Chapter 269: Abducting Medusa
At this moment, Medusa turned her gaze to Xiao Ling. She asked with a hint of curiosity: "Although I can fight for the control of this body, there are two souls in it after all. I can only fight for it, but I can't completely control it. Facing this situation, do you have any good ideas? It will allow me to completely control this new body. If there is always a soul in my body, it will be very troublesome for me."
When Xiao Ling heard this question, he stroked his chin with his fingers, pondered for a moment, and then answered easily: "As for the solution, there are actually two ways to go. The first option is to try to erase or separate the new soul from your body. The second option is to merge your soul with the little Sky-Swallowing Python's soul."
"For you, the second method is obviously more suitable. The soul of the little Sky-Swallowing Python is still very young and does not have much personal experience. If you can merge, your consciousness and memory should remain unchanged, and even if you do not take any measures, your soul and the soul of the little Sky-Swallowing Python will naturally merge together over time. It's just that this fusion process may take a long time, about eight to nine years. However, for a being like you with a long lifespan, this period of time is just a blink of an eye."
Medusa listened to Xiao Ling's analysis, her eyes revealing a hint of deep thought, and she was obviously seriously considering whether his suggestion was feasible.
Noticing Medusa's deep thoughts, Xiao Ling added, "You don't have to worry too much. The most important thing now is to rest well and conserve your energy. As for the matter of soul fusion, we can consider it after you recover to your best condition."
Faced with Medusa's current predicament, Xiao Ling does have a way to help her merge her soul. First, he can use the unique properties of the Falling Star Flame to facilitate this process. In the original work, Medusa relied on this method to successfully merge her soul with the soul of the Little Sky-Swallowing Python.
When helping Medusa to evolve her bloodline, although she used the Fallen Heart Flame, Medusa only had her own soul body at that time. The soul of the little Sky Swallowing Python was born when the body of the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python was formed. Since Xiao Ling had taken back the Fallen Heart Flame at that critical moment, it did not play the role of accelerating the fusion of souls.
The second option is to refine a pill called Rongling Pill for Medusa to take. Xiao Ling had already mastered the formula of Rongling Pill. Although the herbs needed to make this pill are not easy to find, with Xiao Ling's current resources, these herbs for refining Rongling Pill are already in Xiao Ling's inventory, so refining Rongling Pill is naturally no problem.
The effect of the Rongling Pill is to promote the harmonious fusion of souls. It can gently guide the two souls to adapt to each other and eventually achieve unity. This pill is undoubtedly the most ideal choice for Medusa's current situation.
Xiao Ling did not intend to tell Medusa about these methods of soul fusion immediately, nor did he plan to intervene quickly to help her solve her soul problem.
He knew very well that if he dealt with all the aftereffects for Medusa too quickly, Medusa might choose to stay in the Snake People, while he planned to go to Zhongzhou. In this way, the relationship between the two of them might gradually become distant, and there might be no chance for them to meet in the future. Xiao Ling did not want to see this situation.
After all, Xiao Ling was still very envious of Medusa's potential. If Xiao Ling remembered correctly, before Medusa's blood evolved into the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, although her cultivation talent was not particularly outstanding, after she purified her blood through secret methods and successfully evolved into the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, her cultivation was like taking a high-speed train. In just fifteen years, she soared from the initial Dou Zong to the Dou Sheng four-star.
This rapid progress is simply jaw-dropping, and no one would dare to believe it. Faced with such a potential stock, how could Xiao Ling let it go easily?
Xiao Ling knew in his heart that if Medusa was just allowed to stay in the Gama Empire, even if she possessed the bloodline of the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, and had the hope of breaking through to the Dou Zun level and even reaching the realm of Dou Sheng, but if there was no adventure like the one in the original book, such as discovering the ancient nest of the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python in the Nine Netherworld and inheriting the mysterious heritage therein, it would be almost a fantasy for Medusa to quickly climb to the four-star Dou Sheng and complete the gorgeous transformation into the Nine-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python.
In this case, more than ten years later, although Medusa's strength was enough to cultivate to the level of Dou Zun on her own, she could only have a place in the Northwest Continent. In that case, Medusa would not be of any help to Xiao Ling.
In general, if Medusa can go to Zhongzhou with Xiao Ling, it will be a win-win situation for both of them. Medusa can improve her strength faster, seize more opportunities, and get Xiao Ling's resource support.
As for Xiao Ling, not only will he have a reliable partner, but if their relationship develops well, he might even get a good wife. In this way, they can both have a bright future.
Moreover, after arriving in Zhongzhou, Xiao Ling planned to help Medusa repair her soul problem, which would not take too much time. In this way, Medusa might choose to stay in Zhongzhou and travel with Xiao Ling because of the long journey back to the Northwest Continent. Of course, Xiao Ling was not the kind of person who would easily take people away from the Snake People. He would definitely leave enough protection to ensure that the Snake People could still protect themselves after he left.
