NOVEL NEXT Chapter 224: Pressing Xiao Yan
In the Nalan family estate, a figure sneaked out of Nalan Yanran’s room. This figure was none other than Nalan Yanran herself. She was clutching her growling stomach and quickly making her way towards the kitchen.
Nalan Yanran’s appetite was naturally large, and during dinner, she had only eaten a single bowl of rice to avoid embarrassing herself in front of Xiao Yixian. For someone with her usual intake, this was nearly the same as having not eaten at all. By midnight, she couldn’t hold out any longer and decided to sneak to the kitchen to find some food.
“Hmm?”
As she passed by the courtyard outside Xiao Yan’s guest room, Nalan Yanran paused, frowning slightly as she noticed some faint sounds coming from within.
Odd, why is Xiao Yan still awake at this hour?
A hint of confusion flashed through her mind. However, before she could dwell on it, her stomach growled again, urging her to hurry to the kitchen.
Ugh… I better find something to eat first. I can’t stand this hunger any longer…
Muttering to herself, Nalan Yanran clutched her stomach and swiftly left.
Inside Xiao Yan’s room, he was still reeling from the warm sensation on his lips, the faint fragrance in his breath, and the golden snake eyes gazing intently at him. His mind was blank.
Huh?
Huh huh huh???
What is happening?
Who is this?
Where am I?
Why am I being kissed again?
Why did I say “again”???
In his state of muddled thoughts, Queen Medusa held Xiao Yan’s chin and deepened the kiss for several seconds before finally parting her lips from his. Her lips were slightly moist, making her look even more enticing.
Queen Medusa sat up, her delicate fingers lightly brushing her moist lips. Her crimson tongue slipped out to taste the lingering essence on her lips, exuding a seductive allure.
Then, she gently caressed the corner of her mouth and softly evaluated the experience.
“Hmm… not bad.”
“Huh?!”
Xiao Yan finally snapped back to reality, his face instantly flushed red. He propped himself up, looking at Queen Medusa with a mixture of shock and confusion.
“Queen Medusa? You… you… you weren’t supposed to be awake…”
Before he could finish, his eyes caught sight of Queen Medusa’s completely exposed body. His already red face turned even redder, and his head began to heat up rapidly. Visible steam seemed to rise from his head, and his mind shut down completely, causing him to lose consciousness again.
Queen Medusa, still sitting on top of him, was momentarily taken aback by his series of reactions. After a few seconds, she looked down at her body and then back at Xiao Yan’s flushed face, now unconscious.
Isn’t this boy too innocent? I haven’t even done anything, and he’s already out cold?
Queen Medusa was speechless, tapping her temple with her slender finger. Then she stood up from Xiao Yan, stretching her voluptuous figure and rolling her shoulders comfortably.
“Ugh, sleeping for so long has made my body stiff.”
She swung her arms a few times, finally regaining full control over her body, making her feel extremely refreshed.
Not only had she successfully evolved, reaching the Dou Zong (Battle Ancestor, 8th Level) level, but the Snake-People Tribe was also negotiating a treaty with the Jia Ma Empire. Moving her people out of the barren desert was just a matter of time. All the worries that had plagued her for centuries were solved in one go, making her mood exceptionally good.
And the greatest contributors to this outcome were two humans.
One was Xiao Li, who had tirelessly worked for the Snake-People Tribe over the past six months, bridging the gap between them and the humans, even risking her life. The current peace talks between the Jia Ma Empire and the Snake-People Tribe were largely due to her efforts.
The other was Xiao Yan.
If Xiao Yan hadn’t risked his life that day to rush into the Heavenly Flame and feed her that strange pill, she would have long been reduced to ashes.
Queen Medusa was aware that if she had died, no matter how much effort Xiao Li put in, it would have been impossible to achieve reconciliation between the Snake-People Tribe and the Jia Ma Empire.
Without her presence, the Snake-People Tribe would have had no leverage for peace talks.
Queen Medusa looked down at Xiao Yan’s unconscious face, her eyes flickering with a complex light.
These siblings truly are benefactors of both me and the Snake-People Tribe.
Now that the longstanding issues of the Snake-People Tribe were resolved, it was time to consider future matters.
For instance, the future heir of the Snake-People Tribe.
As she thought about this, a smile played on Queen Medusa’s lips.
“Feel honored, Xiao Yan.” She bent down slightly, extending a slender arm towards him. “I’ve taken a liking to you. Come back to the Snake-People Tribe with me.”
As she spoke, her golden snake eyes glinted with an indisputable determination. She grabbed Xiao Yan by his collar, preparing to forcibly take him back to the Snake-People Tribe. However, her mind suddenly faltered, causing her to freeze.
It was the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python! Its consciousness was still there!
“Damn it… I guess I was too optimistic…”
Queen Medusa clutched her head, her expression filled with frustration.
Feeling her consciousness gradually fade, she gave up resisting.
She knew very well that continuing to struggle was futile. Her soul was not fully recovered yet, and nurturing it back slowly was the best solution.
“Fine, I’ll stay out for a bit longer.”
Queen Medusa murmured, her gaze fixed on Xiao Yan’s face.
“Next time I awaken, I will definitely take you with me…”
Before she finished speaking, her body radiated a brilliant seven-colored light, illuminating the entire room.
As the light faded, Queen Medusa’s figure vanished, replaced by a small, colorful snake coiled on Xiao Yan’s chest. Its tiny head swiveled, its large, innocent eyes full of confusion. Then, it spotted the unconscious Xiao Yan and swiftly burrowed into his embrace, falling back into a deep sleep.
Yao Chen’s figure slowly materialized from Xiao Yan’s ring. She looked at the unconscious Xiao Yan, her heart full of helplessness.
How popular are you, really? Even Queen Medusa wants to take you back as her captive. This is absurd.
But remembering what Xiao Yan did for Queen Medusa that day, it wasn’t entirely unreasonable.
You’re quite the heartbreaker, my disciple…
Yao Chen shook her head lightly, covering Xiao Yan with the quilt before returning to the ring.
The night finally settled into tranquility.
…
As dawn broke, Nalan Yanran, having had her fill the previous night, awoke to her internal clock, stretching comfortably as she sat up in bed.
She glanced at the still-sleeping Qing Lin beside her and smiled gently, reaching out to lightly pat her head. Then, she quietly got out of bed, dressed, and left the room.
“Humming a little tune, feeling quite merry~”
Nalan Yanran, in high spirits, hummed a tune as she headed to the bathroom for her morning routine. After washing up, she hurried to the kitchen.
Since Xiao Yan was staying at her home, how could she miss the opportunity to make a good impression?
She planned to take advantage of this time to bond with Xiao Yan. Although they couldn’t do anything beyond certain boundaries, maybe their feelings would deepen, and they could share a kiss or something.
As she thought about it, a blush of excitement and shyness spread across her face, fueling her motivation to prepare breakfast.
It wasn’t an impossible fantasy, right? After all, I am Xiao Yan’s fiancée. What’s wrong with just a kiss?