Chapter 8

Yun Yue let out a chuckle, "What is there to see him for? He trapped me at the bottom of the abyss without mercy. If I go to see him, wouldn't I just be chased and beaten again?"

He moved his legs off the bed, and the rustling sound woke him up. He got up and walked over, softly saying: "It's still early, why don't you sleep a little longer?"

The cascading robe trailed over the smooth jade stone path as he walked to the corridor, hands clasped behind his back, looking upward. The daylight had yet to brighten, and through the thick curtain of water, the dome revealed a deep blue expanse.

Indeed, every matter has its pros and cons, and each party has its own stance influenced by their interests. A decision cannot possibly satisfy everyone completely. Having witnessed too many disputes and entanglements, I have gradually grown weary of certain good things that some people yearn for but cannot attain

The bed she has slept in must still retain her body warmth. When Yun Yue thought of this, her heart became unsettled. However, she did not want her to notice his unusual behavior, so he claimed that he often studied late into the night and did not always rest in bed.

Today may be the most frantic day she has ever experienced in her life, having traveled thousands of miles, engaged in a battle at the Huai River, returned with serious injuries, and provoked a pursuit from the heavenly realm. The once silent Dragon Source Deity has left the cage that confined her, becoming more vibrant instead. Misfortune often leans on fortune; had it not been for this tumultuous journey, she might have never realized the immense power contained within her.

Yun Yue shook her head, "As long as the outside world remains unsettled for another day, I can keep her here for one more day. In fact, this period of time is just right for me; hiding here and remaining indifferent to the world, doing nothing. By doing nothing, I will not provoke discontent. In this world, it has always been the case that the more one does, the more mistakes one makes"

The world is harsh, and one must create a haven for her. It turns out that the ordinary little affections and loves also have countless twists and turns that are hard to express. He had never experienced such feelings before, and even scoffed at the decadence of envying the lovebirds rather than the immortals. Now it is his turn; five hundred years of careful consideration have not dispelled his longing. Regardless of her background, he has no path of retreat left to him.

Yun Yue was very satisfied, smiling as she nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Da Jin."

At this moment, Yun Yue finally remembered to ask her, "Who exactly has deceived you? With your cultivation, can't you see his true form?"

Yun Yue lowered her eyelashes and said: "The Heavenly Emperor is probably not someone you can meet just because you want to. Above the countless clouds, there are numerous heavenly generals guarding the way. Even if you manage to ascend, you will not be able to enter the Lingxiao Palace"

What a beautiful fish! After a moment of deep reflection, I suddenly recalled my own situation, and my spirits began to wane.

However, the disaster has occurred and must be resolved. He stood up and slowly walked out of the sleeping quarters

Rest assured, Your Majesty. I understand how to handle this matter. The blood and storm outside will not reach the depths of the abyss, and Your Majesty may continue to enjoy peace with the divine.

The merchant asked, "Your Majesty, would you like to meet the Dragon God?"

Changqing could not help but burst into laughter after listening, "Your tone is quite bold for a lewd fish. You think you can handle matters that I cannot resolve?" As he spoke, he patted his shoulder, "I know you feel guilty, but with your abilities, you are far from sufficient. Let me go and face the consequences myself tomorrow, do not involve the Abyss. After all, there are so many aquatic beings here, and if heaven were to be angered, it is not something that you spirits can bear."

The lively eyes turned and fell upon his face, "Then what about Lord Yuanhai? Are you a good person or a bad person?"

He smiled gently, his faint smile resembling the bright and clear moon, and said in a soft voice: "Since everything arises because of me, you should stay in the depths of the sea; there is no need to concern yourself with matters outside, I will naturally take care of everything for you."

Yun Yue sat quietly in front of the bed, silently watching her fall asleep. He had gazed at Longshouyuan countless times while she was asleep, but this was the first time he was so close.

"I am just afraid that the Dragon God does not share this view." The merchant said, "Initially, the flood was quelled by his orders, and for thousands of years, the Huai River has flowed into the sea without interruption. Now that Wu Zhiqi has taken control of the Huai River again, he has frozen the river, causing the inland waters to be blocked and surge violently. The other three rivers have also been affected by him... This time, it seems that Geng Chen will have to step forward. The Dragon Source Deity claims to be deceived and cannot hand over that person, but the claim of being deceived does not hold water. If Geng Chen were to pursue this matter, the Deity would likely find it difficult to escape responsibility."

