Chapter 316 - Is Your Melon Definitely Going To Be Ripe? (1/2)
Insane!
The dragon race is crazy!
On the cloud, Li Changshou could not help but cover his face with his hand in front of a group of old dragons. Long Ji, who was following behind him, tried to hold back her laughter. Ao Yi’s delicate face was completely red.
What’s wrong?
What else can it be…
That was because Li Changshou had made an emotional speech at the East Ocean Dragon Palace for a while. Then, he executed his schemes and directly conquered the core place of the dragon race— the East Ocean Dragon Palace.
The Dragon King of the East Ocean took the lead to swear loyalty to the Heavenly Courts and bet on the fate of the dragon race. Li Changshou had also written down some of the reasonable requests that the dragon race had made, on the decree. Previously, he had already called General Dongmu over and had the experts of the dragon race escort him back to the Heavenly Courts to give it to the Jade Emperor to take a look. Li Changshou did not have a 90% chance of success in the other three Dragon Palaces. For the sake of safety, he did not go there directly to persuade them. He did not want to alarm the Western Sect and ruin their plans.
Although the Dragon King of the East Ocean was the current leader of the dragon race, the Four Seas Dragon Palace remained independent.
Li Changshou pondered for a long time before deciding to use the East Ocean Dragon Palace as a foundation. Then, he would pull the battles.h.i.+ps of the South Ocean and North Ocean Dragon Palaces to the Heavenly Courts.
As for the West Ocean…
It was a little troublesome. He would wait and see for now. The slogan meant that he had to work hard and fight for some spots.
Then, Li Changshou followed his plan and brought Long Ji to the South Continent to investigate the various water routes. Li Changshou had previously thought that the dragon race would send an elder to follow him. However, Li Changshou had completely underestimated the dragon’s enthusiasm.
The dragon race had not only sent more than ten elders. Ao Yi had also been sent by the Dragon King to listen to Li Changshou’s orders. The Dragon King had even invited three ancient elders who were guarding the Sea Eye to protect the Sea G.o.d’s… paper effigy. After they arrived in the South Continent, Li Changshou had just checked a small waterway when the three ancient elders began to fly up and down.
First, an old dragon ran over and pulled Li Changshou to the mountain beside them. He pointed at the glistening stream and smiled. “Sea G.o.d, please take a look. I named this place the Hidden Dragon River. A River G.o.d t.i.tle can be conferred!”
Then, another old dragon ran over and pulled Li Changshou to a nearby human village. He pointed at a small pond at the front of the village and asked with a smile, “Sea G.o.d, look at this lake. What should I name it?”
Just as he finished speaking, an old dragon shouted from afar, “Come and take a look! There’s an extremely deep abyss here! The t.i.tle of a Ca.n.a.l G.o.d should be conferred for this place!”
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
That’s a well!
That’s a well that the villagers had dug themselves!
“Everyone…”
Li Changshou could only try his best to remain calm. He explained tactfully, “We have to follow the rules. I can understand everyone’s feelings, but there… there is a bottom line.”
The old dragons smiled awkwardly. “I’m a little anxious. I’m indeed a little too eager. Sea G.o.d, please don’t blame me.” Li Changshou smiled and said, “The South Continent is a place where the destiny of the human race coalesces. You can investigate the water path and become a water G.o.d. It can improve the destiny of the human race, protect the safety of mortals, and acc.u.mulate merit for the local River G.o.d. This is a good thing and a serious matter. It’s not just for the sake of the dragon race. Please understand and support me.”
“I understand! I understand!”
“I will definitely support you!”
“In that case…” An elder from the ancient dragon race turned his head and shouted, “You little dragons should go back. We will protect the Sea G.o.d! Why are you all running around? Do you think you’re good-looking? What if you scare these cute mortals?”
The group of old dragon-headed elders bowed in unison. They did not dare to say anything and hurriedly left on a cloud. Although it was a little inappropriate to say that, it was a disgrace! What a huge disgrace to the dragons!
An ancient dragon approached Li Changshou and chuckled. “Sea G.o.d, the three of us will be your guards from today onwards. My name is Ao Ao. I’m their second brother. This is Ao Fei. He’s the sixth. This is Ao Bei. He’s the eighth! If you can’t remember our names, just call us No. 2, No. 6, and No. 8!”
Li Changshou cupped his hands and apologized, calling each of them “Senior” once. Without so many old dragons surrounding him, Li Changshou could finally feel more at ease.
Ao Ao took out a flying Dharma treasure and turned it into a small boat.
Li Changshou, Ao Yi, and Long Ji boarded the boat together. Then, they began the long “journey” of checking the waterways in the South Continent. The South Continent was vast and there were countless rivers and lakes.
It was not an easy task to investigate a river. It would definitely not be as simple as flying above the river, looking at the diagram in his hand, and then nodding and confirming that the river was still there before turning around to leave. How could such a perfunctory task obtain the approval of the Heavenly Dao?
According to the rules set by Li Changshou, in order to investigate a river, one would have to first trace the source and find the origin of the river. They had to remember the various tributaries, the path of the river, and the location of the entrance to the sea.
Not only that, but one would also have to ill.u.s.trate the rough shape of the river and the terrain near the river. They would also have to mark the depth of each segment, the rapid flow of the river, the blockages, and the sites that were p.r.o.ne to accidents.
Other than that, one would have to deduce the changes in the hydrology of the river every year, as well as the history of the river’s transformation.
Before Li Changshou told the Jade Emperor about the matter, he knew that it was a huge and complicated task with a heavy workload. He might not be able to complete it in twelve years.
However, he had to do it. After that, Li Changshou reckoned that he would earn a lot of merits.
It was not a deliberate scheme.
It was reasonable for him to work hard and receive the Heavenly Dao’s commendation. It was completely different from the effects of the toxic credit enhancement. Just like that, Li Changshou set off from the Coast of the East Ocean with the three ancient dragon experts that accompanied him. Following the Da Yu Hydrology Diagram, he held a numinous treasure immortal brush and began to investigate the waterways of the South Continent. The three elders of the dragon race were relieved to see that Li Changshou was so meticulous. They did not urge or disturb him. Instead, they hid themselves and did their duty as guards. However, that process was a little… boring for Li Changshou’s followers.
The boat floated on the cloud and slowly moved along the river.
Long Ji was wearing a loose Daoist robe as he sat at the stern of the s.h.i.+p. At some point in time, her body was leaning forward and her legs were crossed. She held her face gently and was lost in thought as she looked at Li Changshou, who was writing and drawing in the straw shed on the small boat…
Ao Yi, who was sitting cross-legged at the side, rubbed his chin and glanced at Long Ji from time to time. He felt a little apprehensive. Sister-in-law?
Impossible. Why would Brother Sect Master be attracted to such a young girl, especially when Sister-in-law Ling’e is in the mountains? Although such a young girl is beautiful, she is not as outstanding as Sister-in-law Ling’e.
That’s right. She’s the daughter of the Jade Emperor. Could it be that the Jade Emperor is trying to matchmake them, and Brother Sect Master can’t reject him?
Ao Yi pondered for a while. In just a short while, he had already imagined a scene of the “Heavenly Palace’s Ultimate Love, My Twelfth and Thirteenth Immortal Wives”