Chapter 1863

Tian Du Men, Big River Peak.

Emei True Person found the Holy Maiden Bai Hang on patrol. Her duty was to watch the river below Big River Peak, ensuring no one intruded and that the Tian Du Dragon King's cultivation remained undisturbed; this place was also her cultivation ground, a semi‑cave abode, where she spent most of her time cultivating.

She would occasionally enter the Dragon Palace beneath the river, but rarely did so; most of the time she patrolled outside. Finding her was still easy, though such a task originally didn't require her to do it. Bai Hang Holy Maiden distrusted others, and despite the protective formation outside, she still insisted on patrolling herself.

An accident had happened before, and she didn't want it to happen again.

"Bai Hang has met Emei Senior Uncle." Bai Hang Holy Maiden saw Emei True Person and immediately bowed.

While bowing, she still took a good look at her senior uncle, making sure the Emei True Person before her was genuine and not an impostor; after a while, satisfied, she relaxed her guard and smiled.

Emei True Person naturally wouldn't quarrel with her; Bai Hang Holy Maiden treated everyone the same—even if her master Wu Mie Zhenren came, she'd receive the same treatment, with no favoritism, and she wouldn't act petty.

"No need for formalities, Bai Hang Junior Nephew; this time, Senior Uncle sought you out to discuss something." Emei True Person got straight to the point, avoiding small talk, directly stating his purpose and relaying some news brought back by Wu Mie Zhenren.

The faction's deliberation results were also told to Bai Hang Holy Maiden; she needed to know these things, otherwise she wouldn't be fit to serve as the liaison. On Longshe Shan's side, others couldn't enter, whereas Bai Hang Holy Maiden was familiar enough to come and go freely; anyone else stepping into the Mangshan Mountain Range would instantly be noticed or captured, making it impossible to reach Longshe Shan.

Tian Du Men, too, after discussion, decided to send Bai Hang Holy Maiden on another trip, as she was the most suitable. First, her status: she is the Holy Maiden of Tian Du Men and a disciple of Wu Mie Zhenren, practically his half‑daughter. Second, she had handled all previous dealings, making her the only fitting choice.

Entrusting such a major matter to others would be inappropriate.

After all considerations, Bai Hang Holy Maiden remained the most suitable.

"The matter is roughly this: Senior Uncle came this time to ask your opinion—what do you think of your master Wu Mie Zhenren's marriage alliance with Longshe Shan?"

"If you have any other thoughts, you can tell Senior Uncle as well; he will discuss them in detail with the Sect Master."

"If you need anything, you can tell Senior Uncle directly; he will fulfill your request."

This time, Tian Du Men is determined to succeed, sending personnel into Longshe Shan to demonstrate their sincerity.

They also hope to establish ongoing trade with Longshe Shan, not just a one‑ or two‑time deal but a long‑term partnership.

They need leverage as well as sincerity; Tian Du Men must reveal its hand beforehand to gain Longshe Shan's approval.

Bai Hang Holy Maiden exhaled: "I can go, but…"

"Bai Hang Junior Nephew, what are your demands? Speak up," Emei True Person said excitedly.

"Emei Senior Uncle, that's how it is: the master of Longshe Shan is a rather complicated person, and to settle this we need some sincerity." Bai Hang Holy Maiden gestured, smiling at Emei True Person.

Emei True Person immediately understood, producing some sincerity for her; the faction had already prepared it.

"Rest assured, Bai Hang Junior Nephew; this is the faction's sincerity, only a part. If the marriage alliance is confirmed, the faction will also send a dowry to Longshe Shan, symbolizing the union of Tian Du Men and Longshe Shan."

"The Sect Master Senior Brother personally promised it— the dowry is indispensable."

Bai Hang Holy Maiden put away these things; they were her compensation, and she couldn't afford to lose any.

Having her work without the faction giving benefits is unacceptable.

"Senior Uncle, rest assured; the faction's affairs are my affairs as Bai Hang Holy Maiden—for the faction, a disciple cannot shirk duty." Bai Hang Holy Maiden said with a righteous expression.

Emei True Person wore a strange smile, wanting to speak but unable to expose her.

"If so, Bai Hang Junior Nephew, hurry to Longshe Shan to settle this."

"No problem, Senior Uncle." Bai Hang Holy Maiden naturally agreed; her master's marriage to Longshe Shan was inevitable, having been mentioned before but rejected. Now it seems the faction's higher-ups have thought it through and want to bind Longshe Shan.

Without giving any benefits, how could they possibly bind Longshe Shan?

To bind deeply, they must show the same sincerity as the Luotian White Snake Clan; otherwise, how could Qinglong Daoren help or trust them?

Wanting more pills, you need to give him a Calming Pill; others can't meet this condition—only Wu Mie Zhenren can, and she can too, but the higher-ups have their own considerations: she is someone the Tian Du Dragon King has taken a liking to, and cannot be lightly given away.

All things considered, her master is the most suitable; moreover, her master doesn't dislike Chen Chuyang, and Chen Chuyang himself initiated the request for her, making everything fall into place, giving both sides a way out.

"Senior Uncle, after my master marries into Longshe Shan, will I remain the master of Big River Peak?" Bai Hang Holy Maiden paused and turned to ask.

Emei True Person nodded: "It's you; you needn't worry—others can't shake your position, and you can comfortably remain the Peak Master."

"Bai Hang Junior Nephew, Senior Uncle wishes to congratulate you hereafter—you will become the master of Big River Peak, commanding the whole mountain."

Having received the promise, Bai Hang Holy Maiden nodded in satisfaction: "Thank you for your kind words, Senior Uncle; if you ever need anything, I can share some benefits with you."

"Hahaha, Bai Hang Junior Nephew, Senior Uncle always said you were a genius, and it seems he wasn't mistaken; from now on, our two peaks should interact more often." Emei True Person grasped Bai Hang Holy Maiden's hand, feeling that all his effort hadn't been wasted, for she knew how to be grateful.

This point shows she is far smarter than her junior fellow disciple Wu Mie Zhenren and also understands worldly affairs.

What Emei True Person wanted was exactly this result—not toiling for nothing and ending up with nothing.

"Senior Uncle, rest assured; after you've helped me so much, I naturally won't let you suffer a loss." Bai Hang Holy Maiden's lips moved—some words couldn't be spoken outright, for there were still ears around; if they heard, it would be bad.

Emei True Person nodded in satisfaction; talking with smart people is comfortable—many things are mutually understood without needing to be spelled out.

"Bai Hang, from now on the senior uncle's Emei Peak will rely on you; tell the senior uncle in advance what you need, and he will prepare it for you." After speaking, the Emei True Person handed the Holy Maiden Bai Hang a storage bag, leaned over and whispered, "These are the senior uncle's savings; if you want to exchange them for some pills, junior disciple, you know what to do."

"Senior uncle, rest assured, junior disciple will definitely handle this matter for you." Holy Maiden Bai Hang, without a hint of emotion, put it away and nodded at the Emei True Person.

"Then I trouble you, junior disciple."

"Senior uncle's affairs are junior disciple's affairs," Holy Maiden Bai Hang said firmly.