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

Lin Xuan almost burst out laughing when he heard Xiao Qing's words.

"Little Qing, who dares to bully you? I think you're a hero too. Looking around Hangzhou, who can be your match?"

"Could it be those bald monks from Jinshan Temple?"

Lin Xuan started joking with Xiao Qing, leaving her speechless. Who's the man here?

But then the image of a black dragon's face flashed before her eyes, and she immediately suppressed her anger, forcing a sweet smile.

"Brother-in-law, did I really get bullied? You don't know, when my sister and I went out just now, we ran into a stupid, smelly black snake!"

"This black snake infuriated me... and terrified me!"

"Brother-in-law, if you ever encounter this black snake again, could you help me get revenge?"

As Xiaoqing spoke, her eyes kept moving, her pupils darting around.

Seeing her like this, Lin Xuan knew exactly what she was thinking.

He laughed inwardly, thinking that Xiaoqing must have been taught a lesson by Bai Suzhen again and dared not lash out at him anymore. However, he was still unhappy, so he decided to seek outside help and ask his "brother-in-law" for assistance.

Besides, even if Lin Xuan himself didn't realize it, the system's prompts explained everything.

[You have received a side quest: Help Xiaoqing get revenge]

[The Blackwater Poisonous Flood Dragon Lin Xuan has provoked Xiao Qing, making her uneasy. Teaching Lin Xuan a lesson will win Xiao Qing's favor...]

[Warning! System error. You are unable to accept this task. The task has been automatically canceled!]

Xiaoqing didn't notice Lin Xuan's gaze; she was still feeling smug.

"Hehe, although my sister cares a lot about that stinky black snake, it's nothing compared to my brother-in-law."

"As long as my brother-in-law intervenes and whispers in my sister's ear, I don't believe she'll still be so protective of that stinking black snake!"

"By then... well, I don't think I can do much. That black snake has become much stronger; I might not be able to defeat it."

Xiaoqing was quite happy at first, but as she thought about it, she felt a little disappointed.

Although she wouldn't admit it, Xiaoqing knew very well that Lin Xuan's strength had increased too quickly.

However, before Xiaoqing could wallow in self-pity for long, Lin Xuan's voice rang out.

"What?! A snake dares to bully Little Green? This is outrageous!"

"Don't worry, Xiaoqing, as long as I encounter that black snake, I'll definitely teach it a lesson!"

"I want him to eat water monkeys alive, and toads alive!"

Xiaoqing looked up at Lin Xuan, feeling that something was off about what he was saying. Was he going to teach the Black Snake a lesson?

No matter what, that black snake is a dragon; there's no point in making it eat these things.

Perhaps it was because her brother-in-law was just an ordinary person and couldn't think of any other way to bully the black snake.

Her eyes darted around again, and she came up behind Lin Xuan, grabbing his arm.

"Brother-in-law, you don't need to worry about that! You just need to ask my sister to help!"

Lin Xuan shook his head heavily.

"How can that be? Your sister is just a woman; how can we let her deal with a ruthless black snake! I have to go myself!"

Xiaoqing was both amused and exasperated, and really wanted to turn around and leave.

But then she thought that this was her only way to deal with the black snake, so she could only run behind Lin Xuan, serving him tea and water, asking about his well-being, and massaging his shoulders and legs.

"Brother-in-law, you're right. We really need you to deal with the Black Serpent in person, but you must remember to bring my sister along."

Lin Xuan nodded.

"Of course! How could I avenge you, my sister, without bringing my wife along?"

"By the way, Xiaoqing, call me 'brother-in-law' a couple more times so I can hear it."

Xiaoqing was so angry she wanted to bite her teeth, but she couldn't refuse, so she could only suppress her dissatisfaction.

"Brother-in-law, thank you so much!"

But inwardly she was laughing:

"If these two Lin Xuans run into each other, things will get interesting!"

Lin Xuan had long seen through Xiao Qing's thoughts, but he didn't expose them.

After a long time, Bai Suzhen set up arrays throughout the Lin residence. Whenever someone triggered them, they would create a great commotion and alarm everyone.

Only then was she completely relieved. She went back to look for Lin Xuan and saw him sitting upright in a chair, while Xiao Qing was just like a very well-behaved little sister, busy running around Lin Xuan.

Bai Suzhen frowned, completely baffled, and asked:

"Xiaoqing, what...what are you doing?"

Xiaoqing was a little unhappy, but then she turned around and smiled, "Sister, didn't you see? I'm helping my brother-in-law relax."

"I've figured it out now, and I'm going to be a good little sister from now on."

Bai Suzhen felt something was off, but Xiaoqing was indeed very well-behaved, so she couldn't press her for an answer and could only say:

"This is indeed a good thing. If you can keep it up, that would be even better."

Xiaoqing nodded hurriedly: "I can definitely persevere."

"At least hold out until those two Lin Xuans start making a scene!" she added to herself.

Lin Xuan, who had been sitting in his chair watching the commotion, finally spoke up:

"By the way, my wife, after we sent those bald monks from Jinshan Temple away that day, I thought they would immediately retaliate."

"I didn't expect that after waiting for several days, those bald monks still haven't made a move..."

Bai Suzhen's heart tightened when she heard Lin Xuan's words. She thought that Lin Xuan thought the monks of Jinshan Temple were all useless and was about to lower his guard.

Just as she was about to offer some words of advice, she heard Lin Xuan continue:

"As the saying goes, a barking dog doesn't bite. These bald monks have suffered such a great loss, yet they haven't uttered a single word. I bet they're plotting some wicked scheme!"

"Wife, we can't just sit and wait for them to come to us. I think we should take the initiative!"

Lin Xuan's words surprised and delighted Bai Suzhen; she hadn't expected her husband to be so clever.

She asked, "I wonder how you, my husband, plan to take the initiative?"

Lin Xuan deliberately pretended to be recalling something, and after a moment said:

"I visited the mortuary not long ago and saw not only unclaimed corpses, but also many people who were terminally ill."

"In my opinion, we should bring those people here and give them proper treatment."

"In this way, outsiders will say we are good people, and if the bald monks of Jinshan Temple dare to provoke us again, their reputation will be ruined."

Bai Suzhen nodded immediately.

Lin Xuan's plan was useless, as Fahai of Jinshan Temple was very capable and had already recognized his identity.

Even if Lin Xuan only treats a few patients and cultivates some reputation, even if Lin Xuan becomes a world-renowned good person, Fahai will still intervene.

But Lin Xuan's actions weren't necessarily a bad thing.

Bai Suzhen smiled and said, "It is indeed a brilliant plan. I will follow my husband's advice."

"We will send someone to the mortuary to pick them up tomorrow."

Lin Xuan felt reassured; things were settled now!

His plan was certainly not what it appeared to be; it was to trigger a historical allusion!

"Everything is ready. All I have to do is wait until the Dragon Boat Festival, and when that bald monk Fahai makes his move, I'll give him a surprise!"

While Bai Suzhen turned around to talk to Xiaoqing, Lin Xuan revealed a cold smile.