I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

The woman looked at him with a smile on her face. Her long hair cascaded down her shoulders, her skin was as white as snow, her eyes were as bright as stars, and a faint smile played on the corners of her mouth, making her look like a fairy descended to earth.

The woman walked up lightly and said softly, "My lord, why are you walking here alone? Are you worried about something?" Her voice was as sweet as a silver bell, intoxicating.

"Ao Xue, why don't you go and rest?" Li Chen recognized that this beautiful girl was Ao Xue, the third princess of the East China Sea Dragon King, whom he had rescued from the six-eared macaque during the day. But what surprised Li Chen was that she didn't even rest either.

"My lord, haven't you slept either? You look so irritable, is there something on your mind?" Ao Xue asked. Li Chen didn't expect that Ao Xue could see that he was very irritable.

"I had a nightmare while I was resting just now. I dreamed that the person I rescued during the day was not you, but Liu'er Mihou in disguise. Then he attacked and killed me!" Li Chen frowned and answered in a heavy tone.

Upon hearing this news, Ao Xue's eyes widened with worry. She gently held Li Chen's hand and comforted him, "Shangxian, don't worry, it's just a dream. Maybe you're nervous and tired because so many things happened today. But don't worry, I'm really Ao Xue, and I won't hurt you."

After hearing what Ao Xue said, Li Chen calmed down a little, but he still couldn't help asking, "But why did I have such a dream? Is it really my premonition?"

Ao Xue pondered for a moment, then said, "My Lord, sometimes dreams don't necessarily represent reality. They might just be a worry or fear deep in our hearts. You don't have to pay too much attention to this dream. Trust your own judgment and ability. Also, I will always be by your side to protect your safety."

Li Chen looked at Ao Xue with gratitude, a warm feeling welling up in his heart. He nodded and said, "Thank you, Ao Xue. Maybe I should really let go of this dream and focus on the things at hand."

Ao Xue nodded slightly, an encouraging smile on her face, and said softly: "That's right, Immortal. Let us join hands to meet the challenges of the future." The two smiled at each other, as if they had forgotten the troubles that had just troubled them.

At this time, Ao Xue suddenly said: "Actually, Immortal, I have a small request. I wonder if you can agree to it?" Her cheeks gradually flushed, as if the request she was about to make made her feel a little embarrassed.

Seeing this, Li Chen quickly asked: "What happened? We are friends, you can just say whatever you want to say!" He hated this kind of beating around the bush and being hesitant to speak the most, and found it very annoying.

Ao Xue took a deep breath and finally mustered up the courage to speak: "My Lord, please rest assured. I hope to join you in defeating the remaining Ancestral Witches. Is that okay?"

"What?! You want to join us in defeating the remaining ancestor witches?!" Li Chen widened his eyes and looked at Ao Xue in disbelief, as if he had heard the most ridiculous thing in the world.

You know, if Aoxue stayed in the East China Sea Dragon Palace, she would be the third princess of the East China Sea Dragon King, with an extremely noble status. She is the apple of the eye of the entire East China Sea dragon clan! She could have lived a pampered and carefree life forever, so why take this risk?

"But why? Don't you know that the Twelve Ancestral Witches are twelve ancient gods? They are extremely powerful and are not beings that can be easily provoked!" Li Chen frowned, his tone full of worry and uneasiness.

After all, he didn't want to bring such a pampered Dragon King princess to fight against the Twelve Ancestral Witches. If there was a mistake in the battle and the princess was injured even a little, he was afraid that the entire East China Sea Dragon Clan would come after him!

"My lord, I know you may not want to take me with you, I know!" Ao Xue's eyes were firm and persistent. She straightened her body and looked directly into Li Chen's eyes, "But the status of our dragon clan has been declining sharply. From the death of Ao Bing in ancient times to the present, the six-eared macaque broke into the Dragon Palace and robbed the dragon balls. The reputation of our dragon clan has been gone! All this makes us dragons feel deeply ashamed and angry!" Ao Xue's voice gradually became low, revealing a hint of helplessness and sadness.

Ao Xue looked at Li Chen with a determined look in her eyes. "The reason I want to follow you to defeat the remaining twelve witch ancestors is because I want to restore the prestige of the dragon clan and let all the gods and demons in the three realms know that the dragon clan is not to be bullied!"

Hearing Ao Xue's resolute words, Li Chen couldn't help but be moved. He looked at Ao Xue deeply, knowing that this third princess of the East China Sea Dragon Palace carried the honor and dignity of the entire dragon clan.

The Dragon Palace of the East China Sea holds a pivotal position in mythology, yet it is also plagued by disasters. In ancient times, Nezha caused chaos in the sea and killed Ao Bing, the third prince of the East China Sea Dragon King. After the birth of Sun Wukong, he wreaked havoc in the palace and stole the Dragon King's Dinghai Shenzhen. Later, the Eight Immortals engaged in a fierce battle with the Dragon Palace during their crossing of the sea. Now, the Six-Eared Macaque is attempting to steal the Dragon King's Dragon Ball. This series of events has tarnished the reputation of the dragon clan and made them a target of public criticism.

"Those evil spirits come to my Dragon Palace every day to steal treasures and act rampantly. As the third princess of the East China Sea Dragon King, how can I sit back and watch? I also want to do my part to restore the reputation of my dragon clan!" There was a hint of determination in Ao Xue's voice, and her eyes were full of expectations and determination for the future.

Li Chen nodded, understanding Ao Xue's perspective. He knew full well that the Dragon Palace in the East China Sea had always played a prominent role in mythology, but because it housed a variety of precious treasures, it was often the target of attacks from other factions. Now, Ao Xue had stepped forward, hoping to change this situation and restore the dragon clan's reputation through action.

"In that case, let's go together and face the next challenge together!" Li Chen encouraged. His voice was full of strength and determination, as if giving Ao Xue endless courage.

Ao Xue nodded gratefully, knowing that Li Chen not only understood her feelings but also supported her decision. The two stood side by side, their gazes fixed firmly into the distance, ready for the coming battle. Their figures loomed tall in the afterglow of the setting sun, as if they could overcome any obstacle.

"Thank you, Immortal!" Ao Xue said softly, her face filled with gratitude. Deep in her heart, she was full of respect for Li Chen, and at the same time, she also had a special feeling for him. This feeling made her feel a little shy, but more of joy.

Ao Xue went on to say, "My Lord, I will definitely practice hard and live up to your expectations!" Her eyes were firm and persistent, as if she had already seen her future achievements.

Li Chen looked at Ao Xue, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. He smiled and said, "Okay, I believe you can do it!" His words were full of encouragement and trust, which greatly boosted Ao Xue's confidence.

Ao Xue's face had completely turned red, like a ripe apple. Her heart was also filled with gratitude and anticipation. She was full of gratitude towards Li Chen and a special feeling she had never experienced before. It was an appreciation for Li Chen and an indescribable feeling.

"Also, don't call me immortal from now on. Just call me by my name, 'Li Chen'! Go to bed early. We have to conquer Huaguo Mountain tomorrow!" Li Chen patted Ao Xue's shoulder and said with a smile. There was a hint of tenderness in Li Chen's eyes, which made people feel extremely warm.

Ao Xue nodded, a gleam in her eyes. She whispered, "Well, good night, Li Chen!" and turned to leave. Her steps were light and firm, as if she had made full preparations.

Li Chen watched Ao Xue leave, and a wave of emotion welled up in his heart. He knew that this girl would become his right-hand man and face future challenges with him.