Gods of the Nation: You worship the God of Longevity, I worship the King of Hell!

Chapter 49 In this local area, I'm more effective than the Dragon King of the East Sea!

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After saying this, the Earth God vanished in a flash.

"Your Majesty, please come to my residence for a chat!" King Jinglong gestured for the well to open.

"Dragon King, please wait a moment." Lu Chen waved his hand.

In just a few breaths, the Earth God returned, carrying Lu Chen's backpack in his hands.

"My lord, here is your bag."

"Good work."

Lu Chen took the backpack and immediately took out two pieces of yellow paper from it, using his magic to keep them suspended in mid-air.

He then took out a cinnabar brush and began to draw on the yellow paper with swift and skillful strokes.

"This is..." The Well Dragon King and the Earth God looked at each other, puzzled.

About an incense stick later, Lu Chen's hand, which had moved as swiftly as a blur, finally stopped.

"I have come here today without prior notice, and this is but a small gift, which I hope you will accept with pleasure!"

After saying that, he snapped his fingers.

The two pieces of yellow paper burned to ashes in an instant.

Before the man and the dragon could react, each of them was presented with a set of magnificent clothes and a pair of gleaming boots.

It was the same magic used to burn the dragon and phoenix robes for the God of Wealth that we had given him earlier.

It is called: [Clothing Transformation Technique].

The Earth God and the Well Dragon King immediately widened their eyes.

"Your Majesty possesses such supernatural powers?!"

"Try them on first," Lu Chen said with a smile.

"it is good!"

The man and the dragon opened their mouths and inhaled, instantly becoming completely refreshed.

The Dragon King of the Well was dressed in a gleaming golden dragon robe, wearing golden boots and a crown with tassels, looking majestic and dignified.

The Earth God also transformed, donning a maroon robe and appearing as a landlord instead of a peasant.

"Old mudfish, you look really imposing in that outfit! You're just like the Dragon King of Xuhe back in the day!"

"Hahaha, old man, you're not bad either!"

The two sized each other up and began to flatter one another.

Lu Chen's lips curled up in a smile.

Indeed, clothes make the man, and gold makes the Buddha. Wearing new clothes makes one look different.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Majesty!" The man and the dragon were overjoyed and bowed deeply to Lu Chen.

"You two don't need to be so polite, they're just some little trinkets."

"My Lord, please!" The Dragon King of the Well, now dressed in new clothes, stood ramrod straight and radiant.

This time, Lu Chen didn't hold back and took a step forward.

With a wave of his sleeve, the Dragon King of the Well sent the three of them into the dry well as a streak of light.

Before long, a hidden world was discovered underground.

A dilapidated water palace gradually came into view.

However, the four gilded characters "Quanyuan Shuifu" on the main gate plaque shone brightly.

"Your Majesty, please!"

The gates of the mansion were wide open, and the surrounding water flow automatically parted to form a passage.

Lu Chen stepped onto it, as if walking on land.

Of course, dragons look so ugly.

The place they lived in was naturally not much better.

Even though I was mentally prepared.

After Lu Chen stepped into this "Spring Source Water Palace".

I was still stunned by what I saw.

This was the first time he had ever seen what it meant to be destitute in a deity's house!

Apart from a stone table, a few stone stools, and a stone bed.

Empty.

"Dragon King, are you all alone in this manor?"

Lu Chen couldn't help but ask.

In his view, no matter how bad things are, a dignified Dragon King should at least have two shrimp soldiers and crab generals, right?

No!

No hair at all.

Just a lone commander?
"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Your Majesty," the Well Dragon King said sheepishly. "There are no servants in my water palace, only this humble abode of mine. Your Majesty's presence today truly brings honor to my humble dwelling! Please, Your Majesty, have a seat." After the three were seated, the Well Dragon King served them tea.

"May I ask what brings Your Majesty here today?"

Seeing His evasive gaze, Lu Chen knew perfectly well what was going on, so he simply got straight to the point: "To be honest, the reason I came to Longhu County this time is to pray for rain."

"Pray for rain?" Although he had expected it, the Dragon King's expression still changed slightly upon hearing these two words. He chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, you are unaware that there has been no rain in Longhu County for three years. There is another reason for this."

The Earth God couldn't help but interject, "Old mudfish, why pretend to be confused? Since I brought you here, I naturally know the inside story. Just give me a straight answer: is it going to rain or not?"

"Stop your insolence!" The Dragon King of the Well was furious, but when he turned to Lu Chen, he put on a smile: "Since Your Majesty knows the inside story, you should understand my predicament. It's not that I'm unwilling, but that I'm unable! The Dragon King of the East Sea is ruthless; he could crush me like an ant. I'm just trying to survive here and live a peaceful life. Therefore, regarding the matter of Dragon Tiger County, I am truly willing but unable to do anything about it."

“I naturally understand the Dragon King’s predicament.” Lu Chen waved his hand calmly, indicating his understanding, but then changed the subject: “But if I have a way to stop the Dragon King of the East Sea from causing you trouble, would you be willing to help me with that?”

As long as the Well Dragon King agrees to bring rain, Lu Chen believes his brother should be able to handle the pressure from the East Sea Dragon King.

If even this can't be done, then this task... might as well be abandoned.

"Can Your Majesty really make the Dragon King of the East Sea back down?" The Well Dragon King was skeptical. "That Dragon King's thirteenth son—Ao Kun—was brutally murdered in the Great Dragon Pool. How could the Dragon King of the East Sea let such a blood feud go unpunished?"

