Scumbag God, I can see the entry of desire.

Chapter 1352: Entangled by Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing

Before Lin Lang could think any further, he heard Xiao Qing's loud and boisterous voice.

She leaned forward, her almond-shaped eyes filled with urgency: "Young master, are all the people from the year 2007 you came from reborn like you?"

Lin Lang's fingertips were still resting on the rim of the porcelain cup. Upon hearing this, he raised his eyes slightly and shook his head.

"No."

There aren't that many reborn individuals. Of course, there might be some, but I haven't found any.

They were mostly ordinary people, living simple lives, tending to their daily meals and weathering the seasons.

The moment those words fell, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared in Bai Suzhen's eyes, as if she had encountered a spark in the dark night.

She leaned forward slightly, her tone filled with barely concealed anticipation, and asked:

"If that's the case, then doesn't that mean there were no demon hunters in your dynasty, young master?"

Lin Lang picked up a slice of lotus root with his chopsticks, put it in his mouth, chewed, nodded, and answered honestly:

"Yes, in our dynasty, the profession of demon slayer had long since declined, the lineage had been broken, and it was impossible to find even one with real skills."

After hearing this, Bai Suzhen exchanged a glance with Xiaoqing.

Lin Lang twitched his lips again and added a few words: "Although there are still quite a few Taoists, most of them are just in name only. They wear Taoist robes to show off, but they don't even know proper Taoist magic. If they can draw talismans without making mistakes and don't swindle people, they are already doing their ancestors a favor."

Xiaoqing chuckled, but Bai Suzhen rolled her eyes at her, and she quickly shut up.

Lin Lang thought of the worshippers at the temple and the plump monks, and couldn't help but chuckle:

"As for monks, that's even more outrageous."

The monks in the temple are all plump and healthy. Worshippers have to pay an entrance fee to enter and pray. Even if they bring their own incense, the temple won't allow them to burn it; they'll force them to buy their expensive incense, otherwise they won't even be able to get into the main hall.

Xiaoqing was stunned by these words, her mouth agape for a long time: "Is that even possible? You have to pay to worship Buddha? You can't even burn your own incense?"

Lin Lang shrugged and said:

"yes,

In our dynasty, everything was about money; faith was worthless.

The last eminent monk I know, Master Zhenchan, has already sacrificed himself to ascend to heaven and become a Buddha, all for the sake of suppressing the evil spirits of the Nine Dragon Pillars Overpass in the sea.

Bai Suzhen was also taken aback. Her delicate eyebrows were slightly raised, but the light in her eyes shone even brighter. Her fingertips gently caressed the edge of the table, and she secretly began to plan something.

Having lived for a thousand years, she had witnessed countless demon hunters' pursuit and heard countless tales of the demon realm's turmoil. Yet, she had never imagined that there would be a place in the world without sharp blades to slay demons or eyes that viewed demons as a menace.

Even those reclusive beings who were once feared by demons have become like this.

Seeing the light in Bai Suzhen's eyes, Lin Lang could easily guess her thoughts. He picked up the freshly poured osmanthus wine, took a sip, and spoke with a half-smile:

"What, Miss Bai, are you thinking of going to my dynasty?"

Bai Suzhen, her thoughts exposed, was not embarrassed. She raised her eyes to meet Lin Lang's gaze, and a hint of sincerity appeared in her gentle features.

"The place you described, young master, is free from the threat of demon hunting, which makes me yearn for it."

Xiaoqing immediately echoed, nodding repeatedly:

"you do not say!

If there really were a place filled with foolish humans, my sisters and I wouldn't have to live in constant fear; we could just live freely!

Lin Lang put down his wine glass, a playful smile on his lips:

That's not how it works.

"Only the college students in our area have somewhat innocent and naive eyes; they're not all stupid humans."

Xiaoqing covered her mouth and laughed, "Young master, are you referring to a scholar who has passed the imperial examinations?"

Lin Lang replied, "Pretty much. We're all scholars, but in our dynasty, class distinctions were basically solidified, making it difficult for children from humble backgrounds to rise to prominence."

After hearing this, Bai Suzhen said, "Throughout history, ordinary people have also been unable to escape the fate of being treated like cattle and horses, haven't they?"

Lin Lang replied with a smile, "That's right. In the dynasty I lived in, a very small number of people controlled most of the wealth. There were oxen and horses everywhere, and ordinary people were just working as slaves for three meals a day and a few taels of silver."

Xiaoqing tilted her head playfully and asked curiously, "I understand being a wage slave, but what does 'corporate slave' mean?"

