Looking at the three people who followed Hua She'er in, the Medusa Queen's eyes lifted slightly, her gaze first locking onto Hai Bo Dong.
However, upon seeing Hai Bo Dong's eyes darting away, not daring to look her directly in the eye, the Medusa Queen no longer paid him any attention.
Her gaze shifted slightly, and the Medusa Queen looked at Chen Xiao.
Thanks to having sensed the strength of the three of them when they were outside the city just now, the Medusa Queen wasn't too surprised at this moment.
Finally, it was Zi Yan.
When her gaze met those dark, clear, and curious large eyes, even the cold and stunning Medusa Queen couldn't help but slightly curve her lips upwards.
Some people are just that magical; you only need to look at them once to feel extremely close, for no reason at all.
The Medusa Queen had this feeling at the moment, a strange emotion that even she couldn't understand.
"Your Majesty, we meet again."
"Have a seat."
Medusa responded softly, her reply calm.
While this attitude was far from enthusiastic, it was undoubtedly much better than their previous meeting.
Logically, a Dou Huang level Hai Bo Dong, even if not seated in the primary position, should have been close behind.
But before Chen Xiao could even gesture, Hai Bo Dong had already sat on the third chair, leaving two empty seats in front.
Seeing this, Chen Xiao smiled slightly and pulled Zi Yan to sit down.
"Coming to see Your Majesty this time is for no other reason than to purchase some Ice Spirit Cold Spring from Your Majesty."
Knowing the Medusa Queen's dislike for unnecessary talk, Chen Xiao didn't engage in further pleasantries and went straight to the point.
As someone with ice attributes, purchasing Ice Spirit Cold Spring is very reasonable, right?
Of course, Chen Xiao's real purpose was to take a look at the state of the Snake-People Race and this Medusa Queen.
Looking at her now, she should have already made up her mind, and it wouldn't be long before she would likely choose to evolve.
"How do you know this King has Ice Spirit Cold Spring?" the Medusa Queen asked back instead of answering.
This was her preparation for evolution. Although she had mobilized the strength of the entire race, she had long since ordered it to be kept secret, and outsiders had no way of knowing.
Chen Xiao smiled slightly and replied, "Your Majesty hasn't forgotten, have you? I know about that matter. Since Your Majesty made up her mind back then, she would naturally make preparations, and Ice Spirit Cold Spring is a relatively easier thing to collect. This is not difficult to deduce. Moreover, both I and Elder Hai have used Ice Spirit Cold Spring and are very sensitive to it."
The Medusa Queen's heart skipped a beat, and she also remembered that Chen Xiao knew about the Snake-People Race's secret technique. It was precisely because he knew about this secret technique a few years ago that he entered the Holy City to trade with her.
Having figured this out, the Medusa Queen no longer found it strange.
Indeed, it was very easy to deduce.
However, Chen Xiao's other sentence made her quite concerned: they had used Ice Spirit Cold Spring and were therefore very sensitive to it.
Then, wouldn't those fire attribute powerhouses and Alchemists also be able to keenly sense the aura of Heavenly Flame if they came to the Tagor Desert?
In that case, the matter of evolution could no longer be delayed, lest delays lead to complications.
"This King does have Ice Spirit Cold Spring, but the quantity is very small, not even enough for this King's own use. Please leave."
Without hesitation, the Medusa Queen directly refused.
The matter of evolution was too dangerous; even she had no certainty about it.
Under this premise, the more Ice Spirit Cold Spring that could potentially help with evolution, the better. Any amount that could increase the success rate by even a tiny bit was a good thing.
Seeing the Medusa Queen's face, which showed no room for negotiation, Chen Xiao could only sigh helplessly and accept this result with considerable disappointment.
Immediately, he said no more, stood up, and left directly with Hai Bo Dong and Zi Yan.
Before leaving, Zi Yan turned back and took another look at the Medusa Queen.
Just as the Medusa Queen felt a sense of closeness towards her, Zi Yan felt the same towards the Medusa Queen.
And seeing Zi Yan's little action, the Medusa Queen rarely showed a smile, causing Hua She'er, whose presence in the hall was infinitely close to zero, to stare in astonishment.
Watching the three of them leave the Divine Hall, spread their Dou Qi wings, and fly away, until she could no longer sense their aura, the Medusa Queen finally frowned slightly.
She could feel that purchasing Ice Spirit Cold Spring was likely just a reasonable excuse; Chen Xiao's purpose seemed to be to specifically come and see her, as if to confirm something.
Suddenly, the Medusa Queen sat up straight.
"Your Majesty, is something wrong?"
"Nothing, Hua She'er, you may leave first."
Dismissing Hua She'er, a hint of annoyance finally flashed across the Medusa Queen's enchanting face.
She had already figured out Chen Xiao's true intention!
This time, Chen Xiao had come to confirm whether she was ready for evolution!
Chen Xiao mentioned Ice Spirit Cold Spring, and the Medusa Queen did not deny that she had collected some, which was equivalent to telling Chen Xiao that she was almost ready.
Coupled with the Snake-People Race's strict security measures recently, this further corroborated it.
"What was he here for..."
Stopping my evolution?
Medusa Queen shook her head slightly.
That possibility wasn't high.
Firstly, there was no enmity between them; they had even cooperated once.
Secondly, the Tagor Desert had been very peaceful these past few years. This was enough to prove that Chen Xiao had not leaked the news of the Green Lotus Core Flame being with the Snake-People Race.
Otherwise, given the allure of Heavenly Flames to those Alchemists, the Snake-People Race would already be fighting for survival.
To take the Heavenly Flame afterward?
That was possible.
Although a person with an ice attribute couldn't refine the Green Lotus Core Flame even if they obtained it, using it as a bargaining chip would be enough to exchange for a substantial amount of resources.
"Daring to set his sights on this Queen, he's grown up and gotten much bolder over the years..."
With a light chuckle, Medusa Queen didn't dwell on it.
Because, after her evolution, dealing with the Heavenly Flame was already a headache for her.
If her evolution failed, Hua She'er would absolutely not be able to suppress the Green Lotus Core Flame.
Even if those few Elders took action and temporarily sealed it, it still wasn't a long-term solution, and the news would leak sooner or later.
This was already the most ideal scenario.
A worse scenario would be her evolution failing, the Heavenly Flame completely losing control, and the news leaking immediately, spreading throughout the Jia Ma Empire, and even further afield.
At that time, the Holy City of the Snake-People Race would become a battlefield for numerous powerhouses vying for the Heavenly Flame!
As for a successful evolution...
Not to mention that Medusa Queen had little confidence, even if she miraculously succeeded, her condition wouldn't be good for a short period. The Heavenly Flame remaining with the Snake-People Race would still be a hidden danger.
In fact, due to fear of her after her evolution, the storm might even come more fiercely!
Comparatively, the most appropriate method was actually to find someone to quickly refine the Heavenly Flame before the news spread, just like Xiao Yan in the original trajectory.
Or, have someone take the Heavenly Flame away from the Snake-People Race!
Without the Green Lotus Core Flame, the Snake-People Race would be rid of this hidden danger.
"Giving you the Heavenly Flame is not impossible, but..."
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