Chapter 170: I'm Taking Your Queen!
When the little seven-colored snake recovered, it looked at Xiao Ze with a hint of fear.
Even in its infancy, the seven-colored snake possesses extremely powerful strength.
Since it has just been born, it's very pure and innocent. If Xiao Ze hadn't given it a little tap on the head, it probably would have been hurt by its charge.
In the original story, if it hadn't been for Yao Lao's threat with his Bone Chilling Spirit Flame, Xiao Yan would have been pierced by this little snake that seemed extremely adorable.
After all, at that time, Xiao Yan didn't even have the ability to see the abilities of the seven-colored snake.
The seven-colored snake looked at Xiao Ze with eyes as clear as crystal, eagerly.
Xiao Ze knew why the seven-colored snake was looking at him like that. His spatial ring contained many treasures of heaven and earth.
Although it didn't have an associated Amethyst Source, full of fire energy, other treasures of heaven and earth were also very attractive to a seven-colored snake in its infancy.
Xiao Ze thought for a moment and took out a bottle of Earth Tempering Essence he had obtained from the depths of a mountain.
Although it wasn't as good as true Earth Tempering Essence extracted from stalagmites, the energy contained in it was still considerable.
Xiao Ze opened the jade bottle and placed it in front of the seven-colored snake.
The seven-colored snake quickly approached, extending its tongue with great desire.
However, it looked at Xiao Ze cautiously.
Seeing that Xiao Ze wasn't trying to hit it, the seven-colored snake plunged its head into the jade bottle and began to drink eagerly.
In a moment, it had drunk more than half of the bottle, and its little stomach was swollen.
Very satisfied, the little snake withdrew its head from the bottle.
Licking its lips with unsatisfied longing, its eyes sparkled with intelligence.
Looking at Xiao Ze, there was already a hint of affection in its gaze.
Xiao Ze smiled at this little creature that didn't remember his taps.
He stroked the head of the little snake, which didn't resist and affectionately rubbed against his hand.
What would the proud and cold Queen Medusa think if she knew about this fondness?
The seven-colored snake coiled around Xiao Ze's wrist, its head hanging naturally.
As Xiao Ze moved his arm, the seven-colored snake swayed as if on a swing.
Its little stomach visibly deflated, and before Xiao Ze could ask if it wanted to follow, the little snake had already coiled itself around his arm and fallen asleep.
"Well, I didn't even have to ask, it coiled itself."
Xiao Ze stroked the beautiful scales of the little snake, which felt somewhat warm, probably absorbing the energy of the Earth Tempering Essence.
Outside the bluish mist, the four elders watched nervously.
Although the powerful presence that had just dominated the serpent men's temple had been very intense, why had it suddenly disappeared?
At that moment, a figure emerged from the bluish mist.
Seeing Xiao Ze, the great elder hurried over.
"Mr. Xiao Ze, what about the leader? Is she okay?"
Xiao Ze raised his sleeve, showing the sleeping seven-colored snake.
The four elders were stunned.
Then, the great elder seemed to remember something, his face filled with joy.
"This... this is the legendary seven-colored snake!"
"What?" The other elders also showed expressions of joy.
"Fantastic! There is hope for the rebirth of the serpent men! The leader has successfully advanced and become the legendary seven-colored snake."
The great elder was extremely excited, waving his hands.
"Wait, elder, don't get too excited just yet."
"Uh..." The great elder was surprised, then nodded with a bitter smile.
"You're right, now that the leader has successfully advanced, she must also fulfill her agreement with you."
"Ten more years of waiting, the serpent men can endure it, we have endured for so long already."
"I think you've misunderstood, great elder," said Xiao Ze, smiling.
"Although Queen Medusa has evolved into a seven-colored snake, this seven-colored snake has no memories from before, it's as if it has just been born, pure and innocent."
Xiao Ze's words left the four elders feeling as if they had been struck by lightning.
"So, does that mean the leader failed in her evolution?"
The great elder couldn't believe it.
She had clearly successfully evolved into a seven-colored snake.
For the elders, it was harder to accept that Queen Medusa had lost her memories than to fulfill the ten-year agreement.
This could mean that the seven-colored snake was no longer associated with the serpent men.
After all, without memories of their leader, why would the seven-colored snake care about the serpent men?
Seeing the elders' pained expressions, Xiao Ze hurriedly said,
"Queen Medusa's memory loss might be temporary. Perhaps at some point, she will regain her memories."
Xiao Ze's words were like a balm for the elders, restoring their hope.
"So, Mr. Xiao Ze, what do you plan to do with the seven-colored snake?"
"Naturally, I will fulfill the agreement and take her with me. Besides, this little one drank half of my bottle of Earth Tempering Essence, so she's probably attached to me now."
"In her infancy, she needs a lot of energy."
Xiao Ze smiled and lowered his sleeve.
The elders had no objections.
Xiao Ze had fulfilled his part of the deal.
And with the seven-colored snake without memories, they didn't know what to do.
Having Xiao Ze take her was the best option.
Xiao Ze had the necessary resources to take care of the seven-colored snake.
"Then, thank you, Mr. Xiao Ze. We didn't expect another surprise that would cost us so much."
The great elder spoke with some embarrassment:
"Mr. Xiao Ze, I have a request."
Xiao Ze gestured for him to continue.
"I would like to ask, Mr. Xiao Ze, that you please meet the leader's needs for treasures of heaven and earth. We serpent men will do our best to collect these treasures for you, bringing you greater benefits."
"Is that all?" Xiao Ze smiled.
"According to our agreement, Medusa is already my personal bodyguard. If she is under my protection, naturally I will treat her well. I don't lack those treasures."
Xiao Ze's words relieved the elders.
"Then, I'll take your queen."
Xiao Ze said, and he left the serpent men's temple.
He had spent enough time there, and it was time to return to the Jia Nan Academy.
The elders were not surprised by his departure; they already knew he would leave after the evolution.
Guided by the great elder, the elders bowed respectfully in the direction Xiao Ze left.
Xiao Ze's help to the serpent men had been invaluable.
Not only did he help Queen Medusa evolve successfully, but he also took the queen with him since the serpent men couldn't take care of the seven-colored snake in her infancy.
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