Battle Through the Heavens: Marry Cao Ying, Reward is Devouring Ancestral Symbol

Shen Wen gave birth to a sonThe two arrived at a quiet room.

Medusa kept a very low profile, as she was well aware of Cao Ying’s position in Shen Wen’s heart.

However, Cao Ying’s first words exploded in her mind like a bolt of lightning.

Cao Ying looked at her and said calmly, ”Medusa, since you have acknowledged your master, you are now one of us.

I ask you, are you willing to become my husband’s concubine and continue his bloodline for him?”

”Wha... what?” Medusa was completely stunned, her pale purple eyes widening instantly as she looked at Cao Ying in disbelief.

She had thought Cao Ying might warn her, might set rules for her, but she never expected this.

The other party’s proposal was such a shocking request.

To become Shen Wen’s... concubine?

To bear his bloodline?

The intense shock made her lose the ability to think for a moment, and she could only stand there blankly, her mind empty.

Cao Ying’s words were like a thunderclap, stirring up a monstrous wave in Medusa’s heart. She instinctively felt shocked.

But what followed was not the strong repulsion and anger she had anticipated.

She carefully examined her inner feelings and found that she had little resistance to this proposal.

Medusa had always been dismissive of the opposite sex, the reason being that those so-called young talents and clan powerhouses.

In her eyes, they were all vulnerable and not worthy of her attention at all.

But Shen Wen was different; his strength, methods, background, and even the domineering way he manipulated her and the entire Snake-People Clan in the palm of his hand.

All of it, besides the humiliation, gave her an indescribable thrill of submission, especially when she personally uttered the words ’master’.

An unprecedented pleasure arose in her heart.

More importantly, there was her long-standing concern.

The inheritance of the Snake-People Clan.

As the queen, she bore the heavy responsibility of giving birth to the next Medusa and continuing the bloodline of the clan leader.

Originally, she might only have been able to choose someone with decent strength, like Kui Xing, from within the clan to mate with.

Only after completing her mission could she single-mindedly pursue a higher realm.

But now, everything was different.

The Snake-People Clan had submitted to Shen Wen; their life, death, honor, and disgrace were all tied to him alone.

Deep down, she had always vaguely worried whether Shen Wen would truly regard the Snake-People Clan as an asset, rather than a plaything that could be sacrificed at will.

But what if... what if the next Medusa Queen, who controlled the Snake-People Clan, was Shen Wen’s own flesh and blood?

Once this thought arose, it grew wildly in her heart like weeds.

If her offspring became the future king of the Snake-People Clan, then between the Snake-People Clan and Shen Wen.

It would not just be a master-subordinate relationship, but also a bond of blood.

Shen Wen would undoubtedly value and support the Snake-People Clan even more.

And the Snake-People Clan would truly integrate into the core of his power, becoming an indispensable aid to him.

Rather than an appendage that could be discarded at any time.

For the clan... this seemed like a better path than her original plan of mating with a strong individual within the clan.

Her lifelong belief was to dedicate herself to the Snake-People Clan.

Now, a path that could bring a broader future for herself and her clan was before her; there seemed to be no reason to refuse.

In a flash of thought, Medusa had convinced herself.

But she still had a question. She raised her purple eyes, which had regained their clarity and sharpness.

Looking at Cao Ying: ”I can feel that the affection between you and master is profound.

Why... why would you actively propose this?”

Cao Ying was silent for a moment, but ultimately decided to reveal part of the truth: ”I suspect that my husband... may very well be the sole bloodline descendant of an ancient Dou Di, or even a higher existence.

Continuing this incredibly precious bloodline of his may be his mission.

I alone might not be enough.” She looked at Medusa, her gaze filled with scrutiny and determination.

”And you, whether in terms of potential, strength, or temperament, are the one I have chosen, someone worthy of jointly undertaking this responsibility.”

Medusa’s heart trembled. A Dou Di Bloodline descendant?

This explained his endless astonishing methods and treasures.

She then pressed further: ”If that’s the case, Dan Chen possesses a special soul, and Qing Lin has Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.

Their potential is equally extraordinary, and they must also be deeply devoted to master.

Why not choose them?

Cao Ying did not explain to Medusa.

She also couldn’t say that sharing a husband with her own sisters might make her uncomfortable.

As for Qing Lin.

She’s too young, it’s not time yet.

Her tone cooled: ”I have my own considerations in this. You only need to answer me, willing or not willing?”

Medusa took a deep breath, suppressing the various thoughts in her heart.

She knew this was an important choice.

She met Cao Ying’s gaze and slowly spoke, her voice regaining its usual calm and majesty, ”If master does not abandon me, Medusa... is naturally willing. However, I have one condition.”

”Speak.”

”If I am fortunate enough to bear offspring someday,” Medusa’s tone was exceptionally firm, ”the first child must remain with the Snake-People Clan.

To become the next Medusa Queen, inherit my position, and protect my clan.

This is my absolute bottom line.”

Cao Ying’s expression remained unchanged after hearing Medusa’s condition; she merely nodded slightly: ”Understood. But since this has begun, you cannot bear only one child.

Continuing the bloodline for my husband is your responsibility and your glory.”

Medusa nodded in agreement: ”I understand.”

”Very good, I will arrange this matter.” Cao Ying’s tone was calm, as if discussing an ordinary affair.

After Medusa left, only Cao Ying remained in the quiet room.

Her forced composure instantly crumbled, and she took a deep breath, her full chest rising and falling slightly.

Heaven knows, with Cao Ying’s proud nature, personally discussing with another woman for her to become her husband’s concubine.

And bearing children for her husband, what a tremendous shock and inner struggle it was for her.

An indescribable bitterness welled up in her heart.

She closed her eyes, and memories of her acquaintance with Shen Wen involuntarily flashed through her mind.

From their initial marriage of convenience, enticed by the Heavenly Flame, to the awkwardness of their wedding night.

Then to his unreserved gift of the Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi and the heaven burning cauldron, to his domineering figure as he subdued a Dou Zong with a punch... scene after scene flashed by, finally settling on him disregarding his own safety in the underground magma to help her refine the Heavenly Flame.

The bitterness in her heart was gradually replaced by a more complex emotion.

It was acceptance, understanding, and perhaps even a genuine wish for his well-being that she herself was unwilling to delve into.

She suppressed the swirling thoughts in her heart, rose, and walked towards Shen Wen’s alchemy room.

In the alchemy room, Shen Wen had just finished meditating.

Seeing Cao Ying enter, he looked up and saw a rare solemnity in her expression.

Cao Ying sat opposite him and, without beating around the bush, directly told Shen Wen about her conversation with Medusa and her plans.