Chapter 89: Stealing My Man?!
Caught being intimate with your girlfriend by her older sister—what do you do?!
Asking online, kinda urgent.
At that moment, Yao Yan's mind went blank. This was the first time he'd ever encountered a situation like this. Who would've guessed the golden token gifted by Queen Medusa would have a built-in projection function? Judging by her expression, she'd clearly seen everything just now—making this all the more thrilling.
Feeling the cool, silky sensation around his waist, he reflexively tapped Caidie's tail, signaling her to ease up—someone was watching.
"Mm?"
Caidie let out a soft moan, her dazed eyes blinking in confusion. She didn't understand why Yao Yan had suddenly stopped.
Thank goodness for an alchemist's soul perception. If he were as foggy-headed as Caidie, things would've gotten real interesting… Yao Yan coughed lightly, feigning righteousness, and signaled for Caidie to come back to her senses.
She finally began to recover. As she blinked, her gaze locked with Queen Medusa's. The cold, killing intent in her sister's phoenix-like eyes instantly sobered her up. Her face turned pale as she cried out, "Sister?!"
Realizing the situation she was in, she let out a shriek. Her seductive tail quickly unwrapped from Yao Yan and she dove into the blankets like a startled ostrich, only leaving her deep-blue snake tail twitching nervously outside.
Queen Medusa watched this with silence. The killing intent in her gaze faded slightly. She could now tell that Caidie hadn't been forced.
She had originally thought Yao Yan had done something to her sister, but clearly, this was mutual. At least on Caidie's end, she looked… very willing. This realization left Queen Medusa feeling a bit stunned. It hadn't even been that long—and her silly sister had already given herself away.
The Medusa bloodline was known for unwavering loyalty in love. Once they gave their heart to someone, they never loved another.
So…
Her eyes narrowed slightly. After a moment of silence, she looked at Yao Yan, and in that intoxicatingly soft yet commanding voice, said, "Find a private room. I want to speak with you."
Yao Yan opened his mouth to offer an excuse, but seeing how unclothed he currently was, he decided silence was the better option. He couldn't help but marvel at Queen Medusa's composure. Even when confronted with a naked man, her expression didn't change at all. For the first time, he questioned his own charm.
He quickly dressed.
A man should always be efficient with clothing—whether putting it on or taking it off. It was a skill Yao Yan had mastered in high school, and it had served him well in avoiding awkward situations ever since.
In no time, he was dressed and ready.
But before he could say anything, Queen Medusa's commanding voice rang out again: "Move."
Yao Yan glanced at the ostrich-Caidie, now hiding under the covers, and couldn't help but question her earlier declaration about "protecting" him.
So much for that.
He took Queen Medusa's projection toward the alchemy room.
After they left, Caidie peeked her head out from under the blankets. Her beautiful, fair face was glowing red, her eyes glistening with moisture. Biting her lip in embarrassment, she whispered, "Oh no… Sister looks really mad…"
She suddenly remembered that she and her sister had a unique spiritual connection since childhood—they could sense each other's emotions and reactions.
But with such distance between them, how…?
Recalling what had just happened, her mind filled with steam and dizziness.
"I don't care!"
She chose to retreat again, burying herself back into the covers, unwilling to face such a "cruel" reality.
…
Yao Yan had no idea the sisters shared such a bond. Right now, he was standing tall before Queen Medusa, completely unashamed. He didn't think he'd done anything wrong. Love between men and women was natural. He hadn't lied to Caidie. They were both single adults, just getting to know each other more deeply.
Still, regardless of how calm he acted, he couldn't shake the subtle pressure from standing before the woman's family after being caught red-handed.
Queen Medusa's gaze was icy, her sweet voice laced with killing intent as she demanded, "I told you to take care of my sister—and this is how you do it?!"
She had once thought Yao Yan was a decent human being. But in less than two months, he had tricked her sister into bed… For the first time, she wondered if trusting a human had been a mistake.
"Time bred feelings. It just… happened."
Yao Yan paused, then replied seriously.
Queen Medusa's red lips curled into a cold arc. "What a fine excuse. 'It just happened'? My sister has lived her whole life in the palace, rarely interacting with outsiders, and now you've almost taken her innocence. Do you really think a few sweet words can make this disappear?"
"I'll take responsibility for Caidie."
Yao Yan said sincerely.
"Caidie?!"
Queen Medusa frowned. She hadn't expected him to already give her sister a nickname. Then she heard him continue:
"I haven't lied to her. While we haven't been together long, I'm sincere. I truly like her. In fact, I struck a deal with the Jia Ma Empire for her—soon, they'll gift a habitable piece of land to the Snake-People."
"I will not barter my sister."
Queen Medusa's voice remained cold, unmoved.
Yao Yan shook his head. "This isn't a trade. I just want to ease Caidie's worries. Honestly, even if you hadn't shown up today, we planned to visit the Snake-People soon to talk to you directly. We were going to discuss your tribe's future too. In human terms, the Snake-People are her maternal family—even if they're not exactly welcoming."
He sighed. He really didn't understand the Snake-People's logic. Wouldn't adding another Dou Huang to the clan be a good thing?
