How Many Generations Apart

At this moment, countless fishmen were all looking in Li Youyun's direction.

Most of them were surprised to find that the incense in front of Li Youyun was still burning.

Previously, they hadn't witnessed Zhou Yongling lighting incense for his wife, assuming he had relied on his own abilities to keep the incense burning at this point.

Meanwhile, inside the Dragon Palace, Fang Zelin continued his narration.

When he noticed what was happening outside the Dragon Palace, he couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

I never expected that such a mortal would sneak in among so many fairies.

Judging from this, the mortal and the fishman next to him seem to have a fairly close relationship.

Fang Zelin scanned the two with his Divine Sense and saw the thin red threads connecting them, immediately understanding their relationship.

With his cultivation level now at Fang Zelin's level, his divine eye can see quite a lot more things.

The red thread between the two, in particular, appears faint, yet it is still very clearly visible.

"On another note, one is a demon and the other is a human. This human's vital energy hasn't been damaged. With the demon's cultivation level, surely they couldn't have done this?"

Fang Zelin felt a little doubtful.

However, since the opponent's vital energy has not been damaged, there's no need to worry about it further.

There were still a few incense sticks left burning in the Dragon Palace, so Fang Zelin continued his story.

When he spoke of "virtue comparable to that of a villager, and morality matching that of a ruler, "Fang Zelin noticed that all the incense in front of the demons had gone out, and only then did he stop.

He then opened his eyes and looked around.

Seeing a look of understanding appear on the fairy's face, he nodded slightly in his heart.

"The incense has burned out, so I'll stop here. Go back and ponder it carefully on your own."

Having said that, Fang Zelin decided to ignore the demons and started drinking on his own.

The demons' faces lit up with joy, and upon hearing this, they quickly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Immortal Master!"

The teachings they have heard today will be of great benefit to them.

The only pity is that they didn't have the fortune to hear the entire teaching, which is truly a great loss.

Even so, they still believed.

The information they had heard was enough for them to ponder for a long time and benefit their future practice!

"Go and invite the carp spirit who overheard the last part outside in."

Once the demons returned to their seats, each of them wore a look of joy on their faces, and then whispered among themselves about what they had just learned.

At this moment, Meng Yunqing called over a maid and asked her to add another table, then waved for her to invite Li Youyun in.

Based on the fact that the other party was able to hear the very end of the sermon, this carp spirit is qualified to enter.

With Uncle Fang's level of cultivation, the principles he speaks of are definitely extraordinary.

Back then, Uncle Fang merely gave him and Meng Xiao Qin some casual guidance, and both of them became True Dragon.

The significance of preaching in this way is self-evident.

The carp spirit is truly blessed to have heard so much.

His future cultivation level will likely be quite high.

I was invited in today to take a look, and I've gotten to know them a bit. Perhaps we'll have another chance to meet in the future.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the servant girl hurriedly headed out of the Dragon Palace.

Meanwhile, the demons in the Dragon Palace were still talking, some even discussing whose incense had gone out the fastest.

Although it was in the Dragon Palace, the incense distributed was all the same.

How long the incense can burn depends on each individual; it's not something that can be done much longer just because it's in the Dragon Palace.

Li Youyun opened his eyes at this moment, and seeing the Daoist magic around him gradually disappear, he felt a little disappointed.

But soon a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

The Daoist teachings she had just heard had a profound impact on her, even giving her a vague sense that she had grasped the key to transforming into a dragon.

She believed that given more time to cultivate, she would definitely be able to transform into a dragon!

Thinking of this, she looked at her husband, wanting to tell him the good news.

What she didn't expect was that as soon as she turned her head, she saw countless expectant eyes all around her.

These were the fairies whose incense had already gone out, or fairies who were completely unable to light incense.

At this moment, these fairies felt as if they were being scratched by a monkey, their hearts itching unbearably.

They were extremely eager to know how the Daoist teachings would be explained afterward, and they also wanted to know what had happened to the other party after hearing those teachings.

What insights did you gain at this moment?

"Haha, not bad, not bad! With such good fortune today, you're destined to become a great demon!"

