NOVEL NEXT Hai Bodong’s Shock!
"No," Queen Medusa replied coldly, "and there never will be."
Such a cold and arrogant Queen Medusa was just as described in the original story. However, the aura she exuded differed completely depending on who she was dealing with. If Li Xiao helped the snake people rebuild their homeland, he would truly become a friend of the snake people. The four elders had already mentioned that this person should be fully befriended and not made an enemy.
Queen Medusa glanced at the masked man, the so-called Pavilion Master of the Heaven Ascending Pavilion, and murmured to herself, "Can he really help my people find a new home?"
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After two days of flying, they finally arrived at the outskirts of the Tager Desert. Because Li Xiao was looking for Qinglin, he needed to take Queen Medusa to Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's place first.
At this moment, the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, who was in the middle of training, suddenly opened his eyes. Feeling an irresistible aura, he immediately rushed out of his room.
As he circulated his battle energy, he clenched his fist slightly, causing the surrounding icy mist to rapidly condense and finally solidify into a completely ice-blue spear between his palms.
Even after forming the ice spear with his battle energy, Hai Bodong still felt insecure. He quickly formed a seal with one hand and softly uttered, "Ice Spirit Armor!"
Having regained his realm as a Dou Emperor, Hai Bodong didn't think that anything could make him feel threatened, but the incoming aura left him unable to react.
His breath quickened. Seeing it was Li Xiao, he was about to sigh in relief, but then he noticed two beautiful figures beside Li Xiao.
The one leading had Dou Qi wings sprouting from her back, a sight Hai Bodong could never forget, even in death.
The Snake-People race's powerhouse, Queen Medusa!
"It's Medusa! Damn it, bringing such a powerful being back here, are you trying to get me killed?"
Hai Bodong's face turned serious, but he still summoned his Dou Qi wings and flew into the air to await Li Xiao.
From a distance, he could sense the aura of Queen Medusa, an aura that brought back his bad memories.
At the same time, Queen Medusa had already noticed the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong not far away. Her expression turned vicious as the past came rushing back to her.
"Hai Bodong, it's you again!"
Queen Medusa slowly stopped, her face icy cold. "I remember telling you last time that you should know what will happen when we meet again!"
A burst of blood-red Dou Qi exploded, forcing Hai Bodong back two steps, a look of fear flashing in his eyes.
Li Xiao spoke up, "Queen Medusa, please calm down. The Ice Emperor is my friend. I hope you can put the past behind and won't hold a grudge anymore."
Queen Medusa glanced at the Ice Emperor. Naturally, she had to consider Li Xiao's words. She didn't expect that Hai Bodong had regained his Dou Emperor status, which surprised her greatly. Back then, Hai Bodong was under her sealing technique. It seemed his recovery must be related to Li Xiao.
Queen Medusa pursed her alluring red lips and said in a low voice, "Hai Bodong, today I will spare you to give Li Xiao some face. Count yourself lucky!"
Hai Bodong was thoroughly puzzled, unable to understand how the proud Queen Medusa had been subdued by Li Xiao. What had happened between them? Around the Tager Desert, Queen Medusa's fierce reputation was as formidable as her enchanting beauty. Hearing her name alone struck fear into everyone's hearts.
"Brother Li Xiao," Qinglin shyly walked over with her hands behind her back, "why did you take so long? Qinglin... missed you."
Though they had only spent a few days together, Li Xiao's presence had left an indelible mark on her heart. For the naive Qinglin, each day far away from him felt like years.
Li Xiao landed steadily on the ground and gently patted her head. "I'm back."
"Thank you for taking care of Qinglin these past few days, Old Hai. I appreciate it."
Hai Bodong waved his hand dismissively, "It's nothing, just a favor. You can repay it later."
Queen Medusa and Yue Mei also walked over. Yue Mei looked at the shy Qinglin in surprise, "So, she's a half-blood of the snake-people and humans..."
Seeing Queen Medusa, Qinglin hid behind Li Xiao in fear. The suppression of her bloodline made Qinglin realize that this person was indeed the mighty Queen Medusa of the Snake-People Tribe!
Queen Medusa only glanced at the shy Qinglin briefly and turned her attention back to Li Xiao. "When do we leave?"
"Anytime," Li Xiao replied, then asked Hai Bodong, "Old Hai, have you packed everything?"
Hai Bodong nodded, "Of course. I started packing right after you left. I've been waiting for you to return. We can head back to the Jia Ma Empire now!"
He hadn't returned for twenty years, and people thought he was dead. But now, having regained his Dou Emperor status, he wasn't going to miss the opportunity to show off.
He definitely had to challenge those guys properly!
Li Xiao held Qinglin with one hand and sat on the back of the Amethyst Winged Lion King. It was Qinglin's first time riding a rank six magical beast, making her a bit nervous.
The Amethyst Winged Lion King had no complaints. Those who rode him were all members of the Heaven Ascending Pavilion. Since the Pavilion Master had declared Qinglin as his sister, he naturally wouldn't say anything.
Flying in the sky, traversing between blue skies and white clouds, the wind whipping against her face, Qinglin couldn't help but spread her arms to feel the essence of nature, and the beautiful scenery brought tears to her eyes.
Li Xiao looked down and asked softly, "What's wrong? Is it too fast?"
Qinglin shook her head, her voice choked with emotion, "No... I've never felt like this before, and I never thought I could fly one day."
Li Xiao chuckled softly. This girl was really adorable.
Since she liked heights, he had the Amethyst Winged Lion King ascend even higher, piercing through the rolling clouds.
Hai Bodong turned his head to the barefooted Lian Xue, who was flying through the air, and asked, "Senior Lian Xue, does the Pavilion Master always spoil children like this?"
Lian Xue looked at the two in the clouds and smiled gently, "The Pavilion Master is also just a child."
Hai Bodong clicked his tongue. The Pavilion Master was still a child? He found it hard to believe.
But Lian Xue didn't explain further. She simply followed the Pavilion Master closely, fearing something might happen to him.
Queen Medusa's tail flicked powerfully as she flew, her alluring figure becoming more apparent.
This reminded Hai Bodong of the woman he had wanted to protect for a lifetime. If she were still around, their child would probably be an adult by now.