Many people would think of the Clear River Manor as the richest place in Qinghe County, not the Cui Clan, Lin Clan, or the Governor's Manor. This was because the treasures and wealth of the entire Qing River's seven hundred miles of water area were all gathered in the Water Manor. Its extravagance and luxury were often heard of by the world.
The manor sat at the bottom of Qingjiang and suppressed the waters within seven hundred miles. The buildings continued to rise and fall. It could be said that they were filled with treasures and pearls.
In a side hall, a handsome man in a luxurious robe sat on the throne and sipped tea.
Below him, a messenger wearing a white bone mask said angrily, "Young Master, this is not what we agreed on! We have sacrificed so much. Why did the Qingjiang Clan only swim on the river? "
The man in the luxurious robe clicked his tongue. "Oh, this jade tea is indeed good. It nourishes the mind. Messenger, are you sure you don't want to drink? "
The emissary was probably tired from talking. He raised the fragrant tea beside him and finished it in one gulp. He continued, "Everyone knows that Clear River Manor has always been trustworthy. Back then, His Excellency fought for Zhuang Chengqian's promise and dyed the Lan River red. It is still praised today. Why are you going back on your words? Aren't you afraid of tarnishing His Excellency's reputation? "
The Lan River was a large river in the Yong territory. The messenger was talking about the founding battle of the Zhuang Kingdom. The Yong Kingdom attacked with both land and water to destroy the Zhuang Kingdom. It was His Excellency of the Clear River Manor who fought and defeated the Yong Kingdom's navy on the Lan River. At that time, blood dyed the river red and the boats could not stop. This resolved the worries of the Zhuang Kingdom's founding ancestor, Zhuang Chengqian. He was able to give it his all and successfully founded the kingdom.
The alliance between the Clear River Manor and the Zhuang Country continued to exist until today.
The man in the luxurious robe placed the teacup on the table. Although he was smiling, the atmosphere was completely different.
"Messenger, you reminded me. My father and the Zhuang Emperor had an alliance. If I agree to help you, wouldn't I be going against my father's trust? That would be unfilial. "
"Guards." The man in the luxurious robe knocked on the table. A guard called, "Pass down the order. Order Yu Yong's troops to retreat three miles. Do not disturb the creatures on the shore."
"Young Master!" The messenger with the white bone mask stood up angrily.
"Stop acting." The man in the luxurious robe raised a finger in front of his face. His expression was indifferent. "Now the entire army of Qinghe County is on guard against us. They dare not leave. You can do whatever you want to do at your leisure. You've already achieved your goal, so don't be so … greedy. "
"Let's make a deal beforehand. You just have to come ashore and harass them …"
The man in luxurious robes interrupted him, "Do you think it's possible for us to go ashore? Once the Water Clan leaves the water, it's just like you humans leave the land. Both of you have lost your foundation. Unless you can really make me make up my mind to fight against Zhuang Ting, but do you have the ability to do that? "
The emissary's face was hidden under the white bone mask, so his expression could not be seen clearly, but his voice was almost squeezed out from between his teeth. "What I gave you was an entire dragon ball!"
"It is indeed a valuable gift." The Young Master of the Clear River Manor smiled with satisfaction. "But this is the best I can do."
Seeing that there was no turning back, the messenger with the white bone mask left in a huff.
When he was the only one left in the side hall, the man in luxurious robes sneered. "You're just a coward. How dare you talk about credibility with me?"
At this moment, a dignified voice rang in his ears, but the owner of the voice did not appear. "Qingyue, tell me your thoughts."
