Female Protagonist Assistance System

Chapter 40 : . Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python

"Cough cough—"

Xiao Han, supporting Gu Xun'er's waist, coughed twice, barely suppressing the surging blood in her body.

She hadn't anticipated that the final bolt of blood lightning from the Tribulation Lightning: Blood Cleansing would be so powerful. Its aftershocks alone had devastated the small island beyond recognition. If she hadn't rushed back at the last moment to protect Gu Xun'er, this protagonist might not have even left behind remains.

Tribulation Lightning: Blood Cleansing was a secret technique. Even though Xiao Han had broken through to Dou Venerate, using it was extremely difficult. After all, purifying bloodlines was an act against heaven's will. Xiao Han felt it was a miracle she hadn't been struck down by heavenly punishment.

Of course, if the system hadn't sworn that she absolutely wouldn't face heavenly punishment even for altering fate, Xiao Han wouldn't have risked using such a secret technique.

Releasing Gu Xun'er, Xiao Han first sat cross-legged to cultivate, organizing the chaotic forces within her body.

Gu Xun'er glanced at the charred corpse not far away, feeling somewhat distressed: "Has she... failed?"

After organizing her internal energy, Xiao Han stood up and walked towards the corpse: "No."

Just then, a faint cracking sound suddenly came.

The rigid, collapsed charred giant snake corpse suddenly began to move slowly. Gu Xun'er's sharp eyes caught sight of something seemingly about to burst out from within the giant snake's corpse.

Seeing this, Xiao Han relaxed her expression and said to Gu Xun'er: "Step back."

As soon as she spoke, the giant snake's corpse suddenly exploded with a loud noise. Black scales flew in all directions, and a section of the corpse instantly turned to powder.

The moment the giant snake's corpse turned to powder, a vast and terrifying aura suddenly burst forth, rapidly enveloping the city at an alarming speed.

"Has Her Majesty the Queen succeeded?" Sensing a faint familiarity in this aura, countless Snake People throughout the city looked at each other, then broke into wild joy. Earth-shattering cheers instantly filled the sky.

The moment this vast aura erupted, Gu He's face outside the purple light barrier changed drastically. Simultaneously, his body, almost beyond his control, retreated nearly tens of meters.

As he rapidly retreated, Gu He shouted to Yun Yun, who stood motionless in mid-air, his face grim: "Quick, let's go! Queen Medusa has succeeded in her evolution!"

Yun Yun, however, seemed to let out a sigh of relief, her expression relaxing considerably. She glanced at Gu He, then looked once more towards the purple light, before lowering her eyelids. After a while, she turned, intending to leave with Gu He and the others.

At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly sounded in her ear: "Yun Yun, wait."

Yun Yun was startled at first, then realized it was Han Xiao's voice.

Could it be that the alchemist who brought out the eighth-grade Golden Meng Hongyu Liquid... was her?

Seeing Yun Yun lost in thought, Gu He became somewhat anxious: "Yun Yun, we need to leave quickly!"

Yun Yun came to her senses and refused: "You go first. I have some matters to attend to."

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On the small island, Gu Xun'er watched the creature emerging from the corpse, her usually playful face filled with disbelief.

Xiao Han calmly poked the small snake, showing good acceptance.

The creature that appeared before them was a slender small snake, only about two centimeters long. Its body was covered with tiny seven-colored scales, and its light purple snake eyes had a hint of otherworldliness. A strange, fresh fragrance lingered around its body. Although it was just a snake, it exuded an air of elegance and nobility.

The seven-colored small snake had no particularly sharp attacking parts on its body, but Gu Xun'er could vaguely sense that this tiny body contained terrifying power that even Dou Emperor powerhouses wouldn't dare to underestimate.

Affectionately nuzzling Xiao Han's extended finger, the small snake yawned, its snake eyes clean and pure.

Gu Xun'er asked incredulously: "Senior Sister, is this Queen Medusa?"

"Its body seven-colored, its eyes slightly purple, its body fragrant, its power heaven-reaching," Xiao Han nodded. "Heh, it really is a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python."

"Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python?" Gu Xun'er asked hesitantly.

"An ancient magical beast. It's said that when this magical beast cultivates to the extreme, it can devour heaven and earth, tearing apart space," Xiao Han said. "However, she's still only in the infant stage now, with Dou Ancestor initial level strength."

"But... why do I feel like something's not quite right with her?" Gu Xun'er stared intently at the small snake, feeling puzzled.

Xiao Han took out a medicine bottle from her system space. When she opened it, a rich fire-attribute energy emanated. Sensing this dense energy, the small snake excitedly wagged its tail, hissing as if acting coquettishly.

Xiao Han tilted the bottle, bringing the mouth close to the small snake's mouth, allowing it to lick the pure fire-attribute spirit liquid inside: "Medusa has consumed too much energy, and her soul has fallen into slumber. She should wake up before long."