Looking back at Medusa, when Xiao Ling finished speaking, Medusa pondered for a moment, then she raised her head, looked in Xiao Ling's direction and said, "You are right, but if my soul falls into a deep sleep, my body will be taken over by the little Sky-Swallowing Python. Look at how it ate your food before and how intimate it was with you. I bet it definitely doesn't want to stay in the Snake Tribe obediently."
At this point, Medusa felt a little regretful. If she had known that this would happen, she might not have been so cautious. In order to ensure the smooth progress of the ceremony, she would have only brought Xiao Ling into the cave to perform the bloodline evolution ceremony.
This decision made the little Sky-Swallowing Python's soul meet Xiao Ling first when it was born, thus establishing a special emotional bond with him.
If she could have foreseen this situation, Medusa would at least invite an elder to accompany her into the cave so that she could comfort the little Sky-Swallowing Python as soon as it was born. In this way, even if she had to fall into a deep sleep, the little Sky-Swallowing Python would control her body and would be unlikely to leave the snake people and run around.
But now, these "ifs" are of no use. Medusa knows that she needs to face reality and find the best way to solve the problem.
After hearing what Medusa said, Xiao Ling's eyes lit up, and he suggested to Medusa in a relaxed tone: "Why don't you just follow me. We can travel around the continent while looking for a solution to the soul fusion. What do you think? I guess you haven't been to Zhongzhou yet, right? When we go there, I will definitely take you around and let you see what the central area of the Douqi Continent is like."
After listening to Xiao Ling's proposal, Medusa pondered for a moment, then smiled and shook her head, saying: "This proposal sounds good, but I am the queen of the Snake People, and I have the responsibility to protect my people. At present, I am the only Dou Zong-level fighter in the Snake People. If I leave, who will protect the tribe? There are three Dou Zong masters in the Jia Ma Empire. I don't think that if I leave, the Snake People will be as law-abiding as they are now without my protection. If they know I'm not here, they might start to have some bad ideas."
She paused and continued, "Although I really want to visit Zhongzhou, I cannot abandon my people. They need me, and I cannot let them face any risks because I am the king of the Snake People."
After listening to Medusa's explanation, Xiao Ling nodded to show his understanding. He continued, "You are right. The safety of the tribe is of course the first priority. Since your first task is to protect the snake people, I have an idea that will have the best of both worlds. It can ensure the safety of the snake people and improve your strength at the same time."
Medusa's eyes lit up when she heard Xiao Ling's words, and she immediately showed great interest: "Oh? Then tell me what method it is? If your proposal can really impress me, it's not impossible for me to go with you. After all, Zhongzhou Beast Territory was once the homeland of our snake people. As the queen of the snake people, it's not a bad idea for me to visit it in advance."
Xiao Ling smiled easily, and then told Medusa: "It seems that the little Sky-Swallowing Python is determined to follow me, and you can't control it. But it's good this way, we can take it with us to Zhongzhou. The resources there are rich, which will definitely be of great help to your cultivation. Moreover, we also have a big force in Zhongzhou as our backer, which can help you adapt to the environment there quickly. The most important thing is that this way, you can spend more time with Zi Yan."
"Regarding the safety of the Snake People, do you still remember the Dou Zong-level puppet I showed you?" Xiao Ling's tone was filled with a hint of relaxed confidence, "I can refine two such puppets for the Snake People and leave them to the elders of your tribe to refine. In this way, even if you are not in the tribe, the Snake People will have enough power to resist the covetousness of those with ill intentions." After hearing Xiao Ling's proposal, Medusa's eyes flashed with interest, but she quickly regained her composure and asked Xiao Ling a question with a hint of doubt: "Your plan does sound great, and I have to admit that it makes me very excited. However, I'm a little curious. According to your plan, our Snake People and I seem to be the beneficiaries, while you have been paying. Although we have a good relationship and Zi Yan and I are also good friends, this kind of relationship doesn't seem to be enough for you to do this for us, right?"
There was a lighthearted teasing in her words, and she was obviously curious about Xiao Ling's motives. After all, she didn't think that she could get such benefits from Xiao Ling just by relying on her charm.
Hearing Medusa's question, Xiao Ling answered in a relaxed and frank manner: "Haha, since you said so, of course I won't hide it from you. You have now evolved into the ancient beast Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, and have the potential to break through to the Dou Sheng. With such a potential stock, I naturally want to build a good relationship with you in advance."
"After arriving in Zhongzhou, I will also provide you with some training resources so that you can exchange your potential more quickly. However, all actions in Zhongzhou must be under my control. But you can rest assured that I will not let you do anything you don't want to do. It's just that sometimes I may need your help."
