On the Dragon-Slaying Platform, I was executed and became Yang Jian's brother-in-law.

The Lingxiao Palace.

The Jade Emperor looked at Buddha's calm and composed demeanor, but felt increasingly uneasy.

The Buddha agreed so readily!

Something's not right!

It's important to understand that ever since the Investiture of the Gods, the Western Sect and the Heavenly Court have been engaged in constant open and covert struggles. On the surface, they are polite and courteous, but in reality, they are scheming against each other in various ways.

On the surface, the Journey to the West was about helping the Heavenly Court suppress the demon monkey, but in reality, Buddhism used the opportunity to expand its influence, spreading its teachings in the Tang Dynasty and placing many people in the Heavenly Court...

Now, the Buddhist sect cares so much about Su Bai, even going so far as to publicly plead for him...

Could this monstrous dragon also be a pawn planted by the West?

The more the Jade Emperor thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

That old bald monk, Ran Deng, deliberately recreated scenes from back then, bringing up this old case...

This also created such a deep karmic connection between Su Bai and Yang Chan...

There's probably more to this than meets the eye!

But in that scene, Su Bai's lifetime was too short, only a little over a hundred years. In such a short time, nothing could be discerned...

We need to investigate his past life!

Look at this dragon, what is its origin?

The Jade Emperor made up his mind and his gaze fell on Venus.

Venus, being the most astute person he was, immediately understood and nodded slightly.

The Jade Emperor then spoke: "Taibai."

"Your Majesty," Venus stepped forward.

"Go to the North Sea yourself and deliver my decree," the Jade Emperor said in a deep voice. "Take that Flood Dragon Demon King to the Underworld and hand him over to the Yama King's court to investigate his past lives, his good and evil deeds, and their karmic consequences!"

"I obey your decree!"

Venus accepted the order and turned to leave.

But the Jade Emperor secretly transmitted his voice: "Taibai, this matter is not simple. Once you arrive in the Underworld, you must keep a close watch. Investigate the origins of this dragon, especially its past life!"

"This old minister understands," Venus replied.

The Jade Emperor finally breathed a sigh of relief and sat back down on his throne.

The Buddha gave the Jade Emperor a half-smile, but said nothing.

Over the North Sea.

Yang Chan continued to hold Su Bai, tears streaming down her face.

Su Bai felt a little embarrassed and wanted to push her away, but he didn't know what to do.

"Chan'er..." he began tentatively.

"Don't speak!" Yang Chan looked up, her eyes filled with tears. "Let me hold you a little longer... please..."

Su Bai opened his mouth, but in the end he sighed and let her hug him.

Yang Jian watched this scene from the side, his lips twitching.

He felt a mix of emotions.

On the one hand, he was grateful to Su Bai for saving his third sister's life back then, and he kept this kindness in his heart.

But on the other hand...

Seeing his beloved little sister so obsessed with this dragon, he felt a pang of indescribable unease.

Especially when Yang Chan suddenly took out the Lotus Lantern—

Yang Qi's lips twitched even more violently!

Lotus Lantern!

That was an ancient artifact personally crafted by the goddess Nuwa!

Its power is boundless; it can create heaven and earth and suppress all evil!

The Empress bestowed this lamp upon my third sister, both out of respect and for her protection!

Such a precious treasure, even he, the second brother, never had the chance to touch it!

But now...

Yang Chan activated the Lotus Lantern without hesitation, and a soft white light enveloped Su Bai, healing his injuries!

The pure spiritual energy contained in the lamplight continuously flowed into Su Bai's body, repairing his injuries!

Not only that, Yang Chan spared no effort in using her magical powers to heal him!

Her face grew paler and paler, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, but her eyes were full of tenderness and concern.

"Chan'er, that's enough..." Su Bai sensed Yang Chan's weakness and felt a pang of pity. "Your own magic power..."

"It's alright." Yang Chan shook her head. "As long as you get better, any sacrifice I make will be worthwhile..."

Yang Jian: "......"

He suddenly had an urge to chop Su Bai in half with a single stroke.

But remembering that the other party had indeed saved his third sister, he held back.

Alright, alright, considering his past kindness to Third Sister, I'll spare his life for now...

Once he's sent to be reincarnated, everything will be over...

Yang Jian comforted himself in this way.

Not long after.

Venus arrived riding on clouds, followed by several celestial generals.

"Erlang Zhenjun, Third Holy Mother," Taibai Jinxing greeted with a smile, "I have come to deliver His Majesty's decree."

He unfurled the imperial edict and proclaimed loudly: "By the grace of Heaven, the Jade Emperor decrees: Su Bai, the Demon King of the Flood Dragons, as a member of the demon race, does not seek to cultivate the righteous path, but instead gathers followers to cause chaos, following the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong, in rebellion against Heaven, stirring up the four seas, causing countless lives to be lost, his sins are grave!"

"However, considering that he was not the principal offender and that he had previously saved the Third Holy Mother, I cannot bear to see his soul scattered."

"He is hereby ordered to be cast into the cycle of reincarnation, his past and present lives, his merits and demerits, will be judged by the King of Hell!"

So be it!

Venus put away the imperial edict and smiled, "I request that the Flood Dragon Demon King accompany me on a journey to the Underworld."

Yang Chan suddenly raised her head, her eyes flashing with murderous intent once more!

"No!" her voice was icy. "I disagree!"

The magical power around him began to surge violently, and the light of the Lotus Lantern became unstable!

"Chan'er!" Yang Jian's expression changed.

He slightly opened his third eye between his brows, and golden divine light swept over Yang Chan.

Upon seeing this, Yang Jian's heart sank.

Something is wrong!

The third sister is acting very strangely!

The murderous aura emanating from her was too strong, reaching a dangerous critical point!

