Chapter 13: Feeding Medusa Something Delicious

Chapter 13: Feeding Medusa Something Delicious

Medusa looked at the magma around her, which had taken on a faint greenish tint. Her eyes showed a hint of dread; the magma's temperature had become nearly unbearable for her. Wu Tian noticed the beads of sweat on Medusa's lovely face and felt a pang of concern he had to do something!

"Ding! Congratulations, Host! You have completed the side quest 'Protect the Queen': Protect Queen Medusa and help her defeat the sixth tier magical beast, the two headed Fire Spirit Snake."

"Congratulations, Host! You have received your quest rewards: One Ice Lotus Platform, One Pool of Ice Cold Spring!"

The system's announcement was like a timely rain, giving Wu Tian an idea that might help ease Medusa's burden and make her feel better.

"Medusa, hold on. Let me feed you something tasty first!"

Although Wu Tian was feeling a bit weak, he could still defend himself against the slightly greenish magma. He emerged directly from Medusa's delicate body. This made Medusa feel an immediate sense of emptiness; over the past few days, Wu Tian had never come out, and now that he suddenly did, she felt strangely unsettled.

Medusa frowned a little, her bewitching eyes blinking in confusion. "Hey? My guardian spirit, are you sure you're going to feed me something tasty here in this scalding magma?"

Wu Tian smacked his lips. Well…

Admittedly, his plan sounded a bit crazy. But to make her more comfortable and help her endure longer, he had no choice.

Ever since he obtained the supersized storage ring, Husha Treasure, this was Wu Tian's first time truly inspecting its contents and he was amazed by what he discovered. The space within wasn't small at all; it was like an entire world. Inside were green mountains, clear waters, towering peaks, and flowing rivers and lakes. He could only observe them, however, not use them. He was currently only able to interact with a small courtyard area, which had a small lake in it. Clear water shimmered under a white mist that exuded an intense chill.

Without needing an introduction, Wu Tian already knew this had to be the Ice Cold Spring the system had mentioned in the rewards. Floating above the lake was a lotus flower emitting icy cold air it had to be the Ice Lotus Platform. Wu Tian didn't have time to check anything else, so he quickly withdrew his consciousness. Then he hesitated how exactly should he feed Medusa this Ice Cold Spring water? He couldn't just take out the entire pool and give her a "spring bath." He had promised to feed her, and he had no bottles, jars, or even a water gun… Wait, actually… he had an idea!

Standing before Medusa, Wu Tian smiled gently and said, "The temperature will only get hotter the deeper we go. If you continue like this, you won't make it for very long. Come on open your mouth; I'll feed you."

Medusa blinked her long eyelashes in puzzlement. Yet she trusted that her guardian spirit wouldn't hurt her, so she didn't question him further. In the past few days, Wu Tian had indeed done as he claimed when he first appeared fighting at full strength to protect, care for, and safeguard her. Even though he was exhausted now, he still emerged to feed her. He truly had her best interests at heart.

Medusa narrowed her big eyes into crescents and parted her alluring red lips, waiting curiously for Wu Tian to feed her the unknown "treat."

All sorts of foods flashed through Wu Tian's mind cucumbers, carrots, sausages but what he really needed to give her now wasn't something to chew but something to drink. He raised his arm slightly, making a fist with his hand. He then aimed the ancient looking Husha Treasure ring on his finger at Medusa's mouth.

"Hiss "

Medusa blinked her lovely eyes in confusion: "…"

Some crystal clear liquid flowed from the old ring in Wu Tian's hand. It was the Ice Cold Spring, which could reduce heat. Wu Tian felt a surge of pride his special version of the Ice Cold Spring had worked!

Queen Medusa, startled by the sudden splash, shut her eyes tight. She soon felt a refreshingly cool sensation spread over her entire body and secretly admired her guardian spirit: He really knows what he's doing!

Medusa opened her eyes and savored the exhilarating coolness. The extreme heat from the magma had lessened greatly, and it was like enjoying a refreshing air conditioner on a scorching summer day she felt wonderful!

Wu Tian looked at her as she stood there, brimming with icy freshness, the Ice Cold Spring still in her mouth. He spoke softly: "Swallow it. You'll feel even better if you let it flow down inside."

Medusa blinked those large eyes again and then swallowed. Her fair neck moved slightly as the Ice Cold Spring slid down her throat, and she felt a brisk cold energy spread through her body. Experiencing that in this blazing magma was truly a special kind of relief.

Seeing Medusa's satisfied expression, Wu Tian said calmly, "That should let you hang on a bit longer while you keep searching. When you can't stand the heat anymore, I'll feed you again."

With that, he swiftly slipped back inside Medusa's body. She pursed her fiery red lips and mumbled with mild resentment, "Hmph… My guardian spirit jumped back in so suddenly. I've told you so many times it's uncomfortable when you do that. If you're going to feed me, why not give me more at once? It's getting hotter in here, so you'll definitely have to feed me again and again…"

Wu Tian: …I can hear you, you know.

As Medusa dove deeper, the reddish green magma around her took on a vivid green color. Just then, she spotted a bright green glow in the distance. Focusing her gaze, she seemed to glimpse a green lotus standing gracefully in that glow.

It had eight petals, each petal a beautiful jade green that looked perfectly formed, shimmering crystal clear in a way that made it irresistible at first glance.

At that moment, beads of sweat again appeared on Medusa's exquisite face. She licked her lips and said, "Guardian spirit, I need you now!"

So Wu Tian emerged once more.

"Ah… the Green Lotus Core Flame. We've finally found you!" Wu Tian licked the residue of the Ice Cold Spring on his ring and spoke softly.

Medusa licked her lips in curiosity. "Green Lotus Core Flame?"

Wu Tian nodded. "Yes ranked nineteenth on the Heavenly Flame List, the Green Lotus Core Flame was born deep within the earth, tempered by countless earthly fires, merged, compressed, shaped, and honed… Over ten years, it gains awareness; over a hundred, it takes form; and after a thousand years, it becomes a lotus. Once it matures, it turns a shade of green, and a green flame appears at its heart. That's the so called Green Lotus Flame also known as the Green Lotus Core Flame. Its power is unpredictable. Near volcanic regions, it can even trigger eruptions, unleashing massive destructive force!"

Medusa listened carefully and nodded. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity. "I understand, Guardian Spirit. But what do you mean by 'tempered and honed'?"

"Er… Well, Medusa, you'll figure that out later." Wu Tian clasped his hands behind his back, feigning deep wisdom.

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