At this moment, the ancestor of the Carp Race walked over.

He was originally sitting near the front.

Seeing how fortunate his descendants are, he couldn't help but come over and offer a few words of praise, while also taking the opportunity to show off his own goodwill.

Otherwise, I'm afraid my descendants might not even recognize me.

Upon seeing the ancestor approaching, Li Youyun pulled her husband and hurriedly tried to get up to pay her respects.

Just then, a path parted among the fairies on the side.

A maid from the Dragon Palace gracefully approached and bowed to Li Youyun, saying, "The Crown Prince requests your presence at the Dragon Palace."

"The Crown Prince requests your presence?"

The moment the maid finished speaking, the surrounding demons erupted in chaos.

These fairies could only stay outside, while only extremely important Dragon Race or great demons were allowed to enter the Dragon Palace.

Putting aside everything else, even that immortal was in that Dragon Palace.

But no matter how much these demons wanted to go in, they were not qualified.

They were all very aware of this.

It is precisely because of this knowledge, and because of this desire, that we have come to this conclusion.

They were so shocked to see Li Youyun being invited into the Dragon Palace.

A thought quickly crossed their minds, and they immediately came up with an idea.

It was only because Li Youyun listened to the entire Daoist teaching that he gained such qualifications.

Otherwise, how could Li Youyun have been qualified to be invited into the Dragon Palace by the Crown Prince?

Besides, if they were truly qualified, they would have been invited long ago; why wait until now to be invited again?

None of the demons were fools; they immediately understood the reason behind it.

The Crown Prince must also know that since the other party has been able to listen to the Dao for so long, his cultivation level will not be low in the future.

There might be some intention behind it, such as trying to win them over.

Li Youyun was also a little dazed at this moment, but he quickly came to his senses.

She turned to look at her husband, then asked with a somewhat cautious expression.

"Excuse me, ma'am, may I bring my husband inside?"

She was able to listen to the sermon for so long entirely thanks to her husband beside her.

Otherwise, her lineage would have been extinguished long ago.

Therefore, even though she was invited in, she wanted to bring her husband with her.

Seeing his wife like this, Zhou Yongling didn't even need to return a glance.

In Zhou Yongling's heart, such things didn't matter; what mattered most was that his wife could get in.

After all, this is the best opportunity to establish a connection with the Dragon Palace.

It also helps elevate his wife's status within the clan.

The maid in front of him was taken aback by Li Youyun's words, then lowered her head slightly, as if respectfully inquiring about something.

After a moment, the maid raised her head again and slowly nodded, saying, "The Crown Prince has agreed. Please come with me."

Having said that, he gestured for the two of them to follow.

Amidst the envious gazes of the demons around him, Li Youyun bid farewell to his ancestor before following them.

After traversing the Great Dao in front of the Dragon Palace, amidst the envious gazes of countless demons, the two arrived at the majestic Dragon Palace.

They then took a deep breath and stepped onto the jade steps together.

After crossing the jade steps and passing around the screen hall, a huge palace finally appeared before the two of them.

The first thing they saw were those Dragon Race who had previously been high and mighty.

Upon seeing these Dragon Race, both of them couldn't help but feel some pressure.

Upon seeing the two arrive, Meng Yunqing immediately waved his hand and said, "Sit down. There's not much difference between the Dragon Palace and the outside world, so don't be too reserved."

The two had seen Meng Yunqing once before, from afar.

Meng Yunqing's serious expression and the aura of authority he exuded made their hearts pound.

However, the crown prince was not as arrogant as before, which surprised them somewhat.

"Why are people from outside the Dragon Palace being invited in? Is there something special about them?"

Some of the younger Dragon Race nearby, witnessing this scene, couldn't help but ask questions with a hint of curiosity.

Upon hearing this, Meng Yunqing made no attempt to conceal anything and recounted what the other party had just heard. The demons nearby immediately understood.

Having listened to the teachings for so long, you are certainly welcome to sit down.

Ultimately, it depends on Meng Yunqing's decision.

Li Youyun and his companion sat at their seats, carefully listening to the conversation of the powerful demons beside them.

