Chapter 304: Uncle Snake's Past, Naming Her Cai Lin
When Mo Yu regained consciousness, he vaguely felt a soft, warm arm wrapped around his waist, and his head... As he slowly came to, he recalled what had just happened, and a look of surprise flashed across his face. Just as he was about to say something, he felt a sudden chill around his neck. A strange snake sword, emitting a cold aura, was pressed tightly against his throat.
His body stiffened slightly, and Mo Yu glanced back from the corner of his eye. The once-dazed eyes of Queen Medusa were now filled with fury, and she stood behind him, holding the long snake sword, her beautiful face icy cold.
Queen Medusa remained motionless, her sword still against Mo Yu's throat. Her deadly, enchanting snake eyes glared at him. As Mo Yu began to feel uneasy, her cold, murderous voice suddenly broke the silence.
"Mo Yu, how dare you do such a thing to me!" Her voice was as cold as ice, but the memory of their intimate encounter moments ago stirred a dangerous heat within Mo Yu.
However, just as that heat rose in his belly, the coldness of the snake sword against his neck sent a chill down his spine, freezing him in place. He turned around slowly, his gaze falling on the woman in front of him.
Queen Medusa had somehow already dressed herself. Her tall, elegant figure was barely concealed by her minimal attire. A loosely worn top covered just enough of her full chest, while a short purple leather skirt reached only mid-thigh, exposing her long, smooth legs. Her slender waist and the alluring curve of her hips made Mo Yu's heart race again as he recalled their earlier encounter.
Despite knowing that the woman in front of him was a deadly beauty capable of killing him, Mo Yu couldn't help but remember their passionate struggle. But all traces of desire vanished when he caught her icy glare. All that remained was a sense of vigilance and caution.
Mo Yu's gaze finally rested on her flawless, cold, and stunning face. He instinctively rubbed his nose, but the lingering fragrance on his hand made him pause, reminding him of her soft, pale skin.
This action only made Queen Medusa more furious. The snake sword pressed even harder against his throat, as if her hand needed only a slight twitch to end his life.
Sensing the danger, Mo Yu forced a dry laugh and said, "Your Majesty, with all due respect, this isn't entirely my fault, is it? If I recall correctly, it was you who forced yourself on me. If anyone should be held accountable, I think I'm the one who should be upset. After all, I'm still unmarried, and according to the rules of the Dou Qi continent, I should be considered quite the eligible bachelor. Many women admire me, so you actually got quite the bargain."
"I took advantage of you?" Queen Medusa raised an eyebrow, surprised by Mo Yu's audacity. It seemed she had never heard someone speak so shamelessly before.
But as she recalled what had just happened, she couldn't deny that it was indeed her doing. A rare blush crept across her icy face.
"Damn this soul fusion… It actually has such side effects!" Queen Medusa cursed silently in her heart.
What had just occurred was not something she had intended. During the soul fusion process with the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, an uncontrollable desire had been triggered. As a serpent, known for its seductive nature, this trait was especially strong in the ancient bloodline of the python. Although Queen Medusa could usually suppress it, in the moment of soul fusion, she had lost control and unintentionally engaged with Mo Yu...
Now, seeing Mo Yu act as though he was the wronged party, Queen Medusa's anger flared again. A cold smile and murderous intent appeared on her face. "No matter what, you've taken my purity. For the favor you did for me, I'll leave you a whole corpse."
With that, Queen Medusa waved her slender hand. As her palm moved, Mo Yu suddenly felt the space around him solidify, locking his body in place.
"Spatial Lock? This woman's serious!" Mo Yu cursed internally.
Queen Medusa's cold eyes watched him as her sharp snake sword inched closer to his throat. Just as Mo Yu struggled to free himself, a familiar, powerful soul force erupted from the ring on his finger.
Under this overwhelming soul force, the spatial lock shattered, and Mo Yu was freed.
"Hehe, little Medusa, you're going too far." A calm, gentle voice echoed. Uncle Snake's ethereal form rose from the ring, floating beside Mo Yu, smiling warmly at the furious Queen Medusa.
Queen Medusa's enchanting face showed a complex expression when she saw Uncle Snake. Biting her lip, she said, "Elder Snake, I didn't expect to alarm you. You must already know what happened. As the elder of the serpent race, you should understand my pain. As Queen of the Serpent Clan, I have never been defiled like this. Mo Yu must pay for what he's done!"
Despite her harsh words, Queen Medusa slowly lowered her sword. No matter what, Uncle Snake was her elder, and given Mo Yu's connection to him, she couldn't kill Mo Yu in front of Uncle Snake.
Uncle Snake chuckled softly, gesturing for Mo Yu to step back before speaking again.
"Ahem, I know what happened just now, but rest assured, I cut off my soul perception before… well, before you two… so I didn't see anything."
Both Mo Yu and Queen Medusa exchanged embarrassed glances. In the heat of their moment, they had completely forgotten about the presence of a third party. They felt relieved that Uncle Snake hadn't been a witness, though the awkwardness lingered.
Mo Yu even noticed that the usually cold and composed Queen Medusa had a hint of bashfulness in her eyes. Despite her outward strength, it seemed that deep down, she wasn't as unyielding as she appeared.
"Uncle Snake, I know you have a good relationship with Mo Yu, but as my elder, I hope you can handle this matter fairly," Queen Medusa said, biting her lip. Although she wasn't taking any further action, the anger in her eyes as she looked at Mo Yu hadn't disappeared.
