Reborn as a Snake: Forging a Demon Court Starting from a Black Python

Chapter 40 A Minor Breakthrough, Not Worth Mentioning

Bai Suzhen was just saying it casually; she didn't really mean it. But Xiaoqing clearly hesitated.

Her expression was complex; she was actually considering this possibility. After a long while, she spoke:

"Sister, you're joking. I admit, I underestimated that black snake last time. I never expected it could transform into a dragon."

"But we've only been apart for a few days this time, not even a month!"

"If he makes any further breakthroughs within this month, it would be an absolute miracle!"

Bai Suzhen covered her mouth and chuckled after hearing this.

"Hey, Xiaoqing, if that's what you're saying, how about we make a bet? If Xuan'er makes any further progress, you'll sincerely call him 'brother,' okay?"

In Bai Suzhen's opinion, Xiaoqing had been cultivating for much longer than Lin Xuan, but in terms of temperament, Xiaoqing was far inferior to Lin Xuan.

Moreover, Bai Suzhen had a premonition that Lin Xuan was no ordinary person.

Even if I can't obtain the dragon energy of Jinshan Temple this time, I will eventually soar to the sky and successfully transform into a dragon.

So she really wanted Xiaoqing to acknowledge Lin Xuan as her brother.

Xiaoqing was completely ungrateful.

"Hmph, you want me to call that black snake 'brother'? Dream on!"

Bai Suzhen's eyes darted around, and she used reverse psychology: "Xiaoqing, are you scared? You don't really suspect that Xuan'er has already made a breakthrough, which is why you're not accepting this bet, do you?"

As expected, Xiaoqing took the bait and bared her teeth and claws.

"Who's afraid? With that black snake, even if he cultivates for decades... even if he cultivates for several more years, he won't be able to break through again!"

"Hmph, fine, let's bet!"

As Xiaoqing was talking, she suddenly remembered something.

"Wait a minute! Sister, you only said I have to call you 'brother' if I lose the bet, but what if I win?"

Bai Suzhen chuckled upon hearing this, thinking that Xiaoqing really wasn't willing to suffer even the slightest loss.

She waved her hand and said, "If that's the case, then I'll give you a gift, how about that?"

"What gift?" Xiaoqing immediately perked up.

Bai Suzhen glanced at Xiaoqing, her expression turning serious.

"After we seize the dragon energy from Jinshan Temple, I'll decide to give you an extra portion of it. What do you say?"

Xiaoqing was initially pleased upon hearing this, but soon became puzzled.

"Sister, you've given me a bit more dragon energy, but what about you? What are you going to do?"

Before Bai Suzhen could reply, Xiaoqing remembered something and looked her older sister up and down.

"Sister, you don't want to elope with your brother-in-law, but you're worried that absorbing dragon energy will immediately transform you into a dragon, forcing you to go into seclusion. Is that why you said that?"

"Even if I lose the bet, you'll still give me that bit of dragon energy, right?"

Bai Suzhen was extremely embarrassed when Xiaoqing exposed her secret. Unwilling to admit it and unable to answer the question, she said:

"You're just talking nonsense! Alright, let's hurry up and go find Xuan'er."

She deliberately changed the subject, making Xiaoqing increasingly doubt that her guess was correct, and she muttered to herself.

"If that's really the case, I won't agree to it."

"My sister has cultivated for a thousand years. If she can obtain dragon energy, she might not immediately become a true dragon, but she can at least transform into a flood dragon like that black snake."

"How can we abandon or delay such a crucial matter just because of my brother-in-law?"

While Xiaoqing was deep in thought, Bai Suzhen was not idle either.

She first went back to find Lin Xuan and told him not to leave the manor, as she had some things to take care of and would be right back.

Then she summoned the little demons under Xiaoqing's command and told them to be careful.

After doing all this, Bai Suzhen returned to find Xiaoqing and took her to find Lin Xuan.

No sooner had the two women left than Lin Xuan couldn't sit still and hurriedly followed them out of the Lin residence.

