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In the center of the Jiang Huai Great Marsh.

Side hall of the Dragon Palace.

Gentle bubbles rise to the surface.

The Azure Serpent coiled its body, flicking its tongue, and raised its head high.

"Purple Scale still hasn't returned to its clan?"

"Replying to Lin Lord, it has not... Perhaps it has reached a crucial point, and he stayed behind to help Scarlet Scale?" The Snake Demon remained prostrate.

How long has Scarlet Scale been gone?

"It's been over two months since Scarlet Scale left, and another month since Yellow Scale returned to his clan to retrieve the Treasure Plant. It's been a full ten days since Lord Jiao issued his requisition order again..."

silence.

The Snake Demon demon felt uneasy.

So much time had passed that the messengers sent out had not replied.

I'm afraid something unexpected might happen.

As the appearance of the true dragon draws near, Lord Jiao's temper is getting worse and worse...

Long Yao wiped the tables and chairs, breathed on the Machilus Nanmu Table to create a small Water Mist, and then drew a puppy with a few strokes.

The Oolong rubbed against its smooth calves and wagged its furry tail.

"Pingjiang, Ping He? Are you done with things?"

Red Mountain returned to the stable, Liang Qu stepped over the threshold, took off his Waist Token, and handed it to Long Li to hang up.

The brothers Long Pingjiang and Long Pinghe, who were sitting on the right side of the hall, immediately stood up.

Long Binglin and Long E Ying came out of the house upon hearing the sound.

Long Pingjiang brought out a thick book and presented it with both hands.

"As you said, sir, all the waterways in Feng Bu County have been cleared. Next, I will travel with Ping He to Jiangling County. I will pass through Pingyang Prefecture, so I can have you inspect it first and check for any errors or omissions."

Turning to the hardboard page, a hand-drawn river map comes into view, with numerous small annotations beside it.

This includes, but is not limited to, the water level and depth of various rivers and tributaries at corresponding time periods, recent rainfall, the condition of river embankments, the distribution of nearby residents, summer planting conditions, and a general topographic map...

Everything, big or small, is recorded in detail.

Same as required, or even more detailed.

It's fortunate that they are Dragonfolk, they can work so fast.

The specific situation of a county was thoroughly understood in less than half a month.

"No problem." Liang Qu glanced through the book, closed it, and said, "Just do it according to the instructions in Jiangling County. Once we've checked both counties, we'll Great Merit."

This inspection was conducted on a rotating basis. Liang Qu was responsible for two counties, Feng Bu County and Jiangling County. Once the work was completed, the inspection was considered finished.

Long Pingjiang and Long Pinghe were approved, but they left in haste without lingering.

The higher the official rank, the easier it is to become.

They're just reaping the benefits without lifting a finger.

Liang Qu couldn't help but think of his uncle's words and felt a bit of understanding.

"My lord, Snake Demon in the Shallow Water Area ..." Long Binglin stepped forward with concern as he watched his clansmen leave.

"Snake Demon." Liang Qu leaned back in his chair, feeling relieved that the matter was settled. "Don't worry, it's resolved. It won't bother me anymore."

Long Binglin was deeply shocked.

Four Snake Demon!

I was out all morning, and it was resolved in no time!

This is something that even he and E Ying combined would find difficult! "Extraordinary tasks require extraordinary people!" Long Binglin bowed respectfully, completely convinced. "Lord Liang is as swift and unparalleled as a rhinoceros or an elephant!"

I feel so embarrassed.

Liang Qu had previously said that he would deal with the matter of the Long Qi medium after finishing with the Snake Demon, but it seems that he will be completely busy for the next few days.

"The Sky Shipping Auction is imminent, and the King of Yue is about to arrive. Officials under the River Conservancy Office must not leave unless there is an urgent matter, and must be available at any time. It will probably take four or five days to finish both of these matters before I can go to the Dragon Man Clan Grounds with you."

"My lord, there is no need to take offense. The Dragonfolk Clan did not come here for the purpose of a medium."

"E Ying is right. Everything is predestined and we have no control over it. We are already extremely grateful that you are willing to help us."

Long Binglin and Long E Ying had no objections.

The Grandmaster's Qi Consumption process is calculated monthly, and if a suitable medium cannot be found, it is quite normal for it to take a year or two to complete.

To ensure their safety, the Dragon Man Tribe had always regarded the practice of Qi Consumption as a long-term mission.

