Jiang Hao had indeed taken leave to attend to an important matter. Yesterday, he had received a message from the Carp Spirit, Li Lin, saying that Mingri was preparing to pray to Heaven for recognition as the River God and hoped Mr. Jiang would attend the ceremony.
As his first friend in this world, Jiang Hao decided to go show his support.
Early that morning, after requesting leave, Jiang Hao put on his mask and used Earth Evasion to reach the banks of the Qiantang River, where he found Li Lin already waiting.
As soon as Jiang Hao appeared, Li Lin beamed and hurriedly bowed.
"Greetings, Mr. Jiang. It has already been half a month since we last met," Li Lin said respectfully.
"Sorry for making you wait here especially for me," Jiang Hao said with a smile.
"It is only proper. I will cast the Water Evasion Spell on you, Mr. Jiang."
A bubble appeared around Jiang Hao. The two dove into the water together and soon arrived at Li Lin's underwater residence.
As he entered the main hall, Jiang Hao found that aside from Li Lin's wives and concubines, there were three unfamiliar people inside.
Hmm, Jiang Hao sensed their auras.
They should be three demons.
Li Lin quickly introduced everyone. "This is the Mr. Jiang I told you about, my savior. Without Mr. Jiang, I would have died long ago."
"Mr. Jiang, these are several of my friends. Allow me to introduce them. This is Miss Lu, who cultivates in Mount Daqi."
Jiang Hao looked at the woman before him.
She had long, fine black hair, with a Seven Treasures Coral Hairpin tucked among her locks. She wore a pale pink dress that trailed to the ground, her slender waist cinched by a cloud-patterned sash, delicate enough