Du Changsheng had been about to pursue them when Ji Yuan's voice reached his and Yin Zhaoxian's ears.
"Master Yin, Imperial Advisor Du, if you have come because of Lady Ying's Water Journey, then please remain where you are. Ji guarantees that there will be no flood."
Mister Ji?
Du Changsheng and Yin Zhaoxian were both delighted. The former halted his advancing wind magic, and together with Yin Zhaoxian, he looked up to one side. Ji Yuan was riding a cloud of Dharma as he slowly descended.
Seeing Ji Yuan reveal himself, the Old Dragon and Dragon Mother, who had only just reconciled, also showed themselves and slowly descended.
"Greetings, Mister Ji!"
Du Changsheng hurriedly bowed to Ji Yuan with utmost respect. Yin Zhaoxian, his face also alight with delight, was a step slower as he cupped his hands to Ji Yuan.
"Mister Ji, it has been a long time!"
Ji Yuan had originally intended to visit Yin Zhaoxian after resolving the Dragon Daughter's matter. After all, in a few months, nearly ten million people would arrive in Great Zhen. It would be as though ten million disaster victims had appeared out of thin air. Leaving lodging aside for the moment, food alone would pose an enormous problem. Even dispatching officials to register the population would create chaos for quite some time. This was truly not something that could be solved so simply.
But since Ji Yuan had already encountered them, he greeted them first. As he landed nearby and returned the salute with cupped hands, he spoke.
"Master Yin, Imperial Advisor Du, it has indeed been a long time!"
The Old Dragon and Dragon Mother had also drawn near by then. Yin Zhaoxian knew the Old Dragon and bowed to him as well.
"Old Mister Ying, this must be