Dragon Lord: Starting from the daily settlement

"Of course..."

The garrison commander, as if he had opened a floodgate, began to speak eloquently.

"Back then, our Ziyun Kingdom was a loose alliance, with several cities fighting their own battles. Later, the National Preceptor Zihuan came to us and assisted the late king in unifying the alliance, which led to the formation of our Ziyun Kingdom."

"Later, the Imperial Preceptor even ordered the construction of schools to teach the methods of Qi cultivation, which led to the prosperity of Ziyun Kingdom today."

As the garrison commander spoke, his words were filled with admiration for Zi Huan.

Is Zi Huan really that powerful?

A look of surprise appeared in Zhou Yan's eyes.

"Alright, my lords, we've arrived at the Imperial Preceptor's residence."

Just as Zhou Yan was pondering, the guard's voice interrupted him. He looked up and saw a simple mansion standing before him.

The vermilion gate and the bronze animal-shaped door knockers were all made of ordinary materials. In front of the gate, a pair of stone lions stood out with their piercing eyes and imposing presence.

"I will take my leave now."

The garrison commander clasped his hands in a salute and then withdrew.

Zhou Yan then stepped forward, grasped the copper ring in his hand, and patted the gate a few times.

"Knock knock knock!"

A knock sounded at the door, followed by a series of footsteps inside the mansion.

"We've arrived, guest, please don't be in a hurry."

His voice was incredibly childish, like that of a young boy.

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, the gate of the mansion opened, and a boy wearing a purple Taoist robe and with pigtails on his head walked out.

This is……

Looking at the boy, Zhou Yan's eyes sharpened, a strange feeling creeping over him.

The boy ignored Zhou Yan's gaze, looked at Zhou Yan and the other man, and waved his hand, saying, "Distinguished guests, my master invites you."

"Let's go."

After glancing at it for a while and not being able to make out any particular design, Zhou Yan looked away, said something to Batu, and then stepped through the gate and went inside.

Compared to the simplicity of the outside, the interior of the mansion was quite a different world.

Several artificial hills are placed on the pond, and a babbling stream flows continuously. The gallery, the bamboo grove, and the antique charm all exude elegance.

This guy really knows how to enjoy himself.

Looking around at the scene that resembled a celestial abode, Zhou Yan couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Compared to this place, my own water palace is nothing but a doghouse.

"This does resemble the style of the Central Plains."

After walking for a while, Batu spoke to Zhou Yan through divine sense.

"Central Plains style?"

A sense of doubt arose in Zhou Yan's mind. "Are you sure this is the style of Zhongzhou?"

Looking around, Batu said confidently, "We won't miss it. Bamboo like that is something that only some families in Zhongzhou grow. It's a specialty of Zhongzhou, and we don't have it here in Beixuanzhou."

"Zhongzhou? It seems Zihuan is still hiding something from me..."

After muttering a few words to himself, Zhou Yan said nothing more and quietly followed behind the boy.

After walking for a while, passing through a hydrangea garden, Zhou Yan finally saw Zi Huan in front of a pavilion.

The pavilion has a classic design with hexagonal eaves. Inside, there is a jade table made entirely of green jade. On the table, there is a cup of tea. Zi Huan, dressed in a light purple robe, is holding a teacup and sipping the tea.

"Sir, our two distinguished guests have been brought in."

Arriving at the pavilion, the boy respectfully addressed Zi Huan.

"Hmm." He nodded, then with a flick of his sleeve, the boy transformed into a wisp of purple mist and drifted into his sleeve.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Yan was startled. No wonder he had felt something was off about the boy earlier; it turned out to be a wisp of the boy's pure energy.

He then opened his mouth and said, "Fellow Daoist, you have quite the skill and refined taste. Even at this time, you still have the mind to enjoy tea."

"Hahaha!"

Zi Huan laughed loudly a few times, then with a flick of his sleeve, two cups of tea appeared on the other side of the table.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't be in a hurry. Sit down and have some tea first."

After sitting down with Batu, Zhou Yan picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and immediately felt a refreshing sensation rush to his mind.

After savoring it carefully, he put down the cup and looked at Zi Huan, saying...

"Fellow Daoist, may I now tell you what you need me to do this time?"

"Of course." Zi Huan nodded, then said seriously.

"The reason I invited you here is to discuss the matter of summoning clouds and rain."

"To summon clouds and rain?" Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan frowned.

"Yes, that's exactly it." Zi Huan nodded.

"The king of Xiang Kingdom practiced demonic arts, killed the Teng Snake King who was worshipped, and cultivated a wisp of Xuan Sha Blood Flame. He wanted to use this fire to burn all the kingdoms and live a second life."

"Now, the Xuan Sha Blood Flame has been deployed throughout the Xiang Kingdom. Once it emerges from seclusion, the demonic flame will ignite and cause widespread devastation."

"Do you intend for me to conjure clouds and rain to extinguish this Xuan Sha Blood Flame?"

Zhou Yan frowned as he spoke, then shook his head.

"If that's the case, I'm afraid I can't help you. After all, the Xuan Sha Blood Flame is a rare fire in the world, and ordinary water simply cannot extinguish it."

To extinguish a strange fire, one must use strange water. However, his heavy water is currently only a semi-finished product. Although it is mysterious, it is still within the scope of ordinary water.

"I know that."

Zi Huan nodded, then took out a jade bottle and placed it on the table.

"But with this item, I'm sure you can do it, fellow Daoist."

As he spoke, he opened the bottle.

Instantly, a vast amount of water elemental power surged forth from it. After absorbing just a wisp, Zhou Yan felt his cultivation level improve.

"What is this?"

Coming to his senses, Zhou Yan looked at the jade bottle, his eyes filled with shock.

This was the first time he had ever seen such a dense concentration of water elemental power; even the current Six Harmony Water Diagram couldn't achieve that.

"This is Ruoshui."

Zi Huan closed the bottle and said with a smile on her face.

"Ruoshui?" Zhou Yan narrowed his eyes, searching his mind for the name, but to no avail.

Suddenly, Batu exclaimed in surprise, "Ruoshui, is that the Ruoshui where Marquis Ruoshui resides?"

Zi Huan glanced at Batu in surprise, then smiled and said.

"This fellow Daoist has a good eye; this is indeed Ruoshui, the land of Ruoshui Marquis."

"May I ask, fellow Daoist, who is this Marquis Ruoshui?"

After glancing at Batu, Zhou Yan asked.

"Why don't you let this fellow Daoist speak?"

Zi Huan picked up the teacup, took a sip, and bowed to Batu.

"Tell me about it."

Zhou Yan looked at Batu and slowly spoke.

At this moment, Batu also recovered from his shock and thought for a while before speaking.

"The Marquis of Ruoshui was a son of the ruler of the Gongsun clan of the human race. His fief was located in Ruoshui, hence he was known as the Marquis of Ruoshui."

"His cultivation level is unfathomable; he is a master of water magic."

After saying that, he picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued, "That's all I know."

Waterway Master...

No wonder he possesses such pure water elemental power, Zhou Yan's eyes revealed a hint of realization.

"With this item, are you confident in your abilities?"

At this moment, Zi Huan looked at Zhou Yan and said in a deep voice.

"I can give it a try."

"I won't refuse again," Zhou Yan said.