Bai Suzhen, I really need to punish you properly.

"Alright, alright, since that's the case, I'll take you there."

Although Lord Qiantang was hot-tempered, he was not an unreasonable person.

Since it might involve his brother and niece, he wouldn't mind making the trip.

He immediately used his cloud-riding technique to carry Wang Xuan and Xiao Qing to Dongting Lake.

A gentle breeze caressed her face, and Xiaoqing's soft, long hair danced in the wind. Her long eyelashes and upturned nose gave her a delicate and pretty appearance.

But her little face remained tense.

Wang Xuan couldn't help but chuckle. He nudged her gently with his elbow and whispered, "Oh, you're still angry."

"Hmph." Xiaoqing turned her head away. "Who told you to say such misleading things in the first place?"

Wang Xuan joked with a smile, "I thought you weren't coming along."

Xiaoqing said matter-of-factly, "I'm keeping an eye on you for my sister."

"You're quite the good sister-in-law."

The three of them sped along and soon arrived at the Dragon Palace of Dongting.

Lord Dongting was quite surprised to see the visitor: "Young brother, what brings you here?"

"It was this mortal who said he had important business to discuss with my brother, so I brought him here."

In his eyes, Wang Xuan's cultivation level was indeed not much different from that of an ordinary person.

Wang Xuan didn't mind and politely bowed, saying, "Wang Xuan, the magistrate of Qiantang County, greets Lord Dongting."

Lord Dongting, being of a humble nature, asked in a gentle voice, "What brings you here, sir?"

"May I ask, Lord Dragon, has your youngest daughter sent any letter since she married and moved to Jingchuan?"

"certainly."

"The contents of that letter..."

"Naturally, they are all warm and homey."

Wang Xuan hesitated for a moment, then spoke seriously: "This matter is too absurd. Please allow me to finish speaking."

Last night, I dreamt of a beautiful woman herding sheep alone in the wilderness. She looked worried and her clothes were tattered.

"I saw that she was all alone and looked very sad, so I went up to her and asked if she had suffered any grievances."

"But she can't hear me."

"At this point, the dream changed again."

"It's like introducing the woman's life story."

On her wedding night, her husband was dissolute and favored the maids, so he drove her out. Later, she told her parents-in-law that they only knew how to spoil their son and also tormented and despised her.

"She wanted to escape countless times, but she could not."

"Looking up, the sky stretched endlessly, and all hope was lost. Her family was unaware of her suffering, and she could only endure this repetitive and agonizing life."

"The dream ended abruptly here. When I woke up, I had many questions in my mind, but I had no way of knowing more, so I came here."

"Because the woman I dreamed of was none other than the youngest daughter of the Lord of Dongting."

"If the dream was not true, I hope you two will not be offended."

After Wang Xuan finished speaking, it was his uncle, Lord Qiantang, who was the first to become furious.

The entire Dragon Palace shook violently, and the clouds and water surged endlessly.

In his view, whether it was true or false, he would know once he went to Jingchuan.

Lord Qiantang revealed his true form, transforming into a red dragon over a hundred feet long, with lightning-like eyes, a blood-red tongue, crimson scales, and fiery mane, and soared through the sky.

Xiaoqing was somewhat overwhelmed by Qiantang Jun's imposing aura, and her body trembled slightly. Wang Xuan held her cool little hand and said gently, "Don't be afraid."

He knew that Lord Qiantang's anger was not directed at them.

Xiaoqing was filled with unease and whispered, "What if your dream isn't accurate?"

"Shall we go?"

Upon hearing this, Xiaoqing nodded quickly.

Wang Xuan then bowed to Lord Dongting and said goodbye: "Lord Dongting, we will take our leave now."

Lord Dongting heard their whispers clearly.

He waved his hand, his tone calm: "Sir, there's no need to be alarmed. If this is true, it's all my fault as a father for failing to protect my daughter. Even if it's not true, it's still a wake-up call. Please stay here and let me do my part as a host."

After saying this, he ordered a banquet to be prepared.

Wang Xuan turned to comfort Xiao Qing: "Since you're already here..."

The dishes served at banquets in the Dragon Palace are all rare and precious.

This must be quite beneficial for a little demon like Xiaoqing.

In a short while, a table full of delicious dishes was ready.

