Chapter 1183: Bai Xinlan's Decision

Chief, giving the Luotian Pill and Snake King Pill to us two old immortals is a waste; it would be better to give them to the younger generation of the clan to enhance their bloodlines, which would be more worthwhile." The white-clad old woman felt some pain, yet she still extended her hand.

Both pills are excellent; they naturally wanted to take them, but for the clan and for the future of the Luotian White Snake Clan, they endured the pain and let go, to nurture more talent for the clan rather than waste the pills on themselves.

The black-clad old woman added, "Yes, chief, we two are nearly dead; giving us the pills would also be a waste; it would be better not to."

Before she finished speaking, Bai Xinlan raised her hand and said: "White Elder, Black Elder, you two are meritorious servants of our Luotian White Snake Clan, having contributed the most to the clan. Without you, there would be no me, Bai Xinlan, today, nor would there be a Luotian White Snake Clan today; I remember your achievements."

Take these two pills, you two; other talents will naturally have theirs as well.

This is the reward for your many years of hard work; do not disdain it.

The white-clad old woman hesitated and said: "This?"

The black-clad old woman drew a deep breath; she knew the chief's nature—since she dared say that, she naturally still had some left.

Then the old woman accepted it.

She gave a glance to the white-clad old woman beside her, indicating she should also put it away; the white-clad old woman put it away, and the two bowed to Bai Xinlan in gratitude: "Thank you, chief."

Bai Xinlan pressed down her hand and said: "Two elders, hurry back to take the pills and enhance your bloodlines; I hope you can make further progress, and I await your good news."

"We will certainly not disappoint the chief," they replied in unison, then turned and left, eager to take the pills and enhance their bloodlines.

Inside the cave dwelling, only Bai Xinlan and Bai Meng remained; Bai Xinlan raised her hand, and the two pills flew to Bai Meng's front.

Bai Meng exclaimed in alarm: "Chief, what is this?"

"This is your share; take it." Bai Xinlan said lazily: "This time, thanks to you; from now on, continue your dealings with the Azure Dragon Dao Friend, fulfill whatever he needs as best you can, and preferably do not leak any information about the Azure Dragon Dao Friend."

"Within that area, seal it off completely; no demon beasts may approach. As for the people from the Huang Family and Tian Du Men, if there are just one or two, treat them as if unseen."

"As for the Mangshan Demon Palace side, especially those of the Void Forgetting, they must be blocked; do not let them disturb the Azure Dragon Dao Friend."

Bai Meng bowed and said: "Yes, chief."

Bai Xinlan continued her instructions: "In short, full authority over the Azure Dragon Dao Friend's side is entrusted to you; for the coming period, I will enter seclusion, without breaking through, and will not leave seclusion."

"You and the Azure Dragon Dao Friend's side, pay attention to his attitude; do not let the Azure Dragon Dao Friend have any dissatisfaction."

"Yes, chief." Bai Meng bowed and asked: "Chief, if he continues to demand spirit veins, what should the disciple do?"

"First, do not refuse; you can stall him. As for spirit veins, I will think of a way." Bai Xinlan thought it over, then decided to stall, neither refusing nor agreeing, and at once produced two spirit veins, which also hurt her greatly.

Taking out spirit veins again would not be possible.

"At least for now it's impossible; the Luotian White Snake Clan's interior also has few spirit veins, most of which cannot be moved arbitrarily, which would inevitably attract the attention of the Mangshan Demon Palace; even if they were theirs, the Mangshan Demon Palace does not allow them to recklessly draw spirit veins, which would cause great harm to the Mangshan Mountain Range."

"The entire Mangshan Mountain Range belongs to the Mangshan Demon Palace; spirit veins are limited, especially medium-grade spirit veins—once moved, they will certainly draw attention from above; many demon beasts watch this side, and any movement will attract notice."

Bai Xinlan only wants to keep it hidden from above, first silently strengthen the Luotian White Snake Clan's strength; other matters can be discussed later.

"Yes." Bai Meng bowed again.

Bai Xinlan looked at the Holy Maiden before her, who is also her disciple, waved her hand, and gave her some pills.

Bai Meng stared for a moment, then exclaimed delightedly: "Thank you, Master!"

"That's enough; take these pills, and if you need more, just ask me."

"However, you also don't need to; in your future dealings with him, you should also keep a bit for yourself, not turn everything over to the clan."

Regarding this disciple's straightforwardness, Bai Xinlan is genuinely impressed.

Since she is the clan's Holy Maiden, in charge of the pill trade line, she also ought to know how to keep some for herself, to plan for her own future.

As a master, she naturally hopes her disciple will be a bit smarter and more flexible, rather than overly straightforward.

"Disciple obeys."

Bai Xinlan helplessly shook her head, waved her hand at Bai Meng, and let her go attend to affairs.

"Those who deserved rewards have been rewarded; the remaining people are entrusted to this disciple of mine, who knows how to win people's hearts."

"Most of the clan's affairs are entrusted to this disciple; in the future she will become the chief of the Luotian White Snake Clan, so I begin cultivating her early."

Bai Meng knows this, so she spares no effort in striving for the clan's rise.

Bai Xinlan rose; before entering seclusion, she needed to finish her own affairs, passing through the depths of the cave dwelling and directly entering an unfamiliar cave heaven.

"White Snake Cave Heaven, the cave heaven of the Luotian White Snake Clan."

"Familiar with the route, Bai Xinlan arrived at a cave dwelling, opened the formation, and entered it."

"The damp interior of the cave heaven exhaled gusts of yin wind."

"She walked far and far, reaching the mountain peak's end, where a vast space appeared; inside, a pair of blood-red eyes stared at her, the huge eyes shrouded in darkness, only those blood-red eyes visible."

"Before those eyes, Bai Xinlan felt utterly insignificant and weak."

"She did not stop there, but continued forward a few meters; the darkness before her faded, replaced by an expanse of light."

"Candles burned around the walls, illuminating what lay ahead."

"A figure appeared before her: an aged, diminutive body seated in the chair ahead—it was a snake chair, its massive sculpted snake head hideous and terrifying, its fangs frightening, and its eyes even more so."

"The old woman opened her eyes, her gaze falling on Bai Xinlan, and said: 'How did you come here, girl? I haven't seen you in years.'"

"The half-dead old woman spoke slowly, as if she might die at any moment."

"Bai Xinlan bowed and said: 'Old Ancestor, disciple has come this time bearing a treasure for you.'"

"Upon hearing this, the old woman laughed heartily: 'In my lifetime I've seen all kinds of treasures; you, girl, keep any good things for yourself—I, the old woman, am near death and have no need to consume any treasure.'"

"Upon hearing this, Bai Xinlan was speechless and said: 'Old Ancestor, you've said this line for thousands of years.'"

"She has heard this line for thousands of years; as a result, this Old Ancestor is still alive and well, whereas the clan's elders have either perished or entered meditation unto death."

"Such talk is to be heard but not believed."

"'Hahaha, really?' the old woman embarrassedly scratched her head, tilted her body, and asked: 'Where is your treasure? Let the Old Ancestor have a look.'"

"Bai Xinlan took out the two pills and handed them to the old woman before her—the Old Ancestor of the Luotian White Snake Clan, who is their clan's undying old immortal, a living fossil that has survived many years."