Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 184: The Exchange of Queen Medusa

"Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!"

Snake Uncle's shocked voice echoed in Mo Yu's mind as he stared at the small purple snake glowing with seven-colored light. As a Seven-Winged Purple-Gold Snake with rare ancient bloodline, Snake Uncle had always thought he was the pinnacle of the snake tribe's achievements. But now, he was stunned to encounter a creature with an even more noble bloodline, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python.

"To evolve into a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, it must carry the purest Medusa bloodline. I wonder if it could be a descendant of my sister. Mo Yu, bring it closer so I can examine it more closely. Don't worry, with my presence, this Medusa won't harm you," Snake Uncle's slightly raspy and trembling voice whispered in Mo Yu's ear.

"Alright." Mo Yu responded internally before looking up at Xiao Yan with a gentle smile. "May I hold it?"

Xiao Yan was momentarily taken aback and then hesitated, "Cousin, this is the Medusa Queen from the Tagor Desert. Due to certain circumstances, she seems to be undergoing some kind of evolution. She could be dangerous, so you need to be very careful."

"Don't worry, I've got it under control," Mo Yu reassured him, confident thanks to Snake Uncle's assurances that the Medusa Queen wouldn't harm him. Even though the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python had a higher bloodline than the Seven-Winged Purple-Gold Snake, Cai Lin was still in her juvenile form, far from matching Snake Uncle's maturity.

Seeing Mo Yu's confidence, Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment longer before slowly extending his arm, carefully watching the dangerous little snake to ensure it didn't suddenly lash out and hurt Mo Yu.

Mo Yu chuckled at Xiao Yan's cautiousness, then, following Snake Uncle's guidance, gently cupped the coiled Seven-Colored Little Snake from Xiao Yan's arm into his hands.

To Xiao Yan's surprise, the snake didn't resist Mo Yu's gentle handling. It merely eyed the young man warily before wrapping its tail around Mo Yu's wrist, swinging back and forth as if it were playing.

"So, this is the famous Queen Medusa? It seems she hasn't fully regained control over her body yet," Mo Yu mused as he held the small snake before him. Who would have thought that this little creature would one day transform into a stunningly beautiful woman with a mature and seductive charm, a beauty unrivaled across the entire Dou Qi Continent?

The Seven-Colored Little Snake stared at Mo Yu's handsome face with its purple eyes, a surprisingly human-like expression of longing crossing its gaze. It raised its body slightly, fixating on Mo Yu with a gaze that seemed almost entranced. Clearly, the aura of kinship and ancient bloodline emitted by Snake Uncle had evoked a strong sense of familiarity in the little snake.

Watching the snake's odd behavior, Mo Yu couldn't help but feel a tug at his heart. Even in its current form, the little snake was so endearing—no wonder it would eventually become a queen adored by countless people.

Gently stroking the Seven-Colored Little Snake, Mo Yu pondered for a moment before flicking his finger over his storage ring. A vial containing a small amount of Purple Crystal Source appeared in his palm. He took out a tiny white jade stick, dipped it in the Purple Crystal Source, and then held it out to the little snake, gently shaking it.

As soon as the Purple Crystal Source appeared, the snake's eyes lit up, and it became even more affectionate, eagerly extending its tongue towards Mo Yu as if begging for the treat.

Xiao Yan, observing Mo Yu's actions, was also taken aback. The Purple Crystal Source contained a terrifying amount of fire attribute energy, enough to astonish even him. The Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, reborn through the flames of a Heavenly Flame, naturally had a strong affinity for items containing fire attribute energy.

"Oh…" Watching the little snake's behavior, Mo Yu deduced that the mature and proud soul within it had yet to awaken fully. He continued to gently stroke the snake.

After allowing the little snake to drink the Purple Crystal Source, it seemed satisfied, smacking its tiny mouth. Then, it coiled its tail around Mo Yu's wrist and slithered into his sleeve, gradually falling asleep.

Mo Yu was left momentarily speechless, glancing awkwardly at Xiao Yan. He had only intended to fulfill Snake Uncle's wish to see the famous Queen Medusa, but now the snake had made itself comfortable in his sleeve and refused to leave.

"Xiao Yan, I…," Mo Yu began, feeling a bit awkward for the first time. It seemed as though he had unwittingly stolen the Seven-Colored Little Snake from Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan was equally bewildered but then let out a sigh, a wry smile forming on his face. The Seven-Colored Little Snake, which had a significant and formidable background, had been a constant source of danger for him. Now, it had chosen to switch homes of its own accord, leaving Xiao Yan with no choice but to accept the situation. With Yao Lao currently in a deep sleep, Xiao Yan, a mere Dou Shi, wouldn't stand a chance if he angered the Medusa Queen.

