Gods of the Nation: You worship the God of Longevity, I worship the King of Hell!

Chapter 251 The Sea Dragon King!
After chatting for a few more minutes, seeing that it was getting late, Hu Sanniang got up to say goodbye.

Lu Chen saw Him to the door.

“Your Majesty, Zhao Wuyai is watching you all the time. If Your Majesty has anything important to reveal in the future, remember to find a place with a deity statue for worship, except for a temple. Only in these places can the secrets of heaven be kept out, and Zhao Wuyai’s surveillance will be ineffective. This is why I dared to reveal the truth in your residence.”

Lu Chen nodded: "Understood. If there are any developments in the future, please try to contact me yourself."

"Yes. Zhao Wuyai will not dare to meet with you in the short term, and I will inevitably have to relay messages during this period. This is a ready-made reason."

Lu Chen seemed to suddenly remember something and changed the subject, asking, "By the way, according to what you're saying, since Li Chenghuang borrowed sixty years of Zhao Wanliang's lifespan, and now Zhao Wanliang's temperament has changed drastically, becoming extremely violent, he must harbor resentment towards Zhao Wuyai, right?"

“That’s how it should be.” Hu Sanniang sighed softly. “Speaking of which, Zhao Wanliang used to be a kind-hearted child. But after such a dramatic change, it’s understandable that his nature has changed. The relationship between them, grandfather and grandson… is really delicate. They are blood relatives, but they also have a deep-seated hatred. In your human terms, it’s really quite complicated.”

Upon learning the reason behind this, Lu Chen couldn't help but feel a slight pang of sympathy for Zhao Wanliang.

Having sixty years of one's lifespan sacrificed by one's own grandfather, anyone would have a reason to turn evil.

He took a deep breath and nodded, saying, "Don't worry, although we've only met a few times, as long as you are sincere in your desire to do good and have the intention to reform yourself, I can give you a chance to make amends after this matter is settled."

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!" Upon hearing this, Hu Sanniang quickly bowed, and as she stood up, she smiled and said, "Speaking of which, Your Majesty, was it the first time you met me on City God Street?"

"Yes, you're the same."

Hu Sanniang gently shook her head: "Actually, I had already met the Lord once before we were on City God Street."

Lu Chen was taken aback: "Is that so? I don't recall ever hearing that."

Hu Sanniang smiled and slowly reminded him, "Does Your Majesty still remember that day when you and Yu Feng finished examining the corpse at the city's south yamen and were explaining the evil technique of 'Five Hells to Become an Immortal' in another room? When you went out, you vaguely sensed something was wrong and looked around. In the end, you just assumed it was the surveillance camera at the door and didn't investigate it further."

Following His words, Lu Chen recalled the events of that day, and the scene suddenly became clear: "Could it have been you back then?!"

Hu Sanniang smiled helplessly: "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. It was not that I intentionally monitored you. It was only because of Li Chenghuang's orders that I secretly followed Your Majesty's movements. However, it was on that occasion that I witnessed Your Majesty's extraordinary talent."

Logically speaking, someone your age shouldn't know such unorthodox arts from southern Hunan, yet you spoke of them with such familiarity and insightful analysis, which I truly admire. No wonder Your Majesty has achieved so much at such a young age.”

Lu Chen: "..."

I told you my sixth sense is spot on!

Look!
Hu Sanniang bowed again: "Your Majesty, then this servant will take her leave."

Having said that, he turned into a wisp of white smoke and disappeared into the night.

Lu Chen stood there, processing Hu Sanniang's words from tonight.

Just as he was about to turn around, he looked up at the deep night and frowned, saying:

"Lan'er, she's really having too much fun, why isn't she back yet?"

After the banquet ended in the evening, Lan'er, who couldn't stay still, insisted on going to the night market in Jiangdu.

Lu Chen couldn't refuse Him, so he asked Zeng Rou to accompany him. Unexpectedly, it was already late at night and they still hadn't returned.

"Very well, after being trapped in the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda for a thousand years, it's understandable that they want to play around a bit more."

He closed the door, hung the "evil-repelling bell" back up, and then continued with his unfinished business.

This trip to the Heavenly Court left Lu Chen with lingering fears.

Therefore, he doesn't plan to take on any more tasks in the short term. He wants to rest for half a month to a month and sort out his current tasks before making any decisions.

We can't just blindly pursue military achievements and bonuses.

When it's time to relax, you also need to stop and take a break.

……

Chenghuang Street, Chenghuang Temple.

"Squeak-"

The palace door was gently pushed open, and Hu Sanniang gracefully entered.

Zhao Wuyai opened his eyes and suddenly stood up: "Why did you take so long?"

Hu Sanniang looked slightly tired and said in a low voice, "Didn't the master instruct us to cheer him up? That's why it took a little longer."

Zhao Wuyai noticed the slightly disheveled hair at her temples and the faint weariness between her brows, and couldn't help but sigh, "You've worked hard, Third Sister. So, that kid has already fallen for the trap?"

Hu Sanniang smiled slightly: "Does my lord think that I can't handle a mere mortal with my skills? Don't worry, he has already promised to continue to speak well of you."

Zhao Wuyai laughed loudly upon hearing this: "Good, good! Don't worry, Third Sister, once I ascend to the position of City God of Jiangdu, the post will undoubtedly belong to you!"

