Every peck and every sip was fated

"Elder, to be honest, he also has a request that I cannot make."

"Fourth Elder, please speak freely."

At the moment of parting.

Liang Qu pulled the three Dragonfolk Elder to a corner.

The four whispered among themselves, plotting something big.

"Hmm." Long Zongyin pondered, "What... what are the benefits of doing this?"

"It may not be true for you, but it will likely be true for me."

"Give it a try! How will you know it won't work if you don't try?"

"Who said there was no one? Binglin and E Ying have met us! Pingjiang and Ping He have met us too! There are four of us, that's enough."

"Try to leave no trace and sneak into the village."

"That's right, the more concealed the better, so that the demons won't notice any traces, which would be detrimental to the Dragon Man Tribe."

a long time.

Long Zongyin nodded. "I will personally handle this matter and will certainly not give the demons any ammunition against me."

"Zong Yin Zongyin 'Elder considerations are thorough and meticulous, so he can rest assured."

After the discussion, Liang Qu jumped onto the Fat Catfish's broad head, preparing to go to the Frog Clan Grounds to drill through the waterways. The First Elder called him back at the last minute, looking at Long Binglin and Long E Ying who were standing to one side.

"Binglin, E Ying, from now on you two will stay by the Fourth Elder's side and act as his protectors. The Dragon Man Tribe can do without me, but not without the Fourth Elder."

The Fourth Elder is developing his business on land all alone, with limited resources and manpower. With your two assistance, many things will be much easier to accomplish.

"Yes!" *2 Alone and outnumbered...

Liang Qu scratched his temples, not denying it.

I have many friends Grandmaster, and I have only one Martial Saint master, but we are all busy with our own things.

"Binglin, E Ying, come with me. It's about that sculpture..."

"Sir, you can send someone from Pingjiang or Ping He in a few days. It'll only take a few days, will that be alright?"

"It's alright."

And so.

As it was when we came, it will remain the same when we leave.

Swimming through the Frog Clan Grounds, the Great King Lotus, its leaves larger than those on land, sways towards the sky.

Countless small frogs clung to the stem, some sucking sap, others dozing off.

How big must the Lotus Seeds of this Great King Lotus lily be? Liang Qu looked up from below, then withdrew his gaze. Seeing the Toad King snoring loudly, he didn't disturb it and plunged into the waterway.

Frog Clan settlement.

The Old Toad rushed out of the room, looking around in surprise and doubt.

Russian.

The patrol Big Frog, carrying Great Anchor on their shoulders, have multiplied in number.

It was drizzling.

Ripples spread across the Great Marsh.

Three people and three beasts broke through the water's surface.

"Binglin, E Ying, you two go home first. The craftsmen from the Celestial Ship Merchant Guild should be working on the project. Please help keep an eye on things. I'm going to the River Conservancy Office to check in."

"Don't worry, sir."

After a few words of explanation, Liang Qu stepped onto the bluestone road and hurried to the Prefectural Office in the rain.

The fog was thick.

"Hey, hey, hey, stop right there! Who are you? Coming to the River Conservancy Office Government Office, are you here to assassinate someone... Oh, it's Liang Qu!"

Ke Wenbin leaned out from the second-floor window of the Prefectural Office, drawing out his voice.

Xiang Fangsu, Bai Yinbin, and others opened the windows one after another.

Ran Zhongshi turned around and pulled out the booklet.

"Liang Qu, Subordinate Sixth Rank Hengshui Envoy, Master the King of Yue of Yue's grandson. It's been many days since I last saw him, and he seems quite unfamiliar. Let me take a look."

On June 18th, Lord Liang failed to appear for roll call; on the 19th, Lord Liang failed to appear. He had a five-day leave period, excluding the 20th; from the 21st to the 23rd, Lord Liang did not request leave either. What a display of official power!

Ke Wenbin raised his hand. "He should be punished!"

"Yes, they should be punished!"

Xiang Fangsu was the first to respond.

Liang Qu feigned fear and repeatedly bowed.

"How do you gentlemen intend to find a way to punish your subordinates?"

"Hmph!" Ran Zhongshi's face was cold. He snapped the book shut. "Your monthly salary is gone! A little punishment as a warning to others!"

"Your Honor, you mustn't! I pride myself on my integrity and never take a penny of extra money. I live on my meager salary, and I have an over-eighty-year-old uncle to support and a four-year-old disciple to feed. If I lose my salary, how will I survive?"

"Hey, what are you talking about? You're making such a racket."

Su Guishan caught the key words and knocked on the windowsill.

When the Water River Governor arrived, everyone scattered like birds and beasts.

Liang Qu coughed twice, his expression serious.

Rain streamed down the eaves.

Su Guishan stared down, beckoned, and closed the window.

Liang Qu climbed the tower with a cheerful smile.

Half an hour passed in a flash.

After handling several matters, I received orders to lead a team to set off in mid-July to fish for the Treasure Fish in the Great Marsh. I have completed my roll call.

Moss grows in the corners and crevices of the wall.

The stone slabs trembled, and the green frogs hopped and climbed the wall.

Officials wearing straw hats braved the rain to apply plaster, post notices, and shout to passersby.

"Starting July 12th, a curfew will be imposed from 7:45 PM to 7:40 AM, for a period of one month!"

"Starting from July 12th..."

"A few days later than last year..."

Passersby stood on the eaves, whispering among themselves.

night.

The candlelight flickered, casting dappled shadows.

Liang Qu sat cross-legged, countless light patterns flashing and intertwining in the sea of consciousness.

