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

After reading the Dragon King's invitation, Yun Chonghua said, "Alright! I'll head to the Dragon Palace now to discuss things with the Dragon King. You may swim back at your leisure."

After saying this, Yun Chonghua leaped out of the Sishui River and then spread his wings of light towards the East Sea Dragon Palace.

Although Yun Chonghua knew that the old dragon king wanted to use him.

But having nothing better to do, he wanted to see what was going on. Who was this person who could make the Ten Kings of Hell in the Underworld pretend to be deaf and dumb?

Moreover, given that old mudfish's personality, he must have known that the person was a celestial being he couldn't afford to offend. But strangely, he didn't try to curry favor with him. Instead, he wanted his help to exorcise the demon, which was quite interesting.

Faced with such an interesting matter, Yun Chonghua was naturally very curious. He wanted to see what this monster's origins were.

In the blink of an eye, Yun Chonghua arrived above the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, then plunged into the East Ocean, and a moment later arrived outside the Crystal Palace.

When the crab general guarding the gate saw Yun Chonghua arrive, he quickly stepped forward to bow and said, "This humble general greets the Dragon Lord."

Yun Chonghua said, "No need for formalities. I've come to see your king. Please inform him quickly."

General Crab said, "Reporting to the Dragon King, my king has ordered that you need not announce your arrival in the future. You may come at your own discretion."

Upon hearing this, Yun Chonghua didn't stand on ceremony and went straight into the Crystal Palace.

Inside this Crystal Palace, all the shrimp soldiers, crab generals, servants, and maids treated Yun Chonghua with utmost respect. Everyone who saw him bowed. It was as if they had returned home, not to the East Sea.

Yun Chonghua arrived at the Dragon Palace Hall, where Ao Guang was sitting in a chair, looking worried. Even the enchanting songs and dances in front of him could not make him happy.

But when he saw Yun Chonghua slowly walking up, he stood up excitedly.

He waved his hand to disperse the dancers and hurriedly stepped down from his throne. He bowed and greeted them, saying, "The immortal has finally returned."

Yun Chonghua didn't waste any more words with him and asked directly, "What exactly happened? Is that monster really that troublesome?"

Ao Guang said, "Immortal, please take a seat and have some tea. This matter cannot be explained in a few words."

Then Ao Guang shouted, "Prime Minister Turtle, quickly send someone to Jimo to fetch the City God of Jimo, and then go to Jidu to summon the Little Dragon."

Afterwards, Ao Guang invited Yun Chonghua to take a seat and said, "Immortal, although this matter is thorny, please be patient. When my nephew Xiaolong and the City God arrive, we will slowly inform you of this matter together."

Yun Chonghua said, "Alright, it won't make a difference if we wait a little longer."

The Dragon King then arranged for someone to serve tea to Yun Chonghua.

Of course, the tea could not be served by ordinary palace maids, but today the Fourth Princess went to Mount Hua to meet the Third Holy Mother and was not in the palace.

This time, the person serving tea to Yun Chonghua was a beautiful palace maid wearing a golden conch shell in her hair and dressed in yellow.

Yun Chonghua recognized the maid. She seemed to be someone who served the Fourth Princess. She had been serving the Fourth Princess during the Spring Dragon Festival banquet.

Yun Chonghua asked, "Isn't the Fourth Princess in the palace?"

Hearing Yun Chonghua bring up the Four Dragon Maidens, Ao Guang was overjoyed. He then said, "It's really unfortunate today. My daughter is at Mount Hua having a small gathering with the Third Holy Mother of Mount Hua. She's not in the palace."

Yun Chonghua sighed after hearing this.

Upon seeing Yun Chonghua sigh, Ao Guang said, "Immortal, there is no need to be disappointed. When my daughter returns, I will have her pay a visit to you."

Upon hearing this, Yun Chonghua realized that the old Dragon King had misunderstood.

Yun Chonghua sighed, lamenting that he and the Fourth Princess were destined to be apart.

