While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

There was no need for further threatening words; Chen Xiao understood the consequences of toying with the other party.

Queen Medusa was also aware of the trouble that would ensue if she were to harm Chen Xiao.

The five people outside may not be particularly strong, but their identities are not to be underestimated.

The Mittel family, whose wealth rivals that of a nation.

The Nalan family, backed by the royal family.

And that man in black robes, although he tried to conceal it, Queen Medusa could easily guess his identity as a Dou Huang powerhouse.

The Yunlan Sect is also a behemoth!

Even Feng Li and Yan Shi, who have the most ordinary identities, are among the top ten strongest individuals.

The fact that Hai Bodong was able to hire so many powerful individuals to protect Chen Xiao shows just how much importance he placed on the matter.

Therefore, if they were to attack Chen Xiao, the old and new grudges would combine to create a truly irreconcilable conflict, which would be entirely detrimental to the Snake-People.

Furthermore, the teacher Chen Xiao mentioned, and the mysterious background, all need to be taken into consideration.

For someone of Medusa's status, personal joys and sorrows were a luxury.

Sensing that the other party's curiosity had been successfully piqued, Chen Xiao smiled slightly.

He said, "In the Central Continent, there is a magical beast race called the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, also known as the Snake People. I know a lot about this race, and I have also learned that the Snake People Clan has a secret technique. I don't need to say more about the rest."

"It is extremely difficult for Her Majesty to advance to the Dou Zong realm through conventional means. I believe Her Majesty does not want to stay at the Dou Huang realm for too long. After all, although the Snake-People race is currently in a relatively stable situation, surviving between several countries is not a long-term solution."

"Therefore, I dare to make a deal with Her Majesty the Queen in exchange for the whereabouts of a strange flame. In return, you will obtain the flame and advance to the Dou Zong realm with the help of a secret technique, while I will receive the benefits promised by Hai Bodong. Wouldn't that be a perfect outcome?"

"As for Hai Bodong, even if Her Majesty the Queen breaks his seal, he is just a Dou Huang and cannot threaten Her Majesty the slightest."

Queen Medusa smiled as she listened to Chen Xiao's eloquent speech.

"You yourself said that this is only an ideal, perfect outcome. Since you know my clan's secret techniques, you should know the dangers involved. Even if I obtain the strange fire, I may not be able to break through successfully, and I may even perish. If I perish, how will the snake-people clan face themselves?"

"Furthermore, since you come from Zhongzhou, why would you covet the small benefits promised by Hai Bodong? That doesn't make sense."

Chen Xiao was taken aback.

When did I ever say that I came from Zhongzhou?

However, it's not necessarily a bad thing that Queen Medusa had such fantasies.

Realizing what was happening, Chen Xiao quickly abandoned his prepared drafts, and a complete story emerged in his mind.

"I don't believe Her Majesty is the kind of person who would back down easily. I have inquired carefully and found that the Snake People's current situation is far better than it has been in the past. This proves that Her Majesty is a visionary and ambitious queen."

"As for my identity, I don't have the kind of background Your Majesty imagines. Let me tell Your Majesty a story."

"In the Central Plains, there lived a young man whose family had once been glorious, but unfortunately, they declined midway through their lives. This caused the attitudes of those forces that had previously been on good terms with them to change drastically, even the family that had arranged a marriage for this young man since childhood. This was because his betrothed was a genius who was rare even in a thousand years, who had condensed a Dou Qi vortex at the age of seven and become an alchemist!"

"In an instant, the engagement became a joke in everyone's eyes. The woman was deeply ashamed and finally made up her mind to personally lead people to the young man's family to annul the engagement."

"In the boy's eyes, this was a disgrace!"

"His talent was far inferior to hers, and his family background was even worse. What could he do but grit his teeth and agree, saying, 'Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river; never underestimate a young man's potential!' And he made a three-year agreement with that proud young woman!"

"However, in his heart, he was not very confident. Fortunately, at this time, a mysterious old man appeared, took him as a disciple, and took him on a long journey to train. This made the young man's strength rise steadily, and he finally saw the hope of avenging his defeat."

"However, the three-year agreement has not yet been reached, and whether things will turn out as desired remains unknown. He dares not slacken in the slightest, nor does he want to miss any opportunity to improve his strength!"

Adaptation is not random rewriting, and fictionalization is not nonsense.

The story is meant to be logical. Chen Xiao put himself into the Huo Huo template and the Cao family demoness from Zhongzhou into the female lead template.

After all, once you think it over, this woman's talent is clearly superior.

For a moment, Chen Xiao was in high spirits, and his words were so utterly indistinguishable from the truth.

Queen Medusa, sitting on her throne, was also startled.

A seven-year-old fighter, with the talent of an alchemist.

What kind of enchantress is this?

She thought Chen Xiao's seven-star Grand Master level at the age of twelve was already amazing enough, but she never expected that someone would be even more courageous than him!

As for whether it was true or not, Medusa couldn't be sure.

But the world is vast and full of wonders, and the Central Plains is a land of outstanding people and abundant resources, so it is not impossible for such a bewitching woman to appear.

Queen Medusa gazed at the young man in the palace, whose emotions were unstable and whose chest heaved slightly.

"I never expected you to have such a story."

Chen Xiao remained silent, only letting out a soft sigh.

I was talking about a teenager, not me. Please stop fantasizing!

"Your story has some credibility, but it only explains your greed for Hai Bodong's reward and your desire for me to break the seal for him. It's not enough until you see the strange fire you mentioned. Unless you can offer me something more that will tempt me."

Chen Xiao spread his hands, "If I had something that even a Dou Huang powerhouse would covet, I wouldn't be troubled by that three-year agreement."

Queen Medusa smiled slightly and said, "Then why don't you make me a promise that if I were to perish in the future, you would do everything in your power to protect my people in times of crisis?"

That's possible, since it's all baseless anyway.

Regardless of whether Queen Medusa will perish, even if that day comes, she will only do her best.

Without much hesitation, Chen Xiao nodded in agreement.

"Okay! I'll try my best, but I can't guarantee it will be perfect."

Queen Medusa nodded slightly; this made her sound more sincere.

"It was just a casual remark; I don't believe that day will ever come."

Queen Medusa rose slowly, confident and composed.

"However, you are right about one thing: I am not one to be content with the status quo. I agree to this deal, but I must personally find the strange fire you mentioned before I can lift the seal on Hai Bodong."

"If you accept these conditions, our transaction will continue."

"Conversely, you return to where you came from!"