Changqing smirked and said, "How can I sleep? I am being hunted down all over the world." After saying this, he realized he had taken over someone else's bed, forcing the rightful owner onto the mat, and he felt quite embarrassed as he rubbed the back of his neck. "I’m sorry for making you unable to sleep well all night. I’ll get up now, you can lie down on the bed."

Changqing realized that he had let something slip, and he was momentarily taken aback. Denying it further seemed pointless, so he waved his hand and said, "No need to thank me; I am quite low-key. After I came ashore last night, I thought about it. That barrier had imprisoned you for five hundred years. Five hundred years ago, you were still young, just right to diligently cultivate at the bottom of the abyss. After five hundred years, you have grown up and should see the outside world. Anyway, I have nothing to do but sleep, so doing a good deed before falling asleep is no big deal. Unfortunately, I encountered a swindler who tricked me into going to the Huai River to fetch a copper bell. I had a fierce battle with the river patrolling yaksha, and it was only with great difficulty that I managed to let Wuzhiqi escape. It is quite normal for the heavenly realm to want to execute me."

Indeed, compared to those orthodox deities, she is not even qualified to serve foot water at her age. How could the Heavenly Emperor possibly summon her! As for how this matter will ultimately conclude, she does not know; she can only take it one step at a time.

With her robe sleeves lifted, sitting on the footrest, one hand propping up her cheek, she gazed at her repeatedly. It would be a pity if she were not the goddess of sleep; one could only wonder what extraordinary sights she encountered in her dreams. Suddenly, she extended her hand to form a three, then let it fall heavily again, and the sound of snoring gradually arose

Changqing hesitated for a moment, "It seems that can be said. But you must not blame yourself; I disrupted your marriage. I intended to use this as compensation, but unexpectedly, my good intentions led to a bad outcome. I am not as skilled as others!"

With a slow shake of the head, "I have only seen the Dragon God from a distance once, that person's stature and demeanor were very much like the Dragon God, and it was on the Hill of the Fierce Plow..."

He let out a sound and said, "Since that is the case, then let us not venture into the abyss; it is fine to stay here for a lifetime."

Yun Yue became joyful because of her words, every inch of her gaze shining brightly, and she looked at her intently and said: "The deep affection is what caused this tremendous disaster for me, isn't it?"

Footsteps echoed, and a merchant approached with a lamp, softly asking: "Your Majesty, how should this matter be handled?"

She stood at the center of the earth, joyfully saying: "It doesn't hurt anymore, Lord Abyss truly has the ability, thank you."

Longing now has no home to return to, and her heart is in turmoil. She flits about like a headless fly, sometimes looking up at the sky and other times down at the ground, "What should I do... The spiritual power can only protect the dragon vein for a short time; if it exceeds the time limit, it will invite the invasion of evil forces, and then the world will descend into chaos"

In theory, the life and death of mortals have nothing to do with him now, but the long-lasting affection fears the loss of its value of existence, thus this matter cannot be ignored. Yun Yue pondered for a moment and said, "You should make a trip; if you can press it down, then do so."

Mentioning this brings sadness, she said with a frown: "I do not wish to fight with anyone, but those two river patrol demons are so ugly that I feel they are not good people the moment I see them. Moreover, they prevented me from taking the copper bell, and in a fit of anger, I ended up killing them."

Yun Yue spoke calmly, as if accustomed to the deceptions and intrigues of others. "The divine realm, like the human realm, is also filled with suspicion and scheming. The difference lies in the gods' greater skill in disguise; lies can endure for millennia without being uncovered, and what is false can become true." Suddenly noticing Changqing's suspicious gaze upon her, she quickly put on a gentle smile and, taking her hand, said, "It is beyond my wildest dreams that you could come to my depths. Since you are here, why not stay for a couple of days? We can leave once the storm has passed, how does that sound?"

Yun Yue chuckled lightly, the humidity beneath the water was heavy. Although he had built a barrier of air outside the water palace to welcome her, it could not block the chill; the depths remained cold to the bone. He lowered his hands to tuck the corners of her blanket, paused for a moment, and then moved to the heavy mat to read.

Yun Yue poured a cup of sweet dew and handed it to her, "You are currently struggling to protect yourself, yet you still think about the dragon vein?"

