btth: receive your own sucide note

  With the crowd buzzing with information, the details of the Heavenly Serpent Saint gradually surfaced.

  This Saint was not only exceptionally gifted and powerful, but her status within the Heavenly Serpent Palace was even more transcendent.

  The former Saint Son, the son of the Palace Master, paled in comparison to her, his presence long since vanished. It's no exaggeration to say that the current Heavenly Serpent Empire only knows the Saint Son, not the Saint.

  Furthermore, within the Palace, the Saint's authority was unparalleled, her prestige surpassing that of the long-absent Palace Master.

  "If you ask me, the Saint's current following is enough to control the entire Heavenly Snake Mansion. She could take that position at any moment, which would further strengthen our Heavenly Snake Mansion's reputation in the northwest. Unfortunately, the Saint is aloof and uninterested in anything. She's usually practicing or just daydreaming. If she truly wants to reach the top, she'll need someone to push her from behind."

  "How dare you, an outsider, discuss the affairs of our Heavenly Snake Mansion? Do you want to die?" A man suspected of being a member of the Heavenly Snake Mansion's "older subordinates" stood up and shouted angrily.

  "You're blind! I'm from the Heavenly Snake Mansion. What can you do about my words?"

  "..."

  A farce began, a glimpse into the vastness of the Heavenly Snake Saint's current status and influence.

  Watching his "older subordinates" arguing fiercely but still daring not to take action, Chen Guan, sitting by the window, shook his head and chuckled, feeling completely relieved.

  This was a different kind of "overshadowing the master" incident, but on the Dou Qi Continent, especially with sects like these, the drama wasn't as melodramatic as depicted in storybook novels.

  Strength is everything!

  This is especially true in the Heavenly Snake Mansion.

  Based on Chen Guan's understanding of this power, the little-known Lord of the Heavenly Snake Mansion might even be pleased to see this situation.

  "Check out!"

  ...

  before the magnificent gates of the Heavenly Snake Mansion.

  Though intimidated by its power, many still stop here daily, watching from afar, hoping for a lucky glimpse of the Saint, thus giving them something to brag about when they return.

  This atmosphere intensified after the Saint's ascension to Dou Zun.

  The Heavenly Snake Mansion didn't turn these onlookers away.

  Firstly, they were simply too numerous.

  Secondly, it stemmed from a devastating incident several years ago, on a dark and stormy night. The prestige of the Heavenly Snake Mansion suffered a severe blow, and its reputation plummeted to its lowest point.

  This situation persisted until the Saint's breakthrough to Dou Zun, when a complete reversal occurred!

  Using these big mouths also helped the Heavenly Snake Mansion's publicity efforts.

  Listening to the boasting and exclamation of this bunch of people every day, even the guards guarding the gate of the Heavenly Snake Mansion have become arrogant, and each of them has the posture of Wang Yousheng in the Sword Drawing...

  "Stop, what are you doing?"

  Looking at the oncoming young man, the guard thought he was extraordinary, but still held his head high and asked.

  It's good to lean against a big tree for shade. They not only represent themselves, but also represent the Heavenly Snake Mansion!

  Chen Guan didn't like their faces very much, but this time he came with good intentions, otherwise he would have torn the space in directly.

  Immediately, he threw a token with an expressionless face.

  "To inform your Saint, Chen Guan of the Heavenly Alliance is here to visit."

  "Chen Guan, the leader of the Heavenly Alliance?!"

  The guard was shocked, and then quickly showed a look that said, "Don't try to fool me."

  "Who are you trying to fool? Everyone in the entire northwest knows that Master Chen Guan left the region years ago. You lied without even asking. If you were Chen Guan, I'd…"

  "On the spot?"

  "Go in and report right now. Sir, please wait!"

  The guard was just talking when he saw Chen Guan extend a hand, the space between his palms rippled like water. He trembled with fear and ran frantically into the mansion, a single thought in his mind. A

  Dou Zong powerhouse!

  At least!!!

  Clearly, he wasn't too stupid; he knew he couldn't afford to offend a master of that level, whether it was Chen Guan or not.

  Even small people have their own ways of survival!

  Chen Guan smiled faintly, dismissing the allure. However, he didn't stand there stupidly. He glanced at the other guards, who were frozen in silence, and stepped into the Heavenly Snake Mansion.

  Pavilions, towers, waterside pavilions, and flower gardens rose from the ground, and elegant courtyards were scattered in

  an orderly manner. From a distance, the interior of the Heavenly Snake Mansion was quite impressive, a stark contrast to their simple and crude style. Just as Chen Guan casually surveyed the area, he suddenly sensed a familiar presence.

