Chapter 1120: Snake Tribe Ceremony

Xiao Yao was visibly stunned. He looked at Zu An, then at Yu Yanluo beside him, a puzzled expression on his face.

Zu An inwardly mused that Xiao Yao apparently had no idea Yu Yanluo was the Libationer's disciple. This Libationer also had a strange habit of taking disciples stealthily, so much so that many fellow disciples didn't even know each other.

Seeing Xiao Yao suddenly fall silent, the other officials in the hall thought he had run out of words and began speaking up in Yu Yanluo's defense.

Xu Yu also grew anxious and quickly tugged at Xiao Yao's sleeve, "Brother Xiao?"

Xiao Yao seemed to awaken from a dream. He paused, then slowly began, "Although that young man was not particularly strong, he was exceptionally handsome. While demons and humans are different races, beauty is universal, and aesthetic standards don't vary significantly. Even demons found the young man very attractive. Among the pursuers at the time, there was a female demon master who, admiring his good looks, let him go."

The others immediately began whispering, occasionally glancing at Yu Yanluo. After all, achieving such a level of handsomeness was quite rare, and the Yu family had always been famous for producing beautiful men and women throughout its generations.

Yu Yanluo's father was, in his prime, a universally acknowledged peerless handsome man.

Although Xiao Yao had not yet revealed the young man's identity, everyone present already had an answer in their minds.

Zu An, however, secretly cursed. Judging by Xiao Yao's demeanor, he had no intention of stopping.

Why?

Could it be that his past experiences had made him resent his sect and the Libationer, causing him to disregard their fellow discipleship?

He wanted to intervene, but unfortunately, under the watchful eyes of so many, he could only continue to listen.

"After that female demon powerhouse departed, the young man emerged with the hidden Medusa Queen and continued their escape."

"Having been saved during a moment of weakness and danger, coupled with enduring countless hardships on their journey, the Medusa Queen unwittingly fell in love with that human youth."

Hearing Xiao Yao's account, many people secretly scoffed, thinking it probably had more to do with the young man's extraordinary good looks. If he had been ugly, the Medusa Queen would at most have repaid him by becoming a servant in her next life, certainly not by giving herself to him in this one.

Xiao Yao continued, "Because the demon territory was too dangerous, the young man traveled all the way back to the human world with the Medusa Queen and settled in his hometown."

"As the Medusa Queen had been severely weakened in that great battle and had genuinely fallen for the young man, she agreed."

"Over time, their feelings deepened, they eventually married, and had a daughter."

At this point, everyone looked towards Yu Yanluo. The story was simply too detailed, and even Yu Yanluo's most ardent admirers began to waver.

This beautiful woman was actually the evil Medusa!

The various propagandas depicting demons as cruel and malicious had deeply ingrained themselves in people's minds, and Medusa was a synonym for disaster and death among demons. No matter how lustful these men were, they now felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over them.

Yu Yanluo's beauty now appeared to them as an eerie trap, as if a gaping maw waited behind it to devour them.

Xiao Yao then continued, "They lived happily for several years. Originally, without any unforeseen circumstances, they likely would have continued to be happy."

"However, information later came from the demon side: due to the loss of the Medusa Queen, the Snake Tribe had fragmented and was being enslaved and massacred by their enemies. As the Snake Tribe's queen, Medusa returned to fight for her people."

"But by then, the young man had grown into middle age and became the head of his clan. He had to bear the responsibilities of his family and couldn't leave immediately."

Upon hearing the words "head of his clan," everyone in the hall was certain that he was referring to Yu Yanluo's father, Yu Xuanfeng, the previous head of the Yu family.

In his youth, Yu Xuanfeng was a renowned handsome man, and coupled with his status as the young master of the Yu family, countless families desired to marry their daughters to him.

Yet, he remained unmoved, preferring to travel extensively instead.

Later, during one of his travels, he brought back an exceptionally beautiful woman and hastily married her.

Countless noble young ladies sighed in regret, and many families quietly investigated which girl the Yu family had allied with through marriage.

But no matter how they inquired, they could not ascertain the girl's origins.

Moreover, the woman had always lived a reclusive life, rarely seen even by members of the Yu family.

Over time, people gradually forgot about her existence.

Now, with Xiao Yao's revelation, some of the older individuals recalled the past events. What had once seemed illogical and strange could now be explained if the woman was indeed Medusa.

Yu Yanluo sat composed, her expression incredibly complex at that moment—neither anger nor fear, but another indescribable feeling.