The occasional news they heard was quite surprising to them.

Compared to these fairies, they naturally know far less.

"That's quite interesting; you, a mortal, married a demon."

As the two were cautiously listening to the bits and pieces of information coming from their surroundings, a figure suddenly appeared in front of them.

Upon seeing the person before them, whose hair was tied up with a ribbon, whose clothes fluttered in the wind, and who looked like an immortal being, the two were momentarily dumbfounded.

This is none other than the immortal who just gave his sermon!

Why is he now coming to talk to me in person?

For a moment, both of them inexplicably felt an immense pressure.

At this moment, the other fairies nearby also turned to look.

The pressure involved is even greater.

"Reporting to the Immortal Master, this matter was caused unintentionally by something I did when I was a child."

Zhou Yongling stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and then recounted in detail the things he had done as a child.

When it was finally mentioned that he had married into the family, his expression remained completely unchanged.

Fang Zelin stood to the side, drinking from his gourd as he listened.

After listening, he nodded, a smile on his face, "I see. It seems you two are quite compatible as husband and wife."

Since it was a mutual consenting relationship, Fang Zelin naturally wouldn't do anything to separate the couple.

However, seeing that Zhou Yongling was a mortal with the Human Race Karmic Fortune, he couldn't help but ask a few more questions.

"Now that you're a prefect, what do you think of the Great Qian?"

Fang Zelin pondered for a moment, then asked a question.

Zhou Yongling was taken aback by these words. The other party was an immortal; why would he concern himself with the affairs of a mortal dynasty?

But since the immortal had asked, he dared not refuse to answer. After thinking for a moment, he solemnly replied.

"Although I am a court official of the Great Qian Dynasty, all the Great Qian officials I have seen are incompetent and lazy. Although the Great Qian world, I am afraid it is already in decline."

"The Great Qian Dynasty is now internally corrupt, and it will soon fall apart."

"In fact, looking at history, it is already quite remarkable that the Great Qian Empire has lasted so long. After all, no dynasty in the past has ever existed for so long."

Zhou Yongling sighed heavily as he finished speaking.

To be honest, in his early years, he was quite proud of his identity as a member of the Great Qian Empire.

After all, this was the First Empire, an ancient empire that had lasted for so long.

However, after he came into contact with some information from higher authorities and witnessed many illegal acts, his resolve gradually crumbled.

He was determined to change the current state of the Great Qian Dynasty and also wanted to extend its lifespan a little longer.

Unfortunately, he can't even get into the central government, so how can he do anything else?

With his status, there's no way he could get into the central government.

Unless he can marry a wife of extraordinary status, it would be more likely.

However, this was destined to be impossible.

The longer he served as the prefect, the more melancholy he felt.

Fang Zelin couldn't help but sigh as he listened to Zhou Yongling's words.

"The Great Qian Dynasty has stood for so long; it's time for it to perish. It's just waiting for the right opportunity."

After saying that, Fang Zelin shook his head, then looked up and took a sip of wine.

"Immortal Master, may I ask what your relationship is with the Great Qian Dynasty?"

Zhou Yongling keenly sensed that this immortal seemed to have an unusual relationship with the Great Qian Dynasty.

"I was a friend of the Grand Progenitor of Great Qian in my early years."

Fang Zelin replied to this and prepared to go back to his seat.

"Ah, does the immortal master intend to intervene and save the Great Qian Dynasty?"

If this immortal were to intervene, the Great Qian Dynasty might not be beyond saving!

Fang Zelin shook his head upon hearing this, "At a time like this, how can we save them? Even if we did, wouldn't it be the people who suffer in the end?"

With that, Fang Zelin took a step forward and left.

Zhou Yongling was shaken upon hearing this.

It turns out that the Great Qian Imperial Family really did have some connection with immortals!

He had heard some rumors before, but he just thought they were false.

But here I am hearing the real news!

Unfortunately, the immortal before him cared more about the common people and no longer paid much attention to the current Great Qian Imperial Family.

That's true, even the best friendships were in the past.

The current Great Qian Imperial Family has been separated by countless generations!