Chapter 1636: with translation of chapter title

The Qinglong Daoist, whose cultivation had broken through, was in a great mood; he was asking about the True Nine Heavens, just one step away from asking the Dao, and then would be the Tribulation Realm. This step seemed far, but actually it wasn't far; the distance to him being able to have the strength to further protect Longshe Shan.

During this period, many things happened, but he stayed out of it, not intervening, merely an observer watching the tigers fight from the mountain; yet all the benefits ended up in his hands—no matter who won, the one who ultimately benefited was definitely him.

Diewumeng sent over a lot of resources, and the Tian Du Men side was the same; now the Luotian White Snake Clan also sensed the crisis, wanting more medicinal pills. Their progress was rapid, but there were hardly any people with formidable combat strength, and they couldn't keep up.

Besides the Luotian patriarch, everyone else's strength was too weak; even Bai Xinlan, the clan chief, whose cultivation had risen rapidly these years, was still insufficient.

His cultivation was slightly inferior to that of the Qinglong Daoist, and the gap to the Black Tiger was even greater.

Diewumeng had advanced to the Tribulation Realm, which put her under tremendous pressure; behind her, Lan Tiansheng pressed forward step by step, while the Bee King, that old immortal, always remained unchanged, not exerting his full strength—no one knew his cultivation level, and the power he displayed was merely between asking the True and asking the Dao; yet no one would dare look down on him for that.

After Lan Tiansheng merged with the body of the Void Forgetting, his transformation was complete; his entire bloodline had undergone advancement, his cultivation speed increased rapidly, and after several successive battles, his strength rose quickly; the flesh and blood of strong ones could nourish his body, forcibly boosting his strength.

The main point is medicinal pills; Lan Tiansheng now had many more pills, as did Diewumeng. This time Diewumeng entered Longshe Shan and traded something—no one knows what—but it's certainly not simple. Bai Xinlan could no longer sit still and ordered Holy Maiden Bai Meng to come for the trade.

They traded some high-grade medicinal pills, unlike before when they were all low-grade pills. For the Luotian White Snake Clan, those pills were more effective; the clan changed day by day, the number of True Realm members increased greatly, several times more than before, and there were also many Dao Realm members—not always the case.

However, strong ones above the Dao Realm were few; the Seek Dao Realm is indeed strong, but in the Mangshan Mountain Range, it's not enough.

"We've met before, Daoist Qinglong." Holy Maiden Bai Meng showed no shyness, still the same as before; between them they were already old acquaintances.

There's no need for that, and she wouldn't have any emotions because of the clan chief's marriage plan; she agreed with this, wanting to bind the Qinglong Daoist, which must be done, as it would greatly enhance their mutual ties and also bind the Qinglong Daoist to their Luotian White Snake Clan, without needing to worry about medicinal pills.

Moreover, Holy Maiden Bai Meng didn't dislike the Qinglong Daoist in her heart; that made things different.

Even if after the last time she returned, the clan chief specially said this matter had fallen through, Holy Maiden Bai Meng didn't take it to heart.

The clan chief always changes her mind; this time, only a few days had passed, and she changed her mind again.

"Holy Maiden Bai Meng, why are you coming this time? Didn't your master come with you?" Qinglong Daoist glanced at Holy Maiden Bai Meng with a smiling, narrowed gaze; he wanted to continue teasing Bai Xinlan, that woman truly was interesting, and she took it seriously.

After his previous teasing, Bai Xinlan never appeared again; he thought she wouldn't show up, nor would she let Holy Maiden Bai Meng come; it seemed Bai Xinlan herself didn't want the marriage alliance, so she could only have Holy Maiden Bai Meng come.

"Daoist Qinglong, my master is in closed-door cultivation, so I can only come to trade." Holy Maiden Bai Meng casually made up an excuse, which was also the most common one.

Qinglong Daoist laughed and said, "Closed-door cultivation? That's really a pity; I still have plenty to talk to your master about."

As he spoke, Qinglong Daoist observed Holy Maiden Bai Meng's eyes, checking her reaction, wanting to see if she knew about his matters with Bai Xinlan; it seemed she didn't, and thus also knew about the marriage alliance matter between them, but for now it was temporarily called off.

"My master also wants to chat with you; after she leaves her retreat, I'll tell her." Holy Maiden Bai Meng answered thus.

It seemed she truly didn't know.

Qinglong Daoist couldn't help but laugh inside; it seemed Bai Xinlan really hadn't told him this news…… Bai Xinlan still didn't want Holy Maiden Bai Meng to know this matter, which was perfect—he could then properly tease Bai Xinlan.

"Fine, when the time comes, have your master come directly to me; I have important matters to discuss with her." Qinglong Daoist tried to appear as solemn as possible, letting Holy Maiden Bai Meng know this matter was important and urgent.

"Okay." Holy Maiden Bai Meng nodded, remembering Qinglong Daoist's words.

Qinglong Daoist looked again at Holy Maiden Bai Meng; that gaze made her feel extremely tense, and she involuntarily stepped back.

Mainly, Qinglong Daoist's gaze was frightening and very direct.

"Cough cough cough, uh, Daoist Qinglong, could you not look at me with that kind of gaze?"

Holy Maiden Bai Meng felt uncomfortable all over from being looked at, and immediately spoke up to remind him.

Qinglong Daoist withdrew that gaze, smiling and said, "Holy Maiden Bai Meng, no need to worry; I don't know if you've heard your master mention the marriage alliance matter."

Holy Maiden Bai Meng's face flushed red, and she quickly lowered her head.

She lowered her voice and said, "My master and I have talked about it."

"Then what do you think?" Qinglong Daoist asked again.

"I don't know either." Holy Maiden Bai Meng said in a very soft voice; she had no opinion, but still needed to see her master's decision.

Bai Xinlan was her master and also her quasi-mother; according to parental orders and matchmaker's words, she would not refuse.

"I will do whatever my master tells me to do."

As she said this, she lifted her head and stared into Qinglong Daoist's eyes; "If it's you, I will obey my master's words; if it's anyone else, sorry, I will pursue freedom—I cannot be bound here for life."

Qinglong Daoist stepped forward, lowered his head, and said, "Then your master has betrothed you to me, do you know?"

Holy Maiden Bai Meng blinked.

Those eyes blinked, blinked, blinked three times; then her face turned red, her eyes became panicked, and she instinctively stepped back two steps.

Her hands were tense, not knowing where to put them; she lowered her head, saying nothing, and dared not meet Qinglong Daoist's gaze.

At this moment, neither of them spoke, maintaining silence.

In the distance, Elder Xinran and True Person Tianlian clenched their fists, staring at this scene, very much wanting to draw their swords, but they knew they couldn't act now; any matter would have to wait until later to discuss, and furthermore, this matter was basically decided, and they couldn't change it.

For their safety, for that world, for everyone's future, what is sacrificing a little happiness of Chen Chuyang?

Some things must be done by someone; why can't Chen Chuyang do it?