions, Medusa froze. What was going on? Did these two know each other?
Bai Ling'er was also surprised. Long Xiao really had met quite a few beauties lately.
"Um... Your Majesty, could