Seeing that Qiuqiu and Xiaofeng both looked bewildered, Xiangliu explained, "Master, the Xiangliu you met this morning is my lover."

Chirp, Little Phoenix shouted, "What?!"

Chirp started muttering to itself in its mind.

[I wondered why it looked so familiar. I didn't have time to think about it at the time, and I even thought it was you. Then I realized, wait a minute, you're trapped in the Mermaid's Tears, you can't get out. Then I wondered, could it be one of your siblings or something...?]

Xiang Liu interrupted Qiu Qiu, saying, "Master, you weren't actually thinking about anything. You just wanted to eat your fill and go home to sleep early."

Xiao Feng couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Yes, yes, yes! That's what she thinks about all the time."

Chiu Chiu pretended to be angry and looked at Xiao Feng, saying, "Xiao Feng—"

Xiao Feng suppressed a laugh and said, "Okay, I won't say anymore. By the way, Xiang Liu, what are your plans? Are you going to acknowledge her as your wife?"

Xiang Liu fell into thought: "Actually, we used to be a very loving couple. My name is Qing Li, and her name is Ruo Chen. We cultivated for over a thousand years and had already taken human form, dreaming of one day being able to undergo a tribulation of lightning and become immortals."

Chiu Chiu rested her chin on her hand and listened attentively to Xiang Liu's story.

Xiaofeng: "What happened next? How did you two break up?"

Qingli: "Later, for some reason, demonic energy entered our bodies, and our personalities changed drastically. Ruochen was also taken away. Since then, every day has felt like a year. I really want to go back to the old days, and I also want to find Ruochen, but I can't suppress the demonic energy in my body, and I've become more and more agitated."

Chiu Chiu: "Oh, so Xiang Liu was fine before, it was because the demonic energy affected them."

Qingli: "Since entering this Mermaid's Tear, I've noticed that the demonic energy within my body has been gradually purified and cleansed. Look, now all the demonic energy has been eliminated!"

Chirp: "Great! You've become a good Xiang Liu again!"

Qingli, however, looked worried: "I'm better now. But Ruochen is still living a life worse than death. She's controlled by others every day, and I'm afraid she's having a very hard time. Master, please help me and save her, okay?"

Faced with Qingli's plea, Jiujiu immediately agreed.

Xiao Feng looked at Qiu Qiu with worry and said, "But Master, Xiang Liu is now the national treasure of Plum Blossom Kingdom. They will definitely not let her go!"

After thinking for a moment, Chuchu said, "It's okay, I'll think of something tomorrow."

Qingli bowed and said, "Thank you, Master! I will never forget your great kindness!"

Qiuqiu helped Qingli up: "Alright, no need to be so polite. Wait for my good news!"

Qingli nodded in satisfaction, transformed into the Nine-Headed Willow, and jumped into the shimmering lake.

Chiu Chiu, holding Xiao Feng's hand, flew out of the Mermaid's Tear and arrived at the Divine Pavilion.

Xiaofeng: "You agreed to him so easily? What if you can't do it?"

Chiu Chiu sighed, "Oh well, what can I do? I don't want to see his disappointed face either!"

Xiaofeng: "You made such a big promise, what will you do if things get out of hand?"

Chiu Chiu patted Xiao Feng and said, "Don't worry! As the saying goes, there's always a way out, isn't there?"

Xiao Feng: "Alright, that's the only way!"

In the post station, Prince Liang Chuan of Plum Blossom Kingdom tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

This was the first time he had lost face in public like this.

How could the once powerful Plum Blossom Kingdom and the arrogant and ferocious beast Xiang Liu have become so pathetic in front of a princess from a myriad of kingdoms?

No, we can't just give up like this.

He must find a way to make a name for himself in the Dragon Kingdom.

Liang Chuan's eyes lit up: I've got it!

Besides the ferocious beast Xiangliu, Plum Blossom Kingdom has another strength that makes it stand out from the crowd.

That is, they are able to attract the gods in the heavens because of their unique bloodline.

After a certain ritual is performed, the immortals will bestow a decree, either to protect them from harm or to grant them a bountiful harvest.

Either way, it brings immeasurable benefits to the country and its people.

Tomorrow, we must show the Dragon Kingdom what we've got.

Thinking of this, Liangchuan became smug again.

He was thinking about how to strike at the Dragon Kingdom, and he even laughed in his sleep.

The following day, the Emperor of the Dragon Kingdom held a grand banquet for the monarchs of various countries in the palace.

This was also a farewell banquet.

Because the people of Plum Blossom Kingdom were here, the kings of various countries did not want to linger, lest they cause more trouble.

Unexpectedly, Liang Chuan came uninvited.

Liang Chuan waved his fan and said, "Does His Majesty the Dragon Kingdom look down on my Plum Blossom Kingdom? Why is everyone else here, but I was not invited?"

The King of the Dragon Kingdom said awkwardly, "This was a farewell banquet. After the meal, everyone will go their separate ways. What? Is the young prince also leaving today?"

Liangchuan: "No, I will stay a few more days. But Your Majesty the Dragon Kingdom wouldn't mind having an extra table here, would you?"

The Emperor of the Dragon Kingdom waved his hand and said, "Prepare a banquet for the young prince!"

Chiu Chiu, who was swallowing her food in large gulps, gave Liang Chuan a sly smile.

【I was worried you wouldn't come. Now that you're here, I need to find a chance to get Xiang Liu back.】

Liangchuan glanced at Qiuqiu and smiled disdainfully.

Princess of All Nations, you humiliated me so much yesterday. Today I'll make you pay!

The Emperor of the Dragon Kingdom raised his wine cup and said, "Distinguished rulers and honored guests, you have worked hard these past few days! I hope our friendship will last forever, and that we will help and support each other! Cheers!"

Everyone stood up, raised their glasses, and toasted the Emperor of the Dragon Kingdom.

But all that could be heard was the jarring sound of a wine glass shattering.

Everyone turned around to look.

Liang Chuan, who was still sitting to the side, calmly kicked the broken pieces of the wine glass on the ground and said, "Sorry, I didn't hold the wine glass properly."

Chiu Chiu stood up angrily, pointed at Ryo Chuan, and said, "You did it on purpose!"

Although everyone knows it, no one has said it so bluntly before.

Faced with such a blunt accusation, Liang Chuan was speechless and could only stand up, raise his wine cup again, and respectfully drink with the emperor.

The emperor and everyone else drank the wine in their cups in one gulp.

Liang Chuan began to speak: "Distinguished guests, as everyone knows, only my Plum Blossom Kingdom can receive divine revelation. In recent years, disasters have been frequent. How about I ask the gods to protect you and ensure your safety for a few years?"

The crowd was somewhat tempted, but seeing the Dragon Emperor's ashen face, they had no choice but to give up on responding to Liang Chuan.

Chiu Chiu started saying to Ryo Chuan, "This is practically a provocation!"

The Dragon King was startled and looked up at Qiuqiu.

"Chirp chirp, nowadays only you dare to speak up so righteously!"

Liang Chuan scoffed, "So what if it's a provocation? Only our Plum Blossom Kingdom has this ability now. What princess of ten thousand nations? What I can do, can you do?"