The expression on the Dragon King of the East Sea was quite exquisite, filled with bewilderment, fear, suspense, and panic. The various expressions changed rapidly. He wanted to toughen up a bit, but involving a sage was indeed something he dared not do. Moreover, there was also a daughter of a heavenly emperor here.
He gave a knowing look to the Chancellor, who, using a volume that could be heard by both soldiers and attendants around, said, "Your Majesty, since the two immortals have come to our Dragon Palace of the East Sea, they must be facing some difficulties. Why not make things convenient for them?"
The old Dragon King made a surprised expression and said, "That makes sense. It's true that helping others is also helping oneself."
His performance was top-notch, hiding an expression within his smile: "I bear the humiliation for our tribe, not because I'm afraid of them, but for the safety of everyone. So I endure it."
"Since that's the case, um, the two immortals, please take your seats. The little dragon will send someone to fetch the weapons right away!"
Xun Lishi huffed and puffed to lift a nine-feathered spear, but Deng Chanyu found it unattractive.
Gu Dushi brought a large circular knife. This time, even Long Ji found the style out of place, let alone Deng Chanyu.
"Old Dragon King, Sister Yu is a beauty of national splendor and heavenly fragrance. How can you let her use such weapons? Don't you think less of us sisters?"
Long Ji glared, and Ao Guang broke out into a cold sweat: "Never! It's the subordinates who have been lax. The little dragon has not been strict enough in discipline. Please forgive us, immortals. Forgive us."
He kicked Gu Dusi over with a single foot, picked up the iron hammer from the hand of a nearby guard, and pounded it down fiercely several times. Only when he saw that they no longer cared did he give several orders to Bian DuFu.
In no long time, Bian DuFu led the soldiers to bring a Fan Tianhua Jǐ.
Deng Chanyu's expression changed, this is good!
She picked it up with one hand and immediately felt it was rather heavy.
"This lance weighs a total of seven thousand and two hundred jins. Our dragon ancestors wielded it to conquer the world, and it was named 'Qinglong Poutputs and Breaks'," Ao Guang's words suddenly stumbled, causing his pupils to subconsciously glance at Deng Chanyu.
Who were the enemies of the dragon race when his ancestors wielded this long spear? What is the name of this long spear?
Seeing Deng Chanyu's expression grow darker, as if she were about to pack her belongings again, he was extremely anxious and wanted to change his words on the spot. What should he say? "Crimson Phoenix Breaks the Dragon Spear"? "Golden Phoenix Rips the Sea Spear"? That would be too sycophantic!
In a moment of crisis, the old Dragon King suddenly came up with an idea and happily pointed to the spear blade, indicating that Deng Chanyu should look at the dragon patterns on it. In fact, with the other hand, he grabbed the handle and used his magical powers to erase half of the name of the long spear.
"Ha ha, immortals, please look at this spear. It is called Qinglong Jǐ, weighing seven thousand and two hundred jins. There are two dragon patterns on the blade, one 'Mountain' on the front and 'Sea' on the back, symbolizing the meaning of moving mountains and calming seas."
Ao Guang seemed like a competent salesman, and as he saw Deng Chanyu showing interest, he started to flatter her with endless chatter.
Deng Chanyu was not too upset about the dragon race bringing up the phoenix race. It's not related to me? Holding a dragon race weapon is not a big deal for me.
She quite likes this long spear. Now that it's a bit heavier, it will be more suitable for her when she ascends to the level of a Senior Immortal.
There seems to be a hidden blue dragon shadow within the spear's handle. The straight, pointed tip and the crescent-shaped curved blade are incredibly beautiful. They appear to exude an unruliness, making them worthy of the title 'Dragon among Weapons'.
After thinking it over, she still decided to accept this weapon. Her strength would increase, and this time she took advantage of Long Ji's might. Next time she comes alone, Ao Guang might not be so friendly.
"Thank you, Dragon King! As soon as Chanyu survives the great calamity, I will come to return the weapon." Deng Chanyu bowed her hands in gratitude. The Dragon King waved his hand, saying it didn't matter whether she returned it or not; it was like spending money to avert disaster.