"I have my own plans for this matter. If I am ultimately unable to resolve it, I will not force you to do anything against your will."

The Well Dragon King smiled wryly and bowed: "This... Your Majesty's kindness is truly appreciated. But I have been hiding here only to save my life. To be honest, Your Majesty, even the former Dragon King of the Xu River never noticed my presence here."

"We've lived through so many years, and given the current situation, Xiaolong really doesn't want to take any risks."

"Even if the Dragon King of the East Sea doesn't pursue this matter this time, there's no guarantee he won't take action next time once he learns of the little dragon's existence!"

"At that time, Xiaolong will be trapped like a turtle in a jar, and he will probably be doomed. No, no, no!"

As he continued, the Well Dragon King stood up and paced back and forth, waving his hands repeatedly, appearing completely unmoved by reason.

"You old mudfish! You are supposed to be a Dragon God, how can you bear to watch the people of Longhu County suffer from this drought? If it weren't for the Dragon King's restriction that only dragons can bring rain, who would beg you, you useless dragon!"

The Earth God roared angrily.

Lu Chen quickly stopped him: "The Earth God is mistaken. We have come to ask the Dragon King for help. How can we force him to do something against his will? Besides, His concerns are understandable. If I were in his shoes, I wouldn't agree so easily either."

Upon hearing this, the Dragon King of the Well's anger subsided slightly, and he cupped his hands, saying, "Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty. If it weren't for the Four Seas Dragon Kings violating forbidden territories, destroying palaces and mansions, and slaughtering their own kind, I, the little dragon, would gladly risk half my life to bring rain to the people of Longhu County. But now, with pursuers ahead and fierce tigers behind, I am truly powerless."

Lu Chen raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: "I understand the saying 'there are tigers behind,' but what do you mean by 'there are pursuers in front'?"

The Dragon King of the Well waved his dragon robe and sighed, “Your Majesty, you are unaware of this. This little dragon has been without offerings for over a hundred years, and now my magical power is less than one-tenth of what it once was. Even if the external threats can be resolved, this crippled body is hardly capable of shouldering any great responsibility. Although summoning clouds and rain is the instinct of the dragon race, it ultimately requires magical power to sustain it. Given the vastness of Dragon Tiger County, even if this little dragon were to give it its all… I’m afraid it could only bring rain two or three times at most!”

Upon hearing this, the Earth God wanted to offer further advice, but he swallowed his words and let out a long sigh.

He clearly understood that his old friend was in a difficult situation.

At this moment, Lu Chen suddenly laughed.

Both the man and the dragon looked over.

Why is Your Majesty laughing?

"I don't think it's a difficult problem," Lu Chen said calmly. "If that's the case, Dragon King, you can rest assured. It's just a lack of incense offerings, isn't it? From now on, I can make the people of Longhu County worship you alone as their Dragon King. The incense offerings from hundreds of thousands of believers will be enough to feed you. If you still feel that you are not strong enough, that's fine too! I can first bestow upon you a great merit to help you restore your cultivation. At that time, controlling clouds and rain will surely be a piece of cake."

"To bestow merit first?" The Dragon King of the Well was stunned on the spot.

Merit is the most virtuous karma of heaven and earth; how can it be bestowed so easily?

But when he looked down and saw the shimmering dragon robe on his body, his heart stirred again.

This person's methods are mysterious; could it be... that he can truly defy the heavens?

Seeing that the Dragon King of the Well was clearly moved, Lu Chen seized the opportunity and said, "How about this, Dragon King, if you are willing to come out of the mountains, I will take care of the trouble with the Dragon King of the East Sea. If you are really unable to resolve the situation, I will not force you."

"After all, the lives of the people of Longhu County are lives, and your life is also a life. I will not show favoritism to either of them."

"But if the problem is solved, please ask the Dragon King to bring rain to Longhu County."

"As for your current insufficient cultivation, I will find a way to help you recover."

"As long as you obey my commands, you will appear when I command you. Naturally, you will accumulate merit and your magical power will be restored like withered trees in spring."

"After it's all done, I'll also have Longhu County build a temple and sculpt gold for you."

"At that time, you will be the new Dragon King of the Xu River! From now on, I will ensure your continued prosperity!"

How about this?

"Xu...Xu River Dragon King!"

These four words struck like thunder, shaking the Dragon King of the Well to his core, causing his pupils to dilate violently.

"What are you hesitating for, you old mudfish! The Lord has already spoken; if you don't agree now, when will you?"

The Earth God was so excited that his face turned bright red, and he suddenly stood up.

The Well Dragon King looked straight at Lu Chen, and saw no evasion in the other's eyes, but rather an overwhelming sense of confidence and self-assurance.

His heart pounded, his dragon blood surged violently, and he took several deep breaths and swallowed hard before lowering his voice, suppressing his emotions, and tentatively asking, "Is what you say true, Your Majesty?"

"My word is my bond!"

"Good!" The Dragon King slammed his hand on the table and stood up: "If Your Majesty can truly help me escape this cage, regain my freedom, and continue the incense offerings, then I, the little dragon, will gladly protect Longhu County and ensure good weather and abundant harvests!"

"I'm not bragging, but don't underestimate me just because I'm the Dragon King of the Well. In this area, I'm more powerful than the Dragon King of the East Sea! Once the shackles are removed, I'll make sure Longhu County gets whatever it wants!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen also stood up abruptly: "Is this really true?"

The Dragon King of the Well raised his hand to the sky, his voice resolute: "Absolutely no lie!!!"

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