Chapter 331: Resolving the Conflict! The Show Ends!
Chapter 331: Resolving the Conflict! The Show Ends!
"I may not be able to defeat you, but today, I will definitely protect Queen Medusa!"
The refined man stood there, his voice still weak.
These words, however, made Queen Medusa's heart leap with joy.
"He didn't abandon me!"
Queen Medusa's alluring red lips curved into a seductive smile, revealing her pearly white teeth for the first time, her face no longer carrying its previous icy expression.
Seeing Queen Medusa's reaction, the Great Elder of the Snake-People Tribe showed a trace of surprise, "Your Majesty, how long has it been since you last smiled!"
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"It seems you want to fight to the death!" Gu He's face darkened upon hearing the refined man's words.
"A fight to the death isn't necessary; perhaps we can negotiate." The refined man pondered as he spoke.
"Negotiate?"
Hearing the refined man's words, Gu He put on a surprised expression.
Queen Medusa and the Great Elder of the Snake-People Tribe also felt a twinge of confusion, their gazes fixed intently on the refined man.
"Indeed. While I don't know your exact motives for wanting Queen Medusa, I can offer you something better." The refined man nodded.
"If you want me to spare Queen Medusa, it depends on whether you can offer something more enticing!" Gu He laughed dryly.
"This bottle contains a Dou Venerate Pill, which has endured the Five-Colored Pill Lightning and can elevate a Dou Venerate by one star. Does this interest you?" After Gu He finished speaking, a black jade bottle appeared in the refined man's hand.
"A Dou Venerate Pill!"
"How could you possess such an extraordinary pill!"
Seeing the black jade bottle in the refined man's hand, Gu He displayed a trace of longing, his breathing even becoming slightly heavier.
"A pill that can elevate a Dou Venerate expert by one star!" Knowing the refined man's offer, Queen Medusa couldn't help but gasp, her beautiful eyes showing an unusual gleam.
By now, Queen Medusa was certain that these two were both Dou Venerate experts, and not just ordinary ones. The refined man's possession of both a Heavenly Flame and such a miraculous pill showcased his strength, while the white-robed man's power surpassed the refined man's, making it all the more terrifying to consider.
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"If you've made up your mind, then swear that after receiving this Dou Venerate Pill, you won't attack the Snake-People Tribe for a century." The refined man raised the jade bottle, stating his condition.
"Not attacking the Snake-People Tribe? That's impossible. The Snake-People Tribe is currently launching a massive assault on the Jia Ma Empire. How could I stand by?" Gu He refused without hesitation.
"Queen Medusa!"
Hearing Gu He's words, the refined man raised an eyebrow, glancing at Queen Medusa not far behind him, and then said calmly, "You don't need to worry about that. I'm sure Queen Medusa can see the situation clearly herself!"
"Haha, that's true!"
"Then I swear by my soul, after receiving the Dou Venerate Pill you offer, I will not actively attack Queen Medusa or the Snake-People Tribe for a century." Gu He laughed heartily, then spoke his vow.
However, in this world, there is no such thing as a "Heavenly Dao," so whether one adheres to oaths doesn't really matter. Besides, this vow was never valid in the first place because the black jade bottle held by the avatar didn't contain a Dou Venerate Pill at all. This was just a tactic Gu He thought of on the spot to end the battle, especially since the avatar no longer needed to get injured to gain trust.
When Gu He made the oath, the refined man displayed a very satisfied expression. Without any hesitation, he directly tossed the jade bottle in his hand to Gu He.
Receiving the black jade bottle, a gleam flashed in Gu He's eyes as he slowly opened the cap. But he quickly closed it again, casting a glance at the refined man and Queen Medusa before decisively withdrawing the purple qilin formed from the Heavenly Flame back into his body and striding towards Liu Ling and Xiao Jin.
"Benefactor!"
After Gu He left, Queen Medusa called out to the refined man with a slightly trembling voice.
Hearing this, the refined man slowly turned around, noticing that Queen Medusa looked significantly different from before. Although her appearance was still as enchanting and alluring, her face now held a few traces of tenderness and vulnerability, a demeanor never seen before on the usually cold and aloof Queen Medusa.
"Benefactor, are you alright?" Queen Medusa looked at the fist mark on the refined man's chest left by Gu He with concern.
"It's just a minor injury, nothing serious!" The refined man smiled easily, speaking in a relaxed tone.
However, Queen Medusa's intuition told her that the refined man was not as unscathed as he appeared. That blow must have hurt a lot.
Thinking this, Queen Medusa's heart was filled with more guilt, and she lamented in a low voice, "Benefactor, it's all my fault for being weak. I couldn't help you and even caused you to lose such a precious pill."
"Queen Medusa, you don't need to feel so down. With your Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python's talent, with the right guidance, you might evolve into the legendary Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python in the future. When that time comes, you will have a place in the entire Dou Qi Continent, and the Snake-People Tribe will flourish because of you!" The refined man comforted her, sensing the disappointment in her words.
"Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python?"
Hearing the refined man's words, Queen Medusa's rosy lips parted slightly, a glimmer of hope and some confusion flashing in her eyes.
The reaction of the Great Elder of the Snake-People Tribe was even more intense, her eyes widening in shock.
"How do you know about the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python? This is a secret of our Snake-People Tribe." Queen Medusa asked softly.
"Haha, the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python might be a secret to ordinary people, but at our level, it's not hard to know about it. It's recorded in some ancient texts!" The refined man explained nonchalantly.
Hearing his explanation, Queen Medusa and the Great Elder fell silent. The refined man's revelations had left them too stunned to question him.
"Senior, you mentioned earlier that there's a way for Her Majesty to evolve into the legendary Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. Is that true?" The Great Elder of the Snake-People Tribe, still bearing noticeable burn marks, asked the refined man excitedly.
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