At that time, she had said those words with an appreciative eye, recognizing Lin Xiu.
Being a Dou Ancestor herself, she had a good understanding of Lin Xiu's strength and believed she had the ability to suppress him.
Therefore, she had willingly revealed her tribe's background, planning to draw Lin Xiu to the Snake People Tribe.
Now, Lin Xiu had indeed come, though a year later.
Medusa knew she couldn't view this young man with ordinary eyes.
A year is very short, but that's for others.
At least, before she left the Black-Corner Region, Lin Xiu was not capable of killing two Dou Kings with one strike.
"What do you mean? The treasures of the Snake People Tribe are not something an outsider like you can covet!"
Mo Ba Si, with his fiery temper, spoke out angrily.
No one had dared to be so arrogant in the Snake People Temple, the core city of the Snake People Tribe.
All eight tribal leaders of the Snake People Tribe were present, including the queen.
Even Yun Shan wouldn't dare to be so brazen!
Old Yin, Yan Ci, and other leaders showed no change in their facial expressions, but they began to maneuver, surrounding Lin Xiu and Zi Yan in the center of the crowd.
It was only at this moment that Yue Mei realized.
It seemed her earlier concerns had come true—this young man had come with a purpose.
Moreover, it was the queen who had thrown out the bait.
Yue Mei subconsciously looked towards her queen and noticed a hint of solemnity on her face, which left her momentarily stunned.
Is the pressure really that great?
"Are you serious?"
Medusa questioned Lin Xiu, her voice carrying a hint of coldness.
How could the accumulated treasures of the Snake People Tribe be casually shown to an outsider?
If she agreed easily, her credibility as queen would be compromised.
"Never mind. I was just informing you, not seeking your opinion."
Lin Xiu shook his head slightly.
"Watch out!"
Medusa's pupils contracted as she sensed Lin Xiu's figure blurring, immediately issuing a warning.
However.
Her warning came too late.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Figures were sent flying almost simultaneously, without any chance for reaction.
When Lin Xiu's figure reappeared, the remnants of his previous silhouette had just faded away.
Compared to the Three Thousand Lightning Movements, there was no doubt that the speed of the Six Thousand Lightning Movements had qualitatively improved.
At least initially, Medusa had been completely caught off guard.
Her face suddenly changed color as a faint sensation of burning heat spread from her neck.
At some unknown moment, Lin Xiu had already appeared in front of her and gripped her neck with his hand.
And this posture seemed somewhat familiar.
Medusa remembered that she had done this to Lin Xiu several times before.
"Let go!"
She stared coldly at Lin Xiu, her fingers grasping his wrist at her neck and exerting force to break free.
Huh?
In her eyes, tinged with a faint purple glow, a flash of astonishment passed.
How is this possible? I can't break free?
Medusa was shocked. Not only was she a Dou Ancestor, but also a Seventh Rank Magic Beast. In terms of strength, how could she be inferior to a human?
In disbelief, she infused Dou Qi into her efforts.
But Lin Xiu's fingers were as unyielding as solid rock, leaving her unable to create even the slightest gap.
Other Snake People covered their chests, climbed up from the ground, and were stunned to see their queen being held by a human with one hand. They were so bewildered that they didn't even consider rushing forward to help.
In Medusa's eyes, ablaze with fury, as she was about to strike, Lin Xiu released his grip.
"Save it. You're not even a match for me without being injured," Lin Xiu said indifferently, turning away. His gaze swept over each Snake Person.
Watching Lin Xiu's back, Medusa gripped a Seven-Colored Snake Sword and thrust it forward violently.
But the sword's tip met no resistance.
As Lin Xiu's figure dissipated before her, his voice came from behind, "Out of respect for our past acquaintance, don't force me to turn the Snake People Tribe into another Eight Gates."
The warm breath brushed past her ear, but Medusa felt no warmth. Instead, she was enveloped in a chilling sense of threat.
Lin Xiu didn't seem to be joking.