Bai Suzhen's cultivation level was too high, and her level was too good. If Lin Xuan dared to leave under her nose, he would definitely be discovered.

Fortunately, Lin Xuan is now a true dragon, and after activating the Wind Riding Technique, his speed increased tenfold.

Although her cultivation level is not as high as Bai Suzhen's, her speed is already comparable.

Despite their haste, they arrived at the dock before Bai Suzhen and the others, and hid underwater to wait quietly.

He had just submerged into the water when he heard a whooshing sound.

Bai Suzhen descended from the sky with Xiaoqing.

As soon as the two of them stood still, Xiaoqing couldn't wait.

"Little black snake, come out right now! Something terrible has happened!"

Lin Xuan deliberately didn't dive out immediately. He waited until Xiao Qing called him three times in a row before slowly rising to the surface, only his head showing, and speaking close to the water's surface:

"Little Qing, when are you going to change your fiery temper?"

"Look, your sister is different from you; she's the epitome of a virtuous wife and loving mother."

Hearing Lin Xuan say that about her, Xiao Qing was very unhappy, but she didn't know how to refute him, so she could only sulk.

Bai Suzhen shook her head repeatedly upon seeing this, thinking that Xuan'er's mouth was truly sharp.

After a moment, Lin Xuan, too lazy to tease Xiao Qing any longer, asked, knowing the answer already:

"Xiaoqing just said something big happened, but what is it?"

"Was it a magical monkey born in the East Sea, or did the Heavenly Court issue the Investiture of the Gods?"

Bai Suzhen blinked in confusion, not understanding the meaning of Lin Xuan's two sentences.

However, she didn't ask any further questions.

"Xuan'er, it's not that something happened elsewhere, but that something happened in Hangzhou! Fahai, because of a misunderstanding, took the initiative to attack my house and accidentally saw through our identities."

"We will soon be engaged in a battle of magic with Jinshan Temple, and we will be stretched thin with the task at that time. We are worried about your brother-in-law's safety, so we specifically sought you out to ask you to come out of seclusion."

Bai Suzhen knew that Lin Xuan was very clever and quick to understand, so she didn't explain things very clearly.

In Bai Suzhen's view, as long as she makes a request, her younger brother will definitely agree.

However, to Bai Suzhen's surprise, Lin Xuan shook his head.

"Sister, I'm afraid this won't work."

"I have some urgent matters to attend to recently, so I don't have time to act as your bodyguard."

Lin Xuan spoke very sincerely and frankly.

He did have important business to attend to, to fight Fahai with Bai Suzhen, and he really couldn't be his own bodyguard.

However, Lin Xuan's words caused Xiao Qing to misunderstand.

"Black Snake, are you scared?"

"Hmph, they came running here eagerly after hearing that Jinshan Temple had dragon energy, but as soon as they heard that they had to fight a bald monk, they ran away."

"That's not right of you."

Xiaoqing pouted and said, "Your behavior is no match for your brother-in-law. He's just an ordinary person, but he didn't back down when facing Fahai."

"Hey, you two are both named Lin Xuan, but there's such a big difference between you?"

Although Xiaoqing's words were full of disdain for Lin Xuan, there was also a hint of smugness in them.

She finally found an opportunity to teach Lin Xuan a lesson, and was finally able to turn the tables.

Lin Xuan patiently listened to Xiao Qing's long-winded explanation until her mouth was dry before speaking:

"Little Qing, if you say that, I'll be heartbroken. I have indeed made a small breakthrough and need to stabilize my realm, which is why I cannot make a move."

"While this isn't anything particularly impressive, it's definitely not a lie."

As he spoke, Lin Xuan emerged completely from the water, his enormous body clearly visible, leaving Xiao Qing momentarily stunned.

Even Bai Suzhen suddenly looked over, her eyes fixed on her.

At the same time, Lin Xuan took a deep breath.

[Dragon's Might] activated!

A powerful pressure emanated from Lin Xuan's body, causing Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing to fall silent.