Chapter 164: Medusa: I Want You to Help Me Evolve!
Watching Xiao Ze's back as he walked away, Medusa quickly called for the Great Elder and the Second Elder.
"Two elders, I need to know all the details while I was unconscious," said Medusa with a serious expression.
"Leader, after you failed to evolve, we used secret methods and an ice coffin to temporarily seal you..." the Great Elder began to explain. As she continued, Medusa understood the whole story and took the signed contract between the Serpent tribe and Xiao Ze.
"Please, leader, impose a punishment on us for making this promise without your consent," said the Great Elder after finishing her account, bowing.
"No, what you did was fine. Although the Serpent tribe suffered great losses, this action allowed us to establish a bond with a seventh-level alchemist," replied Medusa, with a profound look. "Many people don't even have the chance to meet a seventh-level alchemist. This is an opportunity for us."
"But the cost of establishing this bond is too high," said the Second Elder with a pained gesture.
"To gain, sometimes one must sacrifice. Besides, according to what you said, he gave us a seventh-level pill," Medusa shook her head. "If we subtract the benefits we haven't received yet, he's the one losing for now."
Medusa's words reassured the two elders somewhat.
"Two elders, I actually want to try evolving once more," said Medusa, dropping a bomb that left the elders stunned.
Upon recovering, they looked at Medusa with horror.
"Leader, your existence is crucial for the Serpent tribe. Don't risk it. You failed once to evolve; we can't allow it to happen again," urgently said the elders, but Medusa gently shook her head.
"It's not the same. After the previous failure, I've adapted somewhat to the strange fire. This time isn't an impulsive action; I have enough confidence," assured Medusa. "And now we have a seventh-level alchemist in the Serpent tribe's temple. With his help, my evolution will surely succeed."
The elders were worried, but Medusa was resolute. The Great Elder hesitated, then spoke bitterly. "Leader, we have nothing left to offer a seventh-level alchemist. Even the income of the next five years will be his."
Medusa fixed her gaze on the contract in her hand. "Maybe we can negotiate with this... I will use my future to gain hope for the Serpent tribe."
"Leader, do you mean...!" exclaimed the Great Elder.
"Doubling the time I'll serve as your bodyguard in exchange for him helping me evolve," said Medusa with determination.
In the Serpent tribe's temple, Xiao Ze observed the surroundings with interest. Commander Yue Mei, tasked with receiving him, stood nearby, nervous.
Despite her playful nature, Yue Mei knew how to treat someone of importance. This person was someone the Great Elder had ordered to serve carefully.
Suddenly, the large doors opened. Xiao Ze turned around and saw Medusa, dressed in a tight purple robe, with a golden crown on her head, radiating elegance and nobility.
"Yue Mei, you may withdraw," said Medusa indifferently.
"Yes, Your Majesty," responded Yue Mei, bowing and leaving.
In the vast temple of the Serpent tribe, only Xiao Ze and Medusa remained. Medusa sat in the main seat.
"You and I have already seen each other; there's no need to hide," said Medusa, licking her lips. Xiao Ze hesitated for a moment before removing his hood.
"A pleasure to officially meet you, Xiao Ze," said Xiao Ze.
"Medusa," replied Medusa, surprised to see that Xiao Ze actually had a youthful appearance.
"I want to make another deal with you," proposed Medusa. Xiao Ze interrupted her, "I don't think so. The Serpent tribe has given everything to save you, even the income of the next five years is mine. I don't think you have anything to offer me."
Medusa lightly squeezed her hand. "Don't you want to hear my offer? It's from my personal collection," she said, tossing a ring to Xiao Ze.
Xiao Ze examined the contents and found Medusa's collection to be quite valuable. "Go on."
"I want you to help me break through to the Dou Zong level and complete my evolution," said Medusa quickly.
"Are you joking? With just this, you want me to help you reach the Dou Zong level?" responded Xiao Ze. "From what I see, you failed to break through to the Dou Zong level, and your energy has weakened. You would need at least a Huang Ji pill to reach the peak of the Dou Huang level, and a Po Zong pill to increase your chances of advancing to the Dou Zong level."
"These two pills are extremely valuable, you know," concluded Xiao Ze.
Xiao Ze's words left Medusa stunned. She had only thought of getting some potions to help her evolve. But now, with the pills Xiao Ze mentioned, her chances of success increased significantly.
"Xiao Ze, if I double the time I'll be your bodyguard, would you accept?" offered Medusa.
"Six years?" asked Xiao Ze, reviewing the contract.
"I'll follow your orders, whether it's to kill or steal," added Medusa. "If I succeed in evolving, I'll be a true Dou Zong, and in this northwest continent, a Dou Zong still holds influence. Getting my services for six years will be worth more than the pills you give me."
Xiao Ze looked at Medusa, surprised by her negotiating ability. But it all depended on her successfully evolving.
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