A flash of frustration crossed her eyes. Medusa sheathed her sword.
"Hua She'er."
"Queen, I'm here!" a female Snake Person bowed.
"Take him to see, let him see whatever he wants, take whatever he wants, without needing to ask me."
Medusa left the main hall without looking back.
"Do you have any objections?" Lin Xiu asked, noticing a burly Snake Person staring at him intently.
"Hmph!" Mo Ba Si snorted coldly but said nothing more.
Seeing this, Lin Xiu smiled faintly, and with Zi Yan and the aforementioned Hua She'er, he left the main hall.
Although he had spent a year delayed at the Academy, there was no doubt that this year was well spent.
If it had been a year ago and he had come to the Snake People Tribe to resolve these issues, it would have been quite tricky.
But now...
"Lin..."
As they exited the hall, Hua She'er called out to him.
"Just call me Lin Xiu," he replied with a slight smile, directing Hua She'er to take them to the place where the Snake People Tribe stored medicinal herbs.
In the desert, it wasn't all just sand and gravel; there were also various treasures of heaven and earth.
Snake People Tribe not only collects but also raids passing human merchant caravans. Therefore, their treasure trove contains many items. Here, Lin Xiu found plenty of precious medicinal herbs.
Hua She'er watched as Lin Xiu casually stuffed large quantities into his Spatial Ring, his movements so natural as if he were at home. Several times she wanted to speak up but hesitated.
She wanted to intervene but lacked the strength, especially since the queen had given her orders. So, Hua She'er could only look away and pretend she didn't see.
After gathering a large pile of medicinal herbs, Lin Xiu asked Hua She'er to arrange accommodation for them. Inside the house, he took out Han Feng's Ten Thousand Beast Cauldron and first refined a batch of snacks for Zi Yan, then crafted several healing pills, which he handed to Hua She'er.
When Hua She'er followed instructions and presented the pills to Medusa, the latter was momentarily stunned. Seeing Medusa staring at the pills with fascination, Hua She'er hesitated for a moment, a hint of worry crossing her face.
"Your Majesty, Lin Xiu's intentions toward the Snake People Tribe are unclear. It might be better not to take these pills indiscriminately..."
Upon catching a glimpse of Medusa swallowing the pill, Hua She'er was momentarily speechless.
"Divide these among Yue Mei and Mo Ba Si," Medusa pointed to the jade bottles on the table.
"Your Majesty, what if Lin Xiu..." Hua She'er hesitated, unsure why the queen would trust a stranger so readily, especially after their recent confrontation.
"There are no 'what ifs.' Go and do as I say," Medusa gestured for Hua She'er to leave.
The next day, Lin Xiu stepped out and paused. "When did you arrive?"
Leaning against a pillar was a figure in purple, clad in a close-fitting purple dress that accentuated her fiery curves, with a slit revealing her fair thighs.
"When will you go to Misty Cloud Sect?" Medusa asked.
"As soon as I get what I need," Lin Xiu replied, seizing the opportunity to discuss his requirements.
"Rank 6 Poison Attribute Magic Core? What do you need it for?" Medusa felt curious. Rank 6 magic cores were highly valuable, and Snake People Tribe possessed only a few, all passed down from their elders.
"Don't worry about that. Just give me the item," Lin Xiu replied casually.
Medusa turned and left. Shortly after, she returned and handed Lin Xiu a verdant green magic core.
"Go and take a look at the Qi Method Dou Technique," Lin Xiu requested again after receiving the magic core. He had stayed in Snake People Tribe for three days.
During this time, Snake People Tribe had been keeping an eye on news from Jia Ma Empire's Imperial Capital. Those days were anything but calm in the Imperial Capital.
On the day when the Snake People Temple was attacked, Misty Cloud Sect also launched an assault on the Miteer Family. However, they underestimated the strength of Xiao Yan and his group.
Misty Cloud Sect's two Initial Stage Dou Emperors didn't achieve any significant gains and ended up sacrificing their lives in vain.
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