14 The humble gentleman (Part 1)(2/2)
"The so-called Dragon King is a god who lives in the Dragon Palace and has the power to call for wind and rain. The Dragon King rarely has disputes with us. I don't know why this time. At present, I only know a thing or two about the situation in the East China Sea - the Dragon King requires a large amount of tribute from the sea people.
Once the number of livestock heads and blood cannot be reached, they will be killed to make up the number."
"Then...what does he look like?"
"I wonder if Mr. Chen has ever seen the mountain god Jiao?"
"I've seen it."
"It looks similar to the mountain god dragon."
That is not bad.
Chen Jian breathed a sigh of relief for some reason.
"But this time the Dragon King just calls himself 'Dragon King'."
Then why did you talk so much nonsense just now? Chen Jian couldn't help but roll her eyes.
"So. You want me to go to the East China Sea on your behalf, and you want to send that girl from the He family to Wudang?"
"Master Chen is indeed a smart man." Huangfu Qing's eyes widened and she clapped her hands with joy, "It really surprises me!"
Chen Jian smiled, but was weighing the pros and cons in his heart.
A large number of warriors have gathered in the East China Sea. Chen Jian should not be in danger of his life. He can also help Huangfu Qing as a favor. Moreover, he can better connect with the martial arts by going to the East China Sea where warriors gather.
The current question is: How difficult is the Dragon King to deal with? And is Huangfu Qing's favor worth Chen Jian's risk?
The first is the danger of the Dragon King.
Since the imperial court issued an imperial edict to the martial arts community - including the ancient mirror sect that had been exterminated - it shows that this matter is not much easier than the Yellow River bursting its banks.
Besides, the Yellow River bursting its banks was a natural disaster. Although natural disasters are terrifying, they have no intelligence. Dragon King? He is a man with brains after all.
As for Huangfu Qing, it is still unclear how important he is in the world.
"Since Mr. Chen has seen my intention, what should I think about it?"
Chen Jian looked at Huangfu Qing.
The young man had a kind face and handsome features, and seemed to be a trustworthy person. But he refused to tell him how he knew what happened last night, which made Chen Jian worried.
"I want to know first about that girl from the He family." Chen Jian said, "Why did you send her to Wudang, and why did you send her to Wudang today, five years later, instead of earlier or later?"
Huangfu Qing nodded. He saw in Chen Jian the rare caution and calmness among his peers, and he couldn't help showing admiration.
"It's okay, please listen to me slowly."
A quarter of an hour later, Huangfu Qing finished talking about the girl from the He family.
"I see."
After hearing these things, Chen Jian's impression of Huangfu Qing greatly improved.
"I'm willing to help you with this."
Chen Jian was clever and emphasized that she was helping.
"Okay! I can't thank you enough." Huangfu Qing cupped her hands and thanked her.
"My deadline for arriving at Donghai is at the end of the month. There are about ten days left. It will take more than seven days to go to Donghai from here. If Mr. Chen is convenient, we can set off as soon as possible."
He took out a piece of jade from his sleeve, with the shape of a guqin carved on it.
"This is my token. Most warriors in the world know it. You can move freely with it after arriving in the East China Sea."
Chen Jian took the jade and weighed Huangfu Qing's weight.
Very heavy.
Chapter completed!