Wang Xuan remained composed and frequently raised his cup to toast Dongting Jun.

Xiaoqing, on the other hand, was a little reserved.

The two chatted for a long time.

Lord Dongting waved his hand, and immediately melodious music filled the hall. A group of dancers, dressed in gorgeous robes and adorned with pearls and jade, danced gracefully.

As the music ended, new dancers entered to perform.

Wang Xuan was admiring the dancer's beauty when he suddenly felt a chill creeping down his back. He turned to look at Xiao Qing, feigning ignorance, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Xiaoqing snorted and rolled her eyes at him.

The banquet lasted for an unknown period of time.

A woman of unparalleled beauty appeared at the main entrance.

She was adorned with dazzling pearls and accessories, her flowing gauze dress swaying in the wind.

With tears welling in her beautiful eyes, she looked pitiful and looked at Wang Xuan from afar before quietly leaving.

Lord Dongting said with a smile, "My daughter has returned."

He then apologized to Wang Xuan and hurriedly returned to the inner palace, as he had much to say to his daughter.

Wang Xuan looked at Xiao Qing and smiled, "It seems my dream came true. Now you can eat with peace of mind."

He moved next to Xiaoqing, picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks, and brought it to Xiaoqing's lips.

The fruit pulp brushed against her soft lips, and Xiaoqing had no choice but to open her mouth and eat it, her voice muffled with dissatisfaction: "Your eyeballs almost popped out just now."

Wang Xuan deliberately feigned a nostalgic expression: "You know what, they danced really well."

He paused for a moment, then said, "However, I'm not even half as good-looking as you."

"You know how to talk, but I'm definitely going to tell my sister about this. It's no use trying to please me."

"Do you think your sister is as petty as you?"

"You're the petty one."

As the two were bickering back and forth, Lord Dongting and Lord Qiantang walked out of the inner palace together.

The Lord of Qiantang, no longer enraged, became very polite: "Thanks to you, sir, my niece was able to be freed from her suffering sooner."

Wang Xuan smiled faintly: "If Lord Qiantang does not believe me, there is nothing I can do. Now that this matter is settled, we should take our leave."

Lord Dongting quickly stopped him, saying, "How can we do this? We haven't even had a chance to repay your kindness yet."

"I would not have been at peace if I hadn't come. Now that your daughter has returned safely, I am at ease."

"Sir, please wait a moment."

The Lord of Dongting immediately ordered his men to bring over a huge gift box.

With a wave of his hand, Lord Qiantang produced another treasure chest.

The two treasure chests opened together, revealing dazzling, multicolored pearls and rare treasures inside.

Not only that, but other people in the palace also took out silks and precious jades and presented them to the emperor.

This shows how much the Dragon Girl was favored in the Dongting Dragon Palace.

Wang Xuan bowed slightly and politely declined, saying, "I did not come for these jewels. If possible, I would like to ask the two Dragon Lords for a cultivation technique suitable for mortal women."

He could sense Rouge's anxiety and insecurity on a daily basis.

If a superior cultivation technique could be obtained for Rouge, she would naturally eliminate those distracting thoughts by cultivating it with a calm mind.

Lord Dongting smiled and nodded: "That's easy."

He thought for a moment, then ordered, "Go to the storeroom and fetch the 'Qinghe Yangyuan Jue' (a manual for cultivating vital energy)."

Soon, the guard hurriedly returned.

"This volume, 'The Secret of Nourishing Life and Harmonizing Qi,' is easy to learn and suitable for all body types, making it ideal for beginners."

"Thank you, Dragon Lord."

Lord Qiantang feigned displeasure: "You accepted your elder brother's gift, how can you refuse mine?"

Wang Xuan had no choice but to take out a string of crystal earrings from the box and gently put them on Xiao Qing's ears.

Xiaoqing's cheeks flushed, but she couldn't bring herself to refuse.

The pearls and jade pendants hung down, swaying gently with the slightest movement, their light flowing gracefully.

Then, Wang Xuan took his leave again: "You two dragon lords, we hope to meet again someday. We will take our leave now."

Qian Tangjun stepped forward and said earnestly, "Sir, my niece is gentle and kind, and she has now severed ties with Jingchuan Xiaolong. Our repayment is far from enough. You previously mentioned that you wish to marry Jin'er. How about we become relatives for generations?"