Chapter 036: Reversing Prejudice

Wang Bo had never had much fondness for the Snake Mother, especially after she sent Xiao Bai to assassinate the Taiyin Immortal, which in Wang Bo's view was simply sending Xiao Bai to her death.

Later, when she refused to let Xiao Bai marry him, Wang Bo's impression of her grew even worse.

Just now, when the Snake Mother tested Wang Bo, her several strikes were filled with killing intent. Wang Bo could no longer suppress his disgust and taught her a lesson.

The Ripple Qigong, like the power of the sun, surged into the Snake Mother's body, nearly setting her ablaze.

This caused the Snake Mother to suffer greatly.

Snakes are yin and cold, cold-blooded creatures that naturally dislike basking in the sun. Although the Snake Mother, as a demon who had cultivated human form, had long overcome this, she still did not care for the scorching sun.

Wang Bo infused the power of the sun into her body; for a human, it would be like ingesting arsenic.

It was a potent poison.

Even though the Snake Mother's cultivation was profound and it wouldn't kill her, it could still make her endure great suffering.

The Snake Mother retreated like lightning, in an instant returning to the platform she had stood on earlier. It took a while before she suppressed the ripples within her, and her flushed face gradually returned to normal.

But Wang Bo sensed that she had not fully expelled the ripples from her body; they still rampaged within her, causing her agony, though it was impossible to tell from her expression.

The snake demons present looked at their master in confusion, not understanding what had happened.

The Snake Mother concealed her wariness of Wang Bo, her expression calm as she slowly said, "You have proven yourself by receiving my two palms just now. There is no need for a third strike. I agree to your matter with Xiao Bai."

Xiao Bai, overjoyed, clasped her hands and said gratefully, "Thank you, Master, thank you, Master."

Wang Bo chuckled inwardly. This woman had clearly suffered a loss and feared that a third strike would allow him to transmit even more ripples, which was why she refrained.

To dress up bullying the weak and fearing the strong so grandiosely was quite a talent.

But considering she was Xiao Bai's master, Wang Bo couldn't be bothered to expose her. Instead, he smiled, took Xiao Bai's soft, boneless hand, and said softly, "Wonderful, Xiao Bai, your master has agreed to our relationship."

Xiao Bai nodded slightly, a blush spreading across her face.

Xiao Qing, standing nearby, snorted coldly, her eyes blazing with anger. She couldn't help but step between them and asked, "Xiao Bai, are you really going to leave with this man?"

Xiao Bai nodded.

Wang Bo said, "If you're worried about Xiao Bai, you can come with us too. You're Xiao Bai's sister, and I can treat you well."

He had figured out that this snake demon named Xiao Qing shared a deep bond with Xiao Bai, much like Bai Suzhen and Qin Biqing, so Wang Bo didn't mind keeping another snake demon.

Moreover, Xiao Qing was also very beautiful. If they spent time together day and night, perhaps he could... well, you know, with both sisters.

Hmm, though thinking this way was a bit sleazy, for some reason, Wang Bo's heart was full of anticipation.

Probably a common flaw of men.

However, Xiao Qing shot Wang Bo a fierce glare. "Who wants your kindness?"

Wang Bo shrugged and turned to look at Xiao Bai. Xiao Bai smiled softly, stepped forward, and took Xiao Qing's hand. "Xiao Qing, if you're willing, you can come with us. Our bond will never change."

Xiao Qing sighed. "You know I can never refuse any request of yours."

Then, she knelt on one knee before the Snake Mother, clasped her hands above her head, and said, "Master, today I will leave with Xiao Bai. I ask for your blessing."

Wang Bo looked at the Snake Mother with a blank expression, a hint of a smile in his eyes.

The Snake Mother sighed softly, turned, and waved her hand. "Fine, fine. Since you sisters are so close, I won't play the villain. Go on."

But no one noticed that her face, turned away from the crowd, was twisted, her eyes filled with venom.

Xiao Bai bowed to the Snake Mother, took off her hairpin, held it in both hands, and channeled her magic. The hairpin slowly flew over and landed before the Snake Mother.

"Master, your disciple is leaving. I return your magic treasure."

She paused, looked at Wang Bo, and pulled out the Horse Talisman from her bosom. "I want to give this to Master, is that okay?"

Wang Bo didn't care about a Horse Talisman at all. He nodded. "It's yours; you decide."

Xiao Bai sent the Horse Talisman before the Snake Mother. "Master, this is a magic treasure he gave me. It possesses powerful healing power, capable of curing any injury. Today, I give it to you as thanks for your years of teaching."

The Snake Mother, still facing away from the other snakes, her eyes darting, thought for a moment, then turned around, looking at Xiao Bai with regret, and took the Horse Talisman and hairpin in her hands.

Instantly, the healing power of the Horse Talisman completely cured the injuries she had just sustained.

The Snake Mother immediately realized this was a fine treasure.

With it, she would no longer fear injury.

"You are thoughtful," she said slowly. "I will accept this magic treasure."

Xiao Bai nodded happily.

Wang Bo felt a bit disgusted. This woman was truly an actress; clearly delighted inside, yet she put on an expression as if she accepted it only to put Xiao Bai at ease.

If she were lucky enough to travel to the modern world and enter the entertainment industry, becoming a film queen would be no problem.

She might even win the Best Actress award several times.

In the end, Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing bid farewell to their master and left with Wang Bo.

But Wang Bo soon regretted it, because he discovered that Xiao Qing was the world's biggest third wheel, guarding against him strictly, never giving him a chance to be alone with Xiao Bai.

Whenever Wang Bo tried to hold Xiao Bai's hand, she would pop up, rudely slap his hand away, and glare at him with a death stare, trying to pressure him into backing off.

Xiao Bai, instead of getting angry, found it amusing.

Wang Bo realized that Xiao Bai doted on Xiao Qing immensely. Although her heart belonged to him, her loyalty leaned toward Xiao Qing, built over decades of bonding.

Such minor provocations were not enough to make her scold Xiao Qing; in fact, she seemed to enjoy it.

After several failed attempts to be alone with Xiao Bai, Wang Bo decided to change his strategy: first win Xiao Qing's favor, turning her from an obstacle into an ally, and then fly off together with Xiao Bai.

Perhaps then it wouldn't just be the two of them flying off together.

As for whether he could achieve this, Wang Bo had no doubt. Though he wasn't a master of seduction, Xiao Qing was not a woman who had seen much of the world either.

Like Xiao Bai, she was merely a little demon full of prejudice against humans.

Reversing her prejudice against humans was not a difficult task.