After all, when he returned to Heaven this time, Fairy White Crane had explicitly warned him not to get too close to Yang Jian and his sister, or the disciples of the Three Pure Ones.

Although the Fourth Princess was from the East Sea, she had become close friends with the Third Holy Mother. This was a taboo for Yun Chonghua. He figured the Empress probably wouldn't agree to his marriage to the Fourth Princess.

Yun Chonghua then said, "That's not necessary. I was just asking casually."

At this moment, the Dragon King asked impatiently, "Why did it take you so long to return to Heaven this time, Immortal? Did you inquire about your marriage to my daughter with Her Majesty?"

Yun Chonghua replied, "This time, Her Majesty summoned me at Yaochi, bestowed upon me a royal meal, and I drank two extra bottles of royal wine. I also took a short rest, which is why I returned a few months late. As for the marriage, Her Majesty said that arrangements will be made in the future, and we need not worry about it."

Ao Guang was extremely envious of Yun Chonghua's answer.

The Peach Banquet in the Upper Realm doesn't always invite the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas. Even if they have a seat in the Jade Pool, they only eat peaches that are three thousand years old. Even if they are offered imperial wine, they only get one cup.

Yun Chonghua, however, was able to have a royal meal at Yaochi outside of the Peach Banquet, and even drank two bottles of royal wine at once!

This is a level that Ao Guang may never reach in his entire life.

Hearing that the Empress had her own arrangements, Ao Guang did not ask any further questions.

Yun Chonghua was drinking tea and chatting with Ao Guang in the Dragon Palace. After about two hours, the little dragon god of Jidu and the city god of Jimo hurriedly arrived.

The two entered the hall, and the Dragon King quickly introduced Yun Chonghua to the emperor.

"Immortal, this is the Dragon God of Jidu, my nephew, Little Li Dragon. And this is the City God of Jimo."

Then, both Xiao Lilong and the City God stepped forward and bowed to Yun Chonghua, saying, "Greetings, Immortal."

Yun Chonghua sized up the two of them. The little dragon was huge, with a broad back and a powerful build. Its eyes gleamed with a sharp light, like lightning. Although it had a dragon's head and a human body, it was very majestic.

As for the City God, he was not as old as Yun Chonghua had imagined, but rather looked like a middle-aged scholar.

Yun Chonghua said, "You two don't need to be so polite. Alright, now that everyone is here, let's tell you what happened. When did that monster arrive? What does it look like? What is its origin and what are its abilities that even the Underworld doesn't dare to interfere?"

After the four of them sat down, the City God began to speak: "Reporting to the Immortal, this monster came to my jurisdiction half a year ago. Judging from its appearance, it seems to be a weasel spirit. After arriving in my jurisdiction, it settled down on the mountain in Jimo. At that time, I only thought it was a mountain spirit that had achieved enlightenment, so I did not pay any attention to it at first, nor did I make an enemy of it."

"But just a few months ago, that weasel spoke human language, built a temple in the mountains, called himself 'Great Immortal Huang,' and gathered believers to worship and make offerings. He was always responsive to people's requests. At first, I thought he was just like any other spirit, relying on some unorthodox cultivation and petty tricks to build a small temple and swindle a few incense offerings from mortals."

"But after the little god transformed himself and went there in person, he discovered that the demon truly possessed real abilities. He practiced medicine and saved lives, refined herbs, and healed the injuries of many people. He could even regenerate severed limbs and restore sight to the blind."

After listening, Yun Chonghua said, "Oh? He actually has such abilities? If that's true, it's only right that he asks for some offerings. As for mortals tearing down your temple and replacing it with theirs, that's also understandable. After all, mortals always believe in whoever is most efficacious when they seek divine guidance."

The City God continued, "Alas! If he truly protects the people, safeguards the region, and performs these meritorious deeds, let alone giving him the temple, I would even be willing to give him my position as City God, or even be demoted to a local deity or mountain god."

Yun Chonghua asked, "What evil deed did he do?"