BXBX NOVEL Chapter 286 - 1941 Could Have Seized It_2
Chapter 286 - 1941 Could Have Seized It_2
“Hahaha, if you truly wish to express gratitude, then take care of the people on both banks and manage this River well!”
Feng Qing’an naturally detected the sarcastic disdain in the Dragon Girl’s words, but he didn’t mind. Forcing others to do things they are not willing to do, and not allowing them to be a little aggrieved, he hadn’t become such a tyrant.
So what if she was a little disappointed? As long as she completed the task, that’s what matters.
“Young Master, are you planning on leaving?”
Observing Feng Qing’an’s behavior and attitudes, the old turtle suddenly inquired.
“Indeed, now that she passed the Heavenly Tribulation, grasped the Water Veins, and Wave River has a new ruler, it’s time for me to leave. If I don’t hurry up, I will miss the Imperial Examination!”
“You’re still going to take part in the Imperial Examination?”
The old turtle was surprised by his response. He couldn’t comprehend why a
person with such divine powers as the Young Master would still participate in the examination.
The corrupt officials on both sides of the river were slaughtered by him like chickens. Without blinking an eye, they were chopped down, and he still participates in the Imperial Examination. What is he playing at?
Is it amusement? Or experiencing the world’s variety?
“I’ll just take it for the fun of it, I’ve been studying for years, it should be somewhat useful!”
“Are you really leaving?”
Suddenly hearing about Feng Qing’an’s intention to depart, Jiang Yue was caught off guard. It only dawned on her then that she had become the River Water Monarch and from now on, she would face all the issues in the long and wide river. All affairs would be decided by her.
“Yes, I’m leaving, and now you’re free. However, without my supervision, you mustn’t act recklessly. I’ll come to check on you from time to time. If you prove to be incompetent, you’ll end up in the same situation as your older brother. You are forewarned.’
“I can step down now!”
“Do you think this is a game? This position affects the safety of many water clan in the river and the livelihood of numerous people on both banks, do you understand?”
Feng Qing’an rebuked her harshly.
It was clear that this Dragon Girl was quite stubborn, hesitant, and reluctant. However, when it came to serious matters, she handled them with focus and responsibility.
She was definitely better than her older brother, who was killed before we even got to ask his name. Nonetheless, even so, a scolding was warranted.
“I understand!”
The Dragon Girl clenched her fists, suppressing her emotions. On her backhand and fingers, very evident dragon-like features also appeared. Fine scales had transformed her once slender and delicate hands into dragon claws.
“Good that you understand. You are not allowed to abandon the responsibilities and obligations of a Water Monarch until you have cultivated a suitable new monarch!”
Feng Qing’an warned solemnly. A talented dragon’s ultimate goal is bound to be the vast ocean. Regardless of how wide the rivers on the continents are, to a true dragon, it always feels too narrow and limiting.
“You don’t have to remind me, I’m the Water Monarch of this river now!”
“Then I, as acting Water Monarch, officially abdicate. If fate allows it, we will meet again!”
Feng Qing’an, at this moment, was not angry, instead, he burst out laughing. He was already weary of this river, therefore he didn’t even visit the nearby Water Mansion and ascended directly.
“He’s leaving just like that?”
Watching Feng Qing’an’s informal departure, the Dragon Girl was taken aback. As his image completely disappeared from the water, the expression of the newly appointed Water Monarch became markedly complicated.
“Your Highness, do you actually want the young master to stay and keep you company? If he wanted to stay here in the first place, he wouldn’t have forcefully brought you over!”
The old turtle glanced at the Dragon Girl and chuckled.
“I don’t want to stay with him, I’m just concerned that I may not be able to maintain order in the river. After all, this was a major river that my older brother once controlled!”
Jiang Yue sighed. Having mingled among humans for centuries, she naturally understood some things. With Feng Qing’an’s departure, she lost her greatest deterrent and support.