The Young Master of the Clear River Manor, Song Qingyue, restrained the arrogance in his eyes and sat upright. "Zhuang Ting and the Clear River Manor have been in an alliance for hundreds of years, and they've become increasingly arrogant. Now this Zhuang Gaoxian is even more ridiculous. He really treats us as his subjects. Previously, he sent a message to ask for Qingzhi's hand in marriage on behalf of his son. Nominally, he said something about respecting her as the Crown Princess and forming an eternal friendship … "
"I can't agree to this. When Aunt married Zhuang Chengqian, not only did she work hard, but she was also schemed against and died in the cold palace! How can I let my sister make the same mistake again? I'm looking for an opportunity to make a move and let that Zhuang kid know who's in charge of the waters. But I have to be careful. After all, the human race is powerful now. Even if I overturn this Zhuang Ting, the other country's monarchs might not be able to do the same. The thirty thousand navy cruising the Clear River is just right. It's a pleasant surprise that the White Bone Path's people came and gave us the dragon pearl. "
That dignified voice sighed. "Your aunt and Zhuang Chengqian were in love with each other back then. It's not that I want a marriage alliance … Forget it, let's not talk about this. Qingzhi, what's your plan? "
Song Qingyue muttered, "Now that we're in a bad situation with the Clear River County Chief, and that Zhuang Gaoxian is shameless, it's not easy to stay in Clear River City. But Qingzhi is still in the process of becoming a monk. My intention is to send her to Maplewood City to study for a period of time. "
That voice asked again, "Why Maplewood City?"
"We can't hide it from you, Father." Song Qingyue said, "The White Bone Path is even willing to give us the dragon pearl this time. There must be a huge movement in Maplewood City that's enough to shake the entire Zhuang territory. But this way, Maplewood City will be the most peaceful in the future. It's perfect for studying. Secondly, it's also my idea. If Qingzhi goes to Maplewood City, we can openly send people to protect her. Maplewood City is small, and there aren't many experts there. They won't be able to disturb us. I'll look for traces of the White Bone Path while I'm at it and find out more about them. I feel like there's a huge secret behind the revival of the White Bone Path. Furthermore, the White Bone Path has a long history, so they must have a lot of good stuff. Everyone has the right to kill evil people. One dragon pearl can't satisfy me. "
That dignified voice didn't comment on Song Qingyue's meticulous plan. He only said, "The Water Manor's matters have been given to you. Do as you see fit."
"Yes." Song Qingyue nodded. "Oh right, I've already sent people to send the dragon pearl to your seclusion room. Remember to refine it."
"I've seen the dragon pearl. I've already erased some of the tricks inside. Don't worry and use it. It can save you a thousand years of effort. As for me, I'm already sick and have no hope of becoming a dragon. Your aunt has already been dead for two hundred seventeen years and three months. Zhuang Chengqian has also been dead for two hundred years. There aren't many of my old friends left. I'm still alive, but that's all. I'm just protecting you for a while. Although the dragon pearl is good, it's useless to me. "
The voice became softer and softer. Finally, it turned into a sigh and disappeared in the side hall.
Song Qingyue gently leaned on the high chair. He suddenly felt dispirited.
…
The bone masked messenger left the Water Manor and boarded a small boat. The boat seemed to be made of bones, but it was bottomless. However, it moved very quickly in the water. If it encountered any fish or crab that couldn't dodge in time, it would just run over them. There wasn't even a trace of blood.
The bottomless bone boat quickly emerged from the water. The messenger went ashore. It turned around and left in the water. No one knew where it went.
The messenger moved quickly. Although his steps were fast, his feet didn't touch the dust. He seemed to know the route of the Qinghe County army's garrison like the back of his hand. He moved freely between the garrisons and quickly left this place. He went up a mountain.
This mountain looked like a bull's head from afar, but it was beautiful up close. The messenger walked to a stone wall. He didn't stop and directly crashed into it.
There was a completely different world inside.
All kinds of bloody and terrifying murals covered the two sides. The long tunnel was even paved with green bricks.
When the messenger came in, someone asked, "How is it?"
The bone masked man said hatefully, "That bastard Song Qingyue swallowed the bait, but he only lightly brushed past the hook!"
That person said, "That old bastard Song Hengjiang isn't dead yet. He won't let Song Qingyue mess around. We didn't expect them to really fall out with the Zhuang Ting anyway. "
"Even so, I still feel disgusted. That's the dragon pearl! It has been extinct since the Middle Ages. Each one is rarer than the last. "The bone masked man sighed.
"Once the matter of Little Lin Town is settled, our goal has been achieved. We don't have to care about these trivial matters. Furthermore, I'm afraid that the little bastard won't be able to adapt to our dragon pearl … "
"He thinks that he can play with the White Bone Sect, but he doesn't know …" The bone masked man said viciously, "When the Daozi appears, the first thing he will do is slaughter the Water Manor of Qingjiang! He will turn the entire Qingjiang into bones! "
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