NOVEL NEXT Chapter 95: Medusa
Nightfall.
In the inn room.
Yun Xiu sat cross-legged on the bed with his eyes closed. The window was open, and a gentle breeze blew into the room. It was not a cold wind but a hot wind.
Stone Desert City (Shimo City) was built in the Tagor Desert, where the temperature remained high both during the day and at night.
However, compared to the daytime, the temperature at night was a little lower—but still far from cold.
At this moment, Yun Xiu was lying motionless on the bed. Was he sleeping, or was he deep in thought?
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Time passed quickly.
Midnight.
The world finally fell into silence.
The entire Shimo City was shrouded in stillness. Except for the soldiers guarding the city who were still patrolling, all the major forces in the city had fallen into a deep sleep.
Feeling the quiet atmosphere, Yun Xiu suddenly opened his eyes, left the bed, and walked to the window. He looked at the silver frost covering the streets below and gradually shifted his gaze toward the depths of the Tagor Desert.
Now that I've arrived at the Tagor Desert, it would be a shame if I didn't go see Queen Medusa, famous for her power and beauty.
At least, that's what Yun Xiu thought.
After all, it would be regrettable to miss this opportunity while being so close.
He had met Gu Xun'er, his fiancée; Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran; and Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin, who were now his maids.
He had seen most of the heroines and protagonists in Battle Through The Heavens, except for Medusa.
If he didn't meet her, it would surely be a lifelong regret.
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"Are you all asleep?"
After confirming that Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin in the next room were asleep, Yun Xiu made up his mind. His body gradually faded and disappeared without a trace.
Without a Dou Sheng expert present, no one could detect how Yun Xiu vanished.
There was no Dou Sheng expert in the Tagor Desert.
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The central area of the Tagor Desert was the territory of the snake people—a restricted area for humans.
Powerful humans dared not set foot here. Those who did faced only two outcomes: death or leaving with severe injuries.
The outcome depended entirely on their personal strength.
Yun Xiu stood above the clouds, looking down at everything below him. Beneath him was a city made of sand and stone.
At the heart of the city stood a castle. Inside the castle was a woman—the purpose of Yun Xiu's journey.
A faint breath of air gradually emanated from Yun Xiu's body and descended.
"Um?"
In the castle's majestic hall, on the throne, sat a woman clad in an elegant purple brocade robe. Her figure was plump and exquisite, like a ripe peach, exuding faint charm. Her black hair cascaded over her shoulders and down her slender waist. Beneath her robe, a purple snake tail swayed slightly.
Though her eyes were closed, they suddenly opened, sensing an unfamiliar aura. Her gaze turned cold as she looked outside the hall. A strange glint flashed across her enchanting face.
The next moment, the queen disappeared from the throne, transforming into a streak of light that shot into the sky.
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In the night sky and clouds, Medusa appeared opposite to Yun Xiu.
Behind her, a pair of scarlet fighting wings radiated a terrifying, heart-pounding battle aura that caused the power between heaven and earth to tremble slightly.
Under the moonlight, her proud figure appeared even more mysterious.
She stared coldly at Yun Xiu and said, "Human, you have trespassed into my territory."
Her tone was icy, filled with killing intent. Her beautiful eyes narrowed as she scrutinized Yun Xiu.
The more she observed, the more surprised she became.
The man stood mid-air, his aura hidden entirely, with his hands clasped behind his back, appearing as ordinary as a commoner.
Yet Medusa felt an overwhelming pressure emanating from him.
This pressure seemed to rise from the depths of her soul. Her intuition told her that this masked man in white was no ordinary figure.
Yun Xiu remained silent. As Medusa studied him, he was also observing her.
She was breathtakingly beautiful, with delicate features, an alluring figure, and a mature, seductive charm. A peerless beauty hidden in this remote northwest.
If she appeared in the Central Plains (Zhongzhou), she might have long since become the exclusive possession of some powerful individual.
As Yun Xiu gazed at Medusa, his heart trembled slightly. His throat felt dry, and he instinctively swallowed.
He tried to suppress the sound, but how could he hide it from Medusa's sharp senses?
Medusa frowned slightly but quickly relaxed. Her beautiful eyes flickered with an unreadable expression.
After dozens of seconds, Yun Xiu finally returned to his senses. He looked at Medusa and calmly remarked, "Queen Medusa truly lives up to her reputation."
When he said "well-deserved reputation," it was not a recognition of her strength but an acknowledgment of her unparalleled beauty.
As soon as he finished speaking, Yun Xiu disappeared into the clouds.
Medusa watched his departure, puzzled.
She was well aware of his strength. To stand mid-air, he had to at least be at the Dou Zong level.
If he had attacked, she wouldn't have been able to resist and would have been captured.
Yet he left without ill intentions, seemingly appearing only to see her.
Medusa couldn't make sense of it.
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"Medusa, I will definitely come back."
A deafening voice echoed from the sky, reverberating through the world.
The entire quiet Snake Tribe descended into chaos as powerful auras surged into the air.
Several powerful snake people approached Medusa, bowing respectfully. "Your Majesty."
"Um," Medusa acknowledged softly, glancing at the now-riotous Snake Tribe.
Looking at her subordinates, she calmly instructed, "Return to your posts! He is not an enemy."
With that, her figure transformed into a streak of rainbow light, descending back to the castle.
The snake people exchanged glances, each seeing the confusion in the other's eyes.
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Shortly after, Yun Xiu returned to the inn.
"She's truly a stunner," he murmured, clicking his tongue in admiration.
Despite returning, Yun Xiu found it hard to sleep. Standing at the windowsill, he gazed toward the distant Snake Tribe, lost in thought.