"Alright, then it's settled!"
"A word once spoken cannot be taken back, Lord!"
The two clasped their fists in salute.
Lord of the Land beside them beamed from ear to ear and repeatedly said:
"Wonderful, wonderful! With Lord planning everything out and the old Dragon King lending his full support, the people of Dragon-Tiger County are truly saved this time!"
Lu Chen smiled. "Dragon King, then wait for my news."
"I wouldn't dare! This little dragon shall await your good tidings, Lord!"
Seeing that the negotiations had gone smoothly, the huge stone weighing on Lu Chen's heart finally dropped by half.
He did not linger. After bidding the Well Dragon King farewell, he left the Water Palace.
By the dry well.
Watching the two vanish underground, the Well Dragon King slowly lowered his clasped hands. Gazing in the direction they had gone, he drew a deep breath. "This youth is truly extraordinary..."
He pondered, a glint flashing through his eyes.
As though calculating some hidden scheme.
A moment later, beside Great Dragon Pool, before the Land God shrine.
Lu Chen and Lord of the Land reappeared.
"Lord of the Land, I truly have you to thank this time."
"You are too polite, Lord. Being able to assist you is this minor god's honor."
As he spoke, Lord of the Land took a wooden token from his robes and handed it to Lu Chen. "Lord, if you need anything within Dragon-Tiger County in the future, use this to summon me. I'll come whenever you call."
Lu Chen accepted the wooden token and examined it. Without ceremony, he slipped it into his pocket. "Alright. Once Dragon-Tiger County's troubles are resolved, I'll definitely put a merit on your record!"
Lord of the Land smiled until his face was full of wrinkles. "Many