Chapter 287: A Familiar Aura from Medusa Queen

Mu Chen couldn't help but mull over Xiao Bai's words.

"A familiar aura?" he repeated, glancing briefly at the small, hidden creature nestled in his robe. The Nine-Colored Swallowing Python, a fragment of Medusa Queen's spirit, was the only explanation for this strange connection.

Xiao Bai tilted her head, her expression caught between curiosity and confusion. "Yes," she affirmed softly. "The moment I woke up and saw you, it felt... safe. Like I've known you, or at least something about you, for a long time."

Mu Chen's mind raced. He understood the intricacies of the intertwined spiritual and elemental energies that defined such supernatural beings. If Xiao Bai, a snake spirit herself, felt drawn to the essence of Medusa Queen, it wasn't mere coincidence—it was fate playing its hand.

Suppressing a knowing smile, he replied carefully, "Perhaps this familiarity stems from the energy I've cultivated. I've encountered a powerful being—a snake spirit not unlike yourself. Her power and essence might linger around me, unintentionally creating this connection."

"A snake spirit?" Xiao Bai's brows furrowed, deep in thought.

Mu Chen nodded, his tone warm yet elusive. "Yes. She was extraordinary. Her aura radiated regality, but it also carried a warmth—a willingness to fight for what she cherished."

Xiao Bai lowered her gaze, her fingers brushing against the smooth surface of the jade hairpin Mu Chen had handed her earlier. Her memories remained fragmented, but the mention of a snake spirit resonated somewhere deep within her. Was there more to her existence than she could remember? And what role did this mysterious figure play in her past?

"Maybe that's why I feel so comfortable around you," she murmured, her voice barely audible. "It's like I'm not alone."

Mu Chen's heart softened at her vulnerability, but he maintained his composure. "You're not," he assured her. "You have my word—I'll help you piece together your memories and uncover the truth about yourself."

Xiao Bai met his gaze, her apprehension melting away. She managed a small smile, her trust in Mu Chen solidifying. "Thank you," she said simply, sincerity evident in her tone.

As they continued their descent through the mountain paths, their conversation shifted to lighter topics, but Mu Chen's mind lingered on the peculiar situation. If Xiao Bai truly sensed Medusa Queen's essence, it might complicate matters. The Nine-Colored Swallowing Python, although subdued for now, could reawaken at any moment, especially in the presence of another snake spirit.

The presence of Medusa Queen's spirit was more than a dormant energy—it was a beacon. For beings like Xiao Bai, it was a call to something ancient and primal. If she fully grasped the source of that familiarity, it could lead to unforeseen consequences. Was this connection an advantage or a looming threat?

"Mu Chen," Xiao Bai's voice broke his train of thought. "I feel... calmer now. Like some of the weight I carried is lifting."

He turned to her, offering a gentle smile. "Good. That's a start."

Inwardly, however, Mu Chen knew this journey had only begun. With Xiao Bai by his side and the remnants of Medusa Queen's essence hidden within him, he would need to tread carefully. Their destinies were intricately woven, and the choices they made now would ripple across the countless threads of the multiverse.

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