Queen Medusa's voluptuous form tensed slightly as she glanced down at Gu Changqing's hand resting on her smooth waist. She didn't move away but coldly snapped,
"You're an utter scoundrel. One day, you will end up buried in a woman's embrace!"
"If I must die under a peony flower, I'd prefer to die in the embrace of Your Majesty," Gu Changqing replied with a smile, his hand casually pinching the firm, scaled area of Queen Medusa's ample rear. Though the scales were less smooth than skin, they had a satisfying elasticity and firmness.
"Scoundrel! I'll take you to retrieve the Green Lotus Core Flame!"
Queen Medusa's shapely form quivered as she glared fiercely at Gu Changqing, her purple serpent tail swaying as she led him towards the molten lava below.
Gu Changqing didn't release his hold on Queen Medusa's waist, instead holding her close as they descended into the molten lava.
Initially, Queen Medusa had intended to test Gu Changqing by not using her battle aura for defense, hoping to see his capabilities. However, as they entered the boiling lava world together, the molten magma seemed to part on its own for them, clearing a path wherever they went.
"What kind of technique is this?" Queen Medusa asked, her eyes widening in astonishment.
"Call me master, and I'll tell you," Gu Changqing said, continuing to hold her.
It wasn't that he had a particular preference, but Queen Medusa's rear, covered in purple scales and tight muscles, was more resistant than expected, requiring significant force to squeeze.
"Master, what is this technique?" Queen Medusa asked, leaning in close and speaking in a soft, seductive voice.
Gu Changqing almost lost his composure, nearly unable to keep his thoughts in check. He managed to steady himself, turning his face away awkwardly and said,
"This is the power of the Heavenly Dao. I can command the forces of nature anywhere and anytime, making it incredibly formidable!"
"Ha!" Queen Medusa laughed, intrigued by how Gu Changqing's grandiose claims almost led to him making a fool of himself. It was clear she had found his weakness.
"The Heavenly Dao power, is that a Heavenly level skill?" Queen Medusa asked, her interest piqued. She was fascinated by the idea that this power could command such natural forces.
"Ha! It's not just a Heavenly level skill. This is a gift from the Heavenly Dao, an innate divine ability. When fully mastered, the entire Douqi Continent will be under my control, allowing me to do as I please!" Gu Changqing replied nonchalantly.
"Gift from the Heavenly Dao? Is it the innate ability granted to you when you survived the heavenly tribulation?" Queen Medusa, wise and perceptive, quickly deduced the truth.
"That's right!" Gu Changqing confirmed without hesitation.
"Master, could you possibly teach me your cultivation methods? I will serve you well!" Queen Medusa began her seductive approach again, her interest in his divine ability apparent. She transformed her request into a plea that focused on flattering Gu Changqing.
"Scoundrel! How dare you attempt to seduce your master! See how I handle this!" Gu Changqing said, unable to hold back any longer. He seized Queen Medusa and subdued her.
Queen Medusa, momentarily stunned, quickly began to cooperate fully, aiming to first subdue Gu Changqing and then extract the secrets of his divine power from him.
After a passionate and prolonged struggle, which lasted seven days and nights, both Gu Changqing and Queen Medusa were exhausted but satisfied. They had reached the depths of the molten lava and found the Green Lotus Core Flame.
Within the green magma, a radiant green lotus flower stood delicately. The flower had eight petals, each resembling the most perfect jade, sculpted by nature into a flawless whole. Its ethereal green glow and translucence made it irresistibly captivating.
On the lotus was a small platform with eleven green lotus seeds, indicating that this flower had been forming in the molten world for over a millennium. In the center of the platform, a green flame flickered like a lamp, mesmerizing and enchanting, drawing in the surrounding green fire energy.
"This is the Green Lotus Core Flame," Queen Medusa said as they entered the natural barrier formed by the lotus flower. She licked her bright red lips with her crimson tongue and remarked, "It's quite fitting that it should belong to me."
"Indeed, it deserves to be under my control!" Gu Changqing's eyes glinted with approval as he surveyed the magnificent flame.
Queen Medusa, smiling softly and looking splendid, turned to Gu Changqing and asked, "What do you need this Green Lotus Core Flame for? To refine medicine?"