Chapter 637

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Chapter 637: Listening to the Wind and Rain at the Little Tower

The underwater palace at Chao Lake.

"The big one is coming," Lord Chaohu scratched his buttocks.

Ying Mu was sitting at home daydreaming and asked. What big thing? Who invited you again?

"Look for yourself," Lord Chaohu tossed the invitation to his daughter.

Ying Mu glanced around, her eyes widening in surprise. Life and death struggle? Duel? Hongze?

After a few seconds of astonishment, she calmed down and said. Indeed, he has arrived. Will there be bloodshed this time in Hongze? What does Father think?

"Brave but lacking wisdom," Lord Chaohu commented. The young man is too impulsive.

"My thoughts are exactly opposite to Father’s," Ying Mu smiled. Having both bravery and strategy is the key. Facing the Black Dragon of the North Sea in full view of the public is a matter of life and death. Both reputation and substance can be gained.

Lord Chaohu replied. If one has enough strength, of course it can be said to have both bravery and strategy. However, Yuan Cheng is not an opponent to be taken lightly. Among the Dragon Kings, his strength is top-notch. Moreover, choosing Hongze as the location, are you sure the Black Dragons won’t have any tricks up their sleeves? The water is the dragons’ territory.

"Oh," Ying Mu said nonchalantly, "So what? Father doesn’t believe in it. How about a bet with me?"

Lord Chaohu stroked his beard and said. What bet? If this kid survives, besides proposing a match for marriage, you can do whatever you want. I can just directly ask the Dragon Lord for a marriage arrangement. Isn’t your father aware of your intentions? But if he does survive, I’m afraid it won’t be your turn then.

Ying Mu shook her head. I will achieve what I want on my own. Why wait for second place? What I mean is… after preparing for so long, he must have more in mind than simply killing a Black Dragon out of anger…

If Bai Wei mentioned destroying the water system of Hongze, he will definitely do it, though the specific method is unclear.

Lord Chaohu said. Tomorrow will bring clarity, come with me. This is a great feud, and when it’s time to die, I want to do so with clarity.

Ying Mu showed her sharp teeth and sharpened claws, saying, "If I get the chance, I want to kill in Hongze too. It would be satisfying to see him seek revenge for me, but it’s most satisfying to do it myself."

…

The commander of the aquatic forces in Jinling City handed a letter to the Prince, saying, "Your Highness, this is from Hongze."

Ao Hanli glanced at the letter and calmly said. We will leave for Hongze tomorrow.

The commander got excited and rubbed his small, restless hands together, asking, "Is this…?"

"In addition to selling vegetables, there used to be another job at the market. Do you know what it is?"

"Besides selling vegetables, there was also the business of slaughtering animals."

"That’s right, it’s visiting the slaughterhouse. I hope to see something exciting rather than scary."

Ao Hanli whispered to herself, "Finally going to Hongze, sister."

She closed her eyes, "Hope we can make it in time."

…

Bai Yujing, Zaoxian Building, Jiazi Gate was wide open, and smoke was drifting. Yun Wuxin walked out from inside.

She walked through the corridor, passing by the gaze of a disciple, and Yun Chuyou was waiting at the door.

"Been closed for over seven days, right?"

"Yes."

"Let me help, it’ll be faster."

"Sister is too confident in her handicraft skills. Everyone struggled with needlework as a child, poking fingers in frustration. In the past dozen years, alchemy, talismans, and refining tools are all beyond her. Whenever encountering practical classes, it’s either a blast furnace or on the way to one." Yun Wuxin recounted matter-of-factly, expressionless.

Yun Chuyou looked away, feeling embarrassed, and tried to explain, "I think I’m not good at this because you’ve taken away my talent."

Yun Wuxin arrived at the Cloud Crane’s place, put the refining object in her hand into the package, not trusting the disciple’s skills, she packed it herself. After stacking five layers of magic spells and adding an anti-counterfeiting label, she sealed it with a talisman.

"Cloud Senior Sister, please fill in the sender information here." The girl in charge of looking after the Cloud Crane handed over a form.

While Yun Wuxin was writing, Yun Chuyou glanced over, "Jinling City, Ao Hanli… Princess of the East Sea?"

"Yes, this time she commissioned me to make a refining tool, using materials that have never been used before, top quality." Yun Wuxin selected the ‘magic treasure’ option in the shipment type, her handwriting meticulous, and then handed the form to the girl.

"Altogether…" The girl was calculating the order price.

