The More Suitable Heavenly Flames for Your Snake People

"Conditions?"

Upon hearing Xiao Chong mention conditions, Medusa immediately furrowed her brows.

In the past, it was always her who set the conditions for others. She never expected that today, the tables would turn, and she would be the one facing the situation.

Especially when it was a man proposing conditions to her, it made her thoughts inevitably drift in that direction.

Although the man before her... currently only 12 years old.

Seemingly noticing Medusa's displeasure, Xiao Yan smiled slightly and directly produced five Heavenly Flame bracelets in his hand.

Apart from the Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame, which was becoming increasingly restless due to the gradual recovery of his own strength, the other five lower-ranked Heavenly Flames suddenly appeared.

Seeing the five Heavenly Flame bracelets and sensing the immense energy they contained, which was currently suppressed by Xiao Chong but still overflowing, Medusa expression changed instantly.

"Ghostly Poison Flame, ranked 20th on the Heavenly Flame List, a flame with energy leaning towards yin and cold, more suitable for your snake people's bloodline."

"Ten Thousand Beast Flame, ranked 22nd on the Heavenly Flame List, a flame evolved from beast flames, also relatively more suitable for absorption by beast-like beings."

"I know that the reason you want to absorb a Heavenly Flame is to use its energy to break through the limits of your bloodline and physique, evolving into a more powerful existence."

"Although these two flames are ranked slightly lower than the Green Lotus Core Flame, they are more suitable for you as a snake person, and the evolution process is relatively safer."

"If your goal is merely to absorb a Heavenly Flame for the chance of evolution, these two flames are better for you."

At this moment, Xiao Chong appeared to Medusa as someone of immense wealth and extravagance.

And this way of flaunting wealth was truly unparalleled in the Dou Qi Continent!

However, looking at the two Heavenly Flames bracelets in Xiao Chong hand and listening to his words, Medusa couldn't help but feel a flicker of temptation in her eyes.

For Xiao Chong, whose comprehension was extraordinary, having these Heavenly Flames in his possession meant he already understood their properties thoroughly.

In this regard, his knowledge compared to Medusa was almost like bullying a little sister.

As for how Xiao Chong discerned that she needed a Heavenly Flame to break through, Medusa wasn't surprised, as the person before her far surpassed her in strength, so it was normal for him to notice her troubles.

Xiao Chong continued to flaunt his wealth.

"If you agree to my conditions, you can choose one of these two Heavenly Flames to take away and absorb."

"Alright, then tell me, what are the conditions?"

Xiao Chong smiled.

"Later, my Xiao family plans to release news, using the Heavenly Flames in its possession as leverage to recruit some alchemists."

"But high-grade alchemists in the Northwestern Continent... those who can catch my eye are at least sixth-grade or even seventh-grade."

"And for my own development, it's highly likely that I won't stay with the Xiao family in the future but will go out to make my own way."

"But the people in the Xiao family... currently, there's no one who can suppress individuals of such strength."

"So, I hope that when I'm not with the Xiao family and out exploring, there will be someone here to help hold the fort for me."

Upon hearing Xiao Chong intention to recruit alchemists using the heavenly flame, Medusa eyebrows twitched slightly. However, when she heard his demands, she snorted with displeasure.

"Are you asking me to serve you?" she said, clearly unhappy.

"More or less, for about fifteen years or so," Xiao Chong replied nonchalantly.

"Fifteen years?!" A trace of coldness appeared on Medusa face, clearly dissatisfied with the duration.

Xiao Chong remained calm and composed. "Of course, if you, Queen Medusa, believe you have a chance to obtain another heavenly flame within the next fifteen years, you can refuse my offer. By the way, given your current strength, you can only absorb heavenly flame ranked below sixteenth on the list. Otherwise, you'll be truly playing with fire."

As he spoke, Xiao Chong took a sip of his tea, appearing utterly indifferent.

Medusa could only grit her teeth in frustration. "Do you think everyone is like you, able to find so many heavenly flame just by wandering around?! It took me years just to confirm and locate the Green Lotus Core Flame. If I'm unlucky, I might not find an unclaimed heavenly flame in the next fifteen years. But fifteen years is far too long for me."

"Stay in this remote place for fifteen years? I won't do it. In my opinion, five years is enough," Medusa retorted.

"That's not how bargaining works," Xiao Chong said with a smile. "How about this? I'll reduce it by one year—fourteen years then."

"You!" Medusa was furious.

After much bickering, the two finally settled on a time. Xiao Chong handed over the Ghostly Poison Flame to Medusa, and in return, Medusa agreed to stay with the Xiao family for about ten years.

Seeing that she had just given away ten years of her freedom, while Xiao Chong sat beside her, still smiling and sipping tea, Medusa really wanted to kick him.

Xiao Chong tossed the bracelet containing the Ghostly Poison Flame to her and said, "Don't be too angry. As far as I know, after absorbing the energy of the heavenly flame, you'll need some time to seclude before you can truly evolve and break through. During that period, you'll also be an honorary elder of the Xiao family. In my family, I'll provide you with plenty of rare treasures and resources to help you get through that post-evolution growth period more easily. It's not a bad deal for you."

"Hmph, it better be," Medusa replied, her expression softening slightly as she played with the bracelet containing the Ghostly Poison Flame.

Given her personality once she agreed, under these circumstances, she would naturally keep her word.

Xiao Chong put down his teacup and said, "Since you'll be temporarily serving as an honorary elder in my family, it's not appropriate to keep calling you Queen Medusa. How about I give you a more human-like name?"

Medusa snorted, "No need. It's only temporary anyway."

Xiao Chong smiled. "Then I'll take the liberty. Your snake scales are of seven colors. How about I call you.... Cai Er from now on?"

"...You... Fine, do as you please."

"Then, let's work well together from now on, Elder Cai Er."

Looking at Xiao Chong outstretched hand, although Medusa had never held a man hand before, after a moment of hesitation, she gently took it.

Although the man before her seemed rather cheeky, Medusa still acknowledged his strength.

However, the moment his sleek hands shook with Queen Medusa, Xiao Chong mind was once again struck by that heaven-defying perception.

Is this incredible perception really becoming more and more absurd?

Can it really be triggered just by holding hands???

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