59: The covenant with Queen Medusa!

Jiang Luo saw this, a trace of a smile flashed in his eyes, then his tone deepened as he said seriously, "I know you are still resentful towards me, but now that the situation in the Jia Ma Empire has just stabilized, I have sought you out to discuss an alliance that would be mutually beneficial."

The Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python paused slightly, its vertical pupils fixed intently on Jiang Luo, as if probing his intentions.

Jiang Luo gently tapped its forehead with his fingertip and continued, "The Snake-People Clan has lived in the Tagor Desert for generations; the environment is harsh and resources are scarce. I am well aware of the suffering you have endured all these years."

"Now that I am establishing the Jiang Clan in the Jia Ma Empire and taking hold of the Empire's authority, I can grant the Snake-People Clan a territory. It is the Sunset Plain, located on the south side of the former site of the Cloud Mist Sect. It has fertile soil and water, and is far from human habitation. This will allow the Snake-People Clan to live securely without coming into conflict with the Human Race."

These words were like a thunderclap, causing the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python to become instantly agitated, twisting violently in his palm.

The next second, a seven-colored light mist suddenly exploded. When the light mist dissipated, Queen Medusa, wearing a long dress of purple-gold scales, was already standing before Jiang Luo.

Her skin was as white as snow, her silver hair cascaded like a waterfall, and her purple-hued vertical pupils still held lingering shock, yet she maintained her cold and glamorous demeanor: "Is what you said true? The Sunset Plain... can you really give it to the Snake-People Clan?"

Jiang Luo watched as she finally returned to human form, a faint smile curling at the corner of his lips: "I never speak empty words. I will have people delineate the territory of the Sunset Plain in advance. After the Snake-People Clan moves there, the Jiang Clan will provide the first batch of resources and medicinal materials to help you settle in."

Queen Medusa was silent for a moment, a struggle flashing in her beautiful eyes, which ultimately turned into solemnity: "If you can truly do this, the Snake-People Clan is willing to form an alliance with the Jiang Clan. Should the Jia Ma Empire be attacked in the future, the Snake-People Clan will definitely send troops to assist."

"But you must remember, if you dare to deceive the Snake-People Clan, I will make you pay the price, even if I have to risk my life."

"Rest assured." Jiang Luo nodded, "Regarding the alliance, once the Jiang Clan is established, I will formally sign a contract with you."

Queen Medusa said no more, turned, and transformed into a streak of light, disappearing outside the window.

She needed to convey this news back to the Tagor Desert as quickly as possible to put her clansmen at ease.

Jiang Luo gazed in the direction Queen Medusa had left, the corners of his mouth curving slightly upward.

With this trump card in hand, handling Queen Medusa would be a matter of mere minutes.

Keeping her by his side in the future, he wouldn't have to worry about her running away.

Just as Jiang Luo was deep in thought, a few days later in the courtyard of the Mittel Family, Xiao Yan, after undergoing some internal struggle, also arrived there.

At that time, Jiang Luo was sitting under the veranda looking through the construction blueprints for the Jiang Clan, sunlight filtering through the branches and leaves onto the pages, creating mottled patterns of light and shadow.

When Xiao Yan pushed open the courtyard gate, he still carried the dust of travel. Seeing Jiang Luo, he stepped forward quickly and bowed solemnly with cupped hands: "Lord Jiang Luo, I have come today specifically to thank you."

Jiang Luo raised his eyes, put down the blueprints, and stood up: "Xiao Yan? The Three-Year Agreement has just passed; you have come quickly."

He knew the purpose of Xiao Yan's visit.

That day, Xiao Yan went to the Cloud Mist Sect to fulfill the agreement, but was obstructed in every way by Yun Ling, who even mobilized the forces of the Sect to surround him. Had he not crushed the space Jade Slip he had given him, he likely would not have ended well.

Had he not arrived in time to offer assistance, not only would it have been difficult for Xiao Yan to escape the dangerous situation, but he also would not have been able to expose Yun Shan's conspiracy of colluding with the Hall of Souls, ultimately destroying the Cloud Mist Sect.

"If Lord Jiang Luo had not intervened that day, I fear I would have already perished at the Cloud Mist Sect."

Xiao Yan's tone was sincere, his eyes full of gratitude, and the resentment in his heart had long since vanished.

Although the Heavenly Flame was snatched away by Jiang Luo, if not for his help during the Three-Year Agreement, he likely would not have ended well.

Now that the Cloud Mist Sect had been destroyed, the Xiao Family had no further worries. Both in terms of sentiment and reason, he, Xiao Yan, would keep this debt of gratitude in his heart.

Jiang Luo waved his hand, his tone indifferent: "You were never meant to fall into the hands of Yun Ling; I just happened to be there at the right time. Furthermore, Yun Shan colluded with the Hall of Souls and killed my teacher, so the destruction of the Cloud Mist Sect was only a matter of time."

Helping Xiao Yan was merely something he did along the way.