Chapter 227: "Kekeke, the Serpent Tribe Shall Rise!"
Watching the breathtaking woman seated atop him, Xiao Yan decided to comply, reclining obediently on the bed. He hadn't expected the Queen to insist on taking the lead, even in this aspect.
A Night of Transformation
The night passed without rest. By dawn, Yue Mei and Hua She'er had waited outside the royal chambers the entire night. The sounds emanating from within had left the two women red faced. As they exchanged glances, both saw the heat and anticipation reflected in the other's eyes.
Throughout the night, they could sense Medusa's aura surging within the palace, her bloodline of the seven colored Heaven Swallowing Python being fully refined. This transformation was closely tied to the dual cultivation with Xiao Yan, enhanced by his mastery of the Heavenly Flame.
At sunrise, the passionate sounds finally ceased.
Inside the chamber, Xiao Yan, still exuding confidence, watched Medusa step out of the bathing pool. Her figure, dripping with water droplets, was stunning beyond words, a sight so captivating it left Xiao Yan momentarily spellbound.
Hearing his sharp intake of breath, Medusa gave a faint smirk. She raised a hand, and a shimmer of seven colored energy enveloped her, evaporating the water clinging to her flawless skin. Clad in an opulent purple gown, she radiated regal authority.
Her beauty now carried an even stronger air of majesty and dominance. Compared to her, Yao Ye's commanding demeanor lacked maturity, Ya Fei's allure fell short in intensity, and even Yun Yun's grace was missing that unmistakable sense of supremacy.
Medusa's Next Move
"Where are you going now?" Xiao Yan asked, watching Medusa stride out, her long legs moving gracefully beneath the regal dress.
"I haven't tended to the Serpent Tribe in a long time," Medusa replied coolly, her voice as commanding as her presence. "I'm going to convene with the tribe's leaders to assess what's happened in my absence."
"And what about me?" Xiao Yan asked, frowning at her enchanting figure. "You're just going to leave me here?"
Medusa cast a teasing glance back at him, her voice carrying a sultry undertone. "Yue Mei and Hua She'er will attend to you."
Her words, layered with an unmissable teasing lilt, sent a shiver through Xiao Yan. His Dou Qi stirred instinctively.
"Wait, what?" Xiao Yan blinked in surprise but quickly adjusted, his face breaking into a resigned grin. "Alright then, go have your meeting. I'll… be here waiting for you."
With a soft chuckle, Medusa pushed open the door and stepped out, leaving only the faint fragrance of her presence behind.
Yue Mei and Hua She'er
"Such a domineering woman," Xiao Yan muttered to himself, shaking his head with a wry smile.
Before he could dwell further on the Queen's departure, two equally captivating figures entered the chamber, their lithe forms swaying seductively as they approached. Yue Mei and Hua She'er's snake like lower bodies glided across the floor, their eyes fixed on Xiao Yan with a heated intensity.
"Lord Xiao Yan."
Both women spoke in unison, their voices as sweet as honey. Their gazes roamed shamelessly over his exposed torso, which was clad in nothing but a pair of shorts, emphasizing his chiseled physique.
"Cough!" Xiao Yan cleared his throat awkwardly, trying to mask his discomfort under their bold stares. "The Queen instructed me to help you two refine the essence blood, so you can step into the Dou Zong realm."
"We're already aware of that," Yue Mei said, her tongue briefly darting out to lick her lips. A playful smile lit her wild and seductive features.
"Then, we'll have to trouble you, Lord Xiao Yan," Hua She'er added, leaning closer.
As the two moved closer, Xiao Yan's composure wavered, his voice muffled under the teasing proximity of the two women.
"Slow down, you're going to suffocate me…"
The Queen Asserts Her Authority
Meanwhile, within the grand council hall of the Serpent Tribe, Medusa sat at the head of the chamber, her cold, ethereal beauty captivating the room. Her icy yet commanding gaze swept over the elders and tribal leaders gathered before her.
A faint smile touched her lips as she noted the subtle changes in their auras. Many of them were progressing rapidly in their cultivation, particularly the Grand Elder who had accompanied her to retrieve the ancestral inheritance. His aura now teetered on the edge of breaking through to the Dou Zong realm.
"Xiao Yan was right," Medusa thought to herself. "The Serpent Tribe truly has the potential to produce multiple Dou Zong powerhouses in a short span of time."
Reflecting on how far her tribe had come from the days when they lacked even a single Dou Zong, Medusa felt a rare flicker of gratitude.
Her thoughts wandered briefly to the events of the previous night, and her steely demeanor softened momentarily as Xiao Yan's image crossed her mind.
Support for the Flame Alliance
"Have you all been informed about the Flame Alliance?" Medusa asked, her elegant finger tapping lightly against the table.
The elders and leaders exchanged nods. "Yes, Your Majesty. This is a rare opportunity for our tribe to rise. We must seize it."
"Oh?" Medusa raised an eyebrow, her lips curling into a faint smile. "I hadn't expected Xiao Yan to win you all over so easily. I had prepared to persuade you myself, but it seems that won't be necessary."
Flame Thorn, seated just below the Grand Elders, spoke up. "Your Majesty, Lord Xiao Yan's offerings were simply too generous to refuse."
His words drew laughter and nods of agreement from the others.
"That's right," another elder chimed in. "Lord Xiao Yan has given us so much!"
Their enthusiasm was palpable. Xiao Yan's proposal offered nothing but benefits, and any dissent among the tribe had been swiftly quelled with rewards or silenced entirely.
Even a figure like Mo Ba Si, a former Dou Wang, had been eliminated for standing in the way of the tribe's progress.
A Private Question
As the leaders dispersed, the Grand Elders lingered. Their gazes lingered on Medusa with curiosity, their expressions tinged with a hint of mischief.
"Your Majesty," one elder ventured cautiously. "Last night, with Lord Xiao Yan… did you…?"
Medusa's frosty expression returned in an instant, her gaze sharp enough to silence them.
"Do I need to report such matters to you?" she asked icily.
The elders immediately bowed their heads. "No, no, of course not!"
Satisfied, Medusa's tone softened slightly. "You needn't concern yourselves with Xiao Yan. He is firmly aligned with the Serpent Tribe."
With that, she vanished in a ripple of spatial energy, leaving the elders alone.
The Elders' Delight
As soon as Medusa departed, the remaining elders exchanged knowing looks. Slowly, grins spread across their wrinkled faces.
"Kekeke, it's done!"
"That young lad didn't stand a chance against the Queen's charm."
"Kekeke, with this, nothing can stop the Serpent Tribe's rise!"
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