Medusa is no good woman...
Nie Yuan remembered that he had tricked the other party with the Forged Purple Pot, although he made amends in time afterward.
"Ahem... I suddenly remembered that I haven't finished drawing a map yet."
Catching a glimpse of the purple figure out of the corner of his eye, Hai Bodong didn't even look up, but bent over and ran out of the room.
Finally, he made sure to close the door.
Nie Yuan, lying on the bed, opened his mouth.
No, Elder Hai, you...
A cold gaze shot over, and Nie Yuan smiled, "Your Majesty, you haven't gone back yet."
"I would also like to go back."
Medusa snorted coldly, scrutinizing Nie Yuan with a disdainful look, "Isn't this all thanks to what you did back then!"
[Ding! Medusa feels helpless; emotion value +20]
Nie Yuan felt bewildered.
"There were three rounds of heavenly lightning during the baptism. Why did you choose to take the last one?"
Medusa questioned.
"I was just thinking you looked like you couldn't hold on anymore. What's wrong? Is something wrong?"
Nie Yuan was taken aback, then realized something, and a hint of tension appeared on his face.
Medusa gently tapped her fair chin. "Because I haven't undergone the complete baptism of heavenly lightning, I cannot stray too far from you, otherwise it will cause my soul and body to become disordered, thus leading to a loss of control."
That day, after leaving Nie Yuan with Hai Bodong, she prepared to return to the Snake-People tribe.
Advancing to the Dou Zong level means that her strength is now virtually unmatched in the Jia Ma Empire, making it a perfect opportunity for the Snake People to expand their territory and change their living environment.
As soon as they arrived outside the city, Medusa discovered that her internal fighting spirit was disordered and about to go out of control.
After testing the waters, she discovered that the closer she got to Nie Yuan, the weaker that feeling became.
Medusa guessed that Nie Yuan might have absorbed the last bolt of lightning, and the aura of heavenly lightning on his body could help stabilize her.
Once she understood this, she felt an urge to kill Nie Yuan.
Why should she, the mighty Queen Medusa, have to stay by the side of a human, while she can't take his corpse with her?
But it seemed as if another voice inside her was constantly stopping her.
[Ding! Medusa has become agitated and frantic, mood value +50]
Did good intentions backfire?
Nie Yuan remained silent.
He definitely couldn't say anything rash at this moment; he and Medusa had never met before and were not familiar with each other at all.
The latter's reputation in the Gama Empire was built entirely on the lives lost, not on the obedient and sensible woman she would become later.
He believed that if Medusa were to displease him in the slightest, her life would likely be in danger.
Previously, Medusa was at least at the Dou Huang realm, but now that she has stepped into the Dou Zong realm, the two have completely changed their strength levels and the gap between them has widened.
As Nie Yuan fell silent, the room fell quiet.
Medusa gazed at him, a thoughtful glint occasionally flashing in her eyes, as if she were pondering something.
If I pretend to be asleep now, will I really never wake up again?
Nie Yuan was unsure of himself.
Fortunately, there was a knock on the door at that moment.
Wearing a red dress, Chen Lan carried a tray in one hand and knocked on the door with the other. "Mr. Nie, are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
...
The sun was shining brightly, and the weather was fine.
The wind near the desert is dry and scorching.
Nie Yuan sat in the pavilion, seemingly oblivious to Medusa opposite him, wolfing down his food.
"Xiao Lan, how long have I been unconscious?"
He tilted his head and asked the woman in red standing next to him.
The other person extended their palm. "Five days."
Nie Yuan nodded.
Chen Lan took the initiative to say, "Mr. Nie's injuries were extremely serious at the time. Even Doctor Wang was at a loss and wanted to give up. It was only because Master Bing forced him that he reluctantly tried. However, he said that he really couldn't do anything about Mr. Nie's scars, especially the one under his ribs. He said that if you can wake up and want to remove it, you should find a more skilled alchemist."
Nie Yuan slowed his chewing and after a long while replied in a low voice, "Thank you, I've got it."
A sense of sadness suddenly emanated from Nie Yuan.
