Bai Suzhen, I really need to punish you properly.

Time flies.

Before we knew it, it was April 10th.

This day is the birthday of the Dragon King of Qiantang.

As the local magistrate, Wang Xuan naturally had to dress up and attend the event to celebrate with the people.

Xiaoqing wore a dark blue dress, with her slender waist tied up, and her figure was graceful and agile.

Rouge wore a plain white gauze dress with wide sleeves, the hem of which trailed lightly on the ground, making her look gentle and charming.

The three of them rode together in a carriage, heading towards the Qiantang Dragon King Temple.

Wang Xuan looked at Xiaoqing and casually asked, "Xiaoqing, you've always lived around West Lake, do you know the Dragon King of Qiantang?"

Xiaoqing shook her head: "Of course I don't know him, he's the Dragon Lord."

Wang Xuan's lips curled up, and she shook her head and sighed, "That's right, you are a little green snake."

Xiaoqing immediately kicked Wang Xuan's official boots in a huff.

"See, you're in such a hurry again." Wang Xuan chuckled. "Well, surely you know where the Dragon Palace is, right?"

Xiaoqing puffed out her chest and let out a soft, sweet moan: "I know, but I'm not telling you."

Wang Xuan reached out and lifted her delicate chin: "It's fine if you don't know, why pretend to be something you're not?"

"Hmph, you'll have to beg me to lead the way."

Wang Xuan smiled. This little green snake had finally become intelligent; ordinary provocations were no longer effective.

Seeing this, Rouge smiled and asked, "Husband, what are you going to do?"

Wang Xuan nodded slightly, his expression serious: "You might not believe it, but last night I dreamt of a dragon girl asking me for help. Whether it's true or not, I should go and verify it."

He certainly didn't actually dream of the Dragon Girl; he just wanted to use this opportunity to befriend the Dragon King of Qiantang and the Dragon King of Dongting.

This world is bizarre and wondrous, with immortals descending to earth to cultivate themselves, and demons causing chaos and disturbance.

Qiantang County is poised to become like Gotham City in the future. While it's manageable to deal with the chaos caused by ordinary people, it's easier to handle demons and monsters. Given his current limited cultivation, making more friends would provide him with more support.

"My lord, you're going to the Dragon Palace just for a dream?"

"This dream felt so real, it didn't seem fake."

Xiaoqing frowned upon hearing this: "I've heard that the Dragon King of Qiantang has a violent temper. What if he thinks you're talking nonsense and gets angry?"

Wang Xuan smiled gently: "Don't worry, when that time comes, I will protect you."

Xiaoqing pouted: "I'd be more like protecting you."

Wang Xuan turned his gaze to the gentle Yan Zhi and sighed, "Yan Zhi is still the most gentle and obedient."

After saying that, he gently pecked her lips.

Xiaoqing rolled her eyes at the two's oblivious intimacy, utterly speechless.

The carriage arrived at the Qiantang Dragon Lord Temple.

Wang Xuan led his two daughters inside to offer incense and prayers, and recited the eulogy.

The entire room fell silent; everyone listened attentively with respectful expressions.

After the sacrificial text was read, the streets and alleys outside the temple were filled with the sounds of gongs and drums. Dragon and lion dances, stilt walking, land boats, and flower drum acrobatics were performed in turn. The whole city was deserted and the streets were bustling with excitement.

Rouge and Xiaoqing accompanied Wang Xuan, looking at all sorts of novel things, finding them fresh and fun.

When the night was deep and quiet.

Wang Xuan said goodbye to Yan Zhi: "I should be back in three days at most. You can wait for me here without worry."

The Dragon King Festival was held for several days.

Wang Xuan's official explanation was that he remained in the temple to fast and observe the sacrificial rites.

"Have a safe journey, my lord." Rouge turned to Xiaoqing and softly entrusted her, "Xiaoqing, I'm entrusting my lord to you."

If time could be turned back two months, she would never have imagined that she would entrust her husband with the protection of a snake demon.

Xiaoqing maintained her haughty demeanor and said arrogantly, "I haven't agreed to take you yet."

"Alright, alright, then think about it as you walk."

Wang Xuan smiled, took Xiao Qing's cold little hand, and walked outside.

The two walked to the riverbank. Night fell over the river, and the water surged gently, the sound of the waves soft.

The two silently recited the incantation, stepped into the water, and continued to dive down into the deep, dark river.

As we reached the depths of the water, the view suddenly opened up before us.

The underwater dragon palace is a continuous stretch of palaces, with pavilions and towers facing each other, exotic flowers and rare plants, and precious spiritual trees everywhere, creating a scene of great prosperity.

