Chapter 1646: with translation of chapter title

These conditions, Bai Qingshuang felt tempted.

Bai Xinlan could neither laugh nor cry; she knew this would happen, the ancestor would definitely be attracted—those conditions were truly too tempting.

"Ancestor, disciple..." Bai Xinlan didn't know how to answer; the ancestor felt tempted, basically leaning toward Bai Meng the Holy Maiden, meaning this matter would likely be settled like that; by then, she wouldn't be able to refuse even if she wanted to.

Helpless, the other side gave too much, making it impossible to refuse, and she couldn't refuse.

"Master, don't think about refusing; this is a great thing—for you, for me, for the ancestor, for the Luotian White Snake Clan, it's a huge blessing. As long as you nod, I can handle everything for you; later, you just need to wait to receive the elixirs."

"Disciple can guarantee you, your future life will surely be happy and blissful; if there's any dissatisfaction, you can settle accounts with me." Bai Meng the Holy Maiden assured.

First, we'll coax him into agreeing, then talk later; as for if the master regrets later, she can pretend not to hear—today's promises are all just bullshit.

This is Bai Meng the Holy Maiden's plan; Bai Xinlan could see through it—she knew this disciple too well, and the so-called guarantee was nothing but deceit.

"Bai Meng, don't try to fool me, Master; you might fool others with these words, but fooling me won't work." Bai Xinlan directly exposed Bai Meng the Holy Maiden's lies, then she looked toward Ancestor Bai Qingshuang.

"Ancestor, may the disciple be given some time to think?"

Bai Xinlan began to stall; she couldn't outright refuse nor agree, only able to buy time—delay a few days, then she could… forget about this matter, later she would retreat into seclusion and completely avoid it.

Bai Meng the Holy Maiden immediately said: "Ancestor, we can't let the master think; she's surely planning to evade, then go into seclusion for decades—by then, everything will be too late."

Needless to say, Bai Meng the Holy Maiden truly understands this master Bai Xinlan; she knows exactly what she's thinking.

Bai Qingshuang agreed with Bai Meng the Holy Maiden's words, and said to Bai Xinlan: "Xinlan, quit these little tricks; they're useless. Today give me a definite answer—will it work or not?"

This matter must be decided; we can't let this disciple slip away.

Bai Meng the Holy Maiden looked at Bai Xinlan with a smug grin, having figured her out: "You used to bully me all the time, you sent me off for a marriage alliance; now I'll turn the tables and send you off for one, so you can experience how I felt."

The same tactic, used on the master—only she could pull it off.

Bai Xinlan watched the two; the ancestor's arrival didn't support her but instead became an aide to Bai Meng the Holy Maiden, joining in bullying her. Bai Xinlan was utterly speechless—had she known, she would have left straight away, giving them no chance; now, even trying to flee is impossible.

The ancestor could never let her escape; absolutely not.

"Ancestor, Bai Meng, don't force me, okay?" Bai Xinlan pleaded, starting to appeal to emotions.

"Over these years, I've given so much for the Luotian White Snake Clan; can't you show a little understanding?"

"Pfft." Bai Meng the Holy Maiden snorted with laughter; it was simply too funny.

"Master, don't tease me; these years, all the clan's big and small affairs have been handled by me, everything I've processed; you spend most of your time in seclusion, at most attending a Mangshan Demon Palace meeting—you go once, and you ignore everything else, leaving it all to the disciple to manage."

"And you still have the nerve to say you've contributed so much for the clan, Master—could you at least show some shame?"

You've acted like a hands-off manager, and now the merits have become yours—you really are shameless.

Bai Xinlan's face flushed red, but she quickly concealed it.

"Bai Meng, you can't say that; without the master overseeing the big picture, do you think you can peacefully handle the Luotian White Snake Clan's affairs?"

"Hehehe." Bai Meng the Holy Maiden smirked: "Master, enough, don't change the subject—do you agree or not? If you do, I'll immediately go consult Qinglong Daoren and get you sent in as soon as possible."

The disciple has long been eager and impatient; so, Master, you should go in early.

Bai Xinlan: "……" This disciple is truly crazy; if she doesn't get you sent into Longshe Shan, she won't give up.

"Xinlan, decide quickly." Ancestor Bai Qingshuang urged, not wanting to waste time with Bai Xinlan here.

Continuing to delay would be pointless; better to decide swiftly, be straightforward—then there won't be any… mishaps.

The two approached Bai Xinlan, cutting off any chance of escape, one on the left, one on the right, accompanying her.

Seeing this, Bai Xinlan thought these two were truly hateful; they gave her no room to negotiate, directly blocking her retreat, leaving her no way out.

"Master, hurry up, don't waste time." Bai Meng the Holy Maiden added her urging.

Bai Xinlan gritted her teeth: "Do I really have to agree?"

"What do you think, Master?" Bai Meng the Holy Maiden, victory in hand, with the ancestor present, this matter is basically settled; Master, you can't escape.

Bai Qingshuang spoke earnestly: "Xinlan, the ancestor does this all for your own good."

How could she refuse under these circumstances?

With both of them like this, Bai Xinlan had no room to refuse.

All she could do was look at the two, helplessly nod: "I can agree, but Bai Meng cannot marry over."

This is her bottom line; it cannot be broken.

"No problem." Bai Meng the Holy Maiden immediately agreed, without a second thought, knowing the master would later change her mind.

Agree first, then we'll talk later; whatever happens later, we'll discuss it then.

"Xinlan, since that's the case, then this matter is settled as such; prepare yourself later, and I'll have Bai Meng speak about it." Bai Qingshuang, hearing this, smiled—this disciple counts as agreeing, and all her effort persuading wasn't wasted.

At last, her labor wasn't in vain; the matter is settled, and afterward we can see the results.

Whether her calculations are accurate, whether Longshe Shan is Bai Xinlan's land of opportunity—only time will tell; if it truly is a good place, she doesn't mind sending Bai Meng the Holy Maiden there too, so that their Luotian White Snake Clan can truly take off.

Of course, these words must not be known to Bai Xinlan; they must be kept from her.

Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced at Bai Meng the Holy Maiden, who gave a toothy grin; that look was the same as hers— their thoughts were identical.

At this moment, their opinions reached agreement.

All of this, Bai Xinlan neither noticed nor saw; had she seen it, she would surely have regretted it.

"Master, rest assured—I will definitely handle this for you in grand style, guaranteeing you'll have face when you marry over." Bai Meng the Holy Maiden patted her chest, vowing not to let the master suffer injustice, and must ensure she receives the respect due.