My back hurt like it was being branded with a hot iron, and all the symptoms were the same as before, lasting for about fifteen minutes.

The pain subsided.

A second golden line appeared on his back, intertwining with the first golden line and vaguely resembling the outline of a dragon.

[The Yinglong on the Wandering the Six Voids; number of layers: two]

[Received the River's Favor 0.03]

Open your eyes.

In the Quiet Room, stagnant air currents floated, like flowing waves.

Leaning forward, he stood up easily without exerting any effort.

With a few light steps, it seemed as if it had transformed into a wisp of smoke, drifting freely into the heavens.

The Tian Wu's Mist Breath, creating a wonderfully pleasant atmosphere indoors.

The Martial Saint possesses the ability to walk on air.

"Three layers of Ying Long Mark, combined with Tian Wu's Mist Breath, could it really fly?"

Liang Qu's eyes gleamed as he opened the door.

A boundless Great Marsh, with a waning moon hanging in the sky.

The surging waves shimmered with sparkling white light.

Alone, with his back to the waning moon, Treading Waves.

The sound of the tide is constant.

Liang Qu stood still, his feet firmly planted on the water's surface. The river water barely covered the edge of his shoes, less than a finger's width.

While the ability to fly through the void is not yet available, Crossing the River on a Reed is now a reality.

Even a single reed is not used.

"I can't do that to the extent of Soaring Water Riding Waves." Liang Qu silently compared, "The Ying Long Mark pattern has improved my ability to move in fluids in all aspects. Water, mist and air are all different."

The conjecture is true.

With the Tian Wu Mark and Ying Long Mark, roaming the heavens and earth is not just a daydream.

With each layer of added weight, it's possible to fly out of thin air; perhaps even without borrowing air.

A true Wandering the Six Voids! "The Dragon Seed Grandmaster is close to the existing level, while the Sturgeon Fish Demon is a level below, so it can only absorb energy by eating him?"

The images of Long E Ying and Long Binglin came to mind.

Liang Qu shuddered.

I won't eat.

The rain has continued for days.

The brothers Long Pingjiang and Long Pinghe returned from a thorough investigation of the waters of Jiangling County and gave a detailed report.

"Jiangling County is adjacent to the Black Water River, and has slightly more problems than Feng Bu County. We have urged repairs and dispatched officials to be stationed there for inspections..."

"All problematic areas are clearly marked on the pages..."

"Alright, leave the patrol to others for now. Let's cross the waterway and return to the Dragon Man Clan Grounds. Elder Zong Yin has important business to attend to."

Long Pingjiang and Long Pinghe did not hesitate.

July 8th.

The return of the Long Pinghe to its former Long Pingjiang is explained in the following section.

"Is that not allowed?"

Liang Qu received no special favor or promotion.

In late June, he instructed Long Zongyin to send people to the nearby shore to find some dilapidated and abandoned Water God Temple for various reasons, and to replace the White Ape sculpture in them.

The world changes constantly, and dilapidated temples can be found everywhere.

Ten days later, there were three companies offering replacements.

But not a single drop of water was seen.

Cleverness is useless.

Liang Qu initially wanted the Dragonfolk to organize a sacrificial ceremony within the clan, but after repeated deliberation, he did not do it.

A small number of Dragonfolk is ineffective, while a large number of Dragonfolk makes it impossible to conceal their whereabouts.

The Flood Dragon have always regarded the "remnant" of the Dragon Lord as a thorn in their side. If they are not careful and the situation is discovered, it will be a catastrophic disaster for the Dragon Man Tribe.

The Dragonfolk play with Liang Qu because Liang Qu is very likely the hope for the future of their tribe, rather than the culprit who will destroy them.

Too risky.

Liang Qu ordered the Dragonfolk to remove the White Ape sculpture, restoring everything to its original state, and calculated the days ahead.

"This year, we'll have to see how Hua Zhu County fares."

Within Pingyang Prefecture, most of the county towns hold sacrificial ceremonies in the Jianghuai on the sixth June, but Fragrant Township County and Hua Zhu County are exceptions.

Fragrant Township County held a grand celebration in April, so a smaller celebration was held on June 6th, which doesn't coincide with the previous one.

Hua Zhu County experienced a levee breach last year. A small memorial service was held on June 6th, followed by a large one at the end of August, to mourn the disaster and the victims.

Unlike the previous village-run events, which offered very little in terms of Favorability.

This event was organized and undertaken by the government to boost public morale, and its scale was incomparable to the previous ones, involving at least tens of thousands of people. Just a few days ago, the newly appointed County Magistrate specially invited Liang Qu to preside over the grand ceremony.

Just in time.

The Lord Qiu's Dyke collapsed, Hua Zhu County was flooded.

In the face of this natural disaster.

Liang Qu made an indelible contribution to disaster relief in Hua Zhu County, and the legend that he was the reincarnation of Lord Chi still circulates in Hua Zhu County to this day.

Every bite and sip has its predetermined course.

July 12th.

On the day of the curfew.

Plum blossoms bloom in Pingyang Prefecture, and the Liang Residence Great Prosperity.

Truckloads of pre-cut interior panels were transported to the West Wing, which were then dismantled, rebuilt, and improved.

The Dragon Girl remained still, comfortably residing in the East Wing Room of the backyard.

To avoid the noise, the Old Monk and the Scarface River Otter moved to the backyard.

Liang Qu and Long Binglin squeezed together to live in a small pond hut.

Just as they were eating the fresh Lotus Seeds that Long Zongyin had sent, Ke Wenbin and Xiang Fangsu knocked on the door.

"A Shui, let's go catch fish!"