"This is probably the difference between stagnant water and flowing water!"
Completely submerged in water, Feng Bingwen pondered the reason for the difference in his sensory experience before and after.
From the perspective of ordinary people, the pond in the village is indeed large, but to the dragon, it is just a small puddle. The most important thing is that this puddle is completely blocked. In feng shui, water that cannot circulate is stagnant water.
As for Wolong Lake, there's no need to say more. The lake is vast and the water is deep, truly living up to its name. If a dragon were to lie in it, ordinary people would not be able to tell the difference.
"This is where I belong!"
Immersed in the water, feeling the pleasure of the water's essence flowing into his body, Feng Bingwen closed his eyes slightly. He had just gotten used to the feeling of being filled, but this sensation continued.
But soon, Feng Bingwen opened his eyes and looked down at his chest, where he felt a tingling sensation.
After more than ten days of adaptation, only a few dark red fish scale patterns had appeared on his chest. But now, with the infusion of water elemental power, these fish scale patterns have become deeper and even started to protrude.
Feng Bingwen could clearly sense a mysterious change taking place. He waited patiently, watching as a fish scale pattern on his chest gradually transformed into a real scale.
He couldn't help but reach out and touch it. It was a hard scale, as if it were cast from black iron. The delicate patterns on the scale had an ancient and profound feel, as if it carried the weight of time.
“…Na…Mi…Do…”
At that moment, a faint Buddhist chant echoed in Feng Bingwen's mind. He watched as a dazzling golden light shone on his abdomen, followed by a golden ripple that erupted from within.
Golden ripples swept across Feng Bingwen's entire body, even breaking through the limitations of his body and spreading in the waters of Wolong Lake, reaching places beyond his current sight.
ah--
In a deep, dark place at the bottom of the lake, accompanied by a sweep of golden light, a shrill scream rang out, but soon the sound stopped abruptly, and there was no more life. The original deep darkness at the bottom of the lake also became much lighter, without the previous eeriness.
Feng Bingwen naturally couldn't see or hear anything outside his field of vision; he just stared blankly at the changes in his chest with his head down.
After the golden light erupted from his chest and abdomen, the black iron scale that had grown on his chest was forcibly dyed gold, dazzling and divine.
"this……"
Feng Bingwen couldn't say whether this change was good or bad, but considering that the source of this change should be the dragon pearl in his body, he could only think of it positively. After all, it was given to him by the Heavenly Book, and it was a reward he had earned for doing good deeds. It couldn't possibly harm him.
Moreover, just looking at the golden appearance of these scales, although they lack the deep and domineering aura of the black scales, they still carry a sacred and majestic feel, which is not bad at all.
The changes did not stop, probably because it was his first time in the water. The influx of water elemental energy was continuous, and even though scales had grown on his chest, it did not stop.
However, the patterns on his chest that had not yet turned into scales were also tinged with a light gold by the burst of golden light just now, and judging from the appearance alone, they were much better than the previous dark red.
During the short wait, Feng Bingwen watched as the fish scale pattern on his chest transformed into five dazzling golden scales, which were quite eye-catching.
Only then did the influx of water elemental energy gradually stop, seemingly reaching his current limit.
But Feng Bingwen also had a feeling that as long as he suffered any damage or experienced a great loss, this watery spiritual energy could quickly replenish his deficit.
"..."
Although he had benefited greatly from going into the water, Feng Bingwen remained silent, staring at the conspicuous scales on his chest. In the dark underwater environment, the light emanating from his chest was quite eye-catching.
These few scales, if they were in an ordinary household, could probably save the money on oil for a lamp at night. But given their appearance, his two elderly relatives might turn against him and, along with the villagers, arrest him as a monster.
Damn it!
The thought of that possible outcome sent a chill down Feng Bingwen's spine. Not to mention those ignorant and uncivilized villagers, even when he first arrived, if he encountered a creature with scales on its body, he would have immediately reported it to the authorities.
Scales shouldn't appear on humans; in other words, someone with scales on their body isn't human. Well, theoretically speaking, that's true.
"I'm still human!"
Feng Bingwen remained steadfast in this belief. He argued that the definition of a person should not be so narrow, judging solely by appearance, but also by their thoughts and actions.
Some people may look human, but they do things that would make even demons ashamed. Can these people be considered human?
As if following his thoughts, the five shimmering scales on his chest gradually faded, eventually turning into five pale yellow lines hidden in his fair skin, which were not visible at all unless you looked closely.
"Wait!"
Feng Bingwen, who was soaking in the water, raised his head. Only after the light from the scales on his chest disappeared did he realize that the light above his head seemed to have dimmed considerably.
He found a spot on the bank with lush vegetation, poked his head out, glanced at the sky, and saw the bright red sun about to sink into the mountains. He knew that when he got home, he would face another scolding from his two elders.
"I don't feel like much time has passed, how come it's getting dark so quickly!"
Feng Bingwen scratched his head in distress, then found the spot where he had entered the water. He still managed to get ashore without getting a drop of water on him, but as soon as he left the lake, Feng Bingwen's face contorted in pain.
I feel so awful!
This feeling is like wearing summer clothes, staying in a warm and comfortable heated room, and then suddenly stepping into the freezing cold outdoors. The sudden change is hard to describe in words.
"..."
Feng Bingwen resisted the urge to jump into the water without looking back, and instead quickly dressed and ran home.
After arriving home, Feng Bingwen absentmindedly dealt with the two elderly people's scolding, which was full of concern and worry, before finally readjusting to the terrestrial environment and completing his daily routine.
Eating, washing up, reviewing lessons, sleeping
After lying in bed, Feng Bingwen had a sudden thought and habitually called upon the Heavenly Book. When he saw the record of good deeds in the Heavenly Book, he was completely stunned.
Good deeds: 306
baffling!
This was Feng Bingwen's first impression, and when he opened the record of good deeds and saw the ghost-slaying that appeared on the record, he was even more dumbfounded.
"I didn't do anything!"
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