Chen Lan, who had wanted to say something, fell silent.
Nie Yuan is currently resting at the Chen family's house.
The other party is a prominent force in Mo City, with a luxurious residence located just a wall away from bustling restaurants and a lively market.
As things quieted down on Nie Yuan's side, faint sounds from outside drifted in.
"Damn it, the desert has been like a ghost lately. You can even encounter snake people on the edge."
"Yes, I don't know why, but the snake people's attitude is a bit different from before."
"I've heard about it, but I can't guarantee it's true. Would you like to hear it?"
"Tell me quickly, tell me quickly."
"If we can't stay in the desert, I'll take my brothers back to the Monster Mountain Range as soon as possible."
"I heard that Guhe led people deep into the Snake People's territory and turned the Snake People's Temple upside down, which is why the Snake People are so violent."
"No, is the Pill King crazy? He might have had his fun doing this, but how are we supposed to live?"
"No, no, I clearly heard that Medusa captured Nie Yuan, the husband of the Yunlan Sect Master, and Yun Yun summoned Gu He and the others to rescue him."
"Is that so? It sounds like Yun Yun seriously injured Nie Yuan for another boy, and Medusa took pity on him and ran away to save Nie Yuan."
"Wrong, wrong, wrong, completely wrong, you're all wrong. It was clearly Nie Yuan who secretly met Medusa behind Yun Yun's back, and Yun Yun discovered the clues, which is why she brought people there."
"Hiss, bro, I feel like what you're saying makes sense. If I were the Gun King, famous at a young age, full of vigor, I would never put all my eggs in one basket."
...
"Xiao Lan, why did the sandstorm suddenly start? Help me back to my room quickly."
Nie Yuan turned his head and desperately tried to wink at the woman in the red dress.
The other person understood immediately, quickly helped him up, and then ran away from the pavilion in a flash.
Back in bed, Nie Yuan brushed the ring on his hand and took out a scroll. "You've worked hard these past few days. Keep this mid-level Xuan-rank combat technique safe."
"Sect Leader Nie, no, that's not appropriate."
Chen Lan was somewhat surprised and quickly declined, but Nie Yuan still forcefully stuffed it into her hand.
Nie Yuan laughed and said, "That old man Bing is very stingy. It's very difficult for you to get anything from him. Actually, if you were a little younger, I would definitely arrange for you to study at the Yunlan Sect."
Upon hearing this, a hint of sadness flashed in Chen Lan's eyes, and she silently put away the scroll.
After she left and the door was closed, Nie Yuan got out of bed and moved the table and chairs behind the door to block it.
The movements were swift, aggravating the wound, but he could only grit his teeth, inhale, and endure it.
He was afraid that if he hesitated any longer, Medusa would come in again.
Name: Nie Yuan
Age: 26
[Realm: One-Star Dou Huang]
[Cultivation Technique: Five Gods Burning Heaven Scripture (Mid-Level Earth Rank)]
[Arena:]
Fiery Three Spears (Advanced Xuan Rank), Wildfire Dance (Advanced Xuan Rank), Heavenly Fire Rainbow (Low Earth Rank), Startling Flame Step (Advanced Xuan Rank), Turtle Breathing Technique (Low Xuan Rank), Xuan Turtle Shield Armor (Mid Earth Rank), Moving Mountains and Overturning Seas (Mid Earth Rank), Xuanwu Divine Seal (None available)
[Items: Forged Purple Pot, Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame (Refined)]
[Mood Value: 4998]
...
Sitting back on the bed, Nie Yuan scanned through his personal information, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes.
The Flaming Spear is gone. If I had known it would end like this, I wouldn't have blocked it.
In this way, Medusa wouldn't have to follow him around all the time.
He was really worried that Medusa might get annoyed one day and just turn him into a specimen to carry around with her.
Exhaling, Nie Yuan saw a roulette wheel appear in his eyes, with five areas, but only two areas were still lit.
These are magical abilities and god-level weapons.
He clasped his hands in prayer and silently chanted, "Start the roulette wheel."