Chapter 96

The rainbow light surrounding Xiao Yan and the others above the sky rippled like water disturbed by a falling pebble.

A bewitching figure emerged from the center of the rainbow light's ripples.

The beautiful woman who suddenly appeared before Xiao Yan and the others wore a luxurious purple brocade robe; beneath it, her towering peaks were difficult to conceal, her full and rounded delicate body like a ripe honey peach, exuding a faint allure. Her lustrous three thousand strands of black hair naturally flowed past her slender willow waist and fell to her hips. The tips of her hair and her raised buttocks swayed in the breeze, interacting to create a scenery that made hearts race and souls wander.

Below the purple brocade robe, a long purple snake tail extended, winding and coiling in the air. The snake's body swayed lightly, not causing fear but instead evoking a feeling that tugged at the heartstrings.

Xiao Yan's gaze lingered briefly on the snake tail and slender waist before sweeping over the beautiful woman's peaks and finally settling on her exquisite face!

Although a thin veil covered the lower part of her eyes, the bone structure faintly revealed was still so beautiful as to intoxicate people!

On the veil, the Medusa royal family's distinctive golden vertical pupils directly passed over Hai Bo Dong, who stood at the forefront and was the strongest among them, and landed straight upon Xiao Yan's body.

At the moment she saw Xiao Yan, a hint of joy flickered in Queen Medusa's eyes.

Behind the veil, her lips parted slightly, and her melodious voice formed a dignified and noble sound wave that came forth.

"Are you Xiao Yan?"

"It's me." Xiao Yan turned to comfort Yao Yue and Qing Lian behind him, then strode past Hai Bo Dong's figure to the front, lifted his head, and directly gazed at the alluring figure above, responding.

"A few months ago, the one who took the Strange Fire from beneath the Tagor Great Desert was you, wasn't it?"

"It's me." Xiao Yan nodded, answering without the slightest hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa felt a surge of joy in her heart, and the red lips behind the veil also curled into a bewitching and beautiful arc—unfortunately, obscured by the veil, no one could appreciate it.

"Very well, then hand it over. As long as you surrender the Strange Fire, I will let you go." Queen Medusa said flatly, paying no heed to the fact that there was still a five-star Dou Huang powerhouse present who had recovered his strength.

Of course, for Hai Bo Dong, he didn't mind being overlooked by Queen Medusa in the slightest.

"Your Majesty the Queen came for the Strange Fire, how unfortunate— the Strange Fire of the Tagor Great Desert has already been refined by me." "Refined?" A flash of shock crossed Queen Medusa's eyes as she sensed Xiao Yan's strength again, confirming he was only a One Star Dou Ling. Although the solidity and thickness of his Dou Qi far surpassed any Dou Ling she had ever seen, earning her a higher opinion, he was still merely a Dou Ling. To refine a Strange Fire with such cultivation? What a joke!

Queen Medusa clearly did not believe Xiao Yan's claim; her golden eyes clearly displayed displeasure, making everyone present feel a strong sense of oppression.

But immediately afterward, she could not help but believe Xiao Yan's words, for at the moment she displayed displeasure, a green flame appeared without warning in Xiao Yan's hand.

This cluster of green flame was extremely spiritual; the moment it appeared, it spontaneously condensed into various shapes, like a child long repressed—sometimes taking serpentine form, sometimes butterfly shape, finally settling into the form of a green lotus.

As this flame rolled, an extremely hot breath surged forth; not only did Xiao Yan's nearby companions feel it, but even Queen Medusa, standing some distance away, sensed a hint of threat!

Without a doubt, this is the Strange Fire!

"Green Lotus Flame? Could this be, the Green Lotus Core Flame ranked nineteenth on the Strange Fire Ranking!" Gazing at the green flame rolling in Xiao Yan's palm, Queen Medusa couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment.

Immediately, Queen Medusa's gaze turned icy; generally speaking, a Strange Fire already refined by someone cannot be easily taken out. Unless, the owner possessing it is dead!

And although Queen Medusa's strength is formidable, she lacks the ability to safely extract a Strange Fire from another's body—so————only by killing Xiao Yan!

Dou Qi surged, rainbow light raged, Queen Medusa's killing intent could be said to be utterly unhidden; Xiao Yan and the others naturally felt it clearly.

Hai Bo Dong's face showed an unprecedented solemnity; his entire body's Dou Qi stirred, vigilant against Queen Medusa while secretly sending a message to Xiao Yan: "Xiao Yan, the power you displayed for me in Mo City earlier— is it still latent? Now is no longer the time to hide! I will draw Queen Medusa's attention later; you seize the chance to use this power to bring the two little girls behind you to safety! Understand?"

Hearing Hai Bo Dong's mental transmission, Xiao Yan felt slightly surprised— he hadn't expected Hai Bo Dong to be so loyal, willing to act as rearguard for them!

However, Xiao Yan paid no heed to Hai Bo Dong's mental transmission; instead, he directly turned his head, smiled at Hai Bo Dong. Then, before everyone's eyes, without concealment, he opened his mouth and said: "Hai Elder's good intentions, I Xiao Yan appreciate them, but for now it is still far from the point of needing to flee for our lives, Elder, just

rest assured."

"What!"

Upon hearing this, Hai Bo Dong instantly widened his eyes, staring dumbfounded at Xiao Yan.

Even the Medusa Queen floating above cast a curious glance; she believed her killing intent was already obvious, so how could this human youth still appear so relaxed? Was it ignorance breeding fearlessness, or did he have some other trick up his sleeve?

As Queen Medusa was curious, a mental transmission came toward her.

Queen Medusa looked— it was actually from the human youth who possessed the Strange Fire!

She couldn't help but find it intriguing to listen.

But when the first sentence of Xiao Yan's mental transmission appeared in her mind, Queen Medusa's expression instantly changed, her gaze toward Xiao Yan suddenly becoming wary and solemn.

Until Xiao Yan's mental transmission ended, Queen Medusa's face underwent several changes— from wariness, to killing intent, then to astonishment, then silence.

After Xiao Yan's mental transmission ended, Queen Medusa pondered for a long time, finally gazing at Xiao Yan's face, which from beginning to end bore a confident smile. Although somewhat displeased, she still spoke: "Very well, as you said, follow me back to the Snake People Empire; that old man behind you, you may take the other two and leave."