Chapter 1751 - 130: Li River Palace
The twilight deepens.
Dongling Marquis Mansion.
Front courtyard.
Surrounding the box containing the magical fabric, Lv Yi and Zhong Ling couldn’t help but let out exclamations of wonder.
As they lightly caressed the fabric smooth as water with their fingers, joy filled their eyes.
Liuu Wanwan set Little Dumpling down, then bent over to choose a piece of the lightest cloud-patterned and softest-colored magical fabric, held it against Little Dumpling, and said with a smile, "This piece will make a lovely little dress for our Little Dumpling."
"Great! Great!!" Little Dumpling hugged the fabric, their eyes lighting up, bouncing up and down.
Jiang Ning watched this scene, and a slight warmth arose in his heart.
He turned to Jiang Li and said, "Big brother, check the gold and gold tickets tomorrow; keep a portion for the household expenses, and the rest I need to use."
Jiang Li nodded and didn’t ask more: "Alright, leave it to me."
The night deepened, and the mansion was brightly lit, with the aroma of food and wine wafting through the air.
The family sat around the table, exchanging toasts and laughter.
Watching this scene, the heavy stone in Jiang Ning’s heart seemed to lighten a bit.
But he knew in his heart that the peace was only temporary.
He had seen the Martial Saint, now lifeless, with his end drawing near, his time running out.
Once he passes, that will truly be the moment of life and death.
He knew well that many would want to make a move against him.
This world is far too small.
With his current achievements in reaching the realm of the Primordial Spirit Immortal.
Traversing north to south of Great Xia takes but a moment.
And in the eyes of those powerful beings, it’s not much different.
Not to mention, there are likely remnants of immortals from a previous era in the Immortal Grotto.
In such a situation, unless he gives up everything and retreats into the depths of the East Sea, or heads to the icy world of the far north, or the endless death desert to the west, he will ultimately face those with hostility toward him.
Like Xia Xuanyan.
He understood that to face all of this, he couldn’t escape, but must become as strong as possible before that day arrives.
After the third round of drinks, Jiang Ning put down his cup and looked through the window lattice at the bright moon in the night sky, his resolve firm.
...
In the night.
A cold, bright moon slowly rose from the west, hanging over the treetops.
The entire Royal Capital was enveloped in a quiet tranquility.
But all this was merely on the surface.
The new emperor ascended the throne during the day, the Dongling Marquis was enfeoffed as King Luoshui, granted four counties as territories.
Additionally, the news of Master Ku Hai and the Qingxu Temple Master conceding had swept through the Royal Capital like the wind and was spreading rapidly to all parts of the world.
Li River Palace.
Light rippled, and looking down from above, every courtyard shimmered with countless silver scales.
Those were streams of water light threading through the palace.
The entire palace was situated on the Li River, built alongside the river, with the river flowing through it as streams and canals.
In the summer, this place served as the king’s retreat to escape the heat.
The palace was lush with greenery, with rippling water throughout.
At its center, there was an island covered with vegetation.
At this moment, within the palace, Jiang Ning stood in the waterside pavilion on the central island, the entire palace reflected in his Heart Spirit.
Many palace maids, patrolling guards, and palace workers responsible for daily maintenance still occupied the palace.
Jiang Ning stood with hands clasped behind in the waterside pavilion, as the night breeze gently fluttered the hem of his robe, bringing a slight chill.
The water surface ahead reflected the moonlight and lanterns, the breeze creating waves of golden light.
After finishing the family dinner, he had come alone to the newly bestowed Li River Palace to take a look.
As he stood on the island in the palace, with the entirety of the Li River Palace mirrored in his heart, he couldn’t help but be impressed by Ji Minghao’s generosity.
Just then.
Footsteps approached from behind, coming closer.
Soon, a middle-aged steward in a cyan robe, with a lean face, hurried over.
Seeing the black-robed figure under the moonlight ahead, the steward quickly bowed: "Subordinate Chen An, greets King Luoshui!"
"Rise." Jiang Ning turned around, "I ask you, how many servants does the Li River Palace currently have?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, the palace originally had 137 palace workers, 85 guards, and 42 craftsmen and laborers, totaling 264 people," Chen An replied respectfully, "These were all transferred from the Internal Affairs Office, but henceforth, they are under Your Highness’s command."
Jiang Ning nodded: "Prepare a roster of everyone and send it to my mansion tomorrow."
"As you command," Chen An responded.
"Also, from now on, no one in the palace is allowed to set foot on the island. If anything is needed from me, you can call for Fairy Linglong at the shore," Jiang Ning added.
"Fairy Linglong?" There was a hint of surprise in Chen An’s voice.
Just at that moment.
A burst of seven-color rainbow light exploded from beneath the lake surface ahead.
With a splash—
As the water erupted, a Dragon Carp with golden-red scales and a rainbow-colored tail fin leaped from the lake.
Under the moonlight, the Dragon Carp emanated a hazy seven-colored glow, like an immortal carp from the celestial Turquoise Pool.
"What? Is it unworthy for me, Lady Linglong, to be called Fairy Linglong?"
With a burst of rainbow light, a girl of about thirteen or fourteen appeared in front of Jiang Ning.
With waist-length hair and strikingly large eyes, her eyelids seemed adorned with richly hued makeup, and a faint halo of seven colors surrounded her, transformed from the Dragon Carp.
Chen An was slightly taken aback at this sight, then quickly bowed his head, inwardly astonished.
A Transformed Demon!!
He now understood in his heart.
This seemingly petite and charming girl was indeed a genuine Transformed Demon.