Old Lin stood silently after hearing her answer. He knew there was no way she could have lied to him in his mind.
Although he was a little disappointed in his heart, he remained indifferent on the outside.
He wasn't the type of person who would fly into a rage and slaughter everyone just because he didn't get what he needed.
Old Lin still had a bottom line that he never broke. If it weren't the case, how could he keep aside his arrogance and work as a steward under Xiao Ning's grandfather.
In the end, he let them go for the time being. Then, however, he secretly placed a mark on Yun Yun with that he could find her whenever he wished.
They came in high spirits and returned only because of their opponent's pity. No one could swallow such insult, let alone them, who were used to being at the center of attraction.
Still, no one showed it on their face, scared that the mysterious powerhouse might change his decision. They had already listed the Tager desert as a forbidden place within their hearts. They decided to never again set foot in it.
The physiological damage they received was far more significant than the physical injury to their bodies. If they can't come out of its shadow, it might be impossible for them ever to breakthrough.
As the renowned Pill King of the Jia Ma Empire, Gu He's spiritual strength ranked among the top three. But even his eyes were dull during the journey back, like a living corpse.
Yun Yun sat farthest away from him with her eyes closed. She suffered the most injuries and used the time to heal. No one could guess what was on her mind.
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"Back to the Shrine city, the capital of the snake-people race."
The next day, the sun glared in the sky, showing that it was already noon. The people in the city continued to celebrate. No one knew that they had avoided trouble because of their new King. Although with their current strength, the invaders won't be able to stir up anything; still, it would dampen the mood of the citizens.
In the center of the city, inside Xiao Ning's palace, the couple slept comfortably on the bed in his room. Soon, Xiao Ning drowsily raised his eyelids and looked at Medusa's charming face on his chest. She had used his chest as a pillow and wrapped her hands around his waist and her legs over his.
Seeing her sleeping face reminded him of the last night's madness, and a smirk formed on his face. Even the haughty Queen had to beg him to stop.
Thinking of this, a tinge of red appeared on his face. 'If it weren't for my new body, I wouldn't be able to stand her enthusiasm,' Xiao Ning muttered in his mind.
His slight movements awoke Medusa. She gracefully got up from his body and blinked her eyes. Medusa smiled lightly and asked, "Have you seen enough?" She added her charm ability in her voice.
Xiao Ning stared back and spoke gently, "No." To this, she rolled her eyes and got out of bed. In Xiao Ning's constant stare, she wore a new robe and dressed.
...
Soon, Xiao Ning and Medusa passed through the gate and entered the shrine. It was the second time they came here together and for the same purpose.
After walking through the complicated path, they stopped outside a black door. One could feel a chilly wind passing through the gaps. Xiao Ning's body shook after seeing it again.
With slightly trembling hands, he pushed open the door and stepped inside. Each step forward felt like an eternity, and memories flooded his mind with each step.
Xiao Ning's eyes reddened as he stood beside the coffin and looked at Xi Yian's pale but beautiful face. Then, he gently stroked the coffin with his right hand and muttered in his heart, "Xi Yian, one day, you will see the sun again."
It had been one month since Xiao Ning regained his memories, but he had never visited her before; he didn't dare.
But now, Xiao Ning stood by her side and cried silently. He let out everything that he had blocked before.
Medusa saw his shaking figure and sighed. She turned around and left; she understood that Xiao Ning needed to be alone right now.
She also knew it was far from enough to break him, so she left.
...
It was a pity, Medusa wanted to give Xiao Ning to mourn, but it didn't seem likely that it would be possible. Then, shortly after she left, a loud roar resounded throughout the city.
A hundred feet long giant snake appeared above the city in the next instant. Its pitch black body covered the sun, and eight massive pairs of wings on both sides revealed its identity.
It was Bai Ya, the famous 'Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor.' He was one of many Queen Medusa's pursuers. The black horn and the triangular crown pattern on his head earned him his title.
The people in the city were not unfamiliar with him; the last time he came to proclaim his love for their Queen, but; he instead got thrashed by Medusa. Even so, his strength impressed them.
Now, his arrival caused a lot of confusion among the people. Some among them were not satisfied with Queen Medusa's decision but followed along.
Bai Ya's arrival was equivalent to the possibility of seeing whether Queen Medusa's decision was correct.
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Bai Ya's huge triangular eyes filled with fury stared at the city below and shouted, "Come out, you lowly human. Who gave you the courage to marry her. Only I am qualified."
His words echoed throughout the city, and everyone heard them clearly. The eight tribe leaders turned ugly after sensing his qi, and the next moment, his loud words angered them.
Nine figures appeared in the sky and surrounded the giant serpent. Eight Dou Emperor qi burst from their bodies and contended with his momentum.
....
Medusa, who sat on her throne, sensed everything. She did not appear immediately to deal with him. For her, the present Bai Ya was like an ant. She glanced towards the shrine and muttered, "Will you act?"