Tian Wan'er covered her mouth and stared wide-eyed.
It never expected that simply pleading for mercy would have such an effect.
It's like...dreaming.
Could it be that its destiny has truly arrived?
"That's more like it!" Wukong snorted, his eyes suddenly snapping open, a golden light instantly entering Tian Dali's forehead: "Guard this place well!"
Tian Dali felt as if a restriction had been placed in his mind; if he disobeyed, he would die.
"Yes, I will follow your orders, sir." Tian Dali nodded repeatedly.
"Go back now," Wukong said, waving his little paws.
"Yes, I'll take my leave." Tian Dali then hunched his shoulders and slumped back into the river, heading straight for Tian Wan'er's mother's residence.
He swiftly and decisively installed Tian Wan'er's mother as queen, demoting the original queen to a concubine.
All in all, it only takes the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
The original queen was initially unconvinced, but Tian Dali beat her until she submitted.
Seeing her mother's miserable state, Tian Yan'er was so frightened that she didn't dare to breathe.
"Old Niu, have you sensed the White Jade Dragon Ginseng along the way?" Wukong took out a peach from his storage ring, took a bite, and found it sweet and crisp.
Bai Wenyuan and his group couldn't help but swallow hard.
Wukong glanced at them, then took out a few more and generously gave one to each of them.
When it was Tian Wan'er's turn, her eyes widened, and she looked flattered, waving her hands repeatedly: "Thank you, sir, I, I don't need it."
It had seen many rare and precious materials in the aquatic royal palace.
But the spiritual fruit that the adult took out was far superior to all of them; it was clearly a priceless treasure.
Wukong pushed it forward again and said, "If you gain the master's approval, we will be family from now on, so there's no need to be polite."
"Thank you, sir." Tian Wan'er then carefully took it and held it in her hands, looking at it.
"What are you looking at? Eat!" Wukong crunched another bite, his eyes narrowing happily.
Tian Wan'er took a deep breath, found an inconspicuous spot, gently nibbled a tooth mark, and then revealed an expression of enjoyment.
"Eat it with big bites." Wukong opened his mouth wide and demonstrated: "This is how it tastes. Don't be stingy. If you get your master's approval, these are just little snacks."
"Lord Wukong, can I really do it?" Tian Wan'er pursed her lips and asked nervously.
"As long as you behave yourself and don't have any improper thoughts, your master will approve of you," Wukong said.
"Thank you for your guidance, Lord Wukong. I will remember it." Tian Wan'er nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling. "I will do my best to serve my master well."
"Eat up," Wukong nodded in satisfaction and said.
"Mmm." Tian Wan'er then took a big bite, feeling the pure spiritual energy flowing through her meridians, her face flushed with happiness.
"Niu Lao Er, did you sense it?" Wukong asked again.
"Not yet." Niu Yancai shook his head, then turned to Tian Wan'er: "Little girl, you've lived in Jingyang River for a long time, do you know where there are hidden treasures?"
"A hidden treasure?" Tian Wan'er lowered her head and thought for a moment, then said, "There's a rift valley in the Jingyang River that's a forbidden area. I wonder if that counts?"
"Forbidden area?" Bai Wenyuan licked the peach pit clean without caring about his image, then put it into his storage ring and said, "Since we're here, why don't we go take a look? Maybe there's something good inside."
Are four dignified half-step immortals afraid of a mere forbidden area in the Jingyang River?
“Little girl, do you know where that forbidden area is?” Niu Yunxiao asked.
"I know." Tian Wan'er nodded and stepped forward to point out the direction.
The forbidden area of Jingyang River was not too far from their current location. Bai Wenyuan piloted the Heavenly Grade Spirit Boat and arrived in a quarter of an hour.
The river surface was different from other places, with one whirlpool inside another.
It was pitch black, and you couldn't see what was inside.
"Open!" Niu Yunxiao stepped forward, his two hooves slowly swaying to the sides, and spiritual power surged out like a tide.
The whirlpools on the river surface trembled even more violently, and even emitted bursts of hissing sounds.
It only lasted for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before the water flow slowly parted to the left and right, revealing a channel.
Bai Wenyuan and his group disembarked from the spirit boat and walked along the passageway.
Wukong glanced at Tian Wan'er and instructed, "Stay within three meters of me and don't wander off."
"Yes, Lord Wukong." Tian Wan'er nodded and followed closely behind Wukong.
The passage is very long.
Bai Wenyuan and his party walked for a long time before finally reaching the end.
It was a dilapidated palace.
I wonder how many years it has stood here.
But it still exudes an aura of power and pressure.
This oppressive aura caused Bai Wenyuan and his group to show solemn expressions.
"Be careful," Wukong warned. "Everyone, don't stray too far from me. I have a feeling this place isn't simple."
"Hmm." Niu Yunxiao nodded and moved closer to Wukong.
It was well aware of the power of Wukong's collar.
The palace gates were dilapidated; they crumbled into dust with the slightest push and scattered in the wind.
“White Jade Dragon Ginseng, that’s White Jade Dragon Ginseng!” Niu Yancai exclaimed excitedly, pointing to a pot of green spiritual plant placed in the center of the palace.
"Be careful. Since ancient times, precious treasures have always been protected by arrays or guardian beasts." Bai Wenyuan said, flicking his finger, and a jade piece shot out.
It encountered no obstacles along the way until the jade piece hit a pillar and shattered.
"No protection?" Bai Wenyuan frowned.
“Perhaps it’s been too long.” Niu Yancai pointed to the area around the white jade dragon ginseng and said, “Look at those four platforms. They were made of top-grade spirit stones, but they have been eroded to almost nothing.”
"But the White Jade Dragon Ginseng is still alive and well." Wukong said seriously, "Be careful, let's go take a look together."
Only by walking together can it ensure everyone's safety to the greatest extent.
"How about I use a fishing net to catch them?" Niu Yunxiao said, taking out a top-grade fishing net, looking eager to try it out.
"We can give it a try." Bai Wenyuan also summoned his Heavenly Grade Spirit Boat: "I'll protect you from behind."
“Okay.” Niu Yunxiao nodded, and excitedly tossed the palm-sized fishing net toward the white jade dragon ginseng.
Last time in the Canglan Sea, it was the eldest brother who was in control, so it didn't have a chance to experience it yet.
If you want to know what it feels like to control a top-grade spiritual weapon.
One word: awesome!
The fishing net opened instantly, completely enveloping the white jade sea cucumber.
"Retract!" Niu Yunxiao waved his hoof, and the fishing net instantly shrank, flying back with the white jade dragon ginseng.
“It seems we were overthinking it. This place is indeed too old and has lost all its protective power. Perhaps if we had come a few more days later, the White Jade Dragon Ginseng would have withered and died,” Niu Yancai said.
But as soon as it finished speaking, a sharp roar came from the palace, and the floor beneath its feet began to shake violently.
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