6: Chapter 6: Medusa's Compromise

During the month Gu Shengge spent fusing with the Flawless Solar Body, Medusa not only fully recovered from her injuries but also consumed the perfect sect-breaking pill to break through to the level of Dou Zong.

In order to rid herself of the marriage fate contract within her body, she had the Four Great Elders of the tribe use a secret technique to delve deep into her Soul to see if they could dissolve the contract.

However, the result given by the Four Great Elders was that there was no contract on her Soul at all. This greatly surprised Medusa; she could clearly sense the existence of the contract, so why did they say there wasn't one?

This also made her realize that the strength of the Snake-People Tribe was not enough to dissolve the marriage fate contract. Unless she went to the vast Central Plains, where experts were as common as clouds, and had a more powerful existence take action, perhaps it could be done.

But Medusa was unwilling to go to the Central Plains.

She allowed the Four Great Elders to use the secret technique to investigate her Soul because she trusted them, but she did not trust those people in the Central Plains.

After several days of contemplation, Medusa finally made her choice.

As the dignified Snake-People Queen, since she had already agreed to marry that ant, she would never go back on her word. It was definitely not because of those betrothal gifts; it was simply because she was a person of her word.

Once she got the betrothal gifts and dissolved the marriage fate contract, it wouldn't be too late to kill that ant.

"An— what is your name?"

Medusa looked at Gu Shengge, just about to continue calling him an ant, but thinking that the other party was already a Dou Huang expert, calling him an ant again would be impolite, so she asked for his name instead.

"My name is Gu Shengge, but you and I are husband and wife. This Husband would prefer it if you, my Beloved Wife, called me husband."

Gu Shengge teased as he sized up Medusa.

Although the Snake-People Queen had broken through to Dou Zong, she had not chosen to transform into human form. She still had a human body and a snake tail. Her elegant purple snake tail swayed gently, quite provocative, making one want to grab the tip of her tail and stroke it playfully.

This was the Temple City of the Snake-People Tribe, not the Jia Ma Empire, so there was no need for her to transform her tail into legs.

Hearing this, Medusa gave a cold snort.

"Hmph! Sharp-tongued. Gu Shengge, since this Queen has already agreed to marry you and we have signed the marriage fate contract, where are the betrothal gifts you promised?"

Upon hearing that she was here to ask for the betrothal gifts, Gu Shengge's smile grew even wider.

"Beloved Wife, we've only registered the marriage. The wedding banquet hasn't been held yet, and we haven't even entered the bridal chamber. If I give you the betrothal gifts now and you run away, what then?"

"You! This Queen is not someone who goes back on her word. Since I said I would marry you, I naturally won't regret it."

Medusa, whose true thoughts had been exposed, felt a bit of shame turning into anger. She indeed thought that after getting the nine-colored heaven swallowing python origin and the Heaven Swallowing Treasure Record, she would just dismiss Gu Shengge.

But she didn't expect this guy to actually want to enter the bridal chamber with her!

Truly wishful thinking!

Gu Shengge shook his head, his face written with disbelief.

"That may not be so. I've seen many cases of betrothal gift scams."

"Fine! Since you distrust this Queen so much, then let's dissolve this marriage fate contract. This Queen won't marry you, and I don't want the betrothal gifts anymore!"

Medusa immediately changed her tune. If he wouldn't give the gifts, then the engagement was off.

Heh— Gu Shengge could hear Medusa's little scheme clearly, even if he couldn't see through her skin.

Didn't she just want him to take the initiative to dissolve the contract so she could directly snatch the betrothal gifts?

Gu Shengge spread his hands, indicating it was a pipe dream.

"Beloved Wife, This Husband never said he wouldn't give the betrothal gifts. It's just that without a wedding and without sharing a room, it's not proper. These gifts can't be given out yet."

Both sides were constantly pulling back and forth, acting like a couple in a heated tug-of-war.