Even though she was the Water Monarch now, without the intimidation factor, some of the large monsters might not be able to keep their ambitions in check.
Not to mention distant matters, even her brother’s widow is said to be no pushover. She only fled into hiding through her fear of Young Master Feng. Would this sister-in-law truly remain complacent as she, a mere dragon girl, took over Wave River?
“This old servant will serve Your Majesty with utmost loyalty!”
The old turtle showed his loyalty on the spot.
“Prime Minister, will you truly serve loyally? Or will you conspire with others, acting as a mole within my ranks, to drive me, an incapable Water Monarch, out of power?”
Jiang Yue looked at the old turtle. If she wasn’t mistaken, this old turtle started following her brother, then switched to Feng Qing’an, before finally following her.
“Your Majesty must certainly misunderstand me, I would unquestionably remain loyal to you. How dare I betray you?”
The old turtle instantly put on a face of innocence, loudly pleading his case. However, in order for his words to carry more weight, he brought up Feng Qing’an, who had just left not long ago.
“Besides, even if I had the heart, I wouldn’t have the guts. Young Master Feng said he would come back frequently to check in. You are the Water Monarch he appointed. If I conspire with outsiders to overthrow you, I would have no place to go!”
“This palace will trust you for the time being then!”
Hearing Gui Prime Minister’s logical response, Jiang Yue nodded in agreement. Even though the person left, the deterrent effect remains intact.
Soul Contract No. 4: Scorching Sun
Race: Scorching Sun Tree Attributes: Yang, Wood, Heaven
Potential Rank: Lower Tier Lord Battle Power Rank: Upper Tier Commander
“Finally, the third flower has bloomed!”
Looking at the three fiery birds spiraling and frolicking above his head, Feng
Qing’an standing in the sky, couldn’t help but smile knowingly. The Scorching Sun Tree that he planted in his waist storage space had grown slower since he moved it. Nevertheless, no matter how slow, it eventually produced flowers.
With this bloom, there was a pleasant surprise. Apart from nurturing the third Yang Flame spirit and simultaneously promoting the first two little firebirds, two flower buds sprouted on the newly grown branches.
In other words, with diligent watering, the fourth and fifth Yang Flame spirits will be born together. By then, this extraordinary Scorching Sun Tree will provide even more abundant power support for Feng Qing’an.
“Young Master, where should we fly next?”
As Feng Qing’an was rejoicing, Sen Miao’s voice sounded from below. This auspicious beast, which Feng Qing’an had led out of the woods, was looking somewhat lost at the vast, boundless landscape below.
Although it knew where its young master wanted to go was Fengtian City, it genuinely didn’t know the way. It didn’t even know in which direction Fengtian City was located.
The Imperial Examination date was approaching, and they had already wasted a lot of time. Feng Qing’an, who was planning on flying there directly, fell silent upon hearing the question. Although he knew where he was going, he decided to leave the navigation to someone else.
“Let’s go down and ask someone!”
Feng Ching sighed, regretting not having kept Zhao the Butler with him. As he took over the Water Mansion, the warriors couldn’t conveniently go underwater and were sent to Fengtian Mansion ahead of him to prepare accommodations.
The result: despite having the strength of three powerful demons, Feng Ching and his companions didn’t recognize the way. However, it wasn’t a huge issue. While there were some twists and turns on the way, he managed to arrive in Fengtian City barely in time for the examination at the beginning of August.
While there were some twists and turns on the way, he managed to arrive in Fengtian City barely in time for the examination at the beginning of August.
“The city of the human race is surprisingly sprawling!”
It wasn’t just Feng Qing’an that was astonished. Sen Miao and Bai Yao, who had experienced the opulence of the Water Mansion, couldn’t help but exclaim in wonder. Only Black Mountain remained calm.
Black Mountain was no stranger to big scenes. The netherworld had even more impressive sites, but the restless rolling eyes revealed its inner thoughts. However majestic the capital of Ghost Nation might be, it could not match the vibrant life of the human city..