Chapter 1629

Fellow Daoist, may we step aside to talk? Wu Mie Zhenren glanced at her disciple Bai Hang Holy Maiden, then cupped her hands toward Qinglong Daoren; some words are better spoken privately between them, or else we shouldn't let others hear.

Not only Bai Hang Holy Maiden, but also Xinran Zhanglao and Tianlian Zhenren; they are not suitable to hear this. This is a secret known only to the two of them. Qinglong Daoren had not yet answered, and Bai Hang Holy Maiden immediately grabbed her master's hand, solemnly saying: "Master, don't speak recklessly, and don't act rashly."

Bai Hang Holy Maiden, fearing Qinglong Daoren would become angry, hurriedly explained: "Fellow Daoist Qinglong, please do not blame my master; she is rather hot-tempered, and if she has offended you in any way, please forgive her."

Qinglong Daoren glanced at Bai Hang Holy Maiden, then at Wu Mie Zhenren, and nodded, saying: "It's fine."

He wanted to see what Wu Mie Zhenren wanted to say to him, what price he would have to pay, and how Tian Du Men would act if she tried to lure him away.

Bai Hang Holy Maiden was about to speak when Wu Mie Zhenren stepped forward; the two walked to the side, and Wu Mie Zhenren waved her hand, casting a formation that enveloped them both, preventing outsiders from hearing or seeing them.

They could only wait in place; Bai Hang Holy Maiden was anxious, fearing her master might act rashly—if they came to blows, Qinglong Daoren would not let it go easily, and her master would surely suffer, for Qinglong Daoren's strength is considerable; her master had better not act recklessly.

"Master, please don't act rashly," Bai Hang Holy Maiden thought, worried. She knew her master's nature well: as a sword cultivator, she is straightforward and prone to offending others—this is the trait of sword cultivators: direct, unable to gauge people's hearts, and inept at adapting to circumstances.

Xinran Zhanglao narrowed her eyes, feeling hostile toward this woman Wu Mie Zhenren. First, they are all sword cultivators, so they naturally dislike each other; second, Wu Mie Zhenren is not bad-looking, as attractive as Bai Hang Holy Maiden, with a distinct charm, and she is not of their kind.

Bai Hang Holy Maiden belongs to the clever, lively type of beauty, possessing a youthful prettiness.

Wu Mie Zhenren possesses a distinctive beauty, the kind that feels uniquely swordswoman-like, giving off a sense of conquest; it is something Chen Chuyang lacks beside him. If Wu Mie Zhenren were to seduce Qinglong Daoren, following his usual approach, he would surely agree, and then she could simply hand him over to Chen Chuyang—wouldn't that give her another… enemy?

Tianlian Zhenren's heart was very uneasy; Bai Hang Holy Maiden wasn't worried, but one look at Wu Mie Zhenren showed she was difficult to get along with—if she also became a sister, that would be troublesome.

By then, she would certainly side with Xinran Zhanglao, not with Wu Mie Zhenren.

The three women, each with different thoughts, all hoped Wu Mie Zhenren would behave honestly and not cause trouble.

Within the formation, Wu Mie Zhenren stared fixedly at Qinglong Daoren and said, "Fellow Daoist Qinglong, what do you think of Bai Hang?"

"My disciple is outstanding; she is the Holy Maiden of Tian Du Men, has been by my side since childhood, and her disposition and every aspect are flawless."

"In her life, she has never met a suitable man; many disciples of Tian Du Men admire this disciple of mine, but she has rejected them all. As her master, I know Bai Hang feels favorably toward you, Sir. If you join my Tian Du Men, I can fulfill your union and even witness your wedding."

"Sir, your talent should not be buried in the Mangshan Mountain Range; come to my Tian Du Men—whatever you need, my Tian Du Men can provide."

"Moreover, I can guarantee that as long as I remain in Tian Du Men for a day, no one can target you."

Wu Mie Zhenren said a lot in one breath; in short, she could let Bai Hang marry you and deeply bind you, guaranteeing you won't be bullied, and she can help Qinglong Daoren resolve all the troubles of Tian Du Men.

Whatever demonic beasts, whatever hostility, and all other troubles—she will handle them, making it impossible for them to affect Qinglong Daoren; this is her personal guarantee.

Qinglong Daoren, hearing this, looked at Wu Mie Zhenren, never expecting this woman to be so generous as to offer her precious disciple for marriage to strengthen their bond; he had to admit the proposal was very tempting.

Bai Hang Holy Maiden is indeed excellent—a rare beauty and the Holy Maiden of Tian Du Men, holding a high status there; there are only a few Holy Sons and Holy Maidens, countable on one's fingers.

Bai Hang Holy Maiden is quite special, incomparable to other Holy Sons and Holy Maidens, because she has entered… the Tian Du Dragon King's eyes; that is her advantage.

"Fellow Daoist Wu Mie, can your proposal gain Bai Hang Holy Maiden's consent?" Qinglong Daoren inquired.

Wu Mie Zhenren shook her head: "No need; I am her master and also her quasi-parent, as the saying goes, parental orders and matchmaker's words—I can decide all of this."

"I believe Bai Hang will neither refuse nor object."

She is quite confident about this, knowing her disciple well; Bai Hang Holy Maiden harbors good feelings toward Qinglong Daoren, so she will surely have no objection to this proposal.

Qinglong Daoren took a step forward, startling Wu Mie Zhenren; she hastily stepped back, looking at him with some incomprehension.

Qinglong Daoren smiled and said, "Compared to Bai Hang Holy Maiden, I am more curious about you."

He raised his hand, intending to lift her chin, but Wu Mie Zhenren reacted swiftly, dodging his hand and then pulling away.

Her face full of vigilance, her eyes brimming with disbelief as she looked at Qinglong Daoren.

"Sir, what do you mean by this?"

Qinglong Daoren smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Wu Mie, I am more taken with you, fellow Daoist; I wonder if you would consider a marriage alliance."

Upon hearing this, Wu Mie Zhenren froze.

She stood rooted, pupils wide, eyes locked on the man before her.

No matter how she thought, Wu Mie Zhenren could not imagine that this man was taken with her, not her disciple.

All of this was beyond her expectation, leaving her unable to accept or react to it in the short term.

"You… what… what are you saying? Can you say that again?" Wu Mie Zhenren stammered, utterly frightened; she had been terrified.

Qinglong Daoren's words were undoubtedly a thunderclap, blowing her mind so she could not speak, and it took her a while to react.

"Fellow Daoist Wu Mie, I think you're quite good; in every way you're no worse than Bai Hang Holy Maiden, and you're very attractive—exactly my type." Qinglong Daoren spoke quite bluntly.

I want to marry you; as for Bai Hang Holy Maiden, if she agrees, she can join as well—after all, we're seeking this for the main body. Qinglong Daoren naturally thinks the more the better, and ultimately the main body will settle everything; he himself need not worry about later issues.

Moreover, he believes the main body can definitely settle all of this.