Watching Xiao Yanxian’s silhouette disappear into the night, Xiao Yan stretched lazily and turned to Medusa with a smile, “Let’s go. Time to head back.” Medusa slightly frowned, “Can she be trusted? If, on that day of action, we break in and end up being ambushed by them, the outcome… With the current Jia Ma Empire and the Snake People relying solely on the two of us, if we make even a small mistake, the outcome for the Yan Alliance will be dire. You should be able to predict it.” Hearing Medusa’s words, Xiao Yan’s expression grew somewhat serious. After a moment, he nodded slowly and said in a deep voice, “I believe her.” “I hope you have chosen wisely,” Medusa snorted softly, then after a brief hesitation, her gaze flickered, and she said, “Come with me to the Snake People’s tribe tomorrow; several of our elders wish to meet you.” “Meet me?” Hearing this, Xiao Yan was taken aback and asked in surprise, “What do they want with me?” Medusa’s face showed a trace of unease, and she turned her cheek to the side, “Our tribe’s elders have a secret technique to easily probe others’ bodies. They already know… I am no longer a virgin.” Xiao Yan gaped slightly and then blushed, scratching his head and letting out a dry chuckle. After a long while, he carefully asked, “Uh… What do they intend to do?”
Seeing Xiao Yan’s reaction, Medusa almost laughed inwardly, but her face remained cold as she said indifferently, “According to tribal rules, you will be subjected to the Ten Thousand Snakes’ Devouring…” Hearing about the Ten Thousand Snakes’ Devouring, Xiao Yan shuddered and grinned dryly, “Can’t we just talk things out rather than resorting to such measures? I’m now the leader of the Yan Alliance. Doing such things to me will certainly cause a rift between the Snake People and the Jia Ma Empire, which is bad for everyone.” “Then speak to the elders yourself,” Medusa raised her eyes and said in a calm voice. Xiao Yan clutched his forehead and groaned in agony, muttering to himself, “The trouble has finally come.”
“I’ll come for you tomorrow…” Ignoring Xiao Yan’s pained look, Medusa turned around and slowly walked down the hill. After a few moments, her steps suddenly paused, and with a slight hesitation, she said, “Forget about the ‘Requiem Pill.’ The soul of the Heavenly Swallowing Serpent has a diminishing influence on me.”
“Are you here to kill me?” hearing this, Xiao Yan was taken aback and exclaimed in surprise.
“If I wanted to kill you, you would have died countless times in the past year,” Medusa huffed coldly.
Xiao Yan forced a smile, but he was relieved inside. This ticking time bomb by his side seemed to be weakening, and he no longer had to live in constant fear. Though previously, he could at least count on Elder Pharmacist’s vigilance, with the Elder captured, if Medusa still held those thoughts, he might have been silently eliminated without even knowing it.
“Remember, don’t use any excuses tomorrow. Otherwise…” Medusa left a threatening remark, then her figure moved, gradually disappearing into the dark night.
Looking at the place where Medusa disappeared, Xiao Yan opened his mouth but then sighed in resignation. Clenching his teeth, he said, “Fine, I’ll go. I don’t believe they can actually kill me…”
As he spoke, Xiao Yan suddenly felt a sense of dread and muttered to himself, “But to be safe, I better call Old Sea, Old Ga, and the others…”
With this decision made, Xiao Yan relaxed and summoned the Fire Wings before flying slowly towards Blackstone Fort. Although the three allied armies had retreated, Blackstone Fort remained heavily guarded. No one knew if the allied forces would return, so despite the joyous atmosphere in the empire, the fort still had an atmosphere of tension and gravity.
The next day, in the council hall of Blackstone Fort, when Xiao Ding and the others heard Xiao Yan’s plan to assassinate the three elders of Molan and Yan Luo, they were shocked. This was a highly risky move.
“If this is a trap, the consequences for both you and Medusa will be dire. If something happens to the two of you, the three allied armies will definitely attack again!” Xiao Ding said gravely. Beside him, Hai Bo Dong and the others nodded solemnly. It was too risky.