At this point, Xiao Yao continued, "The couple remained separated for many years. When the young man finally put all his family affairs in order and intended to go help Medusa, news arrived of her death."

"The young man left his family like a madman, heading directly to the demon territory. Unfortunately, the demon realm was in complete chaos at the time, and he was never heard from again after his departure. Some said he died, some said he defected to the demons, and others even claimed he was taken by a powerful female demon and kept as her captive lover..."

Upon hearing this, many in the hall had strange expressions, thinking, *Being handsome really allows one to do whatever they please.* There were even rumors of him being kept by a female demoness.

This Yu Xuanfeng was truly a man; not only was he a vigilante hero for several years, but he could also take on a female demoness...

Xiao Yao's gaze finally settled back on Yu Yanluo: "As the couple's daughter grew up, her bloodline gradually manifested, and she also learned of her true origins. Because of her Medusa bloodline, she deeply sympathized with the struggling Snake Tribe. Thus, she secretly used her family's influence to establish contact with them, sending a large amount of daily necessities and medicine. In return, the Snake Tribe reciprocated by providing a wealth of rare demon goods."

"Therefore, even though she clearly knew that her subordinates were colluding with demons and engaging in smuggling with Jian Taiding and others, she pretended ignorance. Instead, she used their pretext to secretly trade with the Snake Tribe. Am I not correct, Yu Yanluo?"

As he spoke, Xiao Yao's gaze turned exceptionally sharp, even revealing a hint of murderous intent.

Zu An frowned. Although he hadn't known Xiao Yao for long, he didn't seem to be this type of person.

In his early years, Xiao Yao had indeed taken it upon himself to eliminate evil and uphold justice. However, it was rumored that he later made a grave mistake, leading to the collapse of his ideals and his subsequent descent into his current slovenly state.

If he still possessed that kind of burning hatred for demons, how could he have fallen into such a state of degradation all these years?

Moreover, he now clearly knew Yu Yanluo was the Libationer's disciple, yet he was making such an accusation, as if there was some deep-seated grudge between them.

At this point, Yu Yanluo finally spoke, "My lord, everything requires evidence. All you have said is merely your personal conjecture. Any storyteller from a street corner could concoct a similar tale. Wouldn't that mean anyone could be easily framed?"

Other officials friendly with the Yu family quickly chimed in, agreeing with her. This was not the time to debate right or wrong; their interests were tied to the Yu family.

Zu An nodded inwardly. Yu Yanluo was indeed worthy of being a clan head; even if she truly were Medusa, she absolutely could not admit it now. As long as she denied it, no one could do anything to her at this moment.

However, he remained pessimistic. Would Xu Yu and the others have launched such an attack if they weren't confident?

As expected, Xiao Yao said calmly, "Evidence? Of course, I have it."

Zu An's heart sank. Xiao Yao produced an audio-visual stone: "This is a recording I made while infiltrating the Snake Tribe. Once you see its contents, you will understand whether what I said is true or false."

Soon, a light screen was projected into the air, displaying the appearance of a village.

The village's layout was entirely different from a human one. Each house resembled a mere earthen cave, making one doubt if they could adequately shield from wind and rain.

The villagers walking on the streets had serpentine lower bodies, while their upper bodies were not significantly different from humans, though their most distinctive feature was their vertical pupils.

Common venomous snakes could be seen slithering everywhere on the ground, and combined with the various eerie totems painted on the walls, it evoked a chilling sensation.

In the center of the village square stood a colossal statue with a human head and a serpentine body, its hair entirely composed of tiny snakes.

Many Snake Tribe members were kneeling before the giant statue, seemingly engaged in a solemn ritual.

A circle of emerald-green torches burned around the ritual area, making one suspect they might be infused with deadly poison.

The group of Snake Tribe villagers knelt on the ground, seemingly murmuring prayers, each of them displaying extreme grief, indignation, and despair.

Some of the snake-people appeared to be weeping bitterly...

Seeing this scene, Yu Yanluo involuntarily rose from her chair.

Then the image zoomed in, and everyone finally saw the statue's full face clearly.

It was an exceptionally beautiful woman, stunningly gorgeous.

However, everyone in the room instinctively looked at Yu Yanluo, because the woman in the image was practically carved from the same mold as her!

I saw the news of the China Eastern Airlines crash today and was deeply shocked. This is probably the most severe domestic air crash in my memory.

Let's wait for the official investigation results; please do not readily believe online rumors.

Alas, we never know whether tomorrow or an accident will come first. Everyone should cherish everything they have now.