Queen Medusa's expression darkened. "You want to bring my sister back to the Snake-People? Do you even understand her situation?! If you take her into our territory, all you'll face is endless pursuit! That's the Four Elders' order. Even I can't stop them—and all four are Dou Huangs!"
"Everything can be negotiated. I've arranged for a habitable piece of land—does that not earn the Snake-People's friendship? Whatever happened between Caidie and your tribe, we can talk it through. There's nothing that can't be resolved."
Yao Yan spoke with full honesty. He didn't believe the Snake-People would turn down such a gift. A livable territory was something they'd long dreamed of.
Indeed, it was something hard to refuse.
But Queen Medusa still refused. "A piece of land may be tempting, but the Snake-People's problem goes beyond that. We are surrounded by enemies. Humans hunt us for sport. Every kingdom bordering the Tagor Desert treats it as entertainment. Do you know what that means?"
It meant that the harsh Tagor Desert was actually the Snake-People's safest refuge.
The desert's deadly conditions kept most humans at bay. But if the Snake-People moved to a fertile land, they'd face problem after problem.
In the fantasy world, strength meant everything.
Yao Yan understood that. He also understood what Queen Medusa meant. He nodded and admitted, "I did oversimplify things."
After a pause, he added, "But as a sixth-grade alchemist, I believe I deserve the Snake-People's respect."
"??"
Queen Medusa blinked in surprise. Her irritation vanished instantly. She asked, somewhat disbelieving, "Aren't you a fifth-grade alchemist?"
"Barely managed to reach sixth."
Yao Yan answered truthfully. With his current Dou Qi, he could only refine low-tier sixth-grade support pills.
Queen Medusa was speechless. She stared at this monster in silence. She didn't know much about alchemy, but even she knew that advancing as an alchemist was dozens of times harder than in combat. A single rank could take years—or even decades.
Yet here was this seventeen-year-old… already a sixth-grade alchemist.
He was practically defying heaven.
Seeing her go silent, Yao Yan threw out a bigger offer. "If you're willing to help me with one task, I can refine Dou Ling Pills, Royal Extreme Pills… even Breaking Zong Pills for the Snake-People."
"…You can make Breaking Zong Pills?!"
This time, Queen Medusa was truly stunned. The allure of such a pill for a peak Nine-Star Dou Huang was immeasurable.
Although this pill couldn't directly increase one's strength, it could improve the success rate for peak Dou Huang experts advancing to Dou Zong by ten percent. Moreover, even if the user failed to break through, the pill would ensure their cultivation remained stable at the pre-attempt level, preventing any regression.
Such effects were enough to make any peak Dou Huang willingly risk their life.
"Right now, I can't refine it. But once I subdue a heavenly flame, I'm confident there won't be any difficulties refining any pills up to the sixth tier," Yao Yan said in a deep voice, a trace of heat appearing in his usually calm eyes.
Although the Green Lotus Core Flame was ranked lower among heavenly flames, it was still a genuine heavenly flame. Even the lowest-ranked heavenly flame had the power to dominate all flames under heaven. Its assistance to an alchemist was immeasurable. Moreover, since Yao Yan practiced the Flame Mantra, devouring this heavenly flame would elevate his cultivation method directly to high-level Xuan class, causing his strength to skyrocket.
By then, refining sixth-tier pills would be effortless for him.
After all, his alchemy had always outpaced his Dou Qi cultivation, limited only by his current Dou Qi level. Once this problem was resolved, his alchemy would naturally soar. Furthermore, once the spiritual crystal in his soul fully integrated, his soul level would completely stabilize at the Spiritual Realm, allowing him smooth advancement until he reached the eighth tier without any bottlenecks.
Queen Medusa's eyes flickered, and her voice suddenly softened, carrying a hint of seductive charm. "You know where a heavenly flame is?"
"I have a lead. If nothing unexpected happens, it's within the Tagor Desert. So, I'll need the help of the Snake-People," Yao Yan vaguely answered.
Of course, he had more than just a lead; he knew precisely where the Green Lotus Core Flame was. It was born in the depths of the desert near Stone Desert City, guarded by a Two-Headed Fire Spirit Serpent. Due to its recent birth, the flame was still immature and hadn't formed a Flame Spirit yet. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been easily taken by the original Queen Medusa in the story.
Queen Medusa gently brushed aside her silky hair, revealing a captivating smile full of allure. "In that case, we can cooperate. In exchange for helping you find the heavenly flame, you must refine enough pills for the Snake-People."
Even resorting to seduction tactics?!
What could a mere projection do? He wasn't that weak-willed.
Yao Yan remained indifferent. After all, he had personally experienced the real deal earlier; how could a mere phantom enchant him now? Queen Medusa really underestimated him. He rolled his eyes and said unhappily, "Enough pills? Your Majesty is overly optimistic. Even though Caidie and I are close, I'm not obligated to produce large amounts of pills for the Snake-People. A sixth-tier alchemist isn't that cheap."
He paused slightly and continued, "Your Majesty should also restrain yourself a little. Otherwise, I might think you're deliberately seducing me."
