Chapter 45: Let Yun Xiu Share the Burden
Time is no match for space. Spatial Power was a force one could only control after mastering the manipulation of worldly energy. High-Star Mystic Sovereigns could barely touch upon it, true mastery only achievable at the Mystic Venerable realm.
For someone below Mystic Sovereign to wield Spatial Power… in the three Serpent God Priests’ experience, only certain “God Clans” from the Eighth Continent could awaken such a talent at the Mystic King realm, alongside their mastery of worldly energy.
For Yan Zhen, a mere Mystic Scholar, to control Spatial Power… it was unbelievable.
“That’s… not your own power, is it?”
He smiled mysteriously.
“It’s a power I can use.”
The High Priestess fell silent, then, after a long moment, said, “Very well. I’ll trust you this once. I hope you can keep your promise and help our Serpent Queen evolve her bloodline. The entire Water City will be eternally grateful. And… if you and the Serpent Queen truly love each other, you can even marry into our city, becoming a prince, second only to Her Majesty.”
— A prince? Not a consort?
He turned to his future wife, suddenly realizing he had been tricked.
The Serpent Queen, her deception exposed, blushed slightly, then said to the High Priestess, “Since everything is settled, you can return to the temple now!”
The High Priestess looked at her, then at him, shaking her head slightly, as if saying, I don’t understand these young people.
“I’ll take my leave.”
The three Serpent God Priests, leaning on their staffs, slowly left the hall.
The eight Serpent Generals’ expressions turned strange. Ye Mei was the first to speak.
“I just remembered something urgent. I’ll take my leave.”
The others also made their excuses, preparing to leave.
“Hold it!” The Serpent Queen chuckled coldly. “You’re getting bolder, aren’t you? Daring to summon those three old geezers to restrain me?”
The Serpent Generals paled, quickly kneeling, their heads bowed.
“We apologize, Your Majesty! We know we were wrong!”
“I’ll let you off the hook this time, considering your good intentions. But you’re all fined six months’ salary. If this happens again, I’ll replace all eight of you.”
“Th-thank you, Your Majesty.”
Ye Mei almost cried. She had already been fined six months’ salary earlier. Now another six months? A whole year for nothing! She would have to work harder during the upcoming war, hoping to earn back her queen’s favor, and her salary.
And who was the idiot who suggested they go to the Serpent God Priests? She had always believed Her Majesty knew best!
Fourteen pairs of eyes immediately focused on one person: Shi Wei, the leader of the Serpent Generals.
He coughed awkwardly, then suddenly pointed at the Serpent Queen.
“Look! Her Majesty is kissing that boy!”
Fourteen pairs of eyes swiveled towards them, and he, seizing the opportunity, bolted, escaping the hall at full speed.
The other seven, realizing his trick, enraged, chased after him.
The sounds of fighting, then pleading, echoed from outside.
They had clearly started a brawl.
The Serpent Queen, ignoring them, descended the steps, approaching Yan Zhen, her voice low.
“…Thank you.”
“Eek~ Mother is blushing! So cute~”
Yan Yan’s mental voice echoed in her mind, and the blush that had just faded from her cheeks returned.
“Yan Yan! If you don’t speak, no one will think you’re mute!”
“Liar~ If I don’t speak, Mother will just keep kissing Father, forgetting all about me~ Parents are true love, their child just an accident. Sigh, so sad~”
The little princess’s melancholy.
“…”
She felt like her daughter was ruining her image.
Yun Xiu, however, felt a pang of jealousy, thinking, If only I also had a cute and adorable daughter with him…
He smiled faintly, then asked seriously, “Where’s the Sand Scorpion army now?”
“They’ve burrowed into the sand,” she replied. “They’ll arrive within three days.”
“Then we’ll leave after they emerge.”
“Tomorrow should be fine. We’ll prepare tonight.”
“I’ll go with you.” Yun Xiu couldn’t help but say. “You’ll need someone to protect you while you’re evolving your bloodline.”
“That…”
Honestly, he didn’t want her to come. She wasn’t in this part of the script.
In the script, she had stayed in the Water City, fighting the Crimson Sand Scorpion King alongside the eight Serpent Generals, sustaining serious injuries before he and the Serpent Queen returned.
And he hadn’t intended to get involved in their fight, until he had seen the Scorpion King injure Yun Xiu. Enraged, he had unleashed the combined power of his three Extreme Flames, turning the scorpion into a kebab.
And they would encounter interference from the Demon Realm later. If Yun Xiu was present, he wouldn’t have a chance to… show off.
Should he… make her unable to get out of bed again? But the Serpent Queen was also there… that wouldn’t be appropriate.
He looked at the Serpent Queen, letting her decide.
She hesitated. Having a powerful helper like Yun Xiu would be beneficial, but that would also mean he wouldn’t need to forcefully refine the Great Crimson Skyfire, which would trigger his berserker state.
And if he didn’t go berserk, she wouldn’t get pregnant with Yan Yan. That wouldn’t do. Her daughter had said she wanted to be born soon. As a mother, she had to fulfill her daughter’s wish. Ahem.
“Yun Xiu, you should stay in the Water City. With you here, I’ll feel more at ease.”
Yun Xiu stared at her, her gaze intense, as if accusing her, You’re just thinking about… that, aren’t you?
She knew. That was how he and the Serpent Queen had… gotten together in their past life.
After refining the Great Crimson Skyfire, he had lost control, even attacking her on the houseboat after returning.
However, it had been too sudden. When he had kissed her chest, she had been too embarrassed, pushing him away.
But this time was different.
Whether or not he went berserk, she would… welcome his advances.
The Serpent Queen, avoiding her gaze, her voice lacking conviction, said, “If you want to come, then come. Just don’t be a burden.”
“Hmph.”
Yun Xiu finally looked away.
He felt a cold sweat break out.
It wasn’t just the Serpent Queen. There was also Jiu Youyue.
Or rather, Jiu Youyue had been the main culprit.
He had been planning to abstain, even cultivating the Eternal Virgin Body, but Jiu Youyue, sacrificing herself to help him stabilize his Mystic Power, had only… half-succeeded, breaking his vow of abstinence.
During his berserker state, his mind had been filled with images of their passionate encounter, driving him to seek release with other women, nearly turning him into a… sex fiend.
Thankfully, the Serpent Queen’s… durability was high, and her… flexibility was also exceptional. Other women wouldn’t have been able to handle his intensity.
— Perhaps letting Yun Xiu share the burden wouldn’t be a bad idea?
The thought suddenly crossed the Serpent Queen’s mind.
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