The myth begins with the Lotus Lantern

Chapter 318 Coveting
The Bull Demon King waited quietly for a moment, listening to the wind carrying his voice, which echoed above the Jade Wave Pool before being swallowed by the water vapor.

It was completely empty.

“Since you remain silent, I, Old Ox, will take it as your consent and enter the pool.”

The Bull Demon King spoke again, but received no response. His eyes flashed, and he became even more unrestrained. He unleashed his spiritual senses, which he had been restraining, and probed underwater. He then easily located the position of Wan Sheng and his daughter. Surprisingly, he also sensed another familiar aura beside Wan Sheng and his daughter.

Inside the hall, both Wan Sheng and his daughter looked at Qingyi, clearly wanting her to make a decision.

"Let's go meet him; he's already spotted us," said the woman in green, letting out a sigh of relief.

In the air, the Bull Demon King gently patted the head of the Water-Avoiding Golden Crystal Beast. The latter was extremely intelligent and immediately understood. The auspicious clouds beneath its feet dispersed, carrying the Bull Demon King, and it landed lightly on the water like a feather. It then raised its front paw and kicked the water twice as if knocking on a door.

The water parted to the sides, revealing a passage leading to the bottom.

The Bull Demon King was about to lead the Water-Avoiding Golden Crystal Beast to the underwater Dragon Palace when, as if sensing something, he smiled knowingly and patted the beast, signaling it not to enter the water yet.

The Water-Avoiding Golden Crystal Beast raised its forepaws, and the channel on the water surface naturally closed again.

Not long after, the water parted again.

The man in green and Wan Sheng and his daughter revealed their whereabouts.

"Big brother."

"Qingyi called out. She looked at the Bull Demon King with a complicated expression, a hint of wariness, but more so, surprise and doubt. Qingyi's senses were clear; the aura the Bull Demon King had just displayed was undoubtedly that of a Taiyi. How many years had passed, and this old bull had already reached the Taiyi level?"

Wan Sheng and her father exchanged a glance.

Stone Monkey's proclamation spread throughout the Three Realms, and the name of the Seven Sages of the Demon Race became widely known among demons. Seven mere Golden Immortal level demon kings dared to call themselves Great Sages, which was incredibly audacious. However, it is undeniable that this title was indeed extraordinary. It is unknown which sycophant started it, but before long, Great Sage became a respectful title for Golden Immortal level demon kings in private. This is also the reason why Wan Sheng and his daughter called Qingyi Great Sage.

The Wan Sheng father and daughter were unaware of Qingyi's true identity. However, the Bull Demon King had once asked the Wan Sheng Dragon King to petition the Heavenly Court to sever ties with the Stone Monkey. They knew that the Mighty Bull Demon King was none other than the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, the leader of the Seven Sages. With a quick thought, they had already vaguely guessed Qingyi's identity.

“Xian…” The Bull Demon King looked at the woman in green, his face suddenly paused, and then a strange look appeared on his face. “Sister, we’ve known each other for so many years, and this old bull didn’t know… you were a woman.”

With a flick of her sleeve, Qingyi removed her disguise. She wasn't surprised; the Bull Demon King was no longer the same as before, with a vast difference in cultivation level. Unlike before in the Heavenly Court, she no longer wore the scales and feathers of the Kunpeng to conceal her identity. It was only natural that she could be seen through at a glance.

She was still wearing that same blue robe, but now the disguise was gone.

The woman in green had a softer face and delicate features. Apart from that, she still had a vigorous and heroic air, but with the addition of a feminine appearance, she looked completely different from before.

A look of amazement flashed in the Bull Demon King's eyes.

"I wonder what brings you here, brother?" asked the man in green.

“Brother, have you forgotten? I live in Jilei Mountain, which is not far from here. With such a commotion just now, it would be difficult for me not to sense it. If it were a large place, I would not have bothered to get involved in this mess, but Bibo Pool is different.”

The Bull Demon King looked at the Dragon King of Ten Thousand Saints.

"The old Dragon King and I are old friends. When I came to Xiniu Hezhou, I was able to settle down thanks to the old Dragon King's help. Brother, do you still remember the iron rod I used before? It was also given to me by the old Dragon King. You know me, I have always been loyal and righteous. Since there may be changes at Bibo Pool, I have to come and see if I can help."

"I am nearing the end of my life, and I am grateful for your concern, Great Sage," said the Dragon King of Ten Thousand Saints. He bowed to the Bull Demon King with a look of deep gratitude on his face. In truth, the so-called cunning old man could easily tell that this was just a fabricated excuse by the Bull Demon King to use him as a pawn.

"I see." The man in green nodded. "There's nothing wrong here. There was just a villain who was here, but a venerable person intervened and drove him away."

"Venerable One?" The Bull Demon King's eyes flickered.

Only those at the Taiyi Realm can be called Venerables.

“Brother, you have come here with good intentions. We have been slow to welcome you here. If you do not mind, you may come into the palace for a while. We can then instruct our servants to prepare a banquet to express our gratitude,” said the man in green.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, old ox." The Bull Demon King glanced at Wan Sheng and his daughter, and seeing that they completely followed Qingyi Ma's lead, he knew in his heart that the Dragon Palace had a new master.

"Please, elder brother."

Qingyi made a gesture, and in a flash, she disappeared into the water. Wansheng and his daughter bowed to the Bull Demon King again and quickly followed Qingyi.

The Bull Demon King cast a water-avoiding spell, so the Water-Avoiding Golden Crystal Beast didn't need it. It was amphibious, and even more so than on land, it felt closer and happier in the water.

The pool is a thousand feet deep.

But such a distance is but a moment to immortals and gods.

When the Bull Demon King entered the water, Qingyi had already descended in front of the Dragon Palace. Since she was a water creature, she naturally did not need to use any water-avoiding methods like the Bull Demon King. At this moment, the current stirred her clothes, and her blue silk robe clung tightly to her body.

Although Qingyi had regained her original appearance, she still dressed as a man, with her hair tied up in a high bun.

At this moment, she was facing away from the Bull Demon King, and the long, white neck beneath her black hair was almost glaringly obvious.

The Bull Demon King's gaze suddenly froze, memories flooding back. He suddenly remembered Princess Iron Fan and the heart-fluttering moment when they first met.

How similar this situation is!

But that once touching beauty is gone forever. The wear and tear of life, the endless arguments, and all sorts of unreasonable demands have been constantly draining their affection. After the argument just now, when he thinks of Princess Iron Fan, he only feels disgusted.

Given his current status and position, is it really necessary for him to take on just one more concubine? Besides, his marriage to Princess Jade Face wasn't entirely without reason; when he sent his vast fortune back to Cuiyun Mountain, his wife accepted it without any hesitation.

He, the Bull Demon King, was never a lecherous man. Everything he did was for himself and for his family. Why couldn't Iron Fan see his hard work and insist on nitpicking his little mistakes, becoming hysterical?

As the Bull Demon King pondered this, he felt a chill run down his spine and his heart sank. Suddenly, he wanted to indulge in some vengeful behavior. The alluring face of the Jade-Faced Princess flashed through his mind, but for some reason, her image suddenly blurred and was replaced by a figure in green.

The scene he had just glimpsed—the one in green who looked remarkably like Princess Iron Fan—was strikingly similar.

It is so similar.

She is, yet she is not herself.

if……

(End of this chapter)