  "Let me see who's wishful thinking?"

  a coquettish female voice rang out. The next moment, a sharp, hot wind suddenly blew from behind.

  Even a Dou Huang powerhouse would be seriously injured if caught off guard.

  Chen Guan naturally ignored such an attack. His movements seemed slow, but they were actually swift. He turned around and met the attack with a light palm. He

  had expected a melodramatic test, but what he saw was two pairs of giant eyes as big as millstones!

  The attacker was a massive, two-headed fire spirit snake several feet long!

  As if recognizing Chen Guan's face, the Fire Spirit Snake's massive form trembled, skidding to a halt on the bluestone slabs. Unable to resist, it trembled, its attack instantly dissipating into nothingness, its pupils filled with only fear.

  Chen Guan, slightly startled, shifted his palm slightly, restraining 99.99% of his strength. However, his fierce fighting spirit still shattered the rockery behind the snake. Hiss

  ...

  The Fire Spirit Snake shuddered again, its memory of its death suddenly resurfacing. Without a second thought, it shrank and soared into the sky.

  "Why are you running? Am I that terrifying?"

  Chen Guan muttered, speechless, as he watched the frantic, panicked snake flee.

  The 'flowing light' instantly stopped in the sky, and the Fire Spirit Snake realized it was no longer an enemy.

  "Right, what am I afraid of?"

  Hearing the Fire Spirit Snake's muttering, Chen Guan felt even more absurd. How could it have become so foolish after not seeing it for so many years?

  "Master, long time no see."

  Returning to his side, the Fire Spirit Snake stood upright with its tail pointed on the ground, bowing slightly in a formal manner.

  Not to mention, it looked quite innocent...

  "Well, long time no see. Even you've reached the sixth level. It seems you've benefited a lot from following Qing Lin over the years."

  Chen Guan chuckled in response, feeling good.

  The two-headed fire snake chuckled, its temperament like a childish little girl, unable to hide its emotions.

  "It's all thanks to the master. It's a pity that Long'er's foundation is not good, otherwise he would definitely be even higher now!"

  "That's true, but it's not a big deal. When I have free time in the future, I'll refine a transformation pill for you."   

  This being the truth, Chen Guan offered no comfort, but he didn't mind giving her a helping hand.

  With the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake's foundation, growing into a sixth-rank magical beast was practically its limit. Without opportunity, it would be difficult to transform even in this lifetime.

  But for the alchemist, this was a minor issue.

  "Hehe, thank you, young master!"

  The Fire Spirit Snake's eyes widened with joy, and it saluted once again in a proper manner.

  Perhaps because of his affection for her, or perhaps because she was reminded of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire, Chen Guan quite liked this little snake, and the more he looked at it, the more amusing it became.

  "Okay, is Qinglin at the Heavenly Snake Mansion? Take me to see her."

  "Yes, yes. Master, aside from the occasional trip to deal with a difficult issue for the rest of the mansion, spends the rest of her time in the attic, cultivating in silence. She says it keeps her mind from wandering. I've been getting impatient, so I often... sneak out to play. I just happened to run into a guard, so I stopped him. I figured I'd come over to see who was looking for Master. After all, I know everyone Master knows, so I can't be wrong if I check in person."

  The Fire Spirit Snake swelled slightly, becoming as thick as an arm. It turned and slithered ahead, leading the way, while also recounting Qinglin's daily life to Chen Guan.

  Chen Guan followed closely behind, listening quietly. He could imagine the scene. It was fortunate that she had this little snake by her side; otherwise, Qinglin would have been even more lonely.

  It seemed the Fire Spirit Snake had made a significant contribution.

  Following the Fire Spirit Snake through twists and turns, they passed several tall buildings and encountered many disciples of the Heavenly Snake Mansion.

  However, no one came forward to greet them. Though curious about Chen Guan's identity, they couldn't conceal their fear when they saw the Fire Spirit Snake.

  This continued until the man and the snake reached a secluded, quiet attic, where they were stopped by a dignified elder dressed in a snow-white robe.

  "Miss Long'er, who is this?"

  Chen Guan could sense that the elder was at the Dou Zong realm, not even a beginner.

  Yet, toward the Fire Spirit Snake, his attitude was not the slightest bit arrogant, more like an equal, even with a hint of...

  respect.

  Combined with the disciples of the Heavenly Snake Palace he encountered along the way, Chen Guan could roughly guess that perhaps this was a true example of the saying "one man's success brings prosperity to all his

  family." "Second Elder, this is my young master. He has come specially to see the master. The master has been looking forward to this for years. He will surely be very happy today!"

  the Fire Spirit Snake introduced briefly.

