Chapter 1401: Xukong Wang vs Bai Xinlan (Part 1)

The day after Huang Yan's grand wedding, Qinglong Daoren left, having brought a gift to celebrate his disciple's marriage, then slipped away under cover of night—not actually leaving the next day, but only discovering some circumstances before departing, and to keep others from seeing his presence he waited a while, and while they were still unaware he left the Huang Family.

After returning to Longshe Shan, Qinglong Daoren told Elder Xinran about it; Elder Xinran heard and beamed, "I didn't expect Huang Yan to marry so quickly, but then again, he's not young any more, he should marry."

"I just don't know when Haoyang and Qinglian will marry; they're not young either, they should marry too."

Elder Xinran asked directly, "What are you planning?"

Qinglong Daoren shrugged, "What could I plan? They are the master's sons, so the master decides. As for me, I won't meddle in their affairs; when the master arrives, you can ask him in person."

Elder Xinran, excited, asked, "When will Chen Chuyang arrive?"

That excited expression was already entranced, unable to pull herself away.

Qinglong Daoren teased, "Looks like someone misses the master, indeed, after such a long separation, it's natural to miss him."

Elder Xinran gave Qinglong Daoren a cold stare and said, "If you keep this up, I'll draw my sword."

The blade flashed, threatening Qinglong Daoren; her temper was not good—if you want to tease her, you must gauge your own strength. Qinglong Daoren quickly gestured, "Enough, don't brandish knives or swords. If you slip, what then? You, could you be a bit steadier? If the master sees you like that, he'll surely be shocked."

"Hah." Elder Xinran wasn't frightened by the threat; Chen Chuyang wasn't a stranger, so she wouldn't be scared of him.

"You're not going to intimidate me. I know exactly who Chen Chuyang is. Besides, this sword is aimed only at you, not at him."

Qinglong Daoren: "......"

What a good lady of the master, treating me so… ruthless.

This difference, this treatment, is far apart.

"The master intends to go to Tianwai; he'll probably arrive soon, but the exact time is uncertain," Qinglong Daoren said slowly. "He told me that before he comes, he'll give me a heads‑up. Elder Xinran, this time you must not hide."

"Also, that Tianlian Zhenren—if you can together entertain the master, I'm sure the master will linger and forget to leave; if the master becomes enamored with you, perhaps he truly won't return."

That remark was, of course, a joke.

This place is indeed nice, but Chen Chuyang cannot stay here forever; he will inevitably return.

For Elder Xinran, being able to linger longer would naturally be best.

The prerequisite is that Elder Xinran does not hide again as she did last time.

"That's between us; you, just stay out of it," Elder Xinran made a sour face and replied coldly.

Her matter with Tianlian Zhenren isn't settled yet; that woman hasn't decided her own thoughts, so it'll be discussed later.

Also, she hasn't taken that step with her husband yet; if Chen Chuyang comes again, this time…

Thinking of this, Elder Xinran feels both anticipation and worry.

"Of course I won't meddle in your affairs; I'm just kindly reminding you that if the master comes and leaves in less than a day, you must not blame me for not helping you," Qinglong Daoren mocked again.

At that time, Elder Xinran might be very angry.

"Hmph." Elder Xinran snorted coldly and turned away.

Qinglong Daoren shook his head, "A hard‑mouthed woman; when the time comes, I'll see how hard‑mouth she still is."

"When the master arrives, he'll definitely deal with you properly, Elder Xinran."

But these matters don't concern him; he can just watch the drama.

Deep within the Mangshan Mountain Range.

Xukong Wang broke out of the sect, his complexion grim; the breakthrough failed.

He couldn't take that step; ultimately he was just a little short.

"Damn, damn."

"If I complete the breakthrough, I'll definitely find Lan Tiansheng and devour him."

"This guy is truly detestable; since returning from that place he's become a different person, his strength has surged, and he opposes me at every turn. Damn."

Xukong Wang has been feeling much worse lately; Lan Tiansheng constantly opposes him, even poaching some of his people.

Inside the Mangshan Demon Palace, things were already chaotic; a faction stood with him, and those people were recruited with considerable resources, sharing the same goal—to bring down the Mangshan Demon Emperor and replace him.

Another faction consists of followers of the Luotian White Snake Clan loyal to Bai Xinlan; they are steadfast, but they look up to Bai Xinlan.

There are also some who are directly under the Demon Emperor; they are the largest group, the Mangshan Demon Emperor is the strongest and most imposing, and few dare defy his will.

This group cannot be swayed either; at least until the Demon Emperor falls, they remain utterly loyal.

"Heihu, Lan Tiansheng likely aligned himself with the Demon Emperor, which is why he dares such arrogance."

"He probably is valued by the Demon Emperor as a tool against us; the Demon Emperor's tactics are clever."

Heihu coldly said, "Lan Tiansheng is just a petty figure, not worth mentioning. Our concern is Bai Xinlan; the Luotian White Snake Clan's strength is rising quickly. Bai Xinlan has been holed up in the clan's lands, rarely appearing; she's probably cultivating, but her current realm is unknown."

"This person poses the greatest threat and is also prized by the Demon Emperor; if we don't eliminate her, our plan may be compromised."

Xukong Wang nodded, "You're right; that's why I summoned you this time—to join forces against that flirtatious woman, Bai Xinlan."

"If she doesn't die, our plan cannot be carried out."

Heihu frowned, "But taking action against her isn't easy; even if we team up, we might still fail to kill her. You should know there's another terrifying presence within the Luotian White Snake Clan."

"Are you the Luotian Ancestor? That feeble white snake?" Xukong Wang sneered, "She's a waste, unable to leave the Luotian White Snake Clan, no need to worry about her."

"My people have observed her for centuries; she's reached the end of her life and may soon fall."

"Even if she's still alive, she's in her twilight years, no cause for concern."

Heihu cautioned, "We still must be careful; after all, that person is the spiritual pillar of the Luotian White Snake Clan and must not be underestimated."

Xukong Wang placed a hand reassuringly, "Don't worry, we'll follow the plan: lure Bai Xinlan out of the Luotian White Snake Clan's lands, then the two of us will act swiftly and kill her."

"I've already sent people to tempt her out; we'll see if she falls for it."