Chapter 1717: Humans, this demon emperor has taken a liking to you

「What important business could you have, Diewumeng? You've seen the person, you should leave. 」 Bai Xinlan wouldn't let Diewumeng keep pestering Chen Chuyang — this is her husband. Before, she didn't care, but now they're married, they've taken that step; how could she allow Diewumeng to keep bothering her husband?

Chen Chuyang is her man; she cannot let Diewumeng take him away, nor could she share him with her. With so many women around Chen Chuyang, adding another woman means taking away a share of his affection — how could that be acceptable?

Other women, Bai Xinlan could accept, but not Diewumeng. Bai Xinlan clearly knows Diewumeng's tactics; if this woman truly became her husband's wife, she might not be able to defeat her. In the future, the Mangshan Mountain Range might still be under her control — that cannot be allowed.

The Luotian White Snake Clan wants to control the Mangshan Mountain Range; they must overcome this woman, Diewumeng. Bai Xinlan clearly sees her as a mountain that must be crossed. She cannot be allowed to approach Chen Chuyang, nor become one of his women. Even if her husband wanted other women, he could only choose from the Luotian White Snake Clan — their clan lacks much else, but they have many beauties.

In short, she must stop Diewumeng from getting near Chen Chuyang and not allow her to become one of his women — this is her bottom line, the reason for her obstruction.

「Bai Xinlan, why are you in such a hurry? This is between me and Daoist Chen Chuyang; it's not your place to interject. 」 Diewumeng gave no face at all; after Bai Xinlan treated her this way, she certainly couldn't give her a pleasant expression.

「Daoist Chen Chuyang, your woman doesn't understand etiquette, casually interrupting our affairs — shouldn't you say something about her? 」

Since she couldn't suppress her herself, she would have Chen Chuyang help; Diewumeng waited for Chen Chuyang to act — what would he do?

For serious matters, women must not interject — as the saying goes, the harem should not meddle in politics. Once Bai Xinlan became his woman, she became one of his harem; naturally she cannot interfere in their affairs, otherwise she would be ignorant of propriety.

Bai Xinlan was fuming; this Diewumeng truly infuriated her, actually letting her husband educate her. She really wanted to strike out, to educate that arrogant woman Diewumeng — who does she think she is, daring to educate her like that?

Chen Chuyang nodded at Bai Xinlan, signaling her not to speak further; at times like this, she indeed wasn't suited to interject.

Bai Xinlan felt resentful, yet she dared not retort or speak, obediently standing behind Chen Chuyang — a picture of a bullied woman.

「Daoist Diewumeng, just say what you have to say. 」 Chen Chuyang also didn't indulge Diewumeng; this woman dared to meddle in his affairs, overstepping.

「Daoist Diewumeng, the Mangshan Mountain Range is mine; I, Diewumeng, am the Demon Emperor of the Mangshan Mountain Range. She, Bai Xinlan, is merely the clan chief of the Luotian White Snake Clan and cannot decide matters of the Mangshan Mountain Range. Daoist, if you need anything, you can speak directly to me — I can call the shots for the Mangshan Mountain Range. 」

「Spiritual medicines, spirit veins, or the flesh and corpses of demon beasts — even their inner cores — I have plenty here; as long as you need them, Daoist, I can provide all of them. 」

「I guarantee it's better and more generous than the Luotian White Snake Clan; as long as you speak up, my Mangshan Demon Palace can send it to you, Daoist. 」

「Whatever the Luotian White Snake Clan can do, I, Diewumeng, can also do; whatever I can do, they cannot. 」

Diewumeng has taken a liking to Chen Chuyang; this man is very powerful — wouldn't it be great if they were allied by marriage?

Before seeing Chen Chuyang, she thought Qinglong Daoren was not worthy of her; even though Qinglong Daoren is a pill refiner with great talent, that's just talent — it can't bring her direct benefit. Diewumeng needs a strong one, not a weakling she'd have to protect.

The appearance of Chen Chuyang, this unfathomable man, made Diewumeng very fond of him; in every way, he greatly suited her conditions. Deep down, she was very interested in Chen Chuyang, and she could see that he was not ordinary.

Therefore, she wants to secure this man, not let Bai Xinlan have the advantage.

What Bai Xinlan relies on is nothing more than Chen Chuyang; if she herself also married him, the best outcome would be to secure him and make him her own. Then Bai Xinlan would become her subordinate, inferior.

「Daoist Diewumeng, hasn't our trade been fine all along? If you want to go deeper, then go deeper. 」 Chen Chuyang answered with a smile.

Diewumeng took two steps forward, approaching Chen Chuyang, her gaze fixed on him as she smiled: 「Daoist Chen Chuyang, you know what I want to say isn't this. Our transaction is just a transaction — both benefit; it's our cooperation. 」

「And I — I want more than mere cooperation; I want more. 」

Raising her hand and pointing at Chen Chuyang, Diewumeng openly displayed her thoughts; she knew exactly what she wanted.

Relying on herself alone, she couldn't leave Cangzhou, nor could she keep growing stronger; having someone accompany her would be ideal.

Diewumeng bears immense pressure; an entire mountain range lies in her hands, controlling the future of the whole Mangshan Mountain Range. She cannot afford to be careless; she must be extremely cautious. One person, the pressure is truly enormous — a slight misstep would cause collapse.

Those who can help her are few; among the demon kings below, each has their own schemes. Finding a true confidante is not easy.

Lan Tiansheng is Chen Chuyang's man; Diewumeng has always known this. Having taken a liking to Chen Chuyang, at a critical moment she could rely on him instead of treating him as a useless waste.

「I've taken a liking to you, Daoist Chen Chuyang. 」 Diewumeng said this to his face, utterly unafraid of others' mockery.

That's just who she is — she says what she means; if she likes something, she likes it.

This man, she values greatly; he's the first to make her look at him anew. Having encountered him, she naturally couldn't let him go.

Bai Xinlan's heart jolted; she stared fixedly at Diewumeng. Indeed, this woman, like her, had set her sights on her husband. Diewumeng is even bolder than she is, saying such things to his face — she's utterly shameless.

Having her husband snatched away right before her eyes, Bai Xinlan clenched her fists, very much wanting to strike out.

Chen Chuyang reached out, pressing on her shoulder, telling her not to act; Bai Xinlan dared not defy his command, so she could only let out a cold snort.

「Hmph. 」

Diewumeng laughed even happier; seeing Bai Xinlan humiliated made her the happiest.

「Daoist Chen Chuyang, what do you think? 」 Diewumeng showed no shame, nor did she regard Bai Xinlan; she spoke directly whatever was on her mind.

Bai Xinlan was truly fuming; this woman really intends to steal her man — how outrageous!

「Bai Xinlan, you're shameless. 」