"Hehe, little Medusa, you've ruled the serpent clan for decades and should know right from wrong. Mo Yu went through great trouble to craft the Spirit Fusion Chalice for you, helping you resolve your soul fusion issue. He's done you a great service. What happened now wasn't Mo Yu's fault, so why should he take all the blame?" Uncle Snake said calmly, his hands behind his back.
Seeing that Queen Medusa still wasn't convinced, Uncle Snake's eyes took on a distant look as he smiled bitterly and shook his head. "You know, something similar happened to me once."
"Oh? Uncle Snake, you mean you also...?" Mo Yu was taken aback, a look of curiosity flashing in his eyes as he leaned in to listen.
Even Queen Medusa, despite herself, seemed intrigued. Her beautiful eyes betrayed her curiosity, showing that even a queen wasn't immune to a good story.
"Hehe, you two..." Uncle Snake shook his head, amused by their reactions. His expression softened as he began to reminisce. "After I left the Serpent Clan many years ago, I traveled across the continent. When I was in Central Plains, I met an exceptionally beautiful woman. Her name was Su Yao, and she was one of the greatest talents I had ever encountered. At the peak of the Dou Emperor level, she could use her 'Heavenly Demonic Tower Melody' to kill a two-star Dou Ancestor. She left a profound impact on me."
Mo Yu, intrigued, quickly asked, "And what happened next?"
Even Queen Medusa unconsciously nodded in agreement, though she quickly glared at Mo Yu when she realized her eagerness.
Mo Yu shrugged helplessly, ignoring her icy stare.
Uncle Snake didn't notice their little interaction and continued, "Later, I obtained the Xuanhuang Flame and wanted to use it to evolve my serpent bloodline into the Seven-Winged Golden Python. Little Medusa, you should know this bloodline well, as your Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python is even more noble than mine."
Queen Medusa nodded slightly.
"Due to the high risk of the evolution process, I reached out to Su Yao for help, asking her to watch over me during the ritual. Without hesitation, she traveled thousands of miles to aid me. However..." Uncle Snake trailed off, regret filling his voice.
"However, during the process of evolving into the Seven-Winged Golden Python, I lost control of my bloodline, and something similar to what happened to you and Mo Yu occurred. After that night, Su Yao left and never contacted me again."
Both Mo Yu and Queen Medusa were stunned, not expecting such a dramatic story from Uncle Snake's past.
"Uncle Snake, who exactly was Su Yao?" Mo Yu asked, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.
Uncle Snake's yellow eyes turned to Mo Yu, and in a raspy, magnetic voice, he murmured, "It's been a long time, but I remember she was the Holy Maiden of Sound Valley. By now, she's probably become the valley master."
"Sound Valley?" Mo Yu's eyes widened in surprise.
According to Uncle Snake's description, Su Yao's strength and talent were extraordinary. Sound Valley was likely one of the top factions in Central Plains, possibly one of the 'One Hall, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, Four Pavilions,' rivaling Ice River Valley and Flame Valley.
Mo Yu recalled that Sound Valley had only been briefly mentioned in the original novel, shrouded in mystery. He never expected Uncle Snake to have such a connection with its valley master. If he ever had the chance, he'd definitely visit Sound Valley to meet its master and help Uncle Snake settle this unresolved chapter of his life.
While Mo Yu was lost in thought, Uncle Snake turned to Queen Medusa and said, "So, little Medusa, what happened wasn't Mo Yu's fault, nor was it yours. It's the fault of the ancient serpent bloodline itself. Now that the mistake has been made, don't make it worse. Mo Yu's a fine young man, and with your noble bloodline of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, he'd be a good match for you. How about I play matchmaker for the two of you?"
Queen Medusa was stunned, a look of shock flashing across her delicate face. Soon, a blush crept over her cheeks.
Mo Yu was equally surprised. He had been thinking about how to repay Uncle Snake's kindness by helping him resolve his regrets, but now Uncle Snake had already started arranging his future.
Mo Yu shook his head with a wry smile. But he wasn't one to shirk responsibility. He looked at Queen Medusa with a smile and said, "So, from now on, we're officially a couple?"
"I never agreed to that!" Queen Medusa snapped, her rosy lips pursed in a cold pout, completely dismissing Mo Yu's attempt to close the gap between them.
"Alright, alright, whatever you say." Mo Yu shrugged indifferently and smiled. "But Uncle Snake is right. Since this has happened, we should face it openly. We can't spend the rest of our lives fighting. By the way, how about I give you a proper name? After all, 'Queen Medusa' is just a title, passed down among the rulers of the Serpent Clan. It's not really a name."
"I don't need you to name me!" Queen Medusa responded coldly, her irritation evident.
"How about Cai Lin? It suits you perfectly," Mo Yu suggested, recalling the name from the original story and finding it fitting.
"I said I don't need a name!" Queen Medusa snapped, her patience wearing thin as her cold eyes bore into the handsome young man in front of her.
Yet, when her gaze fell upon his charming and warm smile, for some reason, the anger in her heart softened a bit. In a calmer voice, she added, "Queen Medusa is both my name and my title. I don't need you to change it."
With that, she turned and flew away.
"You've already transformed into a human, no longer in your half-human, half-snake form, so you should have a real name. I'll call you Cai Lin from now on. 'Queen Medusa' is too troublesome to say," Mo Yu called out with a slight smile, watching her leave.
Her figure paused momentarily in the air, and her eyes flickered briefly. But this time, she didn't scold him. Instead, she transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the distance...
(End of Chapter)
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