Her ink-black hair cascaded like a waterfall behind her, her slender waist swayed with captivating grace, her fiery red lips burned with desire, her jade-like bones and icy skin possessed a natural allure.
Only upon truly meeting this Medusa Queen did Chen Xiao understand that her reputation for beauty was absolutely not unfounded.
This woman could indeed only be described with the words "seductive and enchanting," yet she was seductive and enchanting without being vulgar, possessing a unique air of elegance.
"Mitre Teng Shan, that's a rather familiar surname. Speak plainly, why have you come seeking this Queen with such fanfare? This Queen recalls that the Snake-People Race and the Mitre Family have no dealings."
The Medusa Queen glanced at Teng Shan, who was walking in front, her eyes sweeping over the mysterious Black Robe beside him and the small Da Dou Shi protected in the center, her tone calm.
The Mitre Family was almost universally known in the Jia Ma Empire, and the Medusa Queen naturally knew of them.
More importantly, seeing Teng Shan reminded her of an old acquaintance, an old fellow who held the position of Supreme Elder in the Mitre Family, whose strength was average but who was full of suggestive remarks.
Teng Shan smiled politely, bowing with a fist to his palm.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting this meeting. Coming to the Holy City today is at the request of this junior of mine. He has some matters he wishes to discuss with Your Majesty. This junior is young and has not dealt with many people. If there is any offense, please forgive him, Your Majesty."
Politeness never hurts, and Teng Shan gave a heads-up in advance.
After speaking, he moved a step to the side, revealing the young man he had been protecting behind him.
It was impossible not to be nervous. Being watched by a peak Dou Huang expert, even if the other party did nothing, the pressure was still immense.
Fortunately, Chen Xiao was not an ordinary teenager in his teens; his psychological resilience was quite good compared to adults.
Taking a light breath, Chen Xiao stepped forward, raising his hand slightly in greeting.
"Seven Star Da Dou Shi, your talent is indeed remarkable. Are you a member of the Mitre Family?"
Just as Chen Xiao was about to speak, the woman on the throne spoke first.
With her strong personality, whether in battle or daily conversation, she was accustomed to taking the initiative.
A simple, calm question, seemingly without any deeper meaning.
But understanding the grievances between her and Hai Bo Dong, and that she had even cast the Serpent Sealing Curse on Hai Bo Dong, everyone's hearts tightened slightly, fearing that Chen Xiao would agree and thus make the Medusa Queen wary, leading her to consider eliminating this potential threat and variable in advance.
While this assumption by everyone might be seen as judging a gentleman by the heart of a villain, it was not entirely impossible.
Fortunately, Chen Xiao did not disappoint them. Under the gaze of countless eyes, he slowly shook his head.
"No, my name is Chen Xiao. I met that Ice Emperor from the Mitre Family just a few days ago. He saw that my attributes were compatible and I had some talent, so he wanted to take me as a disciple, but I refused because I already have a teacher."
Having spent a few days with Hai Bo Dong, Chen Xiao had learned many things.
Not just combat experience, but also interpersonal skills.
When traveling outside, one must remember that identity is something you give yourself.
Just like Hai Bo Dong, he himself might not have even used a Royal Extreme Pill, yet he could use it as bait to attract Chen Xiao to become his disciple.
In short, it was one sentence: as long as it's reasonable and won't be exposed in a short time, you can make up whatever you want.
The Medusa Queen nodded slightly without a change in expression, and continued to ask casually, "Little fellow, how old are you?"
"Twelve."
Upon hearing this answer, not only the Medusa Queen, but also the five strong individuals who had traveled with him, including Teng Shan, were inwardly startled.
Especially Nalan Jie, who felt that his previous comparison was incredibly laughable.
A twelve-year-old Da Dou Shi, the value of this was more than a notch higher than an eleven-year-old Dou Zhe.
"Hai Bo Dong indeed does not have the qualifications to be your teacher."
Commenting casually, a slender arc lifted slightly on the Medusa Queen's beautiful face, her red lips curving. In an instant, her exquisite features became even more enchanting, every frown and smile infinitely alluring.
"Speak, why are you looking for this Queen?"
Finally, they were getting to the point!
Chen Xiao's heart relaxed, and he cupped his fist, saying, "It's still about that Ice Emperor. A few days ago, although I refused the Ice Emperor's offer to take me as a disciple, he did offer some conditions that moved me. I couldn't become his disciple, but I still wanted those things. So, I made a bet with him, asking Your Majesty to lift the Serpent Sealing Curse for him. If I fail, he will be my second teacher."
The honesty level was ninety-nine percent.
The Medusa Queen understood, and a hint of curiosity arose in her heart.
From her perspective, having Chen Xiao become Hai Bo Dong's disciple was also something she did not wish to see.
Leaving aside whether the other teacher Chen Xiao mentioned existed, Chen Xiao's talent alone was worth her attention.
If Hai Bo Dong were to take him in, it was likely that within twenty years, the Snake-People Race might gain a formidable enemy.
However, this reason alone was far from enough to make her lift Hai Bo Dong's seal.
There was more than one way to eliminate a hidden danger.
"You seem quite confident. I'd like to hear how you plan to persuade this Queen?"
Hearing this, Chen Xiao flipped his palm and took out a piece of paper from his Storage Ring, gesturing slightly.
The Medusa Queen raised her hand and beckoned, and the paper fell into her jade hand.
Turning it over, she saw only two neat small characters on it.
Heavenly Flame!
The Medusa Queen's pupils constricted slightly.
In recent years, she had long felt that although she had reached the peak of Dou Huang, with almost no room for further advancement, there had been no signs of a breakthrough. Multiple attempts had also yielded no results.
Out of helplessness, she could only seek other methods.
Thus, a secret technique of the Snake-People Race entered her sight.
However, not only was that secret technique extremely dangerous, but the Heavenly Flame required was also difficult to find. Many Alchemists had no clue about it, let alone her.
Looking at the two words on the paper in front of her, the Medusa Queen couldn't help but wonder, Could this little fellow know the secret technique of my Snake-People Race?
Otherwise, why would he use Heavenly Flame as bait?
Moreover, whether he truly knew the whereabouts of the Heavenly Flame was also a question.
But no matter what, for the Medusa Queen, who was eager to break through, this was a hope. She was willing to listen to Chen Xiao ramble a few more sentences.
With a casual swipe, the paper in her hand turned into ashes. The Medusa Queen looked at Teng Shan and the others.
"You all, withdraw from the Divine Hall and wait outside."
The matter of the Heavenly Flame must be kept secret. The fewer people who knew, the better.
Chen Xiao informing her in writing clearly also knew this point.
Hearing the Medusa Queen's command, Teng Shan and the others hesitated slightly.
"Then please, Your Majesty, do not close the hall doors. I have promised Elder Hai that I will guarantee Chen Xiao's safety. He must remain within sight."
The Medusa Queen was noncommittal, too lazy to answer.
If I truly intended to act, what difference would it make whether you five were inside or outside the hall?
However, after the five of them, including Teng Shan, withdrew from the main hall, she did not close the hall doors.
Casually setting up a soundproof barrier, the Medusa Queen refocused her gaze on Chen Xiao.
"I hope you are not playing tricks on this Queen. Speak, what do you know?"
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