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

Fahai clapped his hands excitedly, never expecting things to go so smoothly.

In Fahai's view, although Bai Suzhen was just a demon, she was a very difficult demon to deal with.

This time, his trickery of getting Bai Suzhen to drink realgar wine by deceiving the pharmacy owner seemed more like a test.

Success is great, but failure is okay too; there are always other opportunities.

But things didn't go as he expected.

"I should thank Lin Xuan, that pretty boy. If it weren't for him urging me to drink, that snake demon might not have fallen for his trap so easily!"

After laughing, Fahai's expression returned to calm. He waved his hand to summon the surrounding warrior monks and began to arrange their formation.

"Once the snake demon reveals its true form, you must set off immediately. Under no circumstances should the snake demon frighten and harm the people!"

The monks readily accepted the order, but hesitated. One monk asked in a low voice:

"What about the Lin family members? Should we rescue them too?"

Fahai shook his head.

"No! Once the snake demon reveals its true form, it will be enraged. Even if I were to personally intervene, I might not be able to withstand it. If you try to enter the Lin family to rescue them, wouldn't you be throwing your lives away in vain?"

"Since those people enjoy joining in the Lin family's festivities and coveting their endless banquets, they deserve it."

"Every sip and every bite is preordained by Heaven. While Buddhism values ​​life, it cannot save those who seek death!"

These words left the monks speechless. They could only nod, turn around, and run out to prepare.

After they all left, a man emerged from the thatched cottage behind Fahai; it was the abbot.

The old abbot walked behind Fahai, his face full of joy.

As long as Fahai subdues the snake demon, he will gain merit, which will naturally make his ascension to Mount Ling more secure.

The old abbot laughed and said:

"Fahai, your exorcism is a great achievement. I will immediately inform the monks who are away to return to Jinshan Temple."

"Once you have subdued the snake demon, let them all come and celebrate for you."

Fahai didn't care much about these things and didn't want to go against his master's wishes, so he nodded and said:

"I'll do whatever you say."

After saying this, Fahai turned around and went to check on the situation at the Lin residence.

"Once the snake demon reveals her true form, she will surely become extremely ferocious. I will wait a while and give her some leeway until her ferocity subsides and she shows signs of exhaustion before I subdue her!"

Fahai made up his mind and began to wait patiently.

Under his gaze, Bai Suzhen's complexion kept changing, sometimes red and sometimes white, something that no ordinary person could do.

Even the guests in the Lin residence noticed something was wrong and began to whisper among themselves.

"What's wrong with Mrs. Lin? Her face was frighteningly red just now, and now it's as white as paper!"

"Perhaps he can't hold his liquor?"

"Don't talk nonsense. I've seen people turn red after drinking, and I've seen people turn pale after drinking, but I've never seen someone turn red and pale all at once!"

At this moment, Xiaoqing quickly came over, helped Bai Suzhen up, and asked in a low voice, "Sister, what's wrong with you?"

Bai Suzhen's demonic energy was in disarray, and she could revert to her snake form at any moment. She suppressed it with all her might and had no strength to reply, so she pointed at the wine bowl.

Xiaoqing looked in the direction of the finger, looking very puzzled.

Is there something wrong with this wine?

She took the wine bowl, smelled it carefully, and after several breaths, she could smell a very faint scent of realgar.

Instantly, Xiaoqing herself felt a little upset, and she threw the wine bowl to the ground with a crisp sound.

Xiaoqing had already realized what was happening. While helping Bai Suzhen back, she cursed loudly:

"Who gave my sister realgar wine?"

"Hey, Lin, was it you who did it?"

Although not long ago, Xiaoqing was calling him brother-in-law and brother-in-law, now she was full of anger.

Before Lin Xuan could reply, the pharmacy owner spoke up.

"Young lady, don't talk nonsense! I brought this jar of wine myself; what does it have to do with Young Master Lin?"

"Besides, so what if it's realgar wine? Today is the Dragon Boat Festival; drinking some realgar wine is a good way to repel snakes and insects. It's a good thing!"

Not only did the pharmacy owner say this, but the other customers also nodded in agreement.

That makes sense.

"This girl is so insensible; how could she speak of Young Master Lin like that?"

"Unless she's a worm, why would she be afraid of realgar wine?"

Hearing these words, Xiaoqing trembled with anger, yet she was helpless.

I can't just openly nod and tell them that my sister is a snake demon, and not only is she a snake demon, but I am a snake demon too!

If that were really said, Bai Suzhen would be furious.

Xiaoqing was both angry and anxious, so she had no choice but to pull Bai Suzhen back, but at this moment Lin Xuan walked over.

"Little Qing, I see that my wife isn't feeling well. Perhaps she's too drunk. She should go inside and rest. Why are you dragging her out?"

"Besides, Manager Wang doesn't just run a pharmacy; he also has medical skills. If my wife suddenly falls ill, he can treat her."

As soon as Lin Xuan finished speaking, the shopkeeper nodded.

"Young Master Lin is right. I used to be a proper resident doctor, and I could cure common illnesses with my medicine!"

As he spoke, he pointed to the other side.

"If Madam Lin trusts me, why don't you come with me and I'll take your pulse?"

Although Bai Suzhen was already dizzy from the effects of the realgar, she remained speechless upon hearing this.

Of course I trust your medical skills, but does this have anything to do with medical skills?

She struggled to lift her head from Xiaoqing's arms and said to Lin Xuan:

"Husband, I'm really fine. Please let me leave with my sister. I'll find a place to rest for a while and I'll be alright."

Xiaoqing nodded in agreement, but she was very anxious inside.

She knew that Bai Suzhen was in terrible condition and wouldn't last long. She would soon reveal her snake form, and then she would be doomed!

Lin Xuan also noticed something amiss, but he remained unhurried, pretending not to know anything.

"My lady, you are mistaken. Have you not heard the story of Bian Que? If a minor illness is left untreated, it will slowly develop into a serious one."

"You'd better sit down quickly and let the shopkeeper take a look at you."

In just a few words, Bai Suzhen was too weak to speak and could only gesture to Xiaoqing.

Xiaoqing gritted her teeth and said, "Lin Xuan! I think you're the one who's seriously ill!"

Hundreds of meters away, Fahai had been secretly watching. He was getting anxious when he realized that Bai Suzhen had not yet revealed her true form.

'Could this snake demon really be so powerful that it could suppress the medicinal effects of realgar? No, I have to get closer and take a closer look!'

Without further hesitation, Fahai left his hiding place and secretly approached the Lin residence.

Lin Xuan noticed his movement immediately.

Ever since Bai Suzhen drank the realgar wine, Lin Xuan has been constantly scanning his surroundings.

Fahai is the dungeon boss, and the symbol above his head is extremely conspicuous. Even with the large number of people and gossip in the Lin family mansion, it cannot be completely concealed.

When Fahai was still more than a hundred meters away from the Lin residence, Lin Xuan spotted him.

"Hehe, you bald monk finally couldn't sit still! The timing is just right, so let me show you this trick."

Lin Xuan turned his head to look at the back hall.

Over there, the patient who had been clinging to life had passed away.

The ox-headed and horse-faced demons, as expected, do not celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival and still have to come out to work.

"Ox-Head, Ghost Messenger, Snake Demon! With all three present, then..."

Lin Xuan took a deep breath.

[Skill Activation: Allusion Judgment - Demons and Monsters!]