Hu Sanniang knelt down with a thud, excitedly clasping her hands in thanks: "Thank you for your guidance, sir!"

Zhao Wuyai stood with his hands behind his back, his face beaming with undisguised joy.

……

The next morning, when Lu Chen went downstairs, he found Lan'er curled up on the sofa, fast asleep.

"When did you come back?"

He was busy until 2 a.m. last night, and was so tired that he went to sleep after carving only a third of it.

I don't know when Lan'er returned.

"Lan'er?" Lu Chen gently patted her cheek. Lan'er slowly woke up and rubbed her eyes.

"Is the night market fun?" Lu Chen asked with a smile.

"It's fun, there are so many new and interesting things." Lan'er nodded repeatedly.

"I'm glad you like it. You can sleep a little longer at home, I have some errands to run."

Lu Chen planned to go to the Sun Family Temple to worship the Giant Spirit God and retrieve the Demon-Binding Rope.

"Wait," Lan'er called out to him, "Release Chun'er first and let her keep me company."

"Oh, okay." Lu Chen's mind stirred slightly, and the divine light of the Four Rivers Dragon Seed flowed above his head.

--"hold head high!"

With a clear and melodious dragon's roar, a young dragon circled around the room several times. After landing, it affectionately rubbed against Lu Chen, then happily ran to Lan'er and nuzzled her hand with its little head.

Lan'er immediately showed a doting smile and gently stroked the baby dragon's head.

"By the way, can't Chun'er transform into human form yet?"

"Not yet. He has not yet absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, nor the vital energy of mountains and rivers, so he cannot take human form."

Lan'er changed the subject, her expression becoming serious: "Lu Chen, I've made up my mind. I'm afraid I won't be able to stay in Jiangdu for long. I want to take Chun'er to travel to famous mountains and rivers around the world to help Him take human form as soon as possible."

"You're taking Him there yourself? Isn't that... too unsafe?"

"You underestimate me too much. Although my meager cultivation is nothing in the Heavenly Court, in this mortal world, there are probably very few people who would dare to easily provoke me. Even if I encounter a powerful opponent, with my incredible speed and ability to escape, how many people in this world can stop me?"

"But..." Lu Chen was still worried.

“You are not a dragon, so naturally you don’t understand our dragon clan’s rules.”

Lan'er gently held Chun'er and said softly, "Chun'er is the Dragon God of the Four Rivers, possessing the orthodox bloodline of the Dragon Clan. He is not a domesticated cat or dog. If he stays by your side all day long, confined to this small place, unable to absorb the essence of the mountains and rivers to nourish his dragon soul, his growth rate will only become slower and slower."

Therefore, you should let Him return to the world; this is truly for His own good.

Moreover, many of the supernatural powers and secret techniques of our dragon race can only be truly mastered and learned through traveling around and experiencing the world.

Therefore, for Chun'er's sake, I must take Him with me. I hope you can understand.

Seeing that Lan'er had gone this far,

Lu Chen didn't say anything more: "Although you are capable of protecting yourself, there's no guarantee you won't encounter an accident. What will I do if I can't find you then?"

"This is simple."

Lan'er's lower body suddenly transformed into a dragon shape. She gritted her teeth and tore off a piece of scale from her tail.

"hiss!"

The excruciating pain turned his face pale.

"Keep this dragon scale safe. If you encounter any danger, I will use this dragon scale to warn you."

Lu Chen solemnly accepted the document: "Okay! So...when do you set off?"

"Let's stay for two more days," Lan'er said softly after thinking for a moment. "I'll take Chun'er and set off after I've had a good look around Jiangdu."

"Is there a direction?"

"No, I'll just go with the flow and see where things lead me."

Lu Chen nodded: "In that case, before going to Rongcheng, you might as well go to Longhu County. Chun'er's uncle, Huai Lie, is now the Dragon King of Xuhe River, and was originally the Dragon King of the Well. He guarded the dragons of the four rivers for a hundred years, just to live up to his brother's entrustment. Now that Chun'er has been reborn, it is time for him to meet her."

"Okay, I will go." Lan'er had already heard about the Well Dragon King from Lu Chen and admired him greatly.

Lu Chen suddenly remembered something, scratched his head and asked, "By the way, is Chun'er male... or female?"

Seeing Chun'er's current dragon form, he really couldn't tell her gender.

"What do you mean by male and female? That's so awful." Lan'er scolded softly, hugging Chun'er tightly: "Our Chun'er is a delicate and precious princess."

"Uh... so the other three dragon species are also precious princesses?"

Huai Lie once said that the Four Rivers Dragon Clan has always been of the same gender.

If one offspring is male, then the entire lineage is male; similarly, if one offspring is female, then the entire lineage is female.

So, he's gained four dragon princesses all at once!
"Lan'er, when will the other three dragon offspring be able to transform into human form?"

"Wait a little longer, until you accumulate more merit. I will come back to visit regularly."

"Okay." Lu Chen nodded.

Lan'er suddenly became solemn: "Lu Chen, next, I have to ask you an extremely serious question. You must think it over carefully, because once you give the answer, there will be no turning back."

"what?"

Lan'er took a deep breath and stared intently at him:
"Do you want Chun'er to ascend to the throne of the River Dragon King, or—the throne of the Sea Dragon King?!"

　Chapter Two is being polished, it'll be ready soon!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)