"Boy, you've got some nerve. Not only did you dare trespass into the forbidden grounds of my Snake People Tribe, you even took advantage of my soul being suppressed after my evolution to bring me out and keep me by your side like a pet."
"I have to say, you are the boldest man I've ever seen."
Medusa narrowed her eyes slightly, a cold gleam flashing within them.
"Ahem, I'm not just bold... What I mean is, if I said you came back with me of your own accord, would you believe me?" Xu Qi said with a dry laugh.
But the killing intent in Medusa's gaze the next instant made Xu Qi immediately understand that she did not believe him.
"Alright, alright. I never said I was going to force you to stay. Since you don't want to remain by my side, you can leave on your own." Xu Qi spread his hands, looking helpless.
Secretly, however, he remained on the highest alert.
Queen Medusa was a notoriously fearsome woman in the Jia Ma Empire—ruthless, cold-blooded, and especially cruel toward humans. No one could ever fathom what she was thinking.
Moreover, she was now a genuine Dou Zong powerhouse—though Xu Qi was not particularly afraid of her. He was confident he could fight her, perhaps even without falling behind.
But he was not a true Dou Zong after all. His reactions and speed would be slightly slower in an instant, so he had to remain vigilant at all times to ensure Medusa could not use an opening burst to kill him in one move.
"You think a few words are enough to make me leave? You're dreaming. Your debt has yet to be settled. What you owe me must be repaid with your life."
Medusa had never suffered such