Medusa pondered for a while, weighing the pros and cons in her mind. She knew very well that she could not fully control her body at present, and staying in the snake tribe might bring instability. Instead of this, it would be better to follow Xiao Ling to the outside world. In this way, she could not only find a solution to the fusion of souls with the help of Xiao Ling, but also find more cultivation resources in Zhongzhou to enhance her own strength.
Medusa reflected on her past and realized that she had never left the territory of the Serpent People since she was born. Before the Serpent People migrated to the Monster Mountains, she spent almost her entire life in the endless desert. Although such days were stable, they were also monotonous and boring.
Now, after hearing what Xiao Ling said, she couldn't help but feel an urge in her heart. It was time to go out and see the outside world.
Finally, Medusa nodded, a smile on her face: "Okay, I agree. Your plan sounds good. It can not only ensure the safety of the snake people, but also improve my strength. However, I have one condition."
Xiao Ling raised his eyebrows and motioned for her to continue.
"In Zhongzhou, I hope you can respect my choice. If I find that it is not suitable for me, or the snake people need me, I will come back at any time." Medusa's voice was firm, and her eyes revealed unquestionable determination.
Medusa didn't care much about the resources for cultivation. She knew in her heart that even if she might need the resources provided by Xiao Ling in the future, she planned to repay Xiao Ling's care in her own way. However, what she cared about most was her freedom. In her opinion, nothing was more important than being able to live freely.
Medusa was willing to accept Xiao Ling's proposal because of Zi Yan's influence, but more importantly, she already had a certain recognition of Xiao Ling in her heart. After all, Medusa was not the kind of person who would be easily fooled.
Imagine a Dou Zong-level warrior who cannot fully exert his strength for some reason. If he follows Xiao Ling to the distant Zhongzhou, he will be unfamiliar with the place. If Xiao Ling has any bad intentions, wouldn't Medusa be in trouble? Moreover, even if she wants to return to her tribe from Zhongzhou, the difficulties and obstacles on the way can be imagined.
So, if Medusa didn't really believe that Xiao Ling would not harm her, how could she easily agree to his proposal? This trust is not something that can be established casually.
Xiao Ling nodded. He could understand Medusa's concerns: "Of course, I respect your decision. We are all free individuals. I will not force you to do anything. I will try my best not to violate your wishes when I arrange for you to do anything."
Medusa exhaled lightly, and a relaxed smile appeared on the corners of her pretty mouth. Her mood seemed to become brighter as she made the decision: "Okay, that's settled. As long as everything is ready, I can set off with you at any time."
Xiao Ling looked at Medusa's relieved expression and couldn't help but reveal a happy smile. He said confidently: "Believe me, in less than 20 years, you will find out how wise your choice today is."
Medusa was a little confused by Xiao Ling's words, but she still responded with a smile: "Haha, I hope so." After that, she prepared to rest, and before leaving, she did not forget to say: "I'll leave this little guy to you."
As she was speaking, Medusa bent down slightly, and her robe outlined a charming curve. Then, a dazzling light flashed, and Medusa's body began to shrink slowly, and finally turned into a colorful little snake. This scene of change was really magical and interesting.
As soon as the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python appeared, it swung its tail lively and quickly swam to Xiao Ling's ring. It rubbed the ring affectionately with its head, then turned its head and stared at Xiao Ling with its snake eyes, stretching and retracting its tongue and making a slight hissing sound. The meaning of that look and action was very clear, asking Xiao Ling to take out something for her to eat.
Xiao Ling was amused by the little guy's behavior. He smiled and shook his head, then took out the purple crystal source that he had given to the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python from his ring. It seemed that the little guy couldn't wait to taste the delicacy again.
Upon seeing the companion purple crystal source, the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python's eyes immediately lit up, and it swam quickly to the porcelain bottle containing the purple crystal source, looking impatient.
"You little guy, you're such a glutton." Xiao Ling couldn't help but teased with a smile, "Didn't you taste the Companion Amethyst Source just now? Why, do you want to eat it again so soon?" As he spoke, he shook his head gently, with a hint of pampering and helplessness in his tone.
There was a hint of pleading in the little snake's eyes. Xiao Ling looked at its pitiful appearance and couldn't help but sigh, then nodded. Since this little guy wanted to eat, what could he do but satisfy her?
"Okay, okay, but you have to take it easy and don't eat too much, otherwise your body won't be able to take it." Xiao Ling reminded half-jokingly.
When the little Sky-Swallowing Python saw that Xiao Ling agreed, a gleam of pride flashed in its eyes. It quickly stretched its head towards the porcelain bottle, and with its tongue rolled, it began to greedily absorb the accompanying purple crystal source inside.
(End of this chapter)