Traveling Through Journey to the West: I Am the Dragon King

However, his worries did not last long.

Just as he was quietly awaiting his fate, a figure in white robes appeared gracefully under auspicious light and mist.

Yun Chonghua looked up and saw a beautiful fairy in white robes and a red flower in her hair slowly walking towards him.

The fairy seemed to be of a very high status. When she approached, the heavenly soldiers guarding the prison all bowed to her.

She simply waved her hand, and the guards all withdrew.

Until she stood before the cell door where Yun Chonghua was imprisoned.

The powerful lightning barrier sealing the prison door was completely ineffective against her.

She just walked in so brazenly.

Although Yun Chonghua didn't know who the person in front of him was, he still bowed to her respectfully out of courtesy.

Seeing his politeness, the fairy nodded in satisfaction and said, "Hmm! Not bad, quite polite."

Then the fairy introduced herself: "I am the White Crane Fairy under the Empress's command. The Empress has some questions she wants me to ask you."

Yun Chonghua replied, "Fairy, please speak freely. I, Xiaolong, will certainly tell you everything I know."

The White Crane Fairy nodded and then asked, "Why did you kill Dong Yong and take the blame for the Seventh Princess?"

Seeing this, Yun Chonghua answered truthfully, "Naturally, it's to uphold the dignity of the Heavenly Laws, the reputation of the Seventh Princess, and the face of Her Majesty and Her Majesty."

The white crane fairy nodded after hearing this.

But then, as if on repeat, she asked again, "Why did you kill Dong Yong and take the blame for the Seventh Princess?"

Looking at the beautiful face of the White Crane Fairy, which seemed to be smiling but not smiling, Yun Chonghua immediately understood her meaning.

Then Yun Chonghua replied decisively, "It was Xiaolong who unintentionally harmed and killed people. The Seventh Princess was acting on behalf of Heaven and unintentionally committed a wrong. Everything Xiaolong said in the Lingxiao Palace is true."

Upon hearing this, Fairy White Crane clapped her hands happily and said, "Very good, you are very clever. Much better than that Kitchen God. If he were as intelligent as you, he would report the matter directly to the Jade Pool instead of going to the Kitchen God's Office. He wouldn't have had to guard the stove in the mortal realm for thousands of years."

"Remember, in this Heavenly Court, you must say what you should say, and never say what you shouldn't say. Acknowledge what you should acknowledge, and forget what you shouldn't. You are good; you have potential. It is no wonder that Her Majesty and Her Highness have bestowed such favor upon you."

"Favor?" Yun Chonghua was overjoyed, but he didn't know what the fairy meant by favor.

The White Crane Fairy said, "Indeed, you little dragon are truly blessed. The Empress and His Majesty, grateful for your kindness, intend to guide you to immortality."

Then, with a wave of her hand, the White Crane Fairy sent three magical objects flying out of her sleeve and hovering in front of Yun Chonghua.

These three magical items are a golden pill, a bottle of imperial wine, and a peach the size of a bowl.

The White Crane Fairy said, "His Majesty has bestowed upon you a golden elixir, and the Empress has rewarded you with a peach and a pot of imperial wine. Even if a mortal in the lower realm were to perform countless merits, he would likely find it difficult to obtain even a single peach. And this golden elixir is even more precious; only the honored guests at His Majesty's Pill Gathering are qualified to taste it. This time, with the golden elixir, imperial wine, and peach all present, your fortune is truly extraordinary."

"However, you have upheld the dignity of His Majesty and the Empress, the majesty of the Heavenly Laws, and the reputation of the Seventh Princess. This is your greatest achievement. It is not yet time for the Peach Banquet, and the other peaches are not yet ripe. Only the six-thousand-year-old peaches are barely edible. I personally picked a ripe peach for you from the Peach Garden after careful selection. Once you eat this peach, you will be able to transform into human form."

"After eating the peaches of immortality, drinking the imperial wine, and swallowing the golden elixir, you will achieve a body of pure gold and will no longer fear the punishment of being struck by heavenly lightning. However, although you will not fear it, you will still suffer some pain. But don't worry, after you have finished your punishment, someone will plead for you and ensure your safety. Her Majesty has already prepared healing items for you at Yaochi, and His Majesty will also bestow further rewards upon you upon your return to the Lingxiao Palace."

After hearing what the White Crane Fairy said, Yun Chonghua experienced for the first time what it meant to be "overjoyed."

He doesn't feel the joy of overcoming hardship now; all he feels is the happiness of "getting rich overnight."

He had previously thought that having a sanctuary and a quiet place for him to cultivate would be a blessing.

I never expected Your Majesty and the Empress to be so generous. My Monkey King hasn't tasted the peaches of immortality, the imperial wine, and the golden pills yet. This time, as his brother, I'll be the first to try them.

However, what made Yun Chonghua happiest was that he had the opportunity to transform into human form.

Having been a fish in the water for over a hundred years, he has now become a dragon, but he is still like an animal. He has almost forgotten what it feels like to be a human.

Yun Chonghua immediately prostrated himself on the ground and said, "Little Dragon thanks Your Majesty and Your Majesty for your grace."

Seeing his expression, the White Crane Fairy said, "Alright, if you want to express your gratitude, you can do so after you've finished your punishment. There's no need to linger here."

Then, with a flick of her fingers, the white crane fairy brought the bowl of peaches to Yun Chonghua's lips. She said, "Eat these quickly. I have to report to the Empress and don't have time to stay with you here."

Upon hearing this, Yun Chonghua didn't delay any longer. He immediately grabbed the peach with his dragon claws and began to devour it.

He ate so eagerly that he didn't even taste whether the peach was sweet or sour. In the blink of an eye, he had eaten the peach down to a pit.

After he finished eating the peach, the White Crane Fairy flicked her fingers, and the peach pit flew back into her sleeve.

As Yun Chonghua devoured the entire six-thousand-year-old peach, his body emitted bursts of radiant light, and a faint mist rose around him.

The scales he lost on his tail also regrowed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Moreover, his pale golden scales slowly turned into a dazzling golden color. He felt a sharp pain in his hands and feet, and his fifth claw slowly grew out.

The White Crane Fairy stared at him with wide eyes and an open mouth, looking on in astonishment.

Where was that four-fingered dragon now? Standing before the White Crane Fairy was a five-clawed golden dragon with dazzling golden scales all over its body.

The glow emanating from Yun Chonghua had not yet dissipated.

He looked at his five claws and the golden scales covering his body, then turned to the astonished White Crane Fairy and asked, "Fairy, why haven't I become human yet?"

The White Crane Fairy, having regained her senses, said, "This is your first time taking human form. You can think about the appearance you want to take, and then you can transform into a human."

Upon hearing this, Yun Chonghua immediately closed his eyes. He then contemplated what he wanted to become.

He racked his brains, trying to think of a more handsome appearance. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't come up with anything.

Because he had seen many immortals in heaven, even the most handsome man he could imagine was somewhat inferior to these real immortals.

Since the choice was difficult, Yun Chonghua simply stopped thinking about anything. Now he only had one thought in his mind: "to become a heroic and handsome man." As for what he would become, he would just leave it to fate.

Thinking of this, the mist swirling around Yun Chonghua slowly converged on him, instantly enveloping him completely.

When the clouds and mist dissipated, the five-clawed golden dragon was nowhere to be seen. Instead, there was only a handsome young man, elegant and refined, seemingly otherworldly.

Yun Chonghua successfully transformed into human form. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at his long-lost hands. He shouted joyfully, "I have hands! I have hands! I've finally become human!"