While they were discussing, Lan Hong silently returned to the Snake People Temple.
Qing Lin was overjoyed to see Lan Hong return. She even stopped petting the little lion.
"My lord, it's wonderful that you're all right."
Qing Lin gently stroked Qing Lin's hair and said, "Silly girl, what could possibly happen to me?"
The Snake People Clan members also noticed Lan Hong's return and stopped their discussion, turning to look at him.
"Rest assured, I have no intention of forcing you to do anything. I am merely giving you a choice. Give me your answer within three days."
After saying that, he ignored them. The Snake People Clan's commanders and elders exchanged glances, then turned to look at Queen Medusa.
"You should all go back and think it over carefully as well."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" ×N
After Queen Medusa dismissed the others, she walked over to Lan Hong's side.
Lan Hong glanced at her and said, "This doesn't seem like your usual style. You should be more decisive and authoritarian."
"Is that the impression I left on you? Then perhaps you do not truly understand me. There are matters in which I can indeed make decisions on my own, but there are also matters where I must seek my people's opinions."
"As the queen of a clan, that is rather commendable. Still, your opinion can greatly influence your people's choice. So, can you tell me what choice you have made?"
"As for myself, I am willing to submit to you in exchange for a stable life for the Snake People Clan."
"Mm. How does it feel after advancing to Dou Zong?"
"It isn't as joyful as I imagined. Instead, I feel even more insignificant."
"There is no need to belittle yourself. The higher one stands, the farther one sees.