The Second Elder then added: "The clan leader has evolved into the ancient magical beast, Heaven-Devouring Python. The gestation period is much longer than humans—one year or even several years is normal."
Although this matter was confirmed after several investigations over more than two years, it was the first time it was spoken aloud in front of Xiao Yan. Medusa's delicate face could not help but flush, and she glared at Xiao Yan with a mix of shyness and anger.
Such a fast result was something she had never expected.
Xiao Yan had already understood this matter and once again looked at Medusa's flat belly, smiling slightly: "So it's this matter."
Xiao Yan said seriously: "Medusa is Xiao Yan's sincere choice. It was only because of the crucial moment in cultivation that it was delayed. Xiao Yan will report to the elders at home and will soon hold a wedding with Medusa."
"Marriage?" Xiao Yan's words were completely unexpected by the Grand Elder. She had never thought of this; when had a serpent clan queen ever married outside?
Inviting Xiao Yan here had merely been to make use of his alchemist abilities to prepare serpent clan secret techniques.
Her previous discussions with the other three elders had only been about how to let Xiao Yan refine higher-grade secret techniques. They had never considered the clan leader's marriage.
Hearing Xiao Yan's sudden words, Medusa's delicate body trembled slightly, her cheeks flushing even redder, looking increasingly enchanting.
Seeing such a beautiful scene, Xiao Yan's heart also warmed slightly, finding it even more alluring than before.
Medusa tilted her head toward Xiao Yan, just meeting his deep black eyes. Her heartbeat sped up, and flustered, she quickly averted her gaze, lightly opening her red lips: "Who wants to marry him…"
Though her voice was soft, it revealed her inner emotional fluctuation.
Xiao Yan reached out and held Medusa's soft, delicate jade hand, pulling her closer.
Medusa struggled slightly but, feeling the strength of Xiao Yan's large hand, allowed him to hold her hand.
Glancing at the other three elders, the Grand Elder noticed the surprised expressions in their diamond-shaped pupils.
The four exchanged a look, and the Grand Elder nodded slightly, her grim smile becoming even more vivid: "Marriage is just a matter of time."
Xiao Yan was young but already quite strong, and also a powerful alchemist. For the clan leader to marry him, the benefits were limitless.
Not only could the current generation's secret techniques be easily accomplished, but the next generation would also no longer need to painstakingly search for a high-level alchemist.
The Grand Elder paused, then continued: "However, this time your invitation is not to discuss marriage, but for the clan leader's child."
"The reason Medusa's bloodline is so powerful is that, while still in the womb, she was nourished using the clan's secret technique recorded miraculous elixirs. The higher the secret technique's level, the stronger the potential of the child."
Xiao Yan had always been curious about this.
The serpent clan's third-grade secret techniques, although differing in effect, could all be used on infants to enhance their potential.
A medicinal recipe with such effects would be precious even in Central Province, let alone having three types.
That the serpent clan possessed such recipes was enough to show their strength at the height of their power.
It should be noted, a recipe with such special effects was almost a life-and-death matter for an alchemist.
The Dan King Gu He once destroyed an entire family in anger over a single recipe.
What Dan King Gu He had obtained was far inferior to these three recipes.
"Grand Elder, this is simple. Just give me the highest-grade secret technique," Xiao Yan said casually, raising his left hand slightly.
Suddenly, the entire bamboo house became silent, so quiet that one could hear a needle drop.
"What's wrong? Not possible?" Xiao Yan asked, feeling a little strange.
"No, no, of course it's possible!" The Grand Elder hurriedly replied, a wave of uncontainable joy surfacing in her diamond-shaped pupils.
Originally, they only wanted Xiao Yan to refine a medium-grade secret technique. The high-grade secret technique was only to test him a little. They had never imagined Xiao Yan would be so direct.
Medusa's gaze toward Xiao Yan also showed a softness never seen before.
She understood Xiao Yan's strengths and weaknesses better than the four serpent clan elders. Refining the Heavenly Soul Blood Fusion Pill would be very difficult for the four elders, but it was no trouble for Xiao Yan.
Yet, Xiao Yan's straightforward attitude still moved her.
"Xiao Yan, it's naturally not a problem for you to refine the high-grade secret technique 'Heavenly Soul Blood Fusion Pill.' I will hand you the prescription shortly, but this pill is of grade seven…"
The Grand Elder smiled at Xiao Yan, her eyes moving slightly as she suddenly paused.
She had initially intended to say that this grade-seven pill was extremely difficult to refine, but thinking of Xiao Yan's young age and formidable strength, surely guided by a teacher, it would not be difficult.
After hesitating slightly, the Grand Elder sighed: "To evolve the clan leader, most of the clan's resources have already been used to purchase Ice Spirit Cold Spring. As an alchemist, you should understand its value."
Xiao Yan nodded slightly. The Ice Spirit Cold Spring was nearly as valuable as the symbiotic Amethyst Source; that pool was indeed priceless.
Medusa blinked lightly. That painstakingly collected pool of Ice Spirit Cold Spring had benefited this guy.
Seeing Xiao Yan acknowledge it, the Grand Elder smiled cunningly.
"Although high-grade secret techniques are good, the required materials are all exceptional. Given the current abilities of the serpent clan, collecting all the materials would take a long time, delaying the optimal time for nourishment."
Hearing this, even knowing the serpent clan's current situation, Xiao Yan could not help but roll his eyes. He still preferred things to be simple and direct.
"Optimal time?" Xiao Yan's gaze moved over Medusa's curvaceous figure. "When is this optimal time?"
He was skilled in alchemy but did not know much about the details of maintaining Medusa's pregnancy.
The Grand Elder immediately replied: "The fetus has just formed. Within at most half a year, it must be nourished."
"Within half a year? That's not difficult." Xiao Yan nodded slightly, twirling the Bone Flame Ring on his finger, saying in a deep voice, "Grand Elder, rest assured, Xiao Yan has some reserves."
The Poison Sect controlled the Yún Empire, and Yafei held influence over the Mitel family, which also allowed control over the Gamma Empire's resources.
Under his relentless collection orders, rare medicinal ingredients from the two empires were almost entirely in his hands.
The materials to refine the Heavenly Soul Blood Fusion Pill were plentiful within the Bone Flame Ring.
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, the Grand Elder's face immediately lit up with joy: "With your guarantee, this old woman can rest easy. The serpent clan has not seen the clan leader's descendants nourished with high-grade secret techniques for many years."
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