"No need to look for it." Yun Wuxin placed a blue sea jade on the table.

The girl entered the Cloud Crane’s courtyard, hung the package around the neck of a cloud crane, opened the locator jade pendant, and gently tapped it, "Off you go."

The Cloud Crane let out a long cry, spread its wings, and flew into the clouds.

"What kind of treasure are you practicing so carefully?" Yun Chuyou asked. How about I go in your place?

"If I have to pay ten times for a fake, of course I have to be careful. After it’s damaged, I can’t even afford the material costs, and I have to take out a loan." Yun Wuxin said. Once it’s sent out, this commission is considered finished. I’m not concerned about what comes next. Sister, you can stay here and think about the upcoming Conference on the Dao.

Yun Chuyou smiled dismissively, "I have a sword that can cut through the darkness."

Yun Wuxin didn’t offer any more reminders, she turned and left, glancing at the southern sea of clouds before departing.

Wishing you well.

…

Military district online meeting.

"Be prepared for flood prevention and flood control."

"Make contingency plans for the potential floods of the Huai River."

"Handle all changes related to Hongze’s water system strictly, minimize losses… Ensure the safety of the surrounding residents at all costs."

…

Hongze Lake.

"Brother, you should discuss this matter with me first…"

"I have my decision, this is the best opportunity, there is no better way."

"Even though it sounds good, there might be deceit."

"In front of absolute strength, all strategies are useless. How could a genius like him prevail over my hundreds of years of experience against a young man in his twenties?! All our current troubles stem from this person alone, just one person who has influenced the situation in the East Sea, Ming Country, Huaishui, and the heroic spirit. You should understand that once he is gone, everything will return to normal! If he dies by my hands tomorrow, everything will be restored to its original state!"

"Big brother, with such determination, I shall not say more…" Lord Hongze clasped his fists and said. Victory belongs to those who grieve, I hope big brother can joyfully claim victory by taking heads tomorrow, to honor the spirit of our noble nephew in heaven!

Yuan Cheng simply responded with a nod. Regarding other matters concerning you, I will not meddle, and I will not inquire further.

Lord Hongze thought for a moment, still feeling unsure, wanting to increase his chances of winning.

He asked. Dear brother, now that you are no longer the Dragon Lord of Weishan, it just so happens that Water Lord Shao Bo has recently passed away. His spirit is still fresh. Are you interested in taking over his position? If you were to succeed Shao Bo, and continue the lineage of water with Hongze, you would gain the support of the water lineage.

Yuan Cheng was solely focused on seeking revenge, even appearing indifferent to being looked down upon, "If you are not at ease, then do as you wish."

…

Huaishui Dragon Palace.

"Are you planning to sit quietly all night?" Xue Hanlei approached, carrying a jug of wine. "I brought some vintage wine, care for a taste?"

Bai Wei glanced at the woman who seemed eager to drown her sorrows for the night, teasingly asking, "Daughter’s Red wine?"

"I am no longer a daughter, I am already a wife." Xue Hanlei opened the jar, didn’t bother with a cup, and drank straight from the jug, glug glug glug.

"How bold." Bai Wei also took the jar of wine, raised it high, and drank heartily.

"Tomorrow I return to the cage, your life and death are up to the heavens…" Xue Hanlei gazed at the person she could never understand, and softly asked. Will you regret meeting me? If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have gone to the East Sea Dragon Palace, wouldn’t have met Ying Mu, Chao Lu wouldn’t be able to return to the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, and many things wouldn’t have happened.

"You are not a person who regrets, I am the same." Bai Wei set down the wine jug, "But by asking this way, it seems like you are saying you regret."

"At least a little, I regret." Xue Hanlei rested her chin in her hand, she slowly moved closer to Bai Wei in the moonlight, gazing into his eyes.

Bai Wei replied with a look, "What is it?"

She didn’t answer with words, but responded with actions.

Suddenly, she approached his face, with the scent of wine spreading between their lips.

Awkward, passionate, rough, and a bit hesitant… that is the taste of regret.

She lowered her head and said softly.

"I regret that I didn’t meet you earlier, or rather, that I met you at the worst time."

"Now, I don’t have control over my life and freedom. I feel like an empty doll, unable to offer you anything."

"So," she moved closer, resting her head on the young man’s shoulder. "This is the end, please let me have a good dream tonight."

She held a sense of thrilling guilt and immorality, whispered close to his ear with hot breath, softly calling, "My lord."