Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 186: Gifts and the Method of Soul Fusion

"Wu Xi."

Upon hearing this name, Mo Yu's heart stirred. He immediately thought that this person might be Uncle Snake's sister, the Medusa Queen of the serpent tribe of that generation.

What surprised Mo Yu even more was that Uncle Snake was indeed related to the Medusa Queen. Though the connection had spanned several generations, it still existed.

"Are you Wu Xi's grandson? Time sure flies. The queen's title has already passed to you. How is your great-grandmother doing?"

When Uncle Snake heard the identity of the Medusa Queen, a trace of warmth appeared in his cold eyes. He looked at her with some emotion and asked.

"My great-grandmother... she's no longer with us." At this, a flicker of sadness crossed the Medusa Queen's beautiful eyes, and her voice dropped slightly.

"Oh..."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Snake's refined yet cold face froze for a moment.

Although he was a powerful Dou Zun (Battle Saint), and thus had long become indifferent to life and death, the news of a family member passing still left him deeply unsettled.

Mo Yu understood this.

In the Dou Qi Continent, the lifespan of different power levels varied greatly. Someone like Uncle Snake, a Dou Zun, could live for hundreds of years, while a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) had only a few more decades than an average person.

The stronger someone became, the lonelier they were—not just emotionally but also in the physical sense, with loved ones passing away around them.

Moreover, though being a queen was an immense honor, it also came with countless responsibilities. So, an early death wasn't unusual due to the heavy burdens.

"Let it be. Wu Xi dedicated her entire life to the tribe, and in that sense, she lives on even in death. I've also heard about the current state of the serpent tribe. You've done well to maintain the last bit of its dignity.

Wu Xi was my sister, and you're her grandson. If you don't mind, you can call me Grandpa Wu Wan."

After a moment of silence, Uncle Snake's eyes returned to their calm state. While the death of a loved one saddened him, as a powerful figure, he had long learned to accept such things.

At this point, he found comfort in knowing that the serpent tribe had produced such a wise and powerful Medusa Queen.

"Mm, Grandpa Wu Wan."

The Medusa Queen hesitated for a moment before finally uttering the word.

For someone as proud as her, being asked to call someone "grandpa" would have likely led to a fight if it had been anyone else.

But this middle-aged man in front of her was different. First, he was her elder by blood, and second, the mature bloodline of his Seven-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent surpassed her own current power.

Thus, even with her immense pride, calling him grandpa didn't feel shameful. Instead, she felt a faint sense of kinship.

"Hehe, good child." Upon hearing her call him grandpa, a hint of warmth appeared on Uncle Snake's typically cold face.

"Since you've called me grandpa, I should give you a gift." Uncle Snake smiled, then shifted his gaze to Mo Yu.

"Uh..." Seeing Uncle Snake's gaze land on him, Mo Yu immediately felt uneasy. This old man giving out gifts—surely, it wouldn't come at Mo Yu's expense, right?

But apart from a few bottles of Companion Amethyst Source and fire pearls, Mo Yu didn't think he had anything that would appeal to the Medusa Queen.

Noticing Mo Yu's wary expression, a faint smile curled at the corners of Uncle Snake's mouth as he rasped, "Don't pretend, boy. I know exactly what treasures you have.

Give her that bottle of Companion Amethyst Source, and consider it a favor from me. Also, hand over a few of those fire pearls. Oh, and..."

Uncle Snake then looked over at the Medusa Queen, seemingly deep in thought. "I'm not entirely sure of the process for evolving into the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python, but judging from your appearance, it seems your soul hasn't fully merged with your body, has it?"

Hearing her biggest flaw exposed, the Medusa Queen hesitated briefly before nodding slowly.

Faced with a revered elder from her tribe, even though Uncle Snake had been away for over a century, she still treated him with respect.

"The separation between soul and body is indeed a problem, but since you've called me grandpa, I'll help you resolve it." Uncle Snake chuckled.

Upon hearing this, the Medusa Queen's eyes lit up, and a rare smile appeared on her cold face.

"Thank you, Grandpa Wu Wan," she said with polite gratitude, a far cry from the proud and aloof queen that most people knew her as.

"Hehe, no need to thank me. If you're going to thank someone, thank Mo Yu. He'll be the one helping you complete the fusion, not me." Uncle Snake shook his head lightly and pointed to Mo Yu beside him.

Hearing this, Mo Yu smiled bitterly and shook his head. He knew Uncle Snake wouldn't let him off easily without having to make a big sacrifice.

"Him?"

The Medusa Queen was taken aback, a look of confusion flashing across her face.

Soul-body fusion required at least a sixth-tier pill or some other rare item, like the Soul Fusion Pill in the current Alchemist Competition.

She had already pressured Xiao Yan to win the competition, but that was just a backup plan, and she didn't seriously think a teenager under twenty could pull it off.

Could she now trust another young man?

"Don't underestimate Mo Yu. Not only can he help with your soul-body fusion, but I also need his help to resurrect myself.

And from your brief exchange with him earlier, you've seen his unusual abilities. For someone at the Dou Grandmaster stage to control spatial power—that's nearly unheard of in the Dou Qi Continent. Now, do you still doubt my words?"

Seeing the Queen's doubtful expression, Uncle Snake shook his head knowingly.

Sure enough, upon hearing Uncle Snake's words, the Medusa Queen's expression changed. She didn't know Uncle Snake's exact strength but understood that he was at least a Dou Zong (Battle Sect) or perhaps even a Dou Zun.

Helping someone of his level to resurrect was far more difficult than soul-body fusion. Yet Uncle Snake had absolute confidence in Mo Yu.

Thinking about this, the Medusa Queen glanced deeply at Mo Yu. Only now did she realize how extraordinary this young human truly was. Earlier, the spatial power he had displayed was something even she hadn't mastered.

"Then I'll trouble you." After pondering for a moment, the Medusa Queen slightly bowed toward Mo Yu, her soft voice carrying a faint scent.

Compared to Xiao Yan, who she barely knew and somewhat disliked, Mo Yu, with Uncle Snake's endorsement, seemed far more trustworthy.

"Mm." Mo Yu could only nod with a wry smile.

Even without her gratitude, with Uncle Snake's request, he had no choice but to help.

Besides, the Medusa Queen, with her Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python bloodline, had limitless potential. Earning her favor was a significant gain.

And with Uncle Snake mediating, Mo Yu didn't feel too pressured about the situation.

As he pondered, the Medusa Queen's body began to transform. Her clothes tightened against her body, revealing her alluring curves before her figure slowly shrank. Finally, she turned into the small seven-colored snake...

Watching the transformation, Mo Yu knew that the Medusa Queen's soul had gradually retreated. He wasn't surprised.

Stepping forward, Mo Yu gazed at the little snake and gently picked her up.

Unbeknownst to him, he had just gained a protector with strength comparable to a Dou Zong. Truly, life was full of unexpected twists...

(End of Chapter)

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