“If we don’t take this risk, once Yan Luo and the three elders of Molan recover, and rally their elite forces, it will be a huge problem. The strength of Battle Sect-level fighters is too formidable. Now that we have made enemies, if they want to exact revenge, we will have to pay a hefty price. So, this is the best chance to eliminate the threat at its root,” Xiao Yan said slowly, looking around and smiling, “Is there no risk in anything? Especially for such important matters?”
Seeing Xiao Yan’s determination, Xiao Ding and the others could only sigh. Although the risk was high, success would completely resolve the crisis for the Yan Alliance and the Jia Ma Empire!
“Do you really trust the Poison Sect’s Sect Leader?” Xiao Ding tapped his fingers on the table and asked in a solemn voice.
“Yes, I trust her. This war was based on a misunderstanding. If I were in the Yan Alliance, this war would never have happened,” Xiao Yan sighed and nodded.
“Since you insist… then follow your heart. When you act, the strong members of the Yan Alliance will also be mobilized and will lie in wait around the city. If anything goes wrong, we will immediately provide backup,” Xiao Ding, understanding Xiao Yan’s resolution, could only nod and say.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan smiled, noticing the tense atmosphere in the hall, and reassured, “Everyone, don’t worry. Once the Yan Alliance grows stronger, we won’t be as limited by these constraints. But for now, we need to take some risks.”
Hearing this, everyone could only smile, but their worry did not lessen much.
When Xiao Yan came out of the council hall furtively, a light voice came from the side, “Let’s go, I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.”
Upon hearing the voice, Xiao Yan stiffened and turned around with difficulty, seeing Medusa leaning against the stone railing outside the council hall, standing lazily, her enchanting eyes watching him calmly.
Coughing dryly, Xiao Yan forced a smile and reluctantly walked towards Medusa.
As Xiao Yan approached, Hai Bo Dong and Ga Xing Tian also emerged from the hall. Seeing the two, they were both surprised and gave a friendly greeting.
Seeing them, Xiao Yan was overjoyed but before he could speak, Medusa’s cold voice cut in, “Xiao Yan and I have some important matters to discuss. You cannot come along.”
Hai Bo Dong and Ga Xing Tian, startled, looked at each other, chuckled dryly, and then threw Xiao Yan a sympathetic glance before quickly departing.
Looking helplessly at the two old men who ran off faster than rabbits, Xiao Yan could only shake his head and turn to Medusa, “Let’s go. I want to see what your elders can do to me…”
Seeing Xiao Yan’s grim acceptance, Medusa’s lips curved into a faint smile. She turned around and led the way, with Xiao Yan following sullenly.
It wasn’t that Xiao Yan was dragging his feet. The matter with Medusa, although he had not been in control, meant he had, in fact, taken advantage of her. Going to meet her elders was like meeting the parents of a girlfriend.
Following Medusa through several wide streets, they reached a slightly shadowy area under the towering walls of the city. Many of the Snake People’s strong fighters lived here. At the entrance to this area, there was a checkpoint, as most of the Snake People were still wary of humans, despite their alliance with the Jia Ma Empire. Integration and cohabitation required time.
This Snake People living area was also heavily guarded, with armed Snake People patrolling constantly. When they saw Medusa, the guards bowed respectfully.
As they walked through, they stopped at a large courtyard. With a wave of Medusa’s hand, the gate opened, and she entered, followed by a hesitant Xiao Yan.
As soon as Xiao Yan stepped into the courtyard, a massive shadow, accompanied by a fierce wind, smashed down at him!
Sensing the sudden attack, Xiao Yan’s expression changed, and he let out a cold snort. He clenched his fists, and emerald flames surged out, striking the attacker without mercy.
“Bang!” A low roar exploded in the courtyard, and the ground shook, sending dust clouds billowing outward.
After the clash, Xiao Yan’s shoulder trembled, while the attacker somersaulted in mid-air several times before landing heavily. Xiao Yan slowly lifted his head, his icy gaze sweeping over the attacker, his eyes narrowing instantly.
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