Cursed Mountains and Seas

Chapter 122 Reverse Transformation, Senior Sister's Whereabouts (Please Subscribe and Vote)

Another three days passed.

On the shady side of Yuegang, the former historical dregs of Shigu Diaolong now belong to the Taoist temple of Lady Yan.

"Roar--!"

One white and one green, two dragons, one large and one small, transformed into two sharp arrows, chasing each other in the Jiulong River, churning the waters and leaping across the sea.

One of them was spitting out clouds and mist, and the method of "spreading clouds and breaking rainbows" was very powerful. Layer upon layer of dark clouds pressed down, and the heavens and the earth were upside down.

One possesses the ability to command wind and thunder, and through the "Overseas Star-Traveling Technique," one can summon wind and rain, and command lightning and thunder.

The two secret and orthodox teachings resonated in harmony, and wind and rain arrived together, with lightning and thunder, as if a dragon god who controlled the celestial phenomena of this region had truly descended upon this place.

However, the Azure Dragon was clearly being firmly suppressed by the White Dragon, and every time it tried to resist, it was slapped down.

When the two dragons started fighting, every swing of their claws and every flick of their tails stirred up huge waves and flashed with lightning, causing the fish in the river to scatter and flee.

Before long, due to the vast difference in strength, the white dragon wrapped the green dragon up tightly, like noodles.

When the Azure Dragon grows larger, she grows larger too; when the Azure Dragon shrinks, she shrinks smaller too, like an armbar in wrestling, always firmly locked in place.

Finally, half of the Azure Dragon's head slammed into a large blue rock on the shore, panting heavily with its tongue lolling out.

Even if someone is inherently rebellious and has a rebellious streak, they can still be subdued and made obedient.

The white dragon opened its mouth and let out a clear, melodious female voice full of pride:

"Little Chengzi, how about it, are you convinced or not? Don't think that just because you've forged a new dragon robe and python robe, you can turn the world upside down in my hands!"
From now on, you'll be my mount when we go out.

Light and shadow swirled on the azure dragon, and a dragon robe vanished without a trace, revealing Wang Cheng's true form, yet he was still bound hand and foot by Yan Yunxiao like ropes.

He quickly reached out and slapped the ground in surrender:

"Sister, it's broken, my ribs are broken. I admit defeat, I'm completely convinced."

Yunxiao then slid off him with an air of superiority, transforming back into the aloof and detached dragon girl.

The delegation had not yet set off, but Wang Cheng had not been idle during this time. He had just spent seven days refining a dragon robe and mixed it with rootless water before drinking it.

The transformation of a dragon into human form has an extraordinary effect.

Although it didn't directly allow him to cultivate into the second level of his natal star official [Eastern Azure Dragon], it not only absorbed the power of the Money White Flower Snake, but also helped him completely complete the "reverse transformation".

By donning the dragon robe and activating the [Transformation into a Dragon] technique, one can transform from destiny to body into a true dragon—the Horned Wood Dragon—with combat power increasing dramatically compared to a human!
It can be large or small, rise or hide. When large, it can stir up clouds and mist; when small, it can conceal its form. It is most skilled in the art of concealment and change.

Although she is still much smaller and weaker than Yan Yunxiao, there is no essential difference between them.

It truly possessed some of the charm of "Dragon God Skill".

In addition, their ability to adapt to any situation is even more prominent, especially when they simply change their appearance to imitate others.

Tall, short, fat, thin, beautiful, ugly—it can transform anyone. Just one dragon robe is worth more than the "Brocade Robe Technique" accumulated by countless cobblers over many years of hard work.

The most lifelike transformation subject is A-Xiao!

After all, this dragon robe was originally her physical appearance, so it can't be said to be a change, but rather a one-to-one replica.

Back then, A-Xiao warned Wang Cheng not to do anything strange with her underwear, thinking that she wouldn't need to worry anymore after the cultivation was over.

Little did they know, this was far more exciting than a mere dragon molting garment!

Of course, Wang Cheng is not a pervert; it's absolutely impossible for him to wear women's clothing casually, nor could he simply transform into her.

The bottom line is even higher than when I first received the "Beauty Undressing Technique" and swore I would never use it—absolutely!
In fact, when they transform into dragon form, the two are very similar, and when they encounter other monsters, they will probably be mistaken for having the surname "Yan".

Yunxiao helped Wang Cheng up from the ground and considerately straightened his collar:
"Xiao Chengzi, are you sure you don't want me to go with you?"
"Even a dragon in human form can't move, but a sixth-rank human pearl-diving girl can be of great help."

Wang Cheng thought for a moment and politely declined:

"Although the imperial court has come up with countermeasures, the situation in the East China Sea can never be the same as before. Let us leave our lives behind to protect the peace of the East China Sea."

Sister Axiao, you are a local dragon god, you don't need to obey the imperial court's orders. With you as my support, I feel more at ease.

"Alright. With me in Moon Harbor, you can rest assured."

Throughout history, the imperial courts have wronged the officials in charge of the water deities and the sea god believers, treating them as resources to be wasted, both openly and secretly.

While maintaining absolute neutrality, the sea god belief of the Shuiban people also had a very delicate relationship with the imperial court.

In a word, it would be "obey orders but not proclamations".

They accept military or political orders from the imperial court and exercise their powers within their respective divine domains, but refuse to obey the summons or direct control of symbolic political authorities.

When Lady Yan ascended to godhood, her duties were already set. Although she lived in Yuegang, no matter what official position she held, including the imperial inspector Wang Bengu, none of them could control her.

Even if Wang Cheng isn't in Yuegang, no one can encroach on his interests here. Once he's mastered the dragon robe and python robe, it'll be about time to depart with the delegation.