Yun Yue stepped down and adjusted her sleeves, saying: "It is not worth mentioning, be more careful in the future, and do not engage in combat with others again"

Yun Yue sighed, "Being unattractive does not necessarily mean one is a bad person, and being attractive does not necessarily mean one is a good person. Always remember this lesson in the future"

He tried his best to console her, "But have you ever considered whether Geng Chen needs your explanation? Wu Zhiqi has already run away, and he has to expend effort to capture him. Your explanation cannot alleviate the burden on his shoulders in the slightest; on the contrary, it may even put him in a position where he cannot defend himself."

Here it comes again, with such a temperament, even if one is extremely wicked, it is probably still difficult to make others dislike them

Changqing knew of his good intentions to take her in, but at this point, no one could help her. She pushed his hand away, "I have my own name and identity; I can escape the monk but not the temple. I cannot be a sinner for the rest of my life. I have made up my mind to seek out Longshen Gengchen and explain the situation to him"

It is quite a thought, murmured the merchant: "The Dragon's Head is now unguarded, the rules of the world have become chaotic, dynasties will change, and the killing of fathers and sons will occur once more. How can the sovereign bear this?"

She adjusted her clothing, seemingly preparing to go out. He raised his hand to stop her, saying, "It is very dangerous outside; it is best not to move around casually"

She resolutely expressed her principles and then climbed into bed to sleep. Perhaps in her view, all wounds would heal after a good night's sleep

This time, Changqing was left dumbfounded, "What do you mean by this?"

Yun Yue smiled slightly, "If you wish for me to be a good person, then I shall be a good person; if you wish for me to be a bad person, then I shall be a bad person"

Yin Shang was sent on an errand, and he stood alone for a while. The dawn was already visible on the horizon, but the vast land was shrouded in thick gloom. The sky above the deep pool appeared to be compressed by more than half, with flowing clouds drifting like shattered egg whites striking the bottom of a bowl. He shook his sleeves and returned to the inner hall, where the person behind the pearl-draped curtain was still asleep. He gazed at her, faintly recalling the moment they first met, when she smiled with her eyes raised. She could not be considered a stunning beauty, but those two glances alone captivated all his thoughts. He shook his sleeves and returned to the inner hall, where the person behind the pearl-draped curtain was still asleep. He gazed at her, faintly recalling the moment they first met, when she smiled with her eyes raised. She could not be considered a stunning beauty, but those two glances alone captivated all his thoughts.

"That is my duty, and I have upheld it for a thousand years. If one day the dragon vein no longer needs me, I will not know the value of my existence." She sighed deeply while holding her cup, "I should go to the Heavenly Hall and meet the Heavenly Emperor."

Yin Shang wanted to laugh but dared not, so he could only cover his mouth with his sleeve and suppress it. "Geng Chen does not know the true identity of the sovereign... Should we inform the deity about the truth?"

After a day and night of relentless travel, she woke up the next day feeling sore all over. When Changqing opened her eyes, the first thing that came into view was the cloud-like tent top. She was momentarily stunned, unable to recall where she was. Hastily propping herself up to take a look, she saw a young man in white clothing dozing under the dim light of a pearl lamp, his slender and delicate fingers propping up his chin. In that moment, it seemed that even the best painter in the palace could not capture even a fraction of his charm and grace.

His tone remained calm, "The Dragon Source Deity has been deceived; this debt should not be attributed to her."

Long-lasting affection unexpectedly gives rise to countless complications from such a simple matter, leading one to hold their head in despair and exclaim: "How can it be so complicated? What are those deities calculating every day!"

Yun Yue was momentarily taken aback, realizing her loss of composure, which made her feel even more embarrassed. She steadied herself and formed the seals again, as Yuan Yuan channeled spiritual energy into her shoulder. The bruising on that half of her shoulder gradually faded due to his treatment, revealing its original skin tone. Chang Qing finally let out a sigh of relief; by the time he finished his work, she was already able to move freely and vigorously.

Yun Yue Dao: "You say that someone has transformed into the appearance of a dragon god, but who can prove that this person is not a dragon god? If someone accuses him of embezzlement, your departure will not only fail to clear your own grievances but will instead completely offend Geng Chen"

So you went to the Hill of the Fierce Plow to pay a visit to the Dragon God Gengchen for the sake of the barrier of the Abyss, didn't you