Lin Lang explained: "The term 'corporate slave' carries a self-deprecating and mocking connotation. It refers to office workers who are exploited and work desperately like livestock in society."

Bai Suzhen looked at Lin Lang expectantly and said, "Young master, could you take me and Xiaoqing to see your dynasty?"

Lin Lang waved his hand and declined, saying, "The dynasty I live in doesn't have much fertile ground for cultivation, and I'm afraid it would delay your sisters' cultivation progress."

Xiaoqing asked, "How do you know?"

Lin Lang said humorously, "What I see in the sky isn't flowing clouds, but layers upon layers of tall buildings blocking the essence of the sun and moon."

"The soil beneath our feet isn't fertile and spiritual; it's reinforced concrete that makes it hard to breathe."

"The light from a mobile phone screen is brighter than starlight, and car exhaust is thicker than mountain mist. If you want to breathe in pure spiritual energy, you'll probably have to swallow it along with PM2.5."

“The once legendary deep mountains and forests are now either tourist attractions or have signs that say ‘No Entry’. It’s hard to even find a quiet place to breathe.”

"Even the Aotai Line, known as the spine of the Chinese dragon and running between the Qinling Mountains and Taibai Mountain, is a place where people have nothing better to do than hike and traverse. Many hikers have frozen or starved to death."

"To put it bluntly, this era is all about KPIs and college entrance rates. The spiritual energy has long been as thin as a WiFi signal, sometimes there and sometimes it doesn't."

"If you really want to cultivate immortality, at most you'll be able to learn a little magic to 'slack off without being caught by the boss'."

Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing were stunned. They looked at each other, their longing fading slightly but not diminishing at all. They just didn't say anything for a moment.

Xiaoqing was the first to come to her senses. She smacked her lips, her almond-shaped eyes widening as if she found Lin Lang's stories absurd, yet they only fueled her curiosity.

"Young master, although the spiritual energy in your dynasty is scarce, it's still better than living in constant fear here, hiding from demon hunters and high monks and Taoists, isn't it?"

As she spoke, she tugged at Bai Suzhen's sleeve, her eyes filled with pleading and certainty. Her hope for an end to the threat of demon hunting far outweighed her concerns about the scarcity of spiritual energy.

Bai Suzhen looked at Lin Lang, a hint of determination in her gentle eyes, her tone soft yet firm:

"What you say makes perfect sense, but for my sister and me, even if our spiritual energy is thin, it's better than wandering in this world."

The essence of spiritual practice lies in perseverance. At worst, one's progress may be slower, but if one can find a peaceful place where one no longer has to live in fear, that would be a great blessing.

“Uh…” Lin Lang looked embarrassed.

Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing exchanged another glance.

Xiaoqing immediately nodded emphatically and echoed:

"Yes, young master!"

We sisters have been practicing for so many years, are we afraid of this little difficulty?

If there is little spiritual energy, then spend more time cultivating. If there are no deep mountains and forests, find a secluded place, or even just a small courtyard, and close the door to cultivate by yourself. It is better than being here where danger lurks everywhere!

"Just take us to your dynasty, even just for a glimpse!"

One snake spoke gently yet persistently, while the other was loud and boisterous yet earnest.

The Green Snake and White Snake sisters both stared at Lin Lang with anticipation, showing no sign of backing down because of his words.

Lin Lang said sadly, "No, I've only met you two sisters once. Don't try to pin this on me!"

Bai Suzhen blushed upon hearing this and hurriedly whispered, "Young master, you are mistaken. When we reach your dynasty, my sisters and I will go our separate ways and will not rely on you."

"Really?" Lin Lang asked, still somewhat skeptical.

Xiaoqing nodded vigorously and replied hastily:

"Of course it's true."

One should be honest and trustworthy; once a promise is made, it is like water spilled.

We sisters will definitely keep our word; once we get there, we'll part ways with you, young master.

After hearing this, Lin Lang, with a clear mind, said:

“But you sisters are not human. After 2007 AD, you broke your promise and became disloyal to me. What can I do about it?”

Seeing that Lin Lang was unyielding and wouldn't budge no matter what she said, Xiao Qing, who was naturally impatient, couldn't stand this kind of nagging.

Her eyes darted around, and she leaned forward with a seductive air, stepping over the wooden table to get close to Lin Lang. Her slender fingers gently touched his wrist, her fingertips carrying a slightly cool touch, and a wisp of blue mist swirled around his wrist.