Seeing Mo Yu's innocent expression, Xiao Yan understood that it wasn't his cousin's fault. After all, the soul of the proud and aloof Medusa Queen resided deep within the Seven-Colored Little Snake—it wasn't something that could be casually stolen. If there was any reason for this turn of events, it was likely that his cousin and the snake were somehow fated to be together.

"Uh… Brother Mo Yu, I know this wasn't your fault. But the Seven-Colored Little Snake is an evolved form of the Medusa Queen, and her soul is only temporarily dormant. Keeping her by my side has always been like carrying around a ticking time bomb. If she truly has a connection with you, then the Seven-Colored Little Snake is yours," Xiao Yan said, initially sounding disappointed but then coming to terms with the situation.

While the prospect of having a magical pet equivalent to a fifth-tier magical beast was tempting, and Xiao Yan was reluctant to part with it, the snake had never truly accepted him as its master and often harbored killing intent towards him. If he could rid himself of this ticking time bomb, Xiao Yan would be pained but also somewhat relieved. After all, carrying a terrifying creature capable of ending his life at any moment was hardly comforting.

Hearing Xiao Yan's suggestion, Mo Yu was taken aback, then deeply admired Xiao Yan's generosity. It wasn't easy to part with such a powerful companion. Of course, the Seven-Colored Little Snake was far from being a true companion to Xiao Yan—it was neither friend nor foe. But even so, its value was beyond measure.

Considering that Xiao Yan had disguised himself as Yao Xiao to infiltrate the Nalan family and obtain the Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva to restore Yao Lao's soul power, it seemed that Yao Lao had fallen into a deep sleep for some reason. Mo Yu recalled that in the original story, Yao Lao's slumber was due to Xiao Yan's battle with the Eight-Winged Black Snake Emperor to save Qing Lin. Although events had changed and Qing Lin had no involvement with Xiao Yan, other circumstances had likely led to Yao Lao's current state.

But this was none of Mo Yu's concern, and he had no reason to pry. However, Yao Lao's slumber had indeed turned the Seven-Colored Little Snake into a ticking time bomb, causing Xiao Yan to harbor both affection and fear for it.

Since Xiao Yan had offered the snake to him, Mo Yu considered it for a moment before deciding not to decline. With a flick of his Beast Ring, a slightly yellowed piece of parchment appeared in his hand.

"Xiao Yan, since you're giving me the Seven-Colored Little Snake, I can't just take advantage of you. Here, take this."

"This is…" Xiao Yan's eyes widened in surprise as he recognized the familiar parchment. After examining it, a look of pure joy spread across his face.

Seeing Xiao Yan's reaction, Mo Yu couldn't help but smile. The parchment was a fragment of the map to the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame. Knowing that Hai Bodong had already become Xiao Yan's bodyguard, Mo Yu realized that Xiao Yan must have already obtained one piece of the incomplete map. He knew that nothing could attract Xiao Yan more than information about Heavenly Flames, so this gift was no small token.

"Brother Mo Yu, how did you come across this?" Xiao Yan asked, unable to hide his excitement as he held the map.

"Hehe, I found it by chance in a cave. It's of no use to me, so I'm giving it to you."

"Thank you, Brother Mo Yu," Xiao Yan replied, not bothering to refuse the gift. Their relationship was such that formalities were unnecessary. Just as Mo Yu had accepted the Seven-Colored Little Snake without hesitation, Xiao Yan had no reason to be shy about accepting the map. After all, Xiao Yan had fought Hai Bodong over this very map, which showed how much it meant to him.

Giving up the unstable factor of the Seven-Colored Little Snake in exchange for a fragment of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame map was a solid win for Xiao Yan. As a practitioner of the Flame Mantra, Heavenly Flames were more enticing to him than anything else—they were beyond compare.

After a friendly exchange, both had gotten what they wanted. As nightfall approached, Xiao Yan bid Mo Yu farewell.

"Boy, do you think I'm something you can just exchange like a commodity? Tell me where that aura on you comes from, or I'll kill you!"

As Mo Yu returned to his room after seeing Xiao Yan off, his arm suddenly felt cold, and a faint, seductive voice whispered into his mind.

The unexpected, alluring voice caused Mo Yu's hand inside his sleeve to clench tightly. A chill spread through his chest, leaving him feeling icy cold. He recognized the voice's owner—it was none other than the Medusa Queen, who had been hidden within the Heaven Swallowing Python's body. She was awake…

(End of Chapter)

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