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

Seeing that Yun Chonghua was only looking at the gifts without saying a word, the Dragon King of the East Sea couldn't help but feel uneasy.

I have no idea what kind of person this is.

It's unclear whether this immortal in front of me is greedy for money, lustful, or has some other hobby.

Seeing that Yun Chonghua remained silent, the old Dragon King also remembered that he had been impolite.

That means the prepared gift list wasn't submitted.

So much so that the recipient had no idea what gift they had prepared.

However, these gift lists are usually submitted along with the visiting cards, and Yun Chonghua's side didn't have a gatekeeper to notify them, so they weren't submitted.

At this moment, the old Dragon King, barely suppressing his embarrassment, strode to the carriage and introduced himself, saying, "Your Highness has no disciples, so I dare not enter without permission. This invitation and gift list have not been presented to you, which is truly impolite. I congratulate you on your new post and offer you thirty top-quality pearls, ten catties each of ten kinds of gemstones including jade, agate, and coral, one hundred catties each of gold and silver ingots, and twenty bolts of brocade woven from dragon silk. I humbly request that you accept them."

Finally, the old Dragon King casually picked up the box containing the water-repelling pearl. He continued, "Immortal, you have long resided in the Heavenly Realm and must find it difficult to live in this water palace. This Sishui Divine Palace has no water-repelling treasures. This humble dragon has specially offered a water-repelling pearl. It is a small gift, and I hope the Immortal will not find it offensive."

After listening to the old Dragon King introduce the gifts, Yun Chonghua thought to himself, "This old mudfish is no gentleman. He has already given me a lot of face by personally coming to visit me this time. As the saying goes, 'It is better to offend a gentleman than a petty person.' I am new here and not yet settled. Although I hate him, now is not a good time to offend him."

Thinking of this, Yun Chonghua also put on a joyful expression, and then said warmly, "Hehe, I'm new here, how could I dare trouble the Dragon Lord of the East Sea to come in person? I'm truly sorry. Please, Dragon Lord!"

He then stepped aside and invited the Dragon King of the East Sea to his underwater palace for a chat.

Ao Guang was overjoyed to see Yun Chonghua's attitude suddenly change 180 degrees.

It seems that because he didn't send a formal invitation and the other party didn't know his place, they turned him away.

Afterwards, Ao Guang and Yun Chonghua politely walked into the Water Mansion side by side.

Crab Warrior and his retinue displayed all the gifts the Dragon King had brought in the courtyard of the Water Palace.

The twenty maids were also standing in the courtyard.

Soon, Yun Chonghua led the Dragon King of the East Sea to the living room of his underwater palace. After inviting Ao Guang to sit down, Yun Chonghua said, "Hehe, my humble abode is simple and I have little to offer. Please do not be offended, Dragon King of the East Sea."

The Dragon King replied politely, "Hehe, what are you saying, Immortal? It's already a blessing for me to receive such treatment. How could I possibly complain?"

But due to his professional sensitivity, the Dragon King always felt that there was more to Yun Chonghua's words than met the eye.

However, the Dragon King was overthinking things this time; Yun Chonghua simply didn't want to entertain him.

So the Dragon King looked around and said, "While this water palace is indeed beautiful, Immortal, you are a dragon. All dragons, regardless of size, whoever has been appointed by Heaven are kings in the Lower Realm of Water. I have heard that you are a Heavenly Dragon, and one of the best among my dragons. This water palace is perhaps unworthy of your status. I would like to build you a separate crystal palace here, for your residence. What do you say?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Chonghua felt that the old Dragon King was quite generous when it came to currying favor.

Not only did she give him so many gold and silver gifts and beautiful women, she also planned to give him a house.

Yun Chonghua said, "Hehe, I appreciate the Dragon King's kindness. I was appointed here by the Jade Emperor, and being new here, it's not appropriate for me to be so ostentatious. Besides, you and I were appointed by Heaven to serve as officials so that we could bestow blessings upon all, share the burdens of His Majesty the Jade Emperor, and make all living beings feel His Majesty's divine grace. It's not for our own pleasures and indulgences."

