Chapter 29: Queen Medusa

After emerging from the Gate of Life and Death, Jiang Cheng returned, while Jiang Xing went to find Lin Shan.

Having spent two years inside the Gate of Life and Death, he was eager to know if Medusa had awakened. Before entering the Gate, the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python had already fallen asleep. Jiang Xing suspected that the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python and Medusa were battling for control over the body.

When he learned from Lin Shan that he had entered the Gate of Life and Death, Lin Shan had handed the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python over to the care of the Great Elder. The Python had awakened two months after Jiang Xing entered the Gate.

Jiang Xing was overjoyed to know that Medusa was indeed awake. How could he not be? He hadn't seen Medusa for two and a half years! Thinking of her enchanting face and her voluptuous, mature body... Tsk, tsk, tsk, Jiang Xing felt a familiar heat rise within him.

From a passing snake, Jiang Xing learned that Medusa was handling official business in the main hall, so he made his way there.

As he walked towards the main hall, Jiang Xing observed the changes in the Yunlan Sect. The roads were filled with snake people with tails, and it was clear that the Yunlan Sect was indeed a suitable place for them to live.

When Jiang Xing arrived at the main hall, the guards outside saw him and greeted him with respect, "Hello, Madam Wang!"

In the last war with the Gama Royal Family and the Yunlan Sect, Jiang Xing had single-handedly taken down most of the alliance's top warriors, allowing the snake people to secure an easy victory. He also helped them leave the Natager Desert and migrate to Yunlan Mountain, a place more suitable for their survival. Since then, the snake people had completely accepted Jiang Xing as the king's husband.

Jiang Xing nodded at the guards, then asked, "Is the queen inside?"

The guard quickly replied, "Yes, the Queen is attending to official business."

Hearing the guard's confirmation, Jiang Xing strode into the hall.

Medusa, who was handling official business at the time, heard the guards outside and suddenly looked up towards the entrance of the hall. A man with delicate and handsome features, a purple headband on his silver-white hair adorned with gold edges, and luxurious clothing of gold and blue, walked in.

"Jiang Xing, you're out!" Medusa exclaimed, rising from the throne upon seeing him.

After Medusa had awakened and learned that Jiang Xing had been sucked into the Gate of Life and Death, she had tried to enter the Gate herself, but it had not responded to her input of fighting spirit. She had been worried when Jiang Xing didn't return, but now that he stood before her, she was at a loss.

Jiang Xing's feelings weren't as complicated as Medusa's. Seeing Medusa again after two and a half years, he walked up to her and embraced her delicate body.

Medusa was stunned. She hadn't expected Jiang Xing to hug her so directly upon their reunion, and she was momentarily unsure whether to pull away or simply let him hold her.

In that moment, she heard Jiang Xing's voice in her ear, "I missed you so much over the past two years!"

Medusa thought, "Forget it, I've already agreed to marry him, so it's okay to let him hug me."

After a long embrace, Jiang Xing finally let Medusa go.

"I've made you worry over the past two years," Jiang Xing said slowly, gazing at Medusa's peerless beauty.

"I wasn't worried about you!" Medusa replied, though her tone was more tsundere than fearful, a change Jiang Xing noted with some amusement.

Jiang Xing didn't argue with her. Instead, he asked, "Has your soul completely merged with the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python?"

Medusa was a bit surprised that Jiang Xing knew about this, but she answered truthfully, "No, it will take some time."

"I have a Soul-Merging Pill here that can help fully merge your souls," Jiang Xing said, taking out a small jade bottle from his ring and handing it to her.

Hearing that this was the elixir that could help her soul merge, Medusa hesitated for a moment before accepting it.

"Jiang Xing, thank you."

At that moment, Medusa was truly moved. Even when the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python had taken control of her body after her evolution, she had still been aware of what was happening outside. Jiang Xing had protected her from those who sought to harm her during her evolution, helped the snake tribe defeat the alliance between the Jia Ma Royal Family and the Yunlan Sect, taken care of her after she transformed into the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, and even found a suitable habitat for her people. Now, he was giving her a pill to help merge her soul.

All of Jiang Xing's deeds flashed through Medusa's mind, and she finally understood her feelings. In an uncharacteristic move, Medusa wrapped her arms around Jiang Xing's neck and kissed him on the lips.

Jiang Xing was stunned by her sudden action. Before he could react, Medusa's soft red lips were already on his. As soon as Jiang Xing came to his senses, Medusa quickly pulled away.

Jiang Xing's heart raced from Medusa's kiss. When he looked at her again, her face was flushed, and her smooth skin had turned a shade of red.

Jiang Xing cupped Medusa's face in his hands and kissed her deeply, pouring all his emotions into the kiss. Medusa, though momentarily overwhelmed, closed her eyes and let herself be lost in the moment.

As they kissed, Medusa's fingers gently scratched at Jiang Xing's skin, sending shivers down his spine. The sweetness of her lips and the warmth of her breath intoxicated him.

Their tongues intertwined, and the sensation of her smooth, sweet saliva mingling with his own left Medusa's mind blank. She obediently surrendered to the kiss, forgetting everything else.

After what felt like an eternity, their lips finally parted. Medusa's face was alluringly flushed, her skin white and rosy, and her charming eyes were hazy and drunk with emotion.

Jiang Xing gazed at Medusa in his arms, the scent of her body filling his senses. The desire he had been holding back erupted uncontrollably.

He lifted Medusa by the waist and used his spatial power to teleport her to a room.

Seeing this, Medusa asked in surprise, "Have you broken through to Dou Sheng?"

Jiang Xing smiled slightly, "Is this really the time to ask that?"

He gently laid Medusa on the bed, leaned over, and sat beside her. With trembling hands, he slowly began unbuttoning her purple brocade robe...