Long Ji Princess also didn't come empty-handed. Before leaving, she also "borrowed" a Ruanyi Sword. This idiot princess loves swords very much. Now she has two sets of swords, the Two Dragons Sword and the Yaochi White Light Sword, as well as a set of three swords.
After borrowing the weapon, Deng Chanyu and Long Ji parted ways at the East Sea.
Princess Long Ji reminded her to visit her when she had time and then, with a look of youthful naivety, returned to the heavenly court. Deng Chanyu went back to Chao Song and visited Ding Ce for a second time. This time, the recruitment went smoothly.
Ding Ce agreed to serve as an official in the Nancun County, and he recommended his two sworn brothers, Guo Chen and Dong Zhong. In this era without a recruitment system, becoming an official was a mode where one's acquaintances and relatives recommended each other. Deng Chanyu thought it was no problem, as both of them could be good at their abilities since they were brothers of Ding Ce.
She wrote two more submission letters overnight, each granting an appointment of a junior official, completing the recruitment.
Ding Ce, Guo Chen, and Dong Zhong went to Nancun County. Deng Chanyu went back to the heavenly court first and reported this matter to Deng Jiugong. Deng Jiugong was already frustrated with the cumbersome official duties. Someone helping him was welcomed with open arms.
Deng Chanyu doesn't have the habit of passing by her own home without entering. She went to play with Daji again. After escaping her deathly tribulation and formally entering the Taoist path, the girl exuded an innate charm from head to toe. Every frown, smile, flutter of her eyelids, and pout was enough to drive even Deng Chanyu crazy, the kind of charm that could bring about a nation's downfall and people's suffering.
Walking by the pond, the fish in the water immediately sank to the bottom. Passing through the forest, geese stumbled and fell like dazed drones. Daji explained what it meant to be fish that sank in water and birds that fell like stunned beings.
"I'm a person of much sorrow and disease, and you are the one with the beauty that can overthrow countries and break cities." Deng Chanyu crossed her arms, saying two satirical remarks.
Daji lightly "spit" a few words, full of cuteness with a hint of playfulness. She bit her lip and pointed with her fingers, saying: "You're not as good as others? Then you admit it, you're like that unpolished silver-coated gunhead!"
Deng Jiugong originally wanted to talk to his daughter about something in Hanzhong. At this moment, he saw them playing a role like actors and singers, directly retreating. I've come in too abruptly. Goodbye!
Seeing her father's expression of triumph, Deng Chanyu was utterly baffled. What did I do? I don't even know how to explain myself.
Daji, as if the one who had stolen chicken successfully, smiled with her mouth covered and chuckled.
Deng Chanyu glanced at her sideways, feeling a bit dizzy.
Other immortals, like some Chanyu, would increase their magical power through cultivation. But for Daji, the unfortunate child, she increased her charm instead. It's fine when she's frowning, but when she smiles, her charm seems to have no limit at all—it's just absurd!
The two discussed the matter of Deng Chanyu "going back to her parents' home" for the Mid-Autumn Festival this year.
The land of ghosts has Mengpo, which is absolutely safe. The problem is the return journey, which involves a sea of blood. With Daji's current charm value, she can probably attract dozens of kilometers away from Ashura just by standing still. If Deng Chanyu doesn't want to hear any news about Daji being stolen away to marry bandits, she'll have to follow her on the trip.
Daji gave Deng Chanyu three paper dolls, all of which she had personally cut out, putting a lot of thought into them. After infusing them with magic, they looked exactly like the real person.
The Eighth Dimensional Profound Art also has the secret of transformation, but it requires a physical medium, which is generally hair.
Use one replacement, and drop one hair.
For male cultivators, losing a few hairs is not a big deal. But for female cultivators, they are more concerned about the number of their hair. If they really lose it, Daji would say, "Then Yunyu, you will look even harder." So it's better not to use one's own hair and instead use paper people.
This was a bit hurtful, but Deng Chanyu still put the paper people away. She might use them someday.
