Chapter 228: Tonight, I Call the Shots
"It's still not enough," the wise elder among the Serpent Tribe's upper echelon suddenly remarked, interrupting the conspiratorial smiles of the other grand elders.
"What do you mean?"
"Are you saying something could still change?"
The other elders turned to the elder renowned for his intelligence, the tribe's foremost strategist.
"No, I'm not saying that." The elder shook his head slowly. "What I mean is that what has happened between the Queen and Lord Xiao Yan is only the beginning. Think about it what if the Queen were to bear Lord Xiao Yan's child?"
At these words, the elders collectively froze, then their breathing quickened.
One elder, on the verge of breaking through to Dou Zong, spoke up with excitement. "The Queen has fully awakened the bloodline of the Seven Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. And Lord Xiao Yan comes from an ancient clan that possesses the blood of Dou Di."
Her voice trembled with growing fervor. "If Lord Xiao Yan commands such respect in his family, it must be due to his extraordinarily pure Dou Di bloodline. If he and the Queen were to have a child..."
Her eyes gleamed with fervent anticipation.
"This child would be born with both the Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline and the blood of a Dou Di clan!"
A Vision for the Future
"Your perspective is too small!" the wise elder interrupted with a dismissive wave of his hand. "Beyond that, this child would grow up with the best conditions in the history of the Serpent Tribe.
"From the womb, they could benefit from the tribe's most secret techniques and elixirs. After birth, with Lord Xiao Yan's resources, the child would be nurtured with treasures we could only dream of. And let's not forget, they'd train in the inheritance of the Seven Colored Heaven Swallowing Python from the very start."
His voice carried a growing sense of wonder. "This child's achievements would far surpass those of any Medusa in history perhaps even surpassing the tribe's founding ancestor!"
"They might, like Lord Xiao Yan, reach Dou Zong before the age of twenty. At worst, they'd achieve Dou Huang."
"And when that day comes, our Serpent Tribe will once again rise to prominence as a force to be reckoned with!"
The elders' faces lit up with unrestrained glee.
"When that happens… kekeke…"
"Kekeke… truly, wisdom speaks volumes."
"Kekeke, from tomorrow onward, we must ensure the Queen bears such a child as soon as possible."
"Kekekekeke!"
In the dimly lit hall, the elders' eerie laughter echoed.
The Queen Reflects
Outside the royal chambers, beside a beautifully crafted artificial lake blanketed in snow, Medusa appeared once more. Her long black hair cascaded down her back, her perfect figure standing out against the frozen landscape.
Merely standing there, she became the most dazzling sight amidst the winter scenery. Her presence elevated the snowy expanse into something more regal and radiant.
A few snowflakes drifted from the heavens, settling gently on her shoulders and the bridge of her nose. Her deep, water like eyes gazed steadily at her palace.
Through the window, she could see Yue Mei clinging to Xiao Yan.
For some inexplicable reason, a faint sense of displeasure arose within her. It felt as though her most cherished possession was being taken away by someone else.
Her brows knitted slightly, a trace of annoyance flashing through her usually calm gaze.
"Ridiculous. Could it be that I'm actually developing feelings for that man?" she muttered softly.
Closing her eyes, Medusa's mind wandered back to the events since she had sought the Heaven Swallowing Python's inheritance.
Throughout it all, Xiao Yan had been an irreplaceable presence. From their first meeting, marked by his infuriatingly flippant demeanor, to the times when she had been caught in vulnerable moments, to the ancestral advice that had bound their fates together.
Initially, she had considered their connection to be a calculated exchange of benefits. Yet, as time went on, she found it increasingly difficult to suppress her emotions.
While Xiao Yan's original intentions might have been driven by lust, his actions had brought genuine benefits not just to her, but to the entire Serpent Tribe.
Thinking of this, a faint warmth flickered in Medusa's heart.
As the Queen of the Serpent Tribe, she had long borne immense responsibilities. Few understood the weight of the crown she wore. Yet, Xiao Yan's presence had lightened that burden.
Despite his unabashedly lustful nature, she couldn't deny that he cared about her. Otherwise, with his status and power, he had no need to pour such resources into the tribe's growth.
Her thoughts drifted again to the events of the previous night, and a rare flush of color tinted her cheeks.
The Queen Intervenes
Medusa's contemplations stretched from morning to afternoon. As the last rays of daylight illuminated her snow dusted shoulders and hair, she finally raised her head.
"That scoundrel… Is he not finished yet?"
With a cold huff, she stepped forward. In the next instant, her figure vanished, reappearing inside the royal chambers. Her cold gaze fell upon the scene before her: three shameless figures entangled together.
"Y your Majesty!" Yue Mei and Hua She'er froze as Medusa entered, their faces pale with fear. Hurriedly, they disentangled themselves from Xiao Yan and stood before her, trembling.
For a moment, both women swore they detected a hint of jealousy in the Queen's piercing gaze.
Xiao Yan Takes a Stand
"You were the one who asked me to help them refine their bloodlines," Xiao Yan remarked, feigning indifference as he rose, unbothered by the Queen's sudden interruption.
Medusa's gaze swept over Xiao Yan, sharp and assessing. Then, her eyes moved to Yue Mei and Hua She'er. Sensing their recently stabilized Dou Huang auras, she nodded slightly.
"Clean this room," Medusa instructed coldly. "Hua She'er, prepare for tonight's banquet."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Hua She'er replied reluctantly before leaving the room.
Once Hua She'er departed, Medusa turned her attention back to Xiao Yan. "Clean yourself up. We'll dine together tonight."
At her words, Xiao Yan finally snapped. Puffing out his chest, he glared at the Queen and declared, "Do you think I'm some sort of beast of burden? Used when you want, dismissed when you don't?"
In a flash, Xiao Yan appeared behind Medusa, his movements like a phantom. Seizing her delicate wrist, he pinned her arms together.
"What are you doing?" Medusa's usually composed face showed a rare trace of panic.
"What am I doing?" Xiao Yan smirked as he tightened his grip. "Last night, I let you have your way. Tonight, I call the shots!"
With that, he scooped the Queen into his arms and carried her off, leaving Yue Mei staring in stunned silence.
(End of Chapter)
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