Moreover, her emotions are extremely unstable and she could lose control at any moment!

If she were to really erupt here, the consequences would be unimaginable!

Yang Jian took a deep breath and walked up to Yang Chan.

"Third Sister," his voice was unusually gentle, "listen to your second brother's advice."

"Second brother..." Yang Chan's eyes were filled with pain and resentment.

"I know you're upset," Yang Jian sighed, "but your current condition is very dangerous."

"The malevolent aura around you is too strong. If this continues, you'll succumb to demonic possession!"

"I don't care!" Yang Chan gritted her teeth. "As long as I can protect him, I don't care about anything else!"

"But have you considered what would happen to the people of Mount Hua if you truly succumbed to demonic possession?" Yang Jian said in a deep voice. "You are the Third Holy Mother, protecting this region. If something happens to you, they will suffer as well!"

Yang Chan's body trembled.

"And another thing," Yang Jian continued, "If you act so impulsively, even if you really fall out, what will change? At most, it will just mean he dies with you!"

Do you want him to have sacrificed himself in vain?

Yang Chan's murderous aura gradually subsided.

"Then...what should we do?" Her voice sounded helpless.

"I'll listen to you, Second Brother." Yang Jian rarely showed a smile. "I'll go and talk to the underworld. At worst, I'll do him a favor, ensure his safety, and maybe even let him retain his memories of his past life."

"Really?" Yang Chan's eyes lit up.

"When has your second brother ever lied to you?" Yang Jian patted her shoulder. "But there's one thing you have to promise me."

"What?"

"He did indeed rebel, that's a fact," Yang Jian said solemnly. "If he doesn't reincarnate, this matter won't be so easily resolved. The Heavenly Court won't let it go, and Buddhism will also be watching him."

"Rather than letting him continue to carry these accusations, it would be better to let him reincarnate, clear his name, and start anew."

"You'll see each other again then."

Yang Chan was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "Okay... I'll listen to my second brother..."

But she suddenly took the Lotus Lantern and stuffed it into Su Bai's hand!

"This..." Su Bai was taken aback.

"Take this!" Yang Chan said earnestly, "If anything unexpected happens, this lamp will keep you safe!"

"Whether it's the Heavenly Court or the Buddhist sect, whoever dares to touch you is making an enemy of me, Yang Chan!"

"That means we're going against the Nuwa Palace!"

Her eyes were resolute yet crazed; that obsessive streak had returned.

Su Bai looked at the Lotus Lantern in his hand, unsure of what to say.

Yang Jian's lips twitched again.

Third sister, oh third sister, you've staked everything you have...

After a while.

Yang Jian and Taibai Jinxing escorted Su Bai on their journey to the underworld.

The atmosphere was somewhat eerie along the way.

Venus was smiling, seemingly in a good mood.

Su Bai remained silent, pondering what to do next.

And Yang Jian...

His face grew increasingly dark.

The more I think about it, the more something seems off!

My own precious little sister, I've doted on her since she was little!

She suffered so much back then, barely surviving, and then entered the Nuwa Palace, becoming the Third Holy Mother...

And now, he's so obsessed with a dragon?

They even gave away the Lotus Lantern?

What... what's going on here?

Damn blondie!

Yang Jian grew angrier the more he thought about it, and his gaze fell on Su Bai, a dangerous glint flashing in his eyes.

"The Flood Dragon Demon King," he suddenly said.

"Huh?" Su Bai came back to his senses.

"Do you think you're good enough for my third sister?" Yang Jian said calmly, but his voice carried a sense of pressure.

Su Bai was taken aback.

Venus was also taken aback, then smiled without saying a word, stepped aside, and adopted a spectator's posture.

"This..." Su Bai thought for a moment, "To be honest, I don't know either."

"You don't know?" Yang Jian sneered. "Then I'll tell you."

"My third sister is a disciple of the Nuwa Palace, the Third Holy Mother of Mount Hua, and a deity who protects this region!"

"Exceptional talent, unparalleled beauty, and powerful background!"

And what about you?

"A newly transformed dragon, its cultivation merely at the early stage of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, and burdened with the crime of defying Heaven!"

"Tell me, are you good enough for her?"

Su Bai: "......"

They really don't deserve it!

"Since you know you're not good enough for me," Yang Jian changed the subject, "then I'll give you a chance."

"What opportunity?"

"I can do you a favor and let you be reborn into a better family," Yang Jian said in a deep voice. "After your reincarnation, you will have a completely new identity, and everything from the past will be wiped clean."

"But there's one condition."

"What are the conditions?" Su Bai asked.

"From now on, don't mess with my third sister again." Yang Jian's gaze was sharp. "After you're reincarnated, you won't remember her. She'll be sad for a while, but she'll let it go."

"This is better for all of you."

Su Bai was overjoyed upon hearing this!

This is exactly what he wanted!

The memories edited by the system weren't his at all!

There was never any real cause and effect between him and Yang Chan!

If we could take advantage of reincarnation to completely sever this "marriage," that would be the best outcome!

"Okay!" Su Bai nodded without hesitation. "It's a deal!"

He agreed too quickly and too readily.

Yang Jian was taken aback.

Then...

He was even more annoyed!

and many more...

What does this mean?

Is my third sister really that unpresentable?

Are you in such a hurry to run away?

Yang Jian's face darkened.

He told Su Bai not to provoke his third sister, it was for her own good!

Why did Su Bai agree so readily?

Dislike for the third sister?

Do you think your third sister isn't good enough for you?

Yang Jian grew angrier the more he thought about it, and his gaze toward Su Bai became increasingly hostile.

I told you not to mess with them, but I was genuinely doing it for my third sister's own good!

But you agreed so readily, it makes my third sister look cheap!

You say you're in a hurry to run away, but I'm not happy about it!