Elder, that human and the magical beast forced their way into our Holy City and killed many of our people.
Why should we agree to his demands? Wouldn't that make our clansmen disappointed in us? Where is the pride of the Snake-People?"
Mobas watched Ye Chen walk far away from the walls. Unable to hold back his anger any longer, he confronted the leading old crone loudly.
"Foolish child!"
The old woman screeched sharply, just like before, scolding him mercilessly.
"That magical beast is extremely strong—one of the strongest among Nine-Star Dou Emperors.
And only two of the eight tribe leaders are here.
Even if all eight came and used the combined-attack technique, they still might not defeat that peak sixth-rank beast.
Your Queen has vanished at such an important moment. Tell me....
how do you plan to defeat him?"
Her words made Mobas shrink a little.
"B-But… can't the Elders take action?"
"If we fight, the few decades of life we have left will instantly become two or three years."
Her voice turned heavy. Their lifespans were already nearing the end.
They had stayed hidden for years just to slow down the loss of their remaining life.
"I… I didn't know. Supreme Elder, please forgive my rudeness!" Mobas bowed, ashamed.
"We can only stall for time now… and hope the Queen returns. If she doesn't, at least the eight tribe leaders will gather.
With your help, we old bones can preserve a little strength."
She sighed helplessly. In her heart, she blamed Queen Medusa for disappearing at such a dangerous time.
Outside the Holy City—
After landing Zi Demon Eagle, Ye Chen entered his small world.
Inside, Xiao Xun'er and the Spirit-Flame Cat were playing.
Queen Medusa was alone in a corner, cultivating desperately to break Yao Chen's seal.
Ye Chen's aura was completely hidden by the Spirit-Concealing Stone, so she didn't sense him coming.
"Master~ you're here!"
"Master~!"
Xiao Xun'er and Ling You ran to him happily.
Hearing their voices, Queen Medusa opened her eyes immediately and stopped cultivating.
"Where are we?" she asked coldly. She already realised she was trapped inside a movable independent space.
"A few kilometers outside your Holy City," Ye Chen said casually.
"Outside…"
Her expression turned complicated.....fear and worry mixed together. She didn't want Ye Chen harming her people.
She suppressed her emotions and asked again, "Human, weren't you here to find the Sand Mandala? Let me out. I'll arrange people to retrieve it for you."
"No need. After your four Elders appeared, they agreed immediately to help me search. It shouldn't take long."
"What? The four Elders showed themselves?!"
Queen Medusa was shocked. Unless the tribe faced a massive crisis, the four old women would never appear.
"What did you do in the Holy City?"
Her eyes turned cold and sharp.
Ye Chen walked toward her slowly.
"Nothing major. I just killed a few snakes who offended me. A small warning."
Queen Medusa's face turned icy.
"You liar! You said if I surrendered, you wouldn't harm my people! Shameless!"
She raised her hand to slap him....
But Ye Chen caught her wrist easily.
His other hand lifted her chin.
"I said I wouldn't start the fight. That doesn't mean they can disrespect me."
His tone grew cold.
"And you're the same. Try that again, and you'll be begging me through tears."
Without her full strength, Medusa felt fear for the first time. Her aura collapsed under his pressure.
Ye Chen let go of her chin and slowly moved his hand down, brushing her pale, beautiful neck.
His eyes drifted lower, stopping on the deep, alluring valley beneath. Only then did his expression soften a little.
Queen Medusa didn't care about his gaze.....she was too busy thinking.
"If the Elders are acting weak… they might be stalling. If they underestimate Ye Chen…"
Her heart tightened.
"If he gets angry, he might destroy the entire city!"
Fear hit her hard.
"Human… if the Elders don't hand over the herb and try to fight you…"
"I'll kill them all."
She froze.
"No… you can't do that!"
Her voice carried genuine fear.
"If they betray the trust I gave them, why keep them alive?" Ye Chen said simply.
"I beg you… don't harm my people! Let me go....
I'll explain everything to them and have them deliver the herb quickly!"
She grabbed his sleeve gently.
"Leaving isn't an option."
Ye Chen smiled slightly.
"If things happen the way you fear, what will you give me to spare them? Begging isn't enough."
"What do you want? Anything in my ring.....you can take it.
If that's not enough, the Snake-People tribe's resources are yours!"
Ye Chen laughed.
"Do I look like someone who lacks normal resources?"
Queen Medusa stared at him.
"Then what do you want?"
"You want to know what I want?"
Ye Chen gently stroked her perfect, seductive face.
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