At the main entrance.

Two shrimp soldiers stood guard, each wielding a spear.

Upon seeing strangers approach, he immediately demanded, "Who are you?"

"I am the magistrate of Qiantang County, and I have come to see the Dragon King of Qiantang to report important matters."

Wang Xuan stepped forward and presented the gift he had prepared in advance.

These are all rare and unusual objects from the human world.

The shrimp soldiers were delighted to receive the gift.

"Please come with me, both of you."

One of the shrimp soldiers led the two into the palace and then turned to announce their arrival.

"Please wait here for a moment."

After the shrimp soldiers left, Xiaoqing looked displeased and frowned, asking, "Why did we give them things?"

She couldn't understand why Wang Xuan, who had come to save people, would give gifts to these little demons.

Wang Xuan gently reassured her, "This is, after all, someone else's territory."

As the saying goes, it's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings.

Moreover, Wang Xuan was unaware whether Liu Yi had already rescued the Dragon Girl.

In the original story of "The Tale of Liu Yi", when Liu Yi went to Dongting Lake to deliver a message, the Dragon King of Qiantang was in the Dongting Dragon Palace at that time.

Because of his fiery temper, he once caused a great flood in a fit of rage. Out of respect for the Dragon King of Dongting, the Jade Emperor reduced his punishment and only imprisoned him in the Dongting Dragon Palace to reflect on his mistakes.

The Dragon King of Qiantang is still in the Qiantang Dragon Palace, and he is unsure of the current situation.

If the Dragon Girl had been rescued and he had clashed with the shrimp soldiers guarding the Dragon Palace, he couldn't guarantee that the Dragon King of Qiantang would stand by his side.

After all, he doesn't have the same abilities as Sun Wukong yet.

"Hmph!" Xiaoqing stomped her foot in frustration.

Before long, a figure entered the hall.

The newcomer was dressed in a purple robe, with a dignified face and a spirited demeanor.

His gaze swept over the two of them, and he saw through Xiaoqing's true form at a glance.

He was rather curious about the purpose of this human and demon's visit.

Wang Xuan bowed respectfully and said, "Wang Xuan, the magistrate of Qiantang County, greets Lord Qiantang."

The Dragon King of Qiantang, his voice booming like a bell, asked, "Why has a mortal county magistrate come to my Dragon Palace?"

"May I ask, Dragon Lord, do you know the Lord of Dongting Lake?"

"That is my elder brother, of course I recognize him."

Wang Xuan bluntly stated: "To be honest, I have come here to seek the hand in marriage with the youngest daughter of the Lord of Dongting."

Before Qiantang Jun could even respond, Xiaoqing frowned, both angry and anxious, and looked at Wang Xuan with displeasure: "You asked me to bring you here just for this?"

Wang Xuan gave her a look, trying to soothe her.

However, Xiaoqing completely ignored her and glared at her angrily: "How can you do this to your sister?"

Taking a wife and taking a concubine are not the same thing.

Just like rouge, that's only for concubines.

Wang Xuan is my sister's destined one, how could he marry someone else?

At this moment, his sister must still be tirelessly searching for rare and precious materials for his cultivation, but he came to ask the Dragon Girl for her hand in marriage. The more Xiaoqing thought about it, the angrier she became. She twisted her waist and turned to leave.

Wang Xuan quickly reached out to stop him.

The Dragon King of Qiantang watched coldly for a moment, initially showing some displeasure, but upon seeing the two arguing, he burst into loud laughter.

This human and demon pairing is quite interesting.

"Haha, if that's the case, you're too late. My brother's youngest daughter is already married."

Wang Xuan grabbed Xiao Qing's wrist and pressed, "Is she married to the second son of the Dragon King of Jingchuan?"

Qiantang Dragon King raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Not bad."

Wang Xuan felt slightly relieved: "If that's the case, then it's correct."

He certainly wasn't genuinely asking the Dragon Girl to marry him; he was just trying to find out her current situation through these words.

Since we've already snatched Daoji and Xu Xian, what difference does it make if we add Liu Yi as well?

Xiaoqing felt even more displeased and looked coldly at Wang Xuan.

What kind of quirk is this?

He actually likes someone else's wife.

Wang Xuan continued, "To be honest, what I said earlier was just an excuse. I have an important matter to discuss with Lord Dongting in person. I wonder if Lord Qiantang would be willing to take us with him?"

Lord Qiantang said in a deep voice, "Since it is important, just tell me directly."

Wang Xuan's attitude was firm: "This matter can only be discussed with Lord Dongting in person, or we can ask the Dragon King to tell us how to meet with Lord Dongting."