The result of the Frigid Yin Dragon Saliva and Blood Cleansing was to purify Medusa's Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline to the point of having almost no impurities, not only making her strength increasingly formidable but also allowing her to avoid the soul-splitting outcome from the original story.

"Then... will Senior Sister keep her?" Gu Xun'er's voice was somewhat strange.

Xiao Han looked up at her, her eyes clearly saying, "Do I look like someone who would keep pets?"

Gu Xun'er fell silent for a moment. Good, she had thought wrong. Given Xiao Han's personality, it would be considered decent if she didn't use Medusa for blood-letting to refine medicines, let alone keeping her...

"Don't worry, I've already found a keeper for her," Xiao Han said calmly.

Keeper...

Gu Xun'er almost couldn't keep her expression under control.

If Medusa knew, she would surely fight you to the death, right?!

Xiao Han was unaware of Gu Xun'er's thoughts. She extended her hand, and the small snake very cooperatively coiled around her arm.

"Let's go," Xiao Han gazed into the distant sky. She waved her hand, dissipating the purple barrier in the air, then put her arm around Gu Xun'er and disappeared from the spot.

When the Snake People powerhouses hurriedly arrived, they only saw the devastated, scattered island, but found no trace of their noble ruler.

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Amidst the vast desert sands, Yun Yun pulled at the collar of her black robe, seemingly unable to believe what she had heard.

"Why... don't you keep her yourself?" Yun Yun asked softly after a long while, her eyes somewhat dark as she looked at the small snake curled up and sleeping soundly in her palm.

Xiao Han glanced at her indifferently and said, "The Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python is an ancient magical beast. Every part of its body is a treasure, especially its blood and scales."

Yun Yun: "Hmm?" So?

"If I keep her, I'm afraid I might not be able to resist using her to refine medicines one day," Xiao Han said seriously.

Yun Yun: "......"

Very well, this is very alchemist-like.

"Moreover, if I'm not mistaken, you know Medusa?" Xiao Han changed the subject.

Yun Yun was slightly startled. This time, she didn't deny it but nodded silently.

Xiao Han didn't ask further; she wasn't the type to pry into others' privacy. After handing Medusa over to Yun Yun, she prepared to leave with Gu Xun'er.

Yun Yun called out to stop her: "Aren't you afraid I might kill her? She's the leader of the Snake People, and I'm human. By all rights..."

Before she could finish, Xiao Han interrupted: "Would you?"

Yun Yun was stunned.

"Besides, I'm not familiar with her. Whether she lives or dies is no concern of mine," Xiao Han's lips pressed slightly downward, her voice devoid of any warmth. "If you want to kill her, just do it."

With that, she left with Gu Xun'er.

Yun Yun stood dumbfounded, looking at the small snake in her palm, her eyelashes trembling slightly, her expression complex.

Then, she let out a soft sigh.

Her first encounter with Medusa was ten years ago. At that time, she was only seventeen or eighteen, with just Dou Practitioner strength. She had followed her teacher, the previous Sect Master of the Cloud Mist Sect, Yun Shan, to the desert. At that time, the Gamma Empire and the Snake People were at war again, and she was merely there to broaden her horizons.

During a ceasefire for recuperation, she, having never been to the desert before, was curious and wanted to look around. Her teacher still needed to discuss the upcoming war with various powerhouses and couldn't look after her, so she left the human town alone.

Then, she met Medusa.

How could a Dou Practitioner compare to the strongest of the Snake People?

Medusa merely waved her hand, and she flew like a rag doll, crashing hard against a large rock. It felt as if the Dou Qi within her body would be scattered.

Obviously, Medusa hadn't paid much attention to a mere Dou Practitioner. She just glanced at her indifferently and was about to leave.

Watching Medusa turn to leave, she didn't know what came over her. A surge of unwillingness and anger instantly welled up in her heart. She strained her voice, holding her breath, and shouted: "If you don't kill me today, I will definitely make you regret it in the future!"

Even now, when Yun Yun recalls this, she still feels a wave of fear. What on earth was she thinking back then? How could she have been so bold as to provoke a Dou Emperor? And the rumored ruthless Queen of the Snake People at that?

Perhaps it was because of the other's undisguised contempt and disdain for her as she turned away, which aroused the pride and unwillingness of her, who was still the young sect master.

Hearing these words, Medusa stopped. Then, she turned around and came to stand before her.

"Regret?"

Medusa bent down slightly, her purple snake eyes carrying a seductiveness and nobility that humans couldn't possess, looking directly into Yun Yun's eyes.

Yun Yun's pupils suddenly contracted. She stared blankly at the extremely beautiful and alluring woman, as if in this world, only this person remained.

Medusa raised her hand, her slender fingers lifting Yun Yun's chin, forcing her to look up.

Then, the high and mighty queen's lips curled into an interested smile, the disdain in her eyes gradually replaced by mischief.

"Heh, this Queen chooses not to kill you today. This Queen wants to see how you will make this Queen regret it in the future."