That was her innate bewitching magic as a snake spirit. If an ordinary man were touched by even a little bit of it, he would be completely disoriented and obey her every command.

Xiaoqing's eyes sparkled, adding a touch of allure, her fingertips gently caressing Lin Lang's wrist, waiting for Lin Lang to become infatuated and agree to the matter.

But after a while, the person opposite him still had clear eyes and a faint smile on his lips, showing no sign of being bewitched.

The wisp of green mist wrapped around Lin Lang, but it was as if it had hit a wall of bronze and iron, dissipating completely in an instant without even causing a ripple.

Lin Lang glanced down at the soft, boneless hand on her wrist, then looked up at Xiao Qing, who was feigning coquettishness, his tone tinged with mocking sarcasm:

"Miss Qing, what are you trying to do? Are you using your charm to force me to submit?"

As he spoke, he gently raised his hand and effortlessly broke free from Xiaoqing's grasp.

"Although I've always been a womanizer and have had plenty of women around me, I've been afraid of snakes since I was a child, so I'm really not interested in you sisters."

These words hit her hard, and Xiaoqing's face instantly turned red, all her previous gentleness vanishing.

She puffed out her cheeks, pouted, and reluctantly pulled her hand back, her fingers clutching the hem of her clothes. Her frustrated and sullen expression made her look like a little animal whose food had been stolen.

Seeing Xiaoqing's failed attempt to steal a chicken backfire, Bai Suzhen could no longer suppress her smile. She gently patted Xiaoqing's arm, her eyes brimming with undisguised joy.

"You're just being silly. Young Master is no ordinary person. How could he be shaken by such petty tricks?" Bai Suzhen's tone was tinged with amusement.

Seeing Xiaoqing's sullen appearance and then meeting Bai Suzhen's persistent gaze, Lin Lang felt a sudden alarm bell ring in his heart.

He pondered to himself:

If this drags on any longer, I'm sure I'll be relentlessly pestered by these two snake spirits and won't be able to shake them off.

Anyway, in this ancient land, there's no need to worry about showing off in front of people, so it's better to make a quick getaway.

Lin Lang made up his mind, but didn't show it on his face. He pretended to pick up his cup to drink, and with a thought, he quietly triggered the [Space-Time Mass Teleportation] skill.

A faint golden light instantly rippled from her palm, and a subtle distortion appeared in the space. But as soon as this anomaly occurred, Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing noticed it instantly.

Bai Suzhen was a thousand-year-old snake demon, and she was most sensitive to fluctuations in spiritual energy. As soon as that faint golden light, which did not belong to this world, appeared, Bai Suzhen gave Xiaoqing a sharp look.

Xiaoqing understood immediately, and the two of them suddenly exuded demonic energy, causing the tables and chairs to rattle loudly, and the customers in the tavern to scatter in fright.

In the blink of an eye, two giant shadows surged out from the two of them.

Bai Suzhen suddenly transformed into a hundred-foot-long white snake, its scales gleaming with a cold, white light. Xiaoqing also appeared and transformed into a green snake, its emerald scales dazzling.

Two giant pythons, one green and one white, coiled together in mid-air, and just before the golden light spread out completely and they passed through, they tightly wrapped themselves around Lin Lang's body!

The snake's body was thick and its chill penetrated through the fabric and seeped into his bones. Lin Lang was so shocked that he blurted out, "Holy crap, it's broken!"

The exclamation had barely left his lips when Lin Lang, before he could even struggle free, heard a sharp sound of time travel.

"call out--"

The view of West Lake and taverns in Lin'an was instantly torn to pieces by the rain and mist. In a dizzying moment, the surrounding scenery changed drastically.

The next second, Lin Lang was transported back to the bedroom of Zhao Liying, the woman he kept as a mistress in Shanghai.

Coincidentally, Zhao Liying had just woken up. She sat up in bed, still sleepy, stretching and bending her slender waist. Her long hair was loose. When she looked up, she bumped into Lin Lang, who had appeared out of nowhere, with two giant, shiny blue-white snakes tightly wrapped around his body.

The green snake held its head high, its scarlet tongue flicking out, its cold, piercing eyes staring straight at them.

"what--!"

A piercing scream shattered the silence of the bedroom. Zhao Liying was so frightened that her body went limp, her vision went black, and she fell straight backward, unconscious on the bed.

"Hey hey..."

"Dangdang!"

Lin Lang, his body coiled by two giant snakes, lost his balance and fell to the floor. He looked at Zhao Liying, who was unconscious on the bed, with concern. His mind was pounding, and he felt like crying.