Chapter 635
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Chapter 635: Listening to the Wind and Rain in the Small Building
The peaceful days didn’t last long. Only two days had passed when everyone realized that the final buffer period had ended.
Huaishui Dragon King, Xue Zhengli sat on a chair, looking at an invitation card in his hand, with a more unpleasant expression than ever before.
The aquatic clan knelt before the Dragon King. The Huaishui aquatic beings here have lived here for generations, not numerous in number, but their loyalty is admirable.
There was only one piece of information in the report.
——The Black Dragon has arrived.
He took a deep breath, a look of annoyance in his eyes, hidden beneath which was a fierce spirit.
They have come again, these wolves.
Time after time, never content, always greedy, as disgusting as hyenas.
I tried my best to protect a little home, but even my small wish couldn’t be fulfilled, and I had to give in so much.
I thought you all believed that I, Xue Zhengli, can’t defend you even from a distance!
As he was about to get up, he suddenly heard footsteps approaching. He quickly restrained his expression, crumpled the letter in his hand and threw it into the trash can. At the same time, he signaled to the water puppet to leave quickly.
"Your Highness," the commander was about to leave.
"Stop." Xue Hanlei’s words made him freeze in place.
"Just tell me what you want, there’s no need to be angry," Xue Zhengli tried to calm the situation.
"The Black Dragon is coming, right?" Xue Hanlei’s words exposed Xue Zhengli’s attempt to delay things. She looked at her father and the commander, asking, "How long?"
"Back to Your Highness, it just arrived."
"Hmm," Xue Hanlei nodded, about to head towards the door.
"Hanlei!" Xue Zhengli called out. He opened his eyes and spoke with a seriousness he had never shown before, saying, "Let me take care of this. You stay at home, don’t go out, and spend more time with your mother."
Xue Hanlei continued walking forward, ignoring everything around her.
"Hanlei!" Xue Zhengli spoke up again. "Leave this to me, this time I will never…"
"Too late," Xue Hanlei said without turning her head. "Whatever you say now, it’s already too late."
The Dragon King opened his mouth, watching his daughter walk away. He took a step back in despair, covering his face and letting out a bitter sigh.
It was too late.
Yet he still had a chance to do something, straightening his back and heading towards the Dragon Palace outside.
…
"Are you not afraid of hurting your father’s feelings when you talk like this?"
"I did it on purpose. His personality needs some excitement. What’s the point of just dwelling in self-blame and guilt?"
"Is it too late for a good person to seek revenge after ten years?"
"I don’t expect him to seek revenge, I just don’t like seeing him so disheveled." Xue Hanlei had changed her appearance, looking dignified and noble, but appearances can be deceiving. She is a mischievous person. Getting involved with mischievous people will always end up in trouble.
Bai Wei asked. The Black Dragon has arrived, it’s outside.
Xue Hanlei said. The newcomer is not good news, that’s obvious. The real question is, who are they targeting? I am likely just collateral damage. You are the main target. Although our interests are tied, I have only tied myself to you. So if they come after you…
Bai Wei nodded. I understand. This way I have a chance for self-defense.
"Sometimes I really envy your confidence." Xue Hanlei softly said. I wonder where your confidence comes from.
"You will find out soon." Bai Wei calmly said. Trust without doubt.
"It feels like you kidnapped me unilaterally, didn’t you?" Xue Hanlei teased with her index finger, "And don’t try to escape… things like that."
"But it’s only you wanting to push me away."
"I’m a little…" Xue Hanlei blushed. Is it appropriate to say this now?
"This shows that your trustworthiness has reached a level where you can act on your own," Bai Wei said. "That’s great, keep it up."
"Being rejected once has hurt my self-esteem enough, now you want to do it multiple times?" Xue Hanlei scolded. You’re worse than an animal!
"If you’re giving up easily, of course I will refuse. After all, I can’t lose out, and I’m not that cheap. You’d better go find someone else, like a banana."
"Excuses, they’re all excuses."
"Let’s just say it’s an excuse, but I still look forward to seeing the real you."
"Okay, when you end up locked up too, let’s meet in prison, maybe just a few meters away from each other. Too bad you won’t be able to do anything about it, see if you’re not in a hurry." Xue Hanlei counterattacked unapologetically.
The two chatted as if no one was around, but in reality, there were quite a few onlookers nearby, including guards and palace maids.
Many young Fish Mothers blushed when they heard this, is it really free to listen to without spending any money?