The Dragon King, though embarrassed by his grandiloquent words, quickly replied, "What the immortal says is very true. This humble dragon has learned much. The immortal's simplicity is truly a model for us all."

After the two finished spouting their high-sounding "nonsense,"

The Dragon King asked, "I have lived in the Immortal Realm for thousands of years. While I wouldn't dare say I'm friends with all the immortals in the Upper Realm, I am certainly acquainted with them. But you, sir, are completely unfamiliar to me. Many of the dragons in this world are related to my Ao family by marriage, yet you, sir, are a Heavenly Dragon. Please forgive my poor eyesight; I truly do not recognize you, sir. May I ask where your immortal home is? Who were your ancestors? Are you related to my Ao family?"

Upon hearing the Dragon King of the East Sea inquire about his origins, Yun Chonghua let out a cold laugh.

Hearing his cold laugh, even the Dragon King of the East Sea couldn't help but get goosebumps.

Yun Chonghua asked, "Is the Dragon King so forgetful that he really doesn't recognize me?"

Ao Guang was even more confused after hearing this. He thought about it carefully again and realized that he really did not know Yun Chonghua.

Ao Guang then said, "Please forgive my old age, Immortal, I truly cannot recall this. May I ask where I, the young dragon, have crossed paths with you?"

Yun Chonghua laughed and said, "Of course, it's in your East Sea Dragon Palace."

After listening, Ao Guang thought about it again. Over the past few thousand years, many immortals had come to him to beg for alms.

But I have never actually met Yun Chonghua.

And now he is a celestial dragon. Even before he took human form, he was no ordinary being. If I had seen him before, it would be impossible for me not to remember.

Seeing Ao Guang's embarrassed expression, unable to recall the details but too ashamed to admit it, Yun Chonghua immediately activated his divine sense and summoned the Dragon Binding Rope at his waist, which swayed in front of the two of them.

Upon seeing the Dragon-Binding Rope, Ao Guang was immediately startled. Although the Dragon-Binding Rope had been refined by Nezha, how could Ao Guang not recognize something from his East Sea?

With trembling hands, Ao Guang asked, "Immortal, what is this...?"

Yun Chonghua laughed and said, "It seems that the Dragon King is indeed very forgetful. Just a few months ago, you used this very thing to bind me and hand me over to those two heavenly messengers. I almost became their meal on my journey to heaven. I have to rely on your 'cultivation' for this."

Upon hearing this, the Dragon King of the East Sea was so frightened that he stood up and took a few steps back.

His eyes widened, and he cried out in a trembling voice, "You! You could be the one from that day...?"

Yun Chonghua remained calm and composed, then smiled and said, "Not bad. The Wild Dragon of the Xiang River greets the Dragon King of the East Sea!"

As he spoke, he even made a point of clasping his hands in a respectful gesture towards the Dragon King. However, he did so with his right hand on top, in a "fierce bow."

Upon hearing these mocking words, the Dragon King was so startled that he fell to the ground with a thud.

The Dragon King, recovering from his shock, quickly rose to his feet, clasped his hands in a bow, and said, "Immortal, please calm your anger. That day, I was bewitched and failed to recognize Your Majesty, nearly harming you. But I am of low rank and dare not offend the celestial officials under the command of the Spirit Official, and thus failed to save you. Please forgive my blindness."

When Yun Chonghua saw the old mudfish bowing and apologizing repeatedly, he let out another cold laugh.

After the old Dragon King bowed to him more than a dozen times, Yun Chonghua felt that it was about time.

After all, this old mudfish was appointed by the Jade Emperor as the Dragon King of the East Sea, the eldest brother of the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas, and the patriarch of the Ao family.

If we make him lose face, it would seem like we're going too far.

Moreover, if this old mudfish is so generous to me, I wonder how many people in the heavens have received his generous gifts.

He has been able to remain steadfast in the mortal realm for so many years because he is protected by powerful beings in heaven. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so bold as to eat young boys and girls back then.

Anyway, I've already stepped on his head, and I can play with him slowly when I have the chance. Giving him a lesson today is enough.