Chapter 1408: The Demon Emperor

"Chief, the Mangshan Demon Emperor seems to have gone to Longshe Shan," Bai Meng Holy Maiden immediately faced chief Bai Xinlan to report the latest news.

Bai Xinlan sat up, her graceful figure half hidden; she rose lazily, and beneath that delicate face lay a hint of surprise.

"Is the information certain?"

Bai Meng Holy Maiden replied, "I can't be certain, but it's eight or nine out of ten. Our people sensed a different aura; that aura was well concealed. I went to that place to check, and it was indeed the Mangshan Demon Emperor's aura."

"The Mangshan Demon Emperor has likely entered Longshe Shan; by now, he should have met Qinglong Daoren."

"Chief, what did you say about them?"

Bai Meng Holy Maiden was somewhat worried; after all, what could be the purpose of the Mangshan Demon Emperor meeting Qinglong Daoren?

Why suddenly go to find Qinglong Daoren, and at this particular moment?

Xu Kong Wang's matters, Bai Meng Holy Maiden naturally knew. This had just happened a short while ago; the Mangshan Demon Emperor went straight to Qinglong Daoren. To claim there was nothing else involved, Bai Meng would not believe it.

Bai Xinlan's mood grew turbulent; she frowned, "Bai Meng, what do you think the Mangshan Demon Emperor's purpose in going to Longshe Shan was?"

What does Qinglong Daoren have in his hand?

Pills—it's pills and more pills. This is the key to the Luotian White Snake Clan's rise; they cannot lose Qinglong Daoren's pills. If he reaches a pact with the Mangshan Demon Emperor, doesn't that mean—

The Mangshan Demon Emperor meeting Qinglong Daoren in person makes the cooperation essentially a done deal; it cannot change.

If Qinglong Daoren gave the Mangshan Demon Emperor pills, then on our side we would have far fewer pills, or even lose the supply entirely. At that point, the Luotian White Snake Clan's rise would be nothing but a dream.

This is something Bai Xinlan cannot accept, nor can the Luotian White Snake Clan. After finally glimpsing a chance of rise, to watch that hope shatter before one's eyes is truly painful.

"Chief, should we go to Longshe Shan immediately?"

"Pills—we cannot be short of them. This time, we must secure our pills."

Bai Meng Holy Maiden grew anxious; she could not sit still.

Unlike the chief's composure, she had felt the benefits of the pills and did not wish to return to the old days.

The deal with Qinglong Daoren cannot be halted; at least not now. It must continue until the Luotian White Snake Clan finds other substitutes, and cannot stop before then.

Bai Xinlan raised her hand, "Don't act rashly. The Mangshan Demon Emperor is still inside; if we go now, we would only provoke his displeasure."

The loss outweighs the gain.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor is the ruler of the Mangshan Demon Palace, controlling the entire Mangshan Mountain Range.

The Luotian White Snake Clan cannot defy the Mangshan Demon Emperor's will; anyone who does ends badly.

The Luotian White Snake Clan is no exception.

"Chief, I understand that, but," Bai Meng Holy Maiden worried, "after the Mangshan Demon Emperor leaves Longshe Shan, we must immediately seek Qinglong Daoren to secure our Luotian White Snake Clan's share of pills. We cannot afford any shortfall, even if it costs us more."

Bai Xinlan nodded, "Alright, I'll leave this task to you."

"Yes, Chief," Bai Meng Holy Maiden bowed, "I will not disappoint you."

Bai Xinlan going would be unsuitable; only Bai Meng Holy Maiden should go.

"Wait."

Bai Meng Holy Maiden turned back, "Chief, what's the matter?"

Bai Xinlan instructed, "Take more people along; the Mangshan Mountain Range has been turbulent lately, so watch for safety."

"Yes, Chief," Bai Meng Holy Maiden naturally understood that many in the Mangshan Demon Palace were watching the Luotian White Snake Clan, and also watching her. If she appeared outside, those people would certainly have thoughts.

Bai Meng Holy Maiden was not ignorant; she naturally knew what to do and would not become the chief's weak point.

Bai Xinlan took a deep breath, gazing at the location of the Mangshan Demon Palace.

"Mangshan Demon Emperor, have you also sensed the danger?"

"Are you worried about the Luotian White Snake Clan rising again?"

"Are you so afraid of us?"

This shows she was right.

The more the Mangshan Demon Emperor worries, the more she must act.

When the Ancestor later awakens and regains full strength, the Luotian White Snake Clan will no longer fear anyone.

"Wait a few more years."

Inside Longshe Shan.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor spoke, "Qinglong Daoist, you must be careful lately; many have set their sights on you."

"The Corpse Refining Sect's Extreme Yin Corpse General also seems to have targeted you, as does my Mangshan Demon Palace's right Dharma Protector Xu Kong Wang, who has long been after you."

"This time, Xu Kong Wang encountered danger, was gravely wounded, and will surely come looking for you."

"The War of the Yellow and White Families also owes a share of credit to the Daoist, right?"

The final sentence, the Mangshan Demon Emperor stared at Qinglong Daoren and slowly uttered these words.

Qinglong Daoren waved his hand, "Mangshan Demon Emperor, you overestimate me; I lack the ability to sway the course of war."

"I haven't gone anywhere; I've stayed in Longshe Shan. Mangshan Demon Emperor, do not slander me."

"Hehe, Qinglong Daoist, some things cannot be hidden," the Mangshan Demon Emperor said coldly, not believing Qinglong Daoren's words.

His men have been watching Longshe Shan constantly, naturally knowing its every move.

Although Qinglong Daoren never left, the trace of Heishanyang's departure was still seen by his men, making it easy to infer that Qinglong Daoren had left Longshe Shan and gone to the battlefield.

What he did is unknown; later, the Extreme Yin Corpse General entered the Mangshan Mountain Range, searching for someone. All this could not be hidden from the Mangshan Demon Emperor.

Anything that occurs within the Mangshan Mountain Range is easy for him to learn if he wishes.

"The Corpse Refining Sect is no ordinary Faction; once they set their sights on you, you are completely entangled. Those madmen will not cease until they achieve their goal."

"You'd better be cautious; once the Extreme Yin Corpse General targets you, if you don't die, he will not stop."

The Mangshan Demon Emperor gave a final admonition, not wishing Qinglong Daoren to die.

This person alive is more valuable than dead.

He also hopes Qinglong Daoren can split the human forces, causing them to fall into internal strife, with no intention of meddling in their Mangshan Mountain Range.

Give him time, let him get through the difficulty; after that, there is no longer any need to worry about those human factions.

"Thank you for the reminder, Your Excellency Mangshan Demon Emperor, I will be careful." Qinglong Daoren clasped his hands in thanks; he felt the goodwill released by the Mangshan Demon Emperor.

Some things, once doubted, prove to be true; continuing to deny them is meaningless.