Meeting the dragon maiden's gaze, Zhang Jian smiled faintly and did not deny that the Dragon Pearl was on him.
He merely said, "Miss Bai, you are only the Dragon Lord's daughter, not the Dragon Lord himself. I'm afraid your word does not count for much. You had best discuss this with the Dragon Lord before making a decision!"
"Besides, what I require may be far more than you imagine!"
Zhang Jian's gaze was calm as he looked indifferently at the dragon maiden.
Rescuing the Whitewater Dragon Lord was possible, but he first needed to know what sort of temperament the Whitewater Dragon Lord possessed. At the very least, he could not be some cruel and merciless tyrant.
Otherwise, rescuing him would not only fail to bring down sweet rain and relieve the drought across Fengyang Commandery and the surrounding commanderies, but might even trigger a new natural disaster. That would be boundless karmic sin.
Bai Liying was stunned by Zhang Jian's direct stare. Then, somewhat awkwardly, rosy clouds suddenly flew across her lovely cheeks.
She had clearly thought of something. Her eyes flickered with complicated emotions as she glanced at Zhang Jian, then nodded.
"I will return and report Benefactor's request to my father..."
With that, she waved at Zhang Jian. Her figure transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the watery mist before the gate, her graceful silhouette sinking into the depths of the Whitewater River.
Seeing the dragon maiden suddenly leave with a bashful expression, Zhang Jian was slightly taken aback.
"Wait, my request, I haven't even stated my request..."
Yet when he recalled the rosy, lotus-like jade face she had worn before leaving, a strange look entered his eyes.
For a moment, he did not know whether to laugh or cry.
Zhang Jian shook