Medusa stared intently at Gu Shengge's handsome and heroic face, really wanting to whip him with her tail.

After all that talk, don't you just want to sleep with this Queen!

In that case, let this Queen see if you have the qualification.

A flash of cunning crossed Medusa's eyes, and a serious expression appeared on her glamorous face as she spoke solemnly.

"You want to marry this Queen and enter the bridal chamber? Fine. As long as you can complete three requests from this Queen, I will agree to it."

"I refuse."

Gu Shengge refused Medusa without even thinking. The reason he schemed to marry Medusa was only for the System rewards and his own safety.

Since the goal had been achieved, Medusa didn't seem that important anymore. Why should he wrong himself by doing things for her?

Although Medusa was very beautiful and praised by many as a goddess of national animation, so what?

He had strength, the System, and could travel through the myriad worlds. What kind of woman would he not have in the future? Why hang himself on this one tree that is Medusa?

Having been rejected, Medusa's pretty face turned cold, her teeth lightly biting her lip.

This guy is really refusing the easy way and choosing the hard way!

Medusa could not suppress the anger in her heart. Killing intent emerged in her beautiful eyes, her hair flew wildly, and her snake tail constantly lashed the ground, sending gravel flying. She wished she could tear Gu Shengge into pieces on the spot to vent the anger in her heart.

"Gu Shengge! Do you really think that by relying on this marriage fate contract, this Queen can't do anything to you? Believe it or not, this Queen will imprison you, and you will never see the light of day for all eternity!"

Facing Medusa's powerless rage, golden Sword Qi surged around Gu Shengge, his golden hair fluttered slightly, and the Sun Divine Mark on his brow bloomed with brilliant golden light. It was magnificent and grand, supremely yang and holy. Dawn sword light surrounded him, destroying all evil, like a Dawn Swordsman shining upon the great world, directly confronting the Snake-People Queen!

"You are welcome to try."

Facing the assertive Gu Shengge, Medusa wanted to strike, but was restricted by the marriage fate contract and couldn't fight.

The two faced off for a long time. Finally, the Snake-People Queen let her killing intent dissipate and once again chose to compromise. She truly had no way to deal with Gu Shengge.

This guy was too shameless!

"Fine! Since you insist on marrying this Queen and entering the bridal chamber, I will fulfill your wish. Follow me."

The temptation of the nine-colored heaven swallowing python origin and the Imperial Rank Cultivation Technique was too great; even Medusa could not resist. Since this shameless scoundrel wanted to enter the bridal chamber with her so much, she would fulfill him!

Hearing this, Gu Shengge nodded in satisfaction.

As expected, you can't spoil a woman. Blindly spoiling her will only make her demand more.

Medusa turned and flew out of the island. A pair of golden Dou Qi wings unfolded behind Gu Shengge, burning with wisps of golden flame, brilliant and dazzling.

With a flap of his golden wings, Gu Shengge followed closely behind, leaving the island in the heart of the lake with Medusa.

Passing through a dark and long corridor, they finally arrived at the temple hall.

In the hall, several beautiful snake women serving Medusa saw their Queen and bowed respectfully. When they saw the human following behind the Queen, they all showed expressions of surprise.

"Go and notify the Four Great Elders and the leaders of the Eight Major Tribes. Tell them to come to the temple; this Queen has important matters to discuss."

"Yes, Your Majesty Queen."

The maids bowed in response and quickly exited the temple to notify the Four Great Elders and the eight leaders.

Medusa glanced at Gu Shengge behind her, her red lips parted, and her voice was cold.

"When the Elders and leaders arrive, this Queen will inform them of your marriage to me. But some leaders may not be happy and will cause trouble for you. This Queen will not help you. Don't blame this Queen if you make a fool of yourself then."

Gu Shengge responded with a smile: "Beloved Wife need not worry. This Husband will handle it himself."

Although he had only just advanced to Dou Huang, those Dou Wangs thinking they could make him look foolish was simply looking down on him too much.