บท 117: Chapter 117: Threat?
Wei Yang gazed at Medusa and chuckled lightly, "Queen Medusa, why not come down and have some tea? We can discuss matters calmly."
"It seems you came looking specifically for me?" High in the sky, Queen Medusa lowered her head slightly, overlooking Wei Yang and Xiao Yan below. Her crimson lips curled into a faint arc, instantly adding an enchanting aura to her exquisite and beautiful face, enough to cause one to be momentarily lost in her every movement.
"You're quite bold." Her gaze swept briefly over Yue Mei, who lay unconscious on the sand, and she hummed softly.
Wei Yang lifted a hand, pulling back his cloak to reveal his face, and smiled calmly, "Queen Medusa, it's an honor to meet you. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Wei Yang."
"Wei Yang?" Medusa frowned slightly, having never heard of such a strong individual emerging from the neighboring empires.
"Go on, what is it you want with me? Although your forceful intrusion into my tribe is quite disrespectful, my snake people are not a tribe that disregards reason."
With a glance at Yue Mei, Medusa said lightly, "As long as you haven't slaughtered my people and release her... we can discuss whatever it is."
"A transaction!" Wei Yang said, "We came to find you just for a transaction! As for your people, rest assured, I mean them no harm. I only intended to pass through the fortress under the cover of night, but was discovered and had to force my way in."
"A transaction?" Medusa's brows raised, but she felt a slight sense of relief.
It was good that they weren't here to make an enemy outright.
The snake people, living in the cracks between several human empires, were driven out, ostracized, and suppressed by humans, barely finding a place to survive in this vast, harsh desert. The situation wasn't ideal.
If not necessary, she sincerely didn't want to provoke this mysterious human strongman below her.
The fearsome reputation was born out of necessity for survival.
If she weren't fierce, how could she protect her people?
And these two young humans in front of her.
A Seven Star Dou Wang, and a Two Star Dou Shi?
Medusa understood that since the other party dared to come, they must have some support, even the confidence to retreat safely.
And the faint aura of a different fire she sensed earlier also made her quite wary.
A Seven Star Dou Wang with a different fire was not easy to handle.
Moreover.
"Mr. Wei, is this your attitude for negotiations?" Medusa's gaze swept over the unconscious Yue Mei once more.
"Uh." A trace of embarrassment flashed across Wei Yang's face, but it quickly faded. He smiled and said, "That's a misunderstanding. I only intended to prevent her from causing trouble and to ensure I could meet you, Queen Medusa, smoothly. Once our transaction is concluded, you may take her and leave."
"Is that a threat?" A hint of coldness flashed in Medusa's eyes.
"No, it's to ensure you can discuss with me calmly. After all, we're in your snake people's territory. I wouldn't want any unnecessary complications."
Wei Yang poured a cup of steaming tea and placed it on the table opposite him. With a wave of his hand, a stone chair appeared neatly positioned across from him, "Queen Medusa, please."
Medusa exuded a subtle aura of danger, her chest heaving for a moment before gradually calming down.
Swoosh!
In an instant, she moved silently to the opposite table, as if she had teleported.
A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted by.
Facing the fearsome Queen Medusa at such close quarters made Xiao Yan beside her tense, his muscles involuntarily taut.
"It seems Your Majesty has begun to grasp the rules of space. You're not far from becoming a Dou Zong." Wei Yang lifted an eyebrow and spoke calmly.
"Heh, thanks for your words, Mr. Wei."
Medusa gracefully approached and turned to sit on the stone chair, covering her red lips with her delicate hand and chuckling lightly.
Then, her voice turned cold, "Since you know I'm nearing Dou Zong, you still dare threaten me. Aren't you afraid of my retaliation after tonight?"
"Not at all." Wei Yang shook his head, speaking earnestly, "Because that would take years, and by then, I estimate I'll have reached the pinnacle of Dou Huang."
"Oh, the pinnacle of Dou Huang in a few years? What bold words!" Medusa sneered.
"I'm merely stating a fact. At the very least, for me, Dou Huang poses no bottleneck." Wei Yang's expression remained unchanged, as if he were simply stating the obvious.
As he spoke, a wisp of black flame appeared on Wei Yang's palm, dancing playfully in his hand.
He smiled, his demeanor indifferent, "By that time, which of us will be stronger is uncertain. Besides, I have no ties to bind me. In a few years, would you be able to find me first?"
Medusa's expression turned solemn as she focused on the scorching black flame. Deep in her eyes, a flicker of heat appeared, "So you're saying you're confident in leaving safely tonight?"
"Of course!" Wei Yang nodded, "If I didn't have that confidence, I wouldn't have dared to come looking for you."
"Your Majesty, I advise you not to make rash decisions. After all, you have a tribe to care for. Provoking me won't bode well for your tribe's future!"
Wei Yang spoke calmly, ignoring Medusa's increasingly cold expression, as he continued, "I'm not fond of trouble, but I don't fear it either. Oh, I forgot to mention that I'm also a Six Tier alchemist. If I truly decide to lock horns with your snake people... the outcome, heh, may not be something your tribe would want to endure."
What! A Six Tier alchemist?
Medusa's pupils contracted, and she couldn't help but gasp internally.
That status was undoubtedly more intimidating than anything related to Dou Huang's peak.
Although the snake people were not well-regarded among humans, they understood certain basic facts.
The terrifying influence of a Six Tier alchemist was no joke.
Provoking such an individual meant being prepared for a pummeling at any moment.
If the other party truly determined to clash with the snake people, it would be disastrous for them.
Thus, either don't make a move and remain peaceful, or if you do, ensure to completely eliminate the threat without leaving any future repercussions!
...
In the end.
After weighing the pros and cons, Medusa sighed inwardly with a bit of reluctance.
Cannot afford to provoke!
She didn't have the resolve for that.
The safety of her tribe remained her ultimate line.
She dared not gamble, for one wrong step could lead her people to eternal ruin!
Blinking her long eyelashes, she smiled softly, "Mr. Wei, may I ask what kind of transaction you wish to conduct with me after coming all the way to our tribe?"
Satisfied with Medusa's change in attitude, Wei Yang nodded in approval. Good, sensible!
Now they could finally talk calmly and discuss the matter.
He feared she might make a rash decision to fight.
"The upcoming transaction will be handled in detail by him." Wei Yang pointed to Xiao Yan, who stood beside him, and then stepped aside.
"Him?" Medusa frowned, her expression turning somewhat displeased.
Letting a Two Star Dou Shi negotiate a transaction with herself?
Are you mocking me?
"Me?" Xiao Yan was also slightly taken aback, looking at Wei Yang.
"Of course you. Don't forget why I came here?" Wei Yang stood with his hands behind his back and reminded.
"Uh." Xiao Yan finally realized that Wei Yang had primarily accompanied him here, effectively serving as a bodyguard. He was the protagonist!
"Xiao Yan, don't panic, stay calm." Yao Lao's voice resonated within Xiao Yan's mind, "Wei Yang has paved the way for you. Now, it's just normal negotiations. Don't disgrace yourself."
"Okay." Xiao Yan replied solemnly in his mind.
Then, he reached out and slowly removed his cloak, revealing his face. He stepped forward and sat upright in Wei Yang's previous seat.
"Queen Medusa, let me introduce myself. I am Xiao Yan." Xiao Yan smiled.
This feeling was truly exhilarating.
To be able to negotiate face-to-face with the notorious Queen Medusa, known throughout the surrounding empires, felt thrilling!
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