  Second Elder Jin Yang nodded slightly. Although surprised that he hadn't fully grasped the young man's strength, he didn't ask any further questions and stepped aside to make way.

  Only after watching the two men pass by did he suddenly realize the problem.

  The Heavenly Snake Mansion's regard for the Green Snake's Three Flower Pupils was well-deserved. After bringing Qing Lin back, they had conducted a thorough investigation.

  Therefore, they all knew that their Saintess had a close relationship with the leader of the Heavenly Alliance.

  At this thought, Jin Yang's eyes flickered with worry, deeply worried that his Saintess had been abducted.

  "What should I do? What should I do?"

  His mind was in a state of confusion, and Jin Yang pondered for a long time, unable to come up with a good plan.

  After all, the Heavenly Alliance was now as powerful as the Heavenly Snake Mansion, and rumored to have close ties with Dou Zun masters. Forcibly intervening and causing trouble would be a sure thing. If a fight broke out, it was still unclear whether his only Dou Zun master would aid the Heavenly Snake Mansion.

  But if he ignored it, wouldn't all his years of hard work be wasted, serving as a wedding gift to others?

  The more he thought about it, the more confused he became, and Jin Yang became increasingly worried.

  "This is truly a critical moment for survival. It seems we must wake up the Great Elder and the Palace Master!

  "

  "This is Jin Yang, the second elder of the Sky Snake Mansion. He is now a six-star Dou Zong. His original form was a Fiery Golden Anaconda in the Duansang Mountains. When he was still a second-level magical beast in his childhood, he was lucky enough to accidentally enter a mountain stream. There was a nine-star Dou Zong strongman who was the incarnation of a seventh-level fire magical beast buried there. The second elder lived there in a daze for hundreds of years.

  Until he became a fifth-level magical beast and his intelligence gradually deepened, he found the storage ring left by the strong man, from which he obtained a transformation pill and a magic core. After swallowing the magic core, he was promoted to the sixth level and began to dominate the Duansang Mountains.

  However, due to incomplete inheritance, he was still a Dou Huang after decades of practice. After accidentally hearing about the Sky Snake Mansion, a force in the northwest continent that took in snake-shaped magical beasts or transformed magical beasts, he resolutely left his old place and joined the Sky Snake Mansion. With a clean background and loyalty, he received a lot of resources. After being promoted to Dou Zong, he was appointed as the second elder by the Mansion Master!"

  On the other side.

  The Fire Spirit Snake recounted gossip about the Second Elder, soon spilling the beans without reservation.

  Chen Guan listened quietly. This information might not bring any good, but it certainly wouldn't bring any harm either.

  Led by the Fire Spirit Snake, the man and the snake entered the elegant courtyard beneath the attic.

  Once there, they could sense a familiar, powerful aura lurking within the attic, no less potent than that of the Little Medical Immortal.

  "This is a special physique!"

  Even Chen Guan couldn't help but sigh in admiration. This was something completely beyond common sense!

  Others toiled, risked their lives, and endured untold hardships to achieve the chance to ascend to Dou Zun, but possessing a special physique was as easy as eating and drinking.

  As the man and the snake advanced, Qing Lin, immersed in his cultivation, finally sensed something and immediately released his spiritual power to detect it.

  It automatically filtered out the foolish Fire Spirit Snake. The moment it sensed Chen Guan, the vast ocean-like aura surged violently and then shattered completely.

  "Qinglin, I'm here to pick you up."

  Chen Guan's voice was soft, yet penetrating, especially in this quiet environment.

  "Young Master, is that you?"

  A clear, slightly trembling female voice rang out from the second floor, her excitement palpable.

  The next second, the bamboo window swung open, and a graceful figure swift as a flash of light appeared.

  Her form-fitting cyan dress enveloped her delicate figure, outlining her perfect curves. Her slightly chubby face was filled with a look of disbelief and surprise. Her bright, wide eyes were misty, but a momentary trance quickly evaporated, revealing a brilliant smile. All the coldness melted away like ice.

  "Young Master!"

  The allure of a Dou Zun master was bullshit. The girl cried softly, leaping from the windowsill into Chen Guan's arms, her arms clutching her back tightly, as if to confirm whether she was dreaming.

  "Master, I miss you so much."

  "And everyone else."

  Qinglin murmured in a hesitant voice, his hands buried deep in his chest and unwilling to lift them up.

  He held the tender, soft beauty in his arms, a delicate fragrance wafting into his nostrils. Feeling the fiery warmth of the girl, who was only half a head shorter than him, Chen Guan embraced her with an incredibly gentle expression.

  "I miss Qinglin too. I haven't seen her for a few years. She's grown into a big girl now."

  (End of this chapter)