Some aquatic guards looked at the back of the young man and princess, feeling that they were a perfect match, standing together like a harmonious scene, almost like a painting, if only they had met earlier…
No ifs.
The aquatic beings lowered their heads as Xue Hanlei and Bai Wei walked past them, a subtle sense of pilgrimage in the air.
"I feel like the musician Gao Jianli should be here playing alongside us at this moment."
"Scared?"
"Not really scared, but I just find this world so fascinating."
Bai Wei moved his wrist, feeling the flow of his inner energy, realizing it had been a while since he had fought using his true abilities.
"The art of politics lies in compromise. The Dragon Clan, the Water Tribe, the East Sea, the North Sea, and the Ming Country, it seems like the biggest conflict within the inland of the Ming Country is centered here, because of the compromises between the parties, it has grown into a massive abscess, getting bigger and bigger."
"Now, the abscess itself has made people doubt whether it can be removed, fearing that bursting it will pose a risk to life."
"A fly landed on the abscess, making people unsure whether to swat it, fearing that any touch might trigger various reactions and cause serious consequences."
Xue Hanlei asked in confusion, "So what?"
Bai Wei lazily moved his fingertips, removing a hint of a breath, "Without the abscess… what does a fly even matter?"
…
The black dragon hovered over Huaishui.
Dragons clash with each other, especially dragons from different sea areas. Dragon kings and dragon lords cannot enter others’ territories without permission, otherwise it would be seen as provocation. The best outcome is a standoff, while the worst is direct confrontation.
Lu Yunchuan and Xia Longque stood on the riverbank near Huaishui, the former frowned, the latter intrigued.
"Lord Weishan, Yuan Cheng."
"It was the former Lord Weishan, the Black Dragon of the North Sea, who had stepped down from his position as Dragon Lord because his son was killed."
"When two Dragon Kings fight, it can be very troublesome, but you are here."
"Does Lieutenant mean that I can kill it with my hands?" Xia Longque asked playfully, "I haven’t killed many dragons in my life, I’m eager to try."
"I’m afraid that’s not possible. At most, I will let you take half of its life," Lu Yunchuan joked.
"I can’t guarantee that. If it really attacks, I will definitely slay it," Xia Longque said, stroking her sword. One strike is all I need.
Lu Yunchuan said. If that little guy is smart, he won’t show himself. It shouldn’t come to this.
"How does Lieutenant plan to help?"
"Doing a favor," Lu Yunchuan said. The weight of two heroic spirits should be enough.
"But there is only one person."
"Let’s rescue the person first, then we can negotiate slowly about the price." Lu Zhongjiang said. We can’t just watch this kid put himself in danger.
Xia Longque smiled subtly, then her gaze fixed at the center of Huaishui, "Someone is coming out… It’s him."
Lu Yunchuan’s thing in hand broke instantly, he sighed deeply, pounding his chest to calm himself.
Above Huaishui, someone walked leisurely, their shoes and socks remaining dry.
The whiskers of the black dragon circling in the air moved, detecting the smell of blood in the air. Its eyes locked onto the young man holding a sword casually, the Crouching Tiger Sword. The tip of the sword was dipped into Huaishui, and blood flowed out from the clean-looking blade, tinting Huaishui with a hint of inconspicuous red.
It was the blood of a dragon, specifically a black dragon.
The Crouching Tiger Sword had slain many enemies, drinking countless blood. It was indeed not a benevolent weapon. Water couldn’t wash its blade clean; the Huai River, Yellow River, and Yangtze River all couldn’t wash it clean. The blood residue on the sword was only a tiny fraction of the total, like finding a needle in a haystack.
This was enough to make the black dragon circling in midair grit its teeth and instantly target this enemy who had killed its offspring.
The black dragon suddenly moved, plummeting towards the river surface. The river shook as the black dragon’s body fell, emitting a hoarse roar.
"It’s you who killed my son, Yuan Cheng!"
"No," Bai Wei denied it surprisingly.
"Not?" Lord Weishan couldn’t believe Bai Wei’s lie, "Lies, your sword is stained with my son’s dragon blood."
"He brought this upon himself." Bai Wei raised the Crouching Tiger Sword, "I just provided a little help, I am not the killer… nor the soldier."
"Shameless thief!" Black Dragon erupted in anger, dark clouds covered the sky with lightning and thunder.
Lu Yunchuan, "Is your mouth made of knives? Get ready to save someone."
Xia Longque, "Don’t rush, let’s see, he seems to have some bold ideas."