"By the way, Binglin, E Ying, I have a question about dealing with the Snake Demon today."

"Please speak, sir."

"How many Great Demon are there in the Snake Clan?"

Long Binglin said, "The number of Great Demon is not entirely clear to the Dragonfolk People, but there should be at least three on the surface. Moreover, these three are not ordinary Great Demon; their strength is much greater than that of ordinary Great Demon."

The Snake Clan's leaders are second only to the Flood Dragon, each ruling over a small group: Lord Hui, Lin Lord, and Lord Ran.

Among them, the Lord Hui" represents the Hui Snake Clan, whose subordinates are mostly venomous snakes, and whose names often contain the character "Hui".

The number of the Ran Clan is small, and they are rarely encountered. They only need to eat and drink twice a year and spend most of their time sleeping naturally. They are responsible for guarding the Dragon Palace and protecting the Flood Dragon, much like the Dragon Man Tribe of the past.

After that, the Lin Clan had the largest number of snakes. Most of them were non-venomous or only slightly venomous, but in terms of physical qualities, they were superior to the viper and Ran Clan. They had good endurance, strong explosive power, and rapid speed, and accounted for about 60% of the entire Snake Clan.

Of these three commanders, Lord Ran is in a deep slumber year-round, while Lin Lord and Lord Hui are the most active.

However, in recent decades, I've heard that the Snake Clan has gained a new ' Lord Net,' who is now their fourth leader... which is quite strange."

"Strange? What do you mean?"

Long Binglin said solemnly, "The Eastern Snake has taken over the Central Courtyard Dragon Palace, and most of the Eastern Water Domain have been given to the Northern Fish, leaving less than a third of the Eastern Region."

This part of the waterway was taken over by that ' Lord Net ', but we Dragonfolk People have never seen ' Lord Net's' subordinates!

Logically, it's quite normal that the Snake Clan leader is rarely seen; the Great Demon dragon is elusive and rarely travels far. However, for decades, not even his subordinates have been seen, which is somewhat suspicious.

Lord Net.

Liang Qu recalled that the Pingjiang and Ping He brothers had mentioned in the past that there was an unknown Great Demon in the Eastern Region.

Even the Dragonfolk people who live underwater don't know much about them, let alone those River Conservancy Office.

Just as they were talking, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Bang bang bang! "Liang Qu! Open the door quickly!"

Upon hearing the sound, Liang Qu frowned, stopped Long Li and Oolong, and went to open the door himself.

"Guan Congjian? It's you again?"

"Why can't it be me?"

Guan Congjian grinned, revealing his white teeth, and pulled a Treasure Box from his waist.

I opened it and took a look.

A faint red and blue light emerged, and a lotus-like plant lay quietly, captivating the heart.

"The Two Lives Flower you wanted! I got them for you! You can choose the time and place. Win or lose, I'll give you everything. Is that okay? But it would be best if it happened within three days."

Liang Qu took the Treasure Box, dumbfounded.

Texture, scent...

Liang Qu had been in contact with the Snake Demon multiple times, having exchanged goods once and received gifts from it twice.

There can be no mistake.

Two Lives Flower! Excellent resources for cultivating the Dragon Tiger Golden Body! No, buddy.

You really go all out when it comes to fighting.

These Two Lives Flower are about the size of a palm. Although they are not as good as the ones Liang Qu exchanged for with Great Merit, they are still very precious.

And how could it be so fast? "I've done what you asked for. If you don't agree now, don't blame me for using force..."

Liang Qu interrupted Guan Congjian: "You traded Great Merit for this?"

Guan Congjian shook his head. "The exchange of Great Merit can't be done so quickly. The Water River Governor has only just arrived. All the goods exchanged for Great Merit will have to depart from Southern Zhili at least a month away."

"Then where did you come from?"

"Given by the King of Yue."

"King of Yue?" Liang Qu didn't quite understand. He thought of how his Master had used his Great Merit to help him exchange for martial arts, indirectly transferring his Great Merit. "You used your Great Merit to exchange for a Two Lives Flower from King of Yue?"

"What? I wouldn't be willing to use Great Merit. The King of Yue has a subordinate named Zhang something, who was given to me for free! Just tell him that we'll set a time for our sparring session, and it would be best if we could do it within three days, before the King of Yue leaves. I've already agreed."

Liang Qu was confused.

"You mean, the King of Yue's subordinates gave you a Two Lives Flower plant, hoping you'd spar with me?"

"Right!"