"Favorable Winds and Timely Rain~ Peace and Prosperity for the Nation~"
Those eight words represented the greatest wish of all common folk at the bottom of society. Favorable winds and timely rain meant abundant harvests and overflowing granaries; peace and prosperity for the nation meant the people could survive and multiply in comfort and security. Once the master of ceremonies shouted those eight words, the densely packed commoners in the distance all fell to their knees, kowtowing as they cried them out in unison.
Bai Yujun felt that she had gone a little too far today.
A carriage drawn by nine horses symbolized the highest status. Nine was the ultimate number, signifying the exalted Nine-Five Sovereign. Other than the Human Emperor, no one dared use nine horses to draw a carriage. But since she was a true dragon, of course she could use nine horses. Even all the rules of the mortal world did not count for much.
Ironball the pangolin was held back by Xu Ling, squeaking anxiously. Bai Yujun rubbed his head.
"Remember to cultivate diligently and take human form as soon as possible. No matter what happens, staying alive comes first. You must live."
Ironball nodded.
Xu Ling wiped away her tears, her eyes red-rimmed. She did not know when they would meet again, yet with parting so close at hand, she did not know what to say. Yang Mu's cold face finally broke into a smile as he spoke two words.
"Take care."
"Farewell."
Bai Yujun walked toward the carriage. Suddenly struck by an idea, she decided to give these people a scare. As she moved, her legs abruptly transformed into a long, enormous serpent tail, and she slithered forward half-human, half-snake. Yang Mu and Xu Ling suddenly felt that Bai Yujun's current appearance was not