Queen Medusa's expression froze, and her gaze instantly turned icy. She almost forgot the real reason she was here, engrossed as she was in serious talk. Private matters had almost slipped her mind. She secretly cursed this little monster—after all, who could remain calm facing a sixth-tier alchemist not even seventeen years old?
She gave a slight snort, accusing first to cover her embarrassment, "Who told you to lack resolve? You humans are always like this…"
Don't you realize the natural charm of the Medusa bloodline towards men?!
Yao Yan secretly complained. In the original story, Queen Medusa's legendary beauty had attracted countless powerful cultivators, even at the Dou Zun level. Could all those powerful Dou Zuns be said to have weak resolve?
Without even blushing, he shamelessly justified himself, "So just now, Caidie was actually helping me strengthen my willpower through cultivation."
Queen Medusa nearly choked on his words. She couldn't believe Yao Yan had uttered something this shameless. They had nearly stripped naked, and now he was claiming it was just cultivation practice? What kind of cultivation required that?!
She rubbed her temples irritably. Moments later, she regained her queenly composure and warned coldly, "I don't care what your intentions are. From now on, you are not allowed to touch my sister again. Otherwise, I absolutely won't forgive you!"
But what if Caidie touches me first?!
Yao Yan wanted to joke about that, but seeing Queen Medusa's murderous gaze, he wisely nodded and said, "Rest assured, Your Majesty. I'm not that kind of casual man. Today was merely a misunderstanding. I'll control myself from now on… It's just that Caidie is too beautiful, and I'm also a normal man."
As he finished speaking, he let out a helpless sigh.
"Then cutting it off should solve your problem," Queen Medusa glanced coldly between his legs, a cruel smile briefly appearing on her lips as she threatened him.
You're definitely ruthless enough…
Yao Yan inwardly commented. This was no surprise—Queen Medusa had always been like this: cold on the outside, warm on the inside. No one had ever truly reached her heart or soul, which was precisely what enhanced her allure.
He countered casually, "But if you cut it off, Caidie would be very sad."
"...She wouldn't!"
Queen Medusa seemed to recall something, and a faint blush appeared on her beautiful face. She glared fiercely at Yao Yan. Normally, watching something like this wouldn't affect her at all. However, due to her spiritual connection with Caidie, the younger sister's emotions were influencing her own, causing her to lose her usual calmness.
She snorted coldly, controlled the golden token, and flew out of the alchemy room, planning to talk some sense into her naive sister. Even if she liked Yao Yan, she shouldn't give herself away so easily.
Humans were different from Snake-People. These fickle humans always loved the new and got tired of the old.
Queen Medusa was crystal clear on that.
Of course, Yao Yan would definitely protest: He was a good man who never tired of the old, even when loving something new.
…
Inside the room, Caidie was still burying her head under the covers, pretending nothing had happened.
Seeing this, Queen Medusa didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She controlled the golden token, floating gently to the bedside. Her previously icy phoenix-like eyes softened immediately into a gentle elder sister, snorting softly in a teasing manner, "Stop hiding. Come out. I saw everything clearly just now!"
"Wuu…"
Accompanied by a muffled whimper, Caidie slowly peeked her flushed face from beneath the blankets, gazing pitifully at Queen Medusa, clearly worried about being scolded.
Queen Medusa sat beside her, gently saying, "Silly girl, I'm not here to scold you. If you truly like him, you should observe him longer rather than recklessly giving yourself away. Men are generally untrustworthy. If he bullies you, tell your sister. No matter where he goes, I'll help you take revenge!"
"But he's really good to me…" Caidie whispered shyly, supporting her chin with both hands, her deep-blue tail flicking gently. Even though her sister was only a projection, Caidie felt extremely at ease, as if back in their childhood, chatting secretly.
Queen Medusa lightly glared at her naive sister, "Just because he's good to you, you give yourself away?"
Caidie playfully stuck out her tongue, rolling around bashfully wrapped in the blankets. Suddenly, she sat up again and curiously looked at Queen Medusa, asking cautiously, "Sister, when I was doing that with him just now, did you… also feel it?"
She blinked her charming peach blossom eyes innocently at Queen Medusa.
"…No," Queen Medusa hesitated slightly, stubbornly denying it. Proud as she was, how could she ever admit feeling something like that? Even if she had felt it, she definitely hadn't.
"Really?" Caidie pressed further.
"No. At such a distance, how could I sense it? This was just a coincidence—I only wanted to see how you were doing recently," Queen Medusa nodded calmly, looking playfully at Caidie.
"What? Worried your sister might steal your husband?"
Caidie had no hidden motives in front of her sister and spoke straightforwardly, "A little… He seems to really like you too, Sister. Today he even told me he started liking you as well because you look so similar to me, scaring me at first. But later, I thought that if it's you, Sister, it wouldn't be bad. Then we could stay together forever…"
She started daydreaming about their future.
Queen Medusa listened quietly, her enchanting face turning increasingly gentle, but inside she was even more convinced Yao Yan wasn't a good person. She'd have to keep a closer eye on him to prevent her silly sister from being deceived without even knowing it.
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