Faced with this situation, with their Dou Sheng ancestor gone, what choice could the Heavenly Snake Mansion possibly make?
After the three of them exchanged glances, they were all utterly helpless. I was no longer the little Dou Zong who had once gone to the Heavenly Snake Mansion, someone they could manipulate however they pleased.
In the end, the three of them looked to Qing Lin together, clasped their hands, and bowed. "The ancestor has passed away. From now on, we shall all obey the Mansion Lord's orders!"
As the Heavenly Snake Mansion's Dou Sheng seed, Qing Lin had become its Mansion Lord after advancing to the Dou Zong realm. However, she had never involved herself in its affairs and had never held any real power.
Hearing her three Senior Brothers and Senior Sister say this, Qing Lin was momentarily at a loss. She looked at them, then at me as I smiled, her little mouth opening slightly.
"I'll listen to Young Master!"
The three from the Heavenly Snake Mansion: "..."
They had long expected this outcome. This Junior Sister of theirs was timid and indecisive, completely incapable of making major decisions.
But that was fine too. The three of them knew about Qing Lin's relationship with me. Now that the Heavenly Snake Mansion had declined, having Qing Lin's connection to me might not necessarily be a bad thing for the Heavenly Snake Mansion.
I laughed and vigorously rubbed Qing Lin's head. Her face immediately filled with enjoyment as she narrowed her eyes, rose onto her tiptoes, and actively nuzzled against my palm.
"Qing Lin is such a good girl. From now on, you'll be... hm, the Deputy Alliance Chief of the Heaven and Earth United Great Love Alliance!"
However, the Heavenly Snake Mansion was currently in severe decline. With