Several system prompts suddenly popped up, making Xiao Li freeze for a moment.
"So soon?"
Unbeknownst to him, Yun Yun and the others' due dates were approaching.
This meant he was being reminded to return to the Jia Ma Empire.
The matter of the Tianshan Blood Pool had also concluded, so it was a good time to go back.
That day, Xiao Li informed Han Yue and the others that he needed to return to the Jia Ma Empire and wouldn't be back for at least a month.
Although the women were reluctant, they could only part ways.
Little Fairy Doctor and Green Scale also remained in Tianbei City.
Their bellies were growing larger, so there was no need for them to move around; they stayed in one place to rest well.
Xiao Li only brought one person back with him—Medusa.
There was no other way; in Medusa's current state, if he didn't bring her back, she would likely be gone by the time Xiao Li returned.
Moreover, Medusa probably also wanted to visit the Snake-People Tribe in the Jia Ma Empire.
After all, she hadn't returned since Xiao Li brought her out, so she definitely wished to go back.
That night, Xiao Li first went to the rooms of the four women, including Little Fairy Doctor, to comfort each of them, treating it as a parting gift.
Finally, he arrived at Medusa's room.
"What are you doing here?"
Seeing him enter, Medusa did not show a pleasant expression.
Although Medusa had been by Xiao Li's side during this time, slowly getting to know him, and had even gone shopping and watched fireworks with him.
But these small things were not enough to dispel Medusa's resentment towards Xiao Li.
"I'm here to tell you that I'm returning to the Jia Ma Empire tomorrow, and I'm taking you with me."
"Return to the Jia Ma Empire?"
Medusa was startled, her eyes clearly brightening a few shades.
She hadn't returned for a very long time.
As the Queen of the Snake-People Tribe, she always cared deeply for her people. Now that she had been gone for so long, she wondered what had become of the Snake-People Tribe.
Medusa also really wanted to go back and see.
"Yes, or do you not want to go back?"
"This King wants to go back," Medusa said.
Through their time together, she had come to understand Xiao Li's character; being arrogant with him was useless.
If she wanted to go back, she should honestly say so; being proud would only backfire.
The Queen's pride had little effect in front of Xiao Li.
"Alright, then you'll come back with me."
Xiao Li didn't beat around the bush; if he said he would take her back, he would take her back.
"Is there anything else? If not, please leave. This King needs to rest." Seeing Xiao Li still standing there, Medusa began to issue a dismissal.
But Xiao Li not only didn't leave, he walked to Medusa's bed, his palm caressing her long, smooth jade legs.
"Don't rush, there are still some things we can do."
Medusa's expression changed, and she immediately said, "If you think I need to agree to such a request to be taken back to the Jia Ma Empire, then I'd rather not go back."
"No, no, no, these two things are unrelated. This has nothing to do with returning to the Jia Ma Empire; I simply want to taste you."
He was already starting to miss Medusa's taste.
"You, you stay away!"
Medusa tried to refuse, but it was useless.
Xiao Li simply forced himself upon her.
In fact, Medusa's resistance wasn't very strong, because she knew that even if she resisted, Xiao Li wouldn't let her go.
If she resisted with all her might, it still wouldn't change the outcome—because Medusa had already tried it before.
Therefore, Medusa only showed a strong attitude, but her physical resistance was not very intense.
And with Xiao Li's actions, her body gradually showed uncontrollable reactions.
"Queen, it seems you're not completely without feeling after all."
Xiao Li's lips curved into a wicked smile, bringing the glistening liquid in his hand to Medusa's eyes.
"Stop talking nonsense..." Medusa turned her face away, not wanting to look at Xiao Li.
Xiao Li smiled and immediately began.
Medusa was still quite proud, but unfortunately, in this situation, she couldn't completely control herself, and faint moans still involuntarily escaped her red lips.
A strong scent of passion filled the air, speaking of the quietness of the deep night... Early the next morning, after Xiao Li bid farewell to Little Fairy Doctor and the others, he officially embarked on his journey back to the Jia Ma Empire.
In fact, returning to the Jia Ma Empire was quite simple now. Xiao Li had already set up a fixed-point spatial teleportation array in the Jia Ma Empire, allowing him to instantly return within a short period.
This was also Xiao Li's first time using a fixed-point spatial teleportation array.
He only felt as if his body was rapidly flying through a gravity-free space, feeling no pressure at all.
Then, they returned from Tianbei City to the Jia Ma Empire.
The entire process took less than half an hour.
"This is... Stone Desert City?"
Returning to this environment full of yellow sand and feeling the familiar aura made Medusa somewhat surprised.
They had actually returned to the Jia Ma Empire from the distant North Region of the Central Plains in an instant?
This speed was too exaggerated!
"This is Stone Desert City. Your Snake-People Tribe is deep in the desert, you can go back now," Xiao Li said.
Both of their gazes simultaneously looked towards the depths of the desert.
The territory of the Snake-People Tribe was in that direction.
"Are you really letting this King go back alone?" Medusa was clearly a little disbelieving.
"Yes, I said I would let you go back, and I will. I never lie," Xiao Li said.
He couldn't guarantee other aspects.
But keeping his word, he had always been able to do that.
Medusa looked at him, a glimmer of light flickering in her eyes.
Finally, she whispered, "If you look for me, you can always come to my Snake-People Tribe's territory to find me."
Xiao Li smiled, "Alright, I will go find you."
Medusa nodded, then flew towards the depths of the desert.
Although she still maintained that aloof demeanor, Xiao Li could feel that Medusa's attitude had changed a lot.
This was a very good sign.
Perhaps this was what they called 'love developing over time'.
Since he was back in Stone Desert City, Xiao Li also made a detour to the Mo Tie Mercenary Group and met with Xiao Ding.
After the two brothers reminisced and chatted for a while, Xiao Li officially set off for the Holy City of Jia Ma... the Miter Auction House.
The Mittel Family's business was now thriving.
Thanks to Xiao Li's connection, the various major forces that once stood in opposition were now gradually developing in a more peaceful and cooperative manner.
The Jia Ma Royal Family, the Yunlan Sect, the Miter Auction House, and the Nalan Family had all reduced their hostility towards each other, tending more towards cooperation.
Among them, the Mittel Family's business saw the biggest change.
After all, auction houses were the easiest to expand.
And Consort Ya, as the chief auctioneer, had pretty much taken full control of the auction house's affairs.
It was only because her due date was approaching that Hai Bodong and others helped her with most of the tasks.
But Consort Ya still couldn't sit still, insisting on coming out to check things, even with her big belly.
"You there, be careful. Everything in there is fragile, make sure not to place them high up."
"Those magic cores over there need to be stored in a dry place, pay attention to humidity."
Hai Bodong rushed over, "You girl, I told you to rest more, why are you still walking around? If you upset the fetus, Xiao Li will blame us."
"I just can't sit still, can I?" Consort Ya said with a smile, her hand stroking her bulging belly, her face full of happiness.
"Besides, I have a feeling the baby is coming soon, and I wonder when Xiao Li will be back."
Just then, a familiar voice sounded from behind her.
"You missed me, so I came back."
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