Building a sect from scratch.

Chapter 354 Strange Attitude
"Father! What kind of name did you choose! It's awful! Absolutely awful!"

The Dragon Girl tugged at the Water Dragon King, giving him a disdainful scolding. Then she introduced herself to Baili Shuang: "My name is Qiong. You can call me Kui Qiong!"

Baili Shuang greeted him readily, "Fellow Daoist Kuiqiong."

“My son is named Huai Ren. He is quite steady and easy to manage,” said the Dragon King of the Waters, waving his hand at the Dragon Girl and indicating, “Go, go, go and call Huai Ren here. What’s the point of keeping him cooped up at home all the time!”

"You're right! It's just like you!"

The dragon girl teased her own father, then turned into a streak of white light and flew away.

The Dragon King of Taishui seemed very interested in Baili Shuang's technique of using a puppet, and took advantage of the break to ask her many more questions about the details. However, after hesitating for a long time, he was too embarrassed to ask too many in-depth questions, and only sometimes frowned and sometimes nodded, as if he was pondering it on his own.

The two chatted for a short while when a male cultivator who looked somewhat like the Dragon Girl followed behind her. He was none other than Huai Ren, the son of the Tai Shui Dragon King.

After the group exchanged greetings, the Dragon Girl said, "Father, I have already spoken with Huai Ren, but I wonder when this fellow Daoist plans to go? We should at least set a date."

The Dragon King of Taishui stroked his beard and nodded, saying, "Absolutely, absolutely. What do you think, Fellow Daoist Baili?"

Baili Shuang said, "If the Dragon Prince is preoccupied with trivial matters, then you may decide! I have already shamelessly asked for your help, so how can I expect the Dragon Prince to accommodate me!"

The Dragon King of the Water laughed and said, "He has no trivial matters to worry about! Since he has agreed, he will handle things properly, meticulously, and perfectly. Fellow Daoist, just tell me what you need!"

Although Baili Shuang was puzzled as to why the Tai Shui Dragon King was unusually friendly towards her—even more so than when she had done that business with him last week—she quickly thought that even if she didn't know the reason, given the Tai Shui Dragon King's character, he couldn't possibly be up to anything bad or have any ulterior motives towards her. So she simply stopped thinking about it and said directly, "Tai Shui Dragon King speaks frankly, so I won't waste any more time. This matter is indeed quite urgent. If it's feasible, it would be best to set off immediately!"

Upon hearing Baili Shuang's words, the Dragon King of Taishui's expression became much more serious, and the Dragon Girl's originally smiling face also faded somewhat. However, the Dragon Prince remained silent and his expression did not change.

This change in atmosphere is easy to understand. Cultivators in the Guixu Realm have long lifespans, and whether it's an appointment for work or a daily outing, it's rare for them to keep their appointments on the same day. Let alone the Guixu Realm, even on Blue Star, unless they are extremely close, it's rare to do this. Therefore, Baili Shuang's request to depart immediately proves that what she's asking for is clearly urgent.

The Dragon King of the Waters narrowed his eyes and did some calculations with his fingers. The result didn't seem good, and he frowned. Undeterred, he did some more calculations, and a change seemed to occur, causing his brow to relax.

"This journey may be somewhat dangerous, but you are cautious and gentle, so your life should be safe..." The Dragon King of Taishui instructed his son, "You are steady and reliable, so I won't say much more. Just remember your name, Huai Ren, Huai Ren."

The dragon prince nodded obediently: "I understand."

The Dragon King's words made the Dragon Girl's expression turn somewhat unpleasant.

The siblings had always had a good relationship, and the Dragon King of Taishui had always trusted his son Huai Ren. It was rare for him to give such earnest advice... There must be some real danger for him to do so.

The Dragon Girl's mind raced with worry. She opened her mouth slightly, as if to say something, but then swallowed it back down. In the end, she only said gently, "Huai Ren, be careful in everything."

"I know."

After bidding farewell to the Dragon King of Taishui, the dragon prince flew with Baili Shuang towards Kunlun Hill. Taishui in the Central Continent was not close to Kunlun Hill; at their speed, traveling at full speed, it would take them at most a few hours.

Unafraid of frost in ordinary places, a man and a dragon ride auspicious clouds and tread on river water, flying several miles in the blink of an eye, like lightning.

Thus, in just over an hour, they could see the Kunlun Hill, shrouded in mist and rain, from afar.

As they drew nearer, the two stopped in unison, almost as if by prior agreement.

Afterwards, Huai Ren used magic to drive away a large patch of thunderclouds not far away, and the two continued on their way, but this time, their speed was much slower.

Just as Baili Shuang and Huai Ren were making their way towards Kunlun Hill, the Tai Shui Dragon King was also discussing the day's events with the Dragon Girl.

The banquets held by the dragon race are different from those held by cultivators. They are more like gathering a group of dragons and demon cultivators together. Everyone is relaxed and leisurely, as if on vacation, rather than eating and drinking, building relationships, and discussing business.

Therefore, after seeing off the dragon prince and Baili Shuang, the Tai Shui Dragon King and the dragon princess went to a secluded palace.

The dragon girl asked softly, "Father, why do you treat Baili Shuang this way?"

The Dragon King of the Waters pondered for a moment and replied, "I observe that Baili Shuang's fate is unusual. It is neither life nor death, neither illusion nor reality. I have never seen such a fate before."

The dragon girl was puzzled: "Neither alive nor dead, neither real nor unreal?"

"Her destiny is vague, but she has some of the aura of a divine official of the Great Dao. I suspect that she may very well be the reincarnation of a deity who once attained a divine position."

The Dragon Girl was shocked: "Immortals... can reincarnate!?"

"This method is a secret technique. I have friends who tried it before, but unfortunately, they were unlucky and never heard from again," the Dragon King of the Water said in a deep voice. "When the Heavenly Tribulation is difficult to overcome, reincarnation can save one's life. This method of survival requires abandoning cultivation, abandoning one's path, abandoning one's physical body, abandoning one's memories, and even reshaping one's soul. Only in this way can one escape the Heavenly Tribulation. However, while this method may result in survival, it is unknown what one will become. Reincarnation as a flower, grass, bird, or insect is quite possible. Therefore, no one would do this unless there is absolutely no hope."

The Water Dragon King was fond of studying magic and supernatural powers, and was also skilled in divination and prophecy. He always paid close attention to matters such as fortune and destiny.

Upon hearing the Water Dragon King's explanation, the Dragon Girl asked in surprise, "So, Baili Shuang's luck is really that good?"

"Not necessarily. Perhaps there's some other reason I can't discern yet. Besides, didn't I just observe the fate linked to her puppet body? Her fate is dominated by water, which is beneficial to Tai Shui. Ultimately, associating with it won't be harmful." Tai Shui Dragon King lowered his voice again, saying, "Later, I also calculated Huai Ren's fate. This trip is an immense opportunity. If he lives up to expectations and seizes this chance, I'm afraid his future cultivation will be no less than mine, the 'Tai Shui Dragon King'!"

"Is this really true?!" The Dragon Girl was both surprised and delighted. "If he has truly obtained this opportunity, then it is his good fortune!"

"Then we'll see how he acts. I sincerely hope he truly is benevolent."

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