After making arrangements for Zhang Wen, Zhang Wu, and his various businesses in Yuegang, Wang Cheng went to Baoshan Fenghou to say goodbye to his master.

There was no one else in the small temple of the Heavenly Consort. Shen Yuting, whose spirits were noticeably better than before, put down his teacup and teased him as he entered:

"Oh, young master, your first assignment after completing your apprenticeship was rejected, so you have to go back to inherit the family business?"

After sharing their greatest secrets and devising a plan to eliminate the hidden dangers of the Shen family, the God of Wealth, the master and disciple gradually transcended their ordinary master-disciple relationship.

They even developed a sense of shared values, making their interactions much more relaxed.

Wang Cheng naturally picked up the teapot and refilled his tea.

“Master, what are you saying? Your disciple has braved wind and rain for our Water Class lineage, and before leaving, you didn’t even offer to give me any treasures or help me out.”

Shen Yuting had long since figured out her fourth son's temperament; he never did anything without a reason, so she didn't take it to heart and said with a smile:

"Now that you have been promoted to the middle third rank and have the ability to stand on your own, you should choose your own future."

I told you before that rules can only be called rules if there are consequences!
In our roles as [Chaofenglang] and [Zhisuitangguan], the functions of notaries and regulators far outweigh those of businessmen.

A promise is a promise, a vow is a promise, and one who keeps his word guarantees all transactions.

Using the golden knife used by Emperor Gaozu when he made the "Golden Knife Prophecy" as a testament, we swear that the knife will be hidden until it is revealed, and that if the oath is broken, the knife will be brought back and punished!
As I get older, it has been my eldest and second eldest brothers and sisters who have been helping me maintain the rules of the Golden Knife Prophecy for the past few years.

Your senior brother Zhang Quan is stationed on Yizhou Island year-round. He is the second-in-command of the famous female pirate queen Zheng Shiniang. You can ask him for help if you encounter danger.

"Now guess where your second senior sister, Shen Yueye, is?"

Wang Cheng's heart skipped a beat. Since his master brought this up at this critical juncture, could it be that...
"Could it be that Senior Sister is in Yingzhou, or even in the East Sea Kingdom? Did she go there to capture those who broke their oaths?"

No wonder he didn't come back for the New Year.

Shen Yuting took a sip of tea:
"That's right, it's in the Eastern Sea Kingdom."

It is true that Prince Jing guarded a coastal region, and it is also true that the Five Peaks Banner and the Maritime Merchant Alliance under his command were of mixed quality.

It's an open secret that your father, as the leader of the alliance, cannot concentrate power and have absolute authority over all merchants and pirates in the East China Sea.

You have already met Wang Bengu, so you should know that not all gentry are the same.

Pu Shouying and his team, who personally organized the crew to go to sea, were only the minor characters responsible for doing the dirty and hard work, and they bore the greatest risks.

Those wealthy landowners, gentry, and powerful families who passed down their literary and scholarly traditions and controlled the supply of scarce goods such as official positions, tea, sugar, fruit, silk, cotton cloth, and ceramics were the true powerful figures!

This group of people has been using a rigid, small-scale agricultural landlord mentality to manage the vastly different ocean, trying to tie a rope to the maritime merchants who are at the downstream of the industrial chain.

If the maritime ban is maintained, the imperial court can control maritime merchants; if the ban is lifted, they will lose control over them.

Wang Bengu, a staunch defender of the maritime ban, has surprisingly offered his active support for the mission to break the ice. You should be extra careful; things may not be as simple as they seem.

My guess is that because of the existence of interest groups represented by people like Wang Bengu, even if the court were to open the sea after a fierce internal and external political struggle, it would never be a full opening; at most, it would only be able to open a small opening.

Before the New Year, a manager of a prominent family betrayed his promise in a transaction with a maritime merchant, embezzled the payment, and fled to Yingzhou under an assumed name, joining the Five Peaks Banner.

This time, Moonlight's mission target is this parasite.

I don't know your second senior sister's exact identity, but I'll know once I see her; she's the prettiest, cutest, and most unique one.

A gentle smile, typical of a doting father, appeared on her old face. Her back was no longer hunched, her cough had stopped, and she was full of energy, making Wang Cheng somewhat curious about just how beautiful this senior sister really was.

Shen Yuting then handed a sticky incense stick as a communication token to Wang Cheng and patted him on the shoulder forcefully:

"Fourth brother, the situation in the water class is difficult, and the task is arduous and the road ahead is long."

Since you, the heir apparent to the Prince of Jinghai, have received the mandate of heaven, you will inevitably face trials and tribulations. Only when you have gained strength can I, your teacher, continue to give you more responsibilities. Go forth!

Hearing this, Wang Cheng automatically interpreted it as: "I intend to pass the throne to you, so you should strive to do so!"

Suddenly, the position of the successor disciple of the [Director of the Hall] was already beckoning to him.

He wasn't too worried about his safety upon returning to the East Sea Kingdom.

The fact that the mole in Wufeng Banner has not yet made a public appearance indicates that the mole has not yet gained absolute power and needs to continue to entangle himself with other factions.

Previously, I was worried that if I went back casually, the mole would wipe me out as easily as crushing an insect.

They also worry that without real power, they will be easily sidelined, just like Han Lin, the Little Ming King from another timeline, who could easily become soluble in water after using his power to intimidate others.

Now that he has been promoted to the third rank, he is a completely different person from before, and he can do everything with ease.

Therefore, he planned to split his forces into two groups: the Yang body would continue to play the undercover agent Wang Fugui, while the fearless Yin body [the Crown Prince who patrols on